Did you miss our webinar on the ruling in our lawsuit, AACS v. Department of Education? For your convenience, we will conduct another webinar on Tuesday, July 11th at 1 p.m. ET so you can get all of the details on the ruling and what it means for your school.

Last week, in a ruling that allows the nation's cosmetology schools to properly demonstrate their value to students who graduate from their programs, a federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools in a case challenging the so-called "Gainful Employment Rule."  AACS challenged the rule as applied to cosmetology schools because on the basis that SSA data does not fully capture the graduate’s full income. 

Serving as a Director is one of the most important ways that you can support and sustain AACS. Our Directors have the responsibility to provide foresight, oversight, and insight for the Association; to serve as our primary ambassadors and advocates; and to be the conscious voice of our Members. In other words, our Board of Directors should reflect the highest aspirations of our businesses, our students, and of our industry.

It is our pleasure to announce that the nomination period for the election of 4 (four) Owner Member and 1 (one) Associate Member seats on the AACS Board of Directors is now open. 

 

For your convenience, included here are two links—the Board Nominations Application Form, and, a link to a short video providing an Introduction to AACS Board Service, which addresses a few frequently asked questions. Nominations will be accepted through July 28th, 2017. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and support of AACS.

When you create a unique experience for your community that centers around delight, you invite your readers to feel as if they are a part of something. This, in turn, increases their loyalty, and makes them more likely to consume your content again and again, and refer your brand to others. 

To better understand recent advancements and best practices in digital storytelling, look no further than the creative writing greats. J.K. Rowling, the famous author of the Harry Potter book series, has sold 450 million Harry Potter books in print, worldwide. Though the first book in the series was published nearly 20 years ago, the content continues to take new shapes through her site, Pottermore.

Ellie Burke from Hubspot discusses six ways Pottermore pushes the digital storytelling envelope. Apply them to your own strategy to deliver content that strengthens relationships with your community.

Rhode Island’s legislature adjourned for the year just before the holiday weekend. Before doing so, they passed legislation that reduces the number of hours of instruction required to obtain a hairdresser's and cosmetician's license from 1,500 to 1,200 hours. The House unanimously passed S0194 by a vote of 70 to 0 and the Senate unanimously passed H5488 by a vote of 36 to 0. These identical companion bills have been transmitted to Governor Gena Rainmondo (D) for signature in to law. 

Now more than ever beauty school students need to hear (and learn) what it takes to make it in the real world.... and knowing how to comfortably and confidently sell is critical. Carol Phillips, the #1 expert for teaching beauty pros how to sell will share proven tips and techniques for making the cash register ring. Beauty School is the ideal time for students to practice selling skills and build a sales history to show potential employers. Once beauty pros put Carol’s tips to work they have literally doubled sales. It’s high time to get over the "I’m an artist I don’t sell." Or the "They are just coming into the spa for my hands." Future pros need to learn how to sell themselves, their services and their products. Effective selling skills gives them a firm – unshakable- foundation to promote their hair, skin, nails, makeup and body skills.

Presented by Carol Phillips, BeauteeSmarts. Sponsored by ASCP, Skin Care Schools Council.

Join us on July 15 as we celebrate the opening night of the CEA & AMP Annual Convention. This year’s theme is ‘80s Rock Star – come dressed as your favorite musical artist, or in a look inspired by some of the decades greatest icons. Farouk Systems will host this totally tubular evening, and special guest artists – Joe Pena and Maggie Karcher – are scheduled to appear. Do you have what it takes to win the ‘80s Hair Competition? Are your skills still sharp enough to be the last one standing in the Crimp-off Competition? Don’t miss this must-attend party to kick-off the convention!

Increase student enrollment and retention with a nationally certified admissions staff. AACS Online Training Center, offers your admissions team the opportunity to earn the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) certification.