Salon Closures State by State
A look at salon opening guidelines, state by state.
by Staff
News
World's Largest Tip Day is May 1
The first World's Largest Tip Day, a campaign founded by beauty professionals, launches May 1, 2020.
by Staff
Texas Mayor Visits Nail Salon During Shut Down
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames went to a closed salon, sparking an investigation by the district attorney.
by Staff
Salon Safety Products Update from SalonCentric President
"Beginning in early May, we will begin to see weekly deliveries of non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer that we’ll be providing, at-cost, to beauty pros as states re-open."
by Anne Moratto
28 Safety Guidelines for Reopening Salons and Barbershops
Today, the Georgia governor lifted the stay-at-home restrictions, which means salons and barbershops are allowed to resume open hours. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers issued these guidelines in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
by Staff
NAILS Announces NTNA S. 7 Top 3
Join NAILS and CND as they congratulate the Top 3 of Season 7!
by Beth Livesay
Georgia Salons Allowed to Reopen Friday, April 24
The governor said specifically that fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, hair and nail salons, and massage therapy businesses can reopen as early Friday, April 24.
by Staff
Professional Beauty Brands Rise to Relief Challenge
Backed by a number of manufacturers and others, Beauty Changes Lives opens up a second round of relief grants, starting on April 20.
by Staff
Waiting on a Stimulus Payment? IRS Launches New Tracking Tool
For many stylists out of work, the government-supplied stimulus payment is eagerly awaited. Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched “Get My Payment” to track the status of a payment. If eligible, it will allow you a chance to provide your bank account details for direct deposit.
by Anne Moratto
Free Barbicide Certification Course: Become a Clean Expert
Demonstrate your dedication to providing safe services in the salon, spa or barbershop by becoming BARBICIDE® Certified.
by Anne Moratto
Apply Today: Coty Launches Fund to Help Stylists and Manicurists
As a professional beauty company who has been dedicated to supporting the lifeblood of our industry, beauty professionals, for more than 140 years, Coty Professional Beauty is deeply committed to help pros during this challenging time of uncertainty.
by Anne Moratto
Industry Leaders Band Together to Donate Masks and Gloves
Tam Nguyen of Advanced Beauty College and Johnny Ngo of Whale Spa band together for Operation: Nailing It for Health Care Workers.
by Beth Livesay
Beauty Businesses Respond to COVID-19 Crisis with Special Offers of Support for Stylists
This is being updated, constantly, as more and more beauty industry brands are stepping up and looking for ways to help salons and stylists.
by Anne Moratto
REPORT: Which Beauty Categories Will Thrive, Which Will Struggle
No surprise that products promoting a cleaner lifestyle--soaps, sanitizers, even shampoos--continue to hold but products that are deemed 'can-wait' items may struggle for years to come, according to this new report from Kline.
by Staff
Worldwide Nail Collaboration Goes Live for Month of April
Join us for the World Nails LIVE event, a collaboration of top nail industry professionals across multiple platforms, April 3-23.
by Beth Livesay
COVID-19 CARES Act Includes Recovery Rebate and Expanded Unemployment Benefits
Includes expanded unemployment insurance benefits and a recovery rebate. Learn about some of the key points of this important legislation.
by Anne Moratto
CND Offers Grants Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts
CND will award 100 $1,000 grants for nail professionals struggling amid COVID-19 closures.
by Beth Livesay