On Saturday July 14, before the CEA & AMP Annual Convention kicks off, join Top Artist Sonya Dove and the Coty Digital education team for an exclusive Wella school workshop. Expect to see the new Digital School Workbook and learn tools to bring tough topics to life in your classroom with exercises and hands on activities. Learn new training techniques, color formulation, and see a live demo from Wella's Global Top Artist, Sonya Dove.

Wella Partner Schools receive priority access by registering with the promotional code given to you by your Wella rep. You must register by June 1 to claim your priority access.

Not a Wella Partner School? No problem! AACS & CEA Members can register via the waitlist to secure any available spots remaining. After June 1, waitlisted members will be notified if their registration can be accommodated.

Disclaimer: You must be registered for both the CEA & AMP Annual Convention and this workshop in order for your registration to be confirmed.

Click here to register for the class or add your name to the waitlist!

Click here to get your tickets to the CEA & AMP Annual Convention.

Two weeks ago, over 100 AACS school owners, financial aid directors, admissions representatives, affinity partners, third-party vendors and employers fanned out all over Capitol Hill – conducting an estimated 150-250 meetings! Here is what some people are saying about their experience:

“Being part of the AACS Capitol Hill Day changed me. It ignited a passion to get our message to as wide an audience as possible. Being teamed up with the women from Farouk and Carol Woodard gave a sense of comradery and support that I have never experienced in AACS before. We were able to share our concerns in a way that felt empowering and like we could really make a difference in Washington. Thank you for making that possible!” - Sarah Arno

“We're grateful for the opportunity that AACS gave us to connect with our congressional representatives. It gave us the chance to voice our issues to legislators who otherwise may not have heard from people in our industry. AACS gave us all the training we needed beforehand, and because of Hill Day we were able to establish relationships that will allow us to have an ongoing impact on the laws and regulations that affect our school.” – Paul Naoum

Click here to read a full recap of the 2018 Hill Day and view photos from attendees!

In Alaska, the House of Representatives voted 37 to 1 Monday to pass a bill creating two new license types: a non-chemical barber’s license (the hours would be established by regulation); and a 35-hour braiding license. Additionally, SB 4 would add a “permanent cosmetic coloring” definition and license to permit microblading and microneedling without a tattooing license. The bill returns to the Senate to address House amendments.

Illinois’ Senate voted unanimously Monday to pass an early testing bill. As previously reported, SB 2877 would allow prospective barbers, cosmetologists and instructors to test after completing 1,200 hours of instruction. Applicants for licensure as a nail technician or teacher of nail technology may take the licensure examination after completing 280 hours of instruction.

Click here to read the full State Relations Update from Brian Newman.

Join other professionals in the beauty industry for three days of education-filled, career-enriching experiences. Whether you are reuniting with old friends or making new ones, Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas is the place to be July 14-17. Making it personal, keeping it real and enriching lives – that’s what the 2018 CEA & AMP Annual Convention is all about.

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