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BEACON 2022

An Elite Program for Students

PBA's Beacon is an elite program for students that provides top beauty school students an opportunity to be mentored by leading industry influencers, and create connections with owners from the most prestigious salons across the US.

Designed to inspire and prepare students for a successful career, the Beacon program accepts a limited number of applicants each year. 

Learn how you can be part of this career-changing experience that kicks off in Long Beach, CA in January 2022!
Applications accepted starting July 7, 2022.

Why You Should Apply

Connect with Mentors

At Beacon, you'll connect with some of our industry's top experts, salon and spa owners, and influencers.

Be Inspired

As a Beacon student, you will be a VIP guest at the International Salon + Spa Expo in Long Beach and attend the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).

Professional Guidance

Meet and network with the most influential professionals in the industry to help inspire and prepare you for your new career.

Elevate Your Career

Beacon students gain national recognition and access to a network of thousands of top salons across the U.S.

Beacon applications open July 7, 2021!

HERE'S HOW TO APPLY

Beacon alum, Fallyn Mireault gives the rundown on how to apply for Beacon!

 

  1. Find Out if You are Eligible

    2. Cosmetology, barber, esthetics and nail students who are enrolled in an accredited program as of July 7, 2021 are eligible. Recent graduates are also eligible if they were enrolled between July 7, 2021 to November 1, 2021.

  2. Create Your Canvas Me Profile

    3. Your portfolio and digital resume is the first impression for prospective employers. It should highlight your skill, experience, and showcase what sets you apart.

  3. Get a Letter of Recommendation

    4. Let those who know you brag a little! Ask an instructor or employer to tell us what makes you great.
    GET LETTER TIPS & REQUIREMENTS

  4. Build and Share Your Instagram Account

    5. Your social portfolio is essential to showing employers and clients your skills and expertise.
    GET INSTAGRAM TIPS & REQUIREMENTS

  5. Create a Video Introduction

    6. We want to get to know you! Bring to life your excitement for Beacon 2022, introduce yourself, and let us know why you need part of the Beacon class of 2022.
    GET VIDEO TIPS & REQUIREMENTS

  6. Submit Your Application and Entry Fee

    7. Entry opens July 7, 2021 and your application must be submitted by November 1, 2021.

  7. Tell everyone you applied to Beacon 2022!

    8. Download graphics to let everyone know you applied to Beacon! Be sure to tag #Beacon2022!

Application period opens July 7, 2021

Career Conversations

Join us for weekly webinars to hear first hand experiences from Beacon Alumni and industry experts, to learn how Beacon can ignite your career career in beauty!

Michael DeVellis

As the founder of The Powder Group, On Makeup Magazine, and The Makeup Show, Michael DeVellis has the inside track on what it takes to make it big in the makeup artist industry. With more than 18 years of experience in the industry, he is uniquely qualified to share an insider's perspective on the career of professional makeup artistry!
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Geno Stampora

Beauty business coach and speaker Geno Stampora talks PBA Beacon and how this elite program for students can change your career path and set you up for success. 
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Fallyn Mireault

Talk with Beacon alumni Fallon Mireault, and hear her story about why she applied, and where the program has taken her beauty career. 
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Jalia Pettis

Esthetician, brand consultant, and Beacon alumni Jalia Pettis shares where the Beacon program has taken her, and her tips for creating the brand of you.
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Elizabeth Faye

 
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Matt + Jen Martinelli

 Canvas Recruit Founders Matt + Jen  Martinelli talk about how to set yourself up for success online with a digital portfolio, and share their tips to grow and network with the beauty industry’s best artists. 
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Dorothy Greene

Beacon alumni and 2020 NAHA Student Hairstylist of the Year, Dorothy Greene shares her experience winning a NAHA for the first time and tips on how to make the most of your Beacon experience!
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Michael Shaun Corby

Global Creative Director for Living Proof, Michael Shaun Corby joins the Career Conversations to talk about creating the career of your dreams and how to make a lasting impression on the beauty industry.
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J. Ladner

Oligo Pro Brand Ambassaor, J. Ladner will be joining us to talk about his journey from being a successful salon owner in Ohio to a sought after educator and content creator in living in Los Angeles and the steps he took to get there!
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Danielle Ferguson

Beacon alumni, Danielle Ferguson will be talking about how Beacon ignited her career as a successful esthetician and makeup artist and how she discovered her specialty areas in bridal and permanent cosmetics!
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Tina Allen

Master cosmetologist Tina Allen joins our Career Conversations to walk you through her experience opening a successful full service hair and makeup salon in Atlanta, as well as talk about her makeup line, Cashmere Faces Cosmetics!
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Didi Henry

Atlanta based hair/makeup artist and marketing whiz, Didi Henry will be joining us to tell you about her journey from Beacon to becoming an artist, while also discovering a passion for marketing along the way!
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Lori Crete

Renowned esthetician and host of the Beauty Biz Podcast, Lori Crete will be talking about what it's like being in the treatment room to providing advice and taking on more of a mentor roll and ways you can jumpstart your beauty career!
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Samuel Clement

Shop owner and Beacon alumni and mentor, Samuel Clement joins the Career Conversations to talk about the extreme success of his shop in its first year and how he turned a project of learning how to cut his hair in to a true passion for barbering!
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Jessica Miller

Multi-talented cosmetologist and 10-year Army combat veteran, Jessica Miller will share how she found her passion for all things hair, nails, and makeup post-deployment when she began providing mobile services to her community!
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MEET THE BEACON CLASS OF 2021

The newest class of the best and brightest students in the beauty industry is here! Meet the talented students who get the once in a lifetime to learn from top industry experts, salon owner and influencers. Congratulations to the Beacon Class of 2021!

 

THE BEACON 2021 EXPERIENCE

For the health and safety of our attendees and staff, Beacon 2021 will transition into a digital program. 

With this digital format, we are excited to announce new and amazing opportunities for this special class of 2021! 

The digital format gives us the opportunity to spend even more time with the class of 2021 and they will get to experience an entire year of monthly classes. They’ll be paired into smaller groups with other students led by a peer mentor (Beacon graduate) to form relationships, talk about what they’re learning, lean on each other, and more! 

We are working on the speaker lineup, but to name a few we have confirmed: Elizabeth Faye, John Mosley, Ammon Carver, Geno Stampora, Nikki Le, Stephen Gomez - and MORE to be announced!

The Beacon Class of 2021 will also receive tickets to the ISSE Digital Experience March 14-16 – for an added opportunity to take advantage of live education, on-demand classes. and interact with brands!

When we can get together again in person at ISSE 2022 – the Class of 2021 will be invited to experience a special a graduation event and attend ISSE and NAHA.
Beacon was an amazing life changing experience for me! Everything went wrong in the days & weeks prior to me going, it was like something was trying to keep me from being there.... I am so glad I didn’t give up & made it! I may not have had but $50 to my name but I left there extremely wealthy! I hope to return as an alumni!

PBA Student Membership Has Its Perks!

Join the PBA community for access to career building resources and education, discounts to major industry events, free magazine subscriptions, product and service discounts and so much more! 

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