Professional Beauty Association

Magic Johnson to Host PBA Beauty Week’s Business Forum

As the keynote speaker at the Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) Business Forum, sports legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson will share his inspirational story of transitioning from the basketball court to the boardroom.

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NAHA Is Now Accepting Entries — Including Nails

February 10 is the deadline to enter the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), sponsored by the PBA.

NAHA 2016 Nail Professional of the Year Announced

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) recognizes top stylists in the North American Hairstyling Awards. Also included is the NAHA 2016 Nail Professional of the Year award, which was presented to Cassandra Clark from Tangerine Salon & Spa in Coppell, Texas. See the photos from all finalists in the Nail Professional of the Year category here.

PBA Announces 2016 Scholarship Recipients, Opens 2017 Scholarship Applications

Congrats to the scholarship winners for 2016 and learn how to enter for a shot at it next year!

PBA’s “I Am Licensed” Campaign Wins Award

In February, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) received the Public Affairs Council’s 2015 Grassroots Innovation Award for Social Media Innovation for its “I Am Licensed” campaign.

PBA Adds Free Membership Option

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has introduced a new membership structure consisting of three new membership types: E-Member, Individual Member, and Business Member.

Reminder! The BCL/CND /Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications.

The Beauty Changes Lives/CND/ Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship program is now accepting applications through March 23, 2015. This program is open to new students attending a qualifying nail technology school. Ten winners will receive 100% of their program tuition costs funded (up to $5,000).

Fighting Back Against Domestic Violence

One in four women and one in nine men who walk through your salon door are potential victims of domestic violence. Read on to find out how can you spot it and what you should do about it.

Tip Tax Credit Legislation Stalled in Congress

The Professional Beauty Association is on a mission to bring fairness to the treatment of tip income in the beauty industry.

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.