Blog for Professional Hairstylists & Hairdressers from AHP
New Website and Education Series
We're thrilled to finally unveil our new website and education series.
Insurance Terms and Lingo
Confused by insurance terms and lingo? We’ll walk you through it.
Think You're Already Covered?
All beauty professionals should have their own liability insurance.
Texas Allows Services at Special Events
Texas HB 104 was signed into law on June 1, 2015.
Georgia Combines Cosmetology and Barbers' Boards
Pursuant to the enactment of Georgia HB 314, effective July 1, 2015, the Georgia State Board of Barbers and the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology will combine to create a new board called the
Iowa Reduces CE Hours for Barbers
Until now, the Iowa Board of Barbering has required that licensed barbers complete eight hours of continuing education every two years.
Hair Braiding Exempt from Licensure in Maine
Maine SB 296, which was recently signed into law, provides that a person who provides only hair braiding services is not required to hold a state barbering or cosmetology license.
Maryland Introduces Limited Barber-Stylist License
Recently enacted Maryland HB 587 establishes a new barber-stylist limited license for practitioners providing the services of "cutting, razor cutting, or styling hair; shaving or