Support the crown act and help end race-based hair discrimination
Did you know that Black women are 80% more likely to change their natural hair to meet social norms or…
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Meet fashionpreneur, Jalia Pettis
Beacon alum, NAHA Finalist, business owner, fashionpreneur – Jalia Pettis does it all Jalia Pettis’ story as a beauty industry…
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Meet leading educator, Rodrick Samuels
Rodrick Samuels is a leading industry educator, barber and activist. Read his story to learn more about how he overcame…
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Meet go-getter, Crystal Ngozi
Three degrees, a successful esthetics business and sage advice. Read more about Crystal Ngozi career journey. Finding your passion may…
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Meet iconic barber co-founder, Craig “Skilz” McLaurin
Craig “Skilz” McLaurin reflects on his time in the professional beauty and barbering industry. Craig “Skilz” McLaurin has seen a…
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5 reasons to join an affiliate program
An affiliate program is where a beauty professional can receive commission for selling a brand online. You help them generate…
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Instagrowth on Instagram: part 2
BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES. This is the best way to show clients the magic that you create. A beautiful “after”…
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Instagrowth on Instagram: how to create a professional hair Instagram featuring quality content
Is your professional hair Instagram on the same profile as your personal account? Do you try to post consistent hair…
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PBA’s new virtual education webinars
Hairstylist. Barber. Salon owner. Nail artist. Skincare therapist. Regardless of what piece of the beauty industry puzzle you are, we…
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Meet PBA member Lana Burke, our “education obsessed” tippy scholarship winner!
PBA is passionate about furthering the education and professional experience of its members by providing scholarships for professional development. We’ve…
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