Leading Beauty and Wellness Industry Associations Create Cross-Industry Thinktank

Leaders in the professional hair, nails, skincare, grooming, and massage communities today announce the creation of a cross-industry thinktank to foster ongoing coordination and communication between the major beauty and wellness associations while providing enhanced support and advocacy on behalf of their members and industries.  

 

Under the banner “Unite As One,” activities will include addressing misperceptions about beauty and wellness professions as a career, setting a shared legislative agenda, advocating awareness and education for cultural intelligence, and setting a shared legislative agenda, among others. 

 

On the legislative front, current license requirements often differ depending on the state. Transferring licensure from one state to another can require additional testing and/or fees. Unite As One is working to make regulations consistent so professionals can more easily bring their skills, state to state. 

 

Unite As One marks the first time that leaders from all beauty and wellness specialties have come together to address the major industry challenges. 

 

“There are millions of creative and hardworking beauty and wellness career professionals who love their jobs, make a great living, and are important parts of our lives and their local communities,” said Lynelle Lynch, founding board member of Beauty Changes Lives. “While we touch almost all Americans, many – including the business community, legislators and students and their parents – don't know a lot about our industry and the people in it. This is our opportunity to share our story and make sure that everyone who might benefit by being part of our community has that opportunity.”   

 

Participants in the thinktank include the following organizations: American Association of Cosmetology Schools, Associated Skin Care Professionals, Beauty Changes Lives, Cosmetologists Chicago, Intercoiffure, International Nail Technician's Association, International Spa Associations, Pro Nails Association, Professional Beauty Association and Professional Beauty Association of California.