
California Nail Techs Regain Right to Work Independently
Manicurists in California will once again regain their right to work independently as booth renters. Advocacy from the Professional Beauty Federation helped reverse an earlier decision.

Manicurists in California will once again regain their right to work independently as booth renters. Advocacy from the Professional Beauty Federation helped reverse an earlier decision.

The Professional Beauty Federation (PBF) wants manicurists, beauty professionals, and salon owners to be aware of the latest policy fight in California.

Shelby Bettencourt, a stylist, salon owner, podcast host, and breathwork facilitator, will be presenting at MODERN SALON's Independent Bootcamp in Miami on May 22 on the topic of boundaries and how to communicate them clearly to help others understand our needs and limits. In this short video interview, Bettencourt gives us a sneak preview to her presentation.

A crash course on the important things to consider, and common mistakes to avoid, when it comes to money flowing in and out of your business

Learn from those who just recently went independent, as well as those who have been doing it for years, what it’s REALLY like to take the leap to becoming an independent salon professional.

"Moving from a traditional salon to your own studio can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. No salon was EVER built in one day." Bianca Margolis shares how she figured out her vision for her salon and her business.

Independent salon owners are invited to attend this virtual education event featuring the industry’s best!

The all-in-one app manages all the administrative tasks so independents can focus on their business or take time off.

The companies' CEOs are asking Governor Newsom to consider reopening their salon suites, saying that because of the unique layout and design, salon suites have the ability to meet the health and safety standards much like a dental or medical office facility.
Tyler Turner launched a Facebook page to help stylists understand how to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program benefits. It has been a labor of love and has offered invaluable support to self-employed beauty professionals.

This milestone means 15,000 beauty professionals now call Sola home.

Doing amazing nails is not the only requirement for staying afloat, some business skills are essential as well.

Beauty experts took a deep dive into compliance for owners. The event was sold-out.

While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states. Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.