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.
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.
Henkel North America’s Beauty Care Hair Professional will donate $200,000 to The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to support the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund, designed to help support licensed beauty professionals who have not been able to work or are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
At almost 86, Guido Stuani was at his desk daily at the Italian furniture company Gamma & Bross, until the country imposed a lockdown due to COVID-19, to which Stuani eventually surrendered.
Gina Rivera is lobbying lawmakers to include provisions in COVID-19 stimulus plans to help self-employed stylists, manicurists, and other beauty and wellness professionals.
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.
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.
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