

Take it Outside: New CA Guidelines Allow for Hair, Nail Services Outdoors
In some California counties, salons and barbershops may take their business outdoors if they follow certain guidelines.

Stylists with Coronavirus Saw 139 Clients, None of Them Fell Ill. Everyone Wore a Mask.
In May, the people interacted with two hair stylists with confirmed coronavirus infections, but none ended up showing symptoms of Covid-19. The stylists and the clients were required to wear masks during their time in the salon.

Friends of Beauty Changes Lives Award $250K in Relief Grants to Beauty Pros Impacted by the Pandemic
Led by the generosity of CND and the Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation, a coalition of Beauty Changes Lives Experience sponsors reallocate sponsorship dollars to support beauty professionals affected by the pandemic.

CA Salons Ordered to Close...Again
In a press conference on July 13, CA Governor Newsom ordered certain businesses, among them hair and nail salons, to close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus.

Hair Cuttery Safely Reopens 500 Salons Under New Ownership
The Hair Cuttery family of salons serve customers in compliance with state and municipal guidelines and Barbicide COVID-19 certification.

Planning Your Future: Is A 401K An Important Perk?
Getting employees to appreciate the importance of THE FUTURE with a 401K plan is the goal of Arik Efros, co-owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon. Efros outlines the importance of this perk and explains why many of the people in their NYC salon have already a nice bundle waiting for them upon retirement.

New Sport Clips Haircuts CEO Named
Founder Gordon Logan announced today the Sport Clips Haircuts board of directors has elected Edward Logan to succeed him as the new CEO of Sport Clips, Inc., the franchisor of the Sport Clips Haircuts system.

States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Fastest, According to WalletHub
To identify which states’ workforces are experiencing the quickest recovery from COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three metrics based on changes in unemployment claims.

Fractured Not Broken: Wella Virtual Fundraiser Slated for July 12
The event will raise money for two organizations Wella supports: the Professional Beauty Association's COVID-19 Relief Fund to aid in salon industry recovery efforts and The Loveland Foundation, an organization committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.

Great Careers Ahead: Finding Something More in Your Next Salon
Living through the global crisis set off by COVID-19 has left some stylists in precarious positions. The challenges of conducting business while navigating so many unknowns has many beauty professionals looking for some security in their work life, moving forward. Here's where many are finding a great fit.
Sponsored by Great Clips

According to New Report, Professional Nail Care May See Spike in Sales
Unlike other professional beauty segments, the professional nail care market may still see a spike in sales thanks to nail polishes and care categories.

L’Oréal USA Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Within Professional Products Division
L’Oréal USA Professional Products Division has announced a series of changes to their executive leadership.

National CROWN Day: July 3 Celebrates Anniversary of Act Against Race-Based Hair Discrimination
A day of solidarity for the human rights of Black men, women and children to wear their natural hair boldly and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.

Aveda Activates 3.6 Acre Solar Array at Minnesota Headquarters
New solar array will provide 50% of manufacturing facility’s annual demand and will offset more than 1,100 metric tons of CO2 per year.

Beauty and Kindness: Stylists Find What They Need from Partnering with Alter Ego Italy
During a tough time, two stylist/salon owners looked to Alter Ego Italy for support and say that working with the brand is making their return to the salon easier and more profitable.
Sponsored by Alter Ego Italy

Giselle Caballero Wins NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 7
This NTNA season was the toughest call of them all. Without the judges ever seeing the contestants or nails in person, judging was based on video submissions, Facebook Lives, written descriptions, and final photos from Top 3 contenders.

Eufora International Launches Eufora.University, an Online Learning Platform for Salon Professionals
From technical tutorials to leadership programs and sales training, professionals from all sectors of beauty can access video content specific to their needs.



