Staff reporter at Tips and Talons, covering Nails.
The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point have joined forces to develop Pro Beauty Pulse, an ongoing research initiative designed to provide a monthly view of confidence and sentiment across both the professional beauty and beauty school markets.
The Dubai salon market is a unique and demanding premium beauty market, where clients visit salons every week, spending up to $1,400 per month on beauty services. American salon professionals can learn from this market by attending Beautyworld Dubai, the region's largest beauty gathering.
Beauty professionals can optimize their service menus by analyzing popularity, profitability, and trends. Kelly McCarthy-Westbrook of MY SALON Suite advises reviewing business data, consulting clients, and strategically introducing new services to enhance career sustainability.
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has awarded the 2026 Power of Associations Gold Award to Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), The International SPA Association (ISPA), and The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) for their collaborative work on the Esthetics Licensure Compact.