legislation

Reps. LaHood and DelBene Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Beauty-Based Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit

The Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act (H.R. 6736) would modernize existing laws to provide relief to small businesses in the hair care and beauty service industry.

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A Statement on the Passage of the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act

On Sept. 1, California lawmakers approved Senate Bill 1249, the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, and sent the Bill to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature.

Solo Artists, Booth Renters, Independent Contractors, Change Is Coming in CA

"...the vast majority of booth rental salons as currently constituted in California are now in legal jeopardy."

Legislative Updates: Blow Drying Bill, Microblading, and More

Need-to-know updates from the American Association of Cosmetology Schools.

Illinois Passes Law Requiring All Licensed Beauty Professionals to Get Domestic Violence Training

Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, Illinois is requiring all licensed salon professionals within the state of Illinois to be trained on how to handle situations of domestic violence when speaking with clients.

ColorProof Founder Jim Markham on FDA Cosmetic Regulations and Small Businesses

*Originally published on TheHill,com, this opinion piece by ColorProof CEO and Founder Jim Markham has been reprinted below. Markham comments on increased FDA regulations as it relates to the cosmetic industry.

Serving Liquor in Salons: CA Moves to Make it Legal

It's already happening but now it might become a legal activity.  Happy Hour in the salon or barbershop might be able to come out into the open in California with the passing of a bill, coauthored by Assemblyman Scott Wilk and ...

Eryn Harrison's Perspective: Critical Issues Impacting Salons

Eryn Harrison knew she wanted to be a stylist at age eight when she saw her mom re-do her hair after coming home from the salon. In kindergarten, she bought Barbie Dolls from her friends so she could cut their hair.  After her first ...

Claudio Lazo's Perspective: Critical Issues Impacting Salons

Claudio Lazo, owner of C The Salon and Wella Top Artist, has managed to balance both sides of his brain to be a consumate creative and successful entrepreneur.  We asked him to wear his salon owner hat and respond to the question ...

An Open Letter to the Industry from PBA's Steve Sleeper

PBA's Executive Director Steve Sleeper pens a letter to the professional beauty industry as legislators continue to attempt to deregulating the industry.

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