PBA Launches Campaign to Prevent Deregulation

As part of a continued effort to educate lawmakers, consumers, and the industry on the importance of beauty industry licensing and regulations, and to prevent industry deregulation, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced its new “I Am A Professional. I Am Licensed.” campaign.

From School to Salon: PBA to Host Employment Webinar

This free online forum takes place on Monday, Aug. 26 at 12 p.m. Eastern.

Huffington Named PBA Business Forum Keynote Speaker

Author, entrepreneur, and media mogul Arianna Huffington will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 PBA Business Forum held during PBA Beauty Week.

Student Membership Up 73% from 2011 to 2012 at PBA

If five or more students send in applications together, they can join the PBA for $45 each.

PBA Unveils a New Look, Logo, and Tagline

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has rolled out a new look, logo, and tagline as part of its newly unified association and direction.

5 Scholarships To Tell Prospective Students About

If you’re turning prospective students away because of their inability to afford your school’s tuition, here are some scholarships you could be turning them to instead.

My Day as a Beauty Industry Lobbyist

I visit Capitol Hill with the Professional Beauty Association to talk about pending legislation that could save salon owners thousands of dollars. Part of a PBA Lobby Day team, I met with Congress members to help the beauty industry’s voice be heard.

PBA: Congress Considering FICA Tax Credit for Salon Owners

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is lobbying to get this tax credit for salon owners passed. To find out more, visit http://www.beautyisourbusiness.org/

PBA and NCA Agree to Proposed Merger

In August 2009, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) announced the two organizations signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger.