Associated Hair Professionals - AHP

Beauty Pro Power Hour is a live, one-hour virtual event designed to help beauty professionals strengthen their business skills and grow with confidence.

Each session features expert insights from educators, consultants, and brand partners, covering topics like marketing, client retention, and building a more profitable practice. You’ll walk away with practical tools and fresh strategies to elevate your business and support long-term success behind the chair or in the treatment room.

Register now 👉 https://www.associatedhairprofessionals.com/events/details/wh-072226

2 weeks left to share your story. ✂️

The deadline to enter the 2026 AHP Hair Pro of the Year is July 1, and we don't want you to miss it. We're looking for hair pros who have a story worth telling. The journey that led you here. The hard days and the breakthrough moments. The reason you do what you do!

The 2026 winner will receive:
✨ Custom professional photo shoot
📖 Feature article in AHP Indie Stylist magazine
💼 Free year of AHP membership
🎁 Swag bag of professional-grade products
🏆 The title of AHP Hair Pro of the Year

Submit your story (or nominate a friend) 👉 https://bit.ly/41nYlJP

Last chance to register for Launch Lab 🚀

This quarter’s Launch Lab is led by Nina Tulio, bringing proven, real-world strategies tailored specifically for beauty professionals ready to build a profitable foundation.

"Your First Steps to a Profitable Beauty + Wellness Career" focuses on what most new pros struggle with early on: money, pricing, and building a business that actually supports your lifestyle. You’ll learn how pricing works in the real world, how to set rates that reflect your income goals, what it really takes to be profitable (not just busy), and how to build strong financial habits from day one.

With nearly 30 years in the industry—including salon ownership, executive leadership, and global education—Nina Tulio brings practical experience and honest guidance to help you grow with confidence and clarity.

👉 Last chance to register: https://www.associatedhairprofessionals.com/launchlab

What service requires the most skill that clients underestimate?

Some services look simple from the outside, but require serious technical skill, timing, and precision behind the chair.

What’s your pick? 👇

New York is proposing updates to cosmetology and natural hairstyling education 👇

The New York Department of State is reviewing new rules aimed at modernizing training so future professionals are better prepared to work with all hair types and textures—without increasing total program hours.

If adopted, cosmetology (1,000-hour) and natural hairstyling (300-hour) programs would add expanded instruction on cultural and ethnic hair awareness, including curl patterns, hair density, scalp disorders, heat damage prevention, product chemistry, and advanced textured styling like braiding, locking, and weaving.

Schools would also be required to update curricula by September 1, 2026, with new licensing applicants needing to meet the revised standards on or after that date. Public comments are currently open as part of the review process.

Worth knowing for stylists in Alabama 👇

Under Senate Bill 183, signed by Governor Kay Ivey, natural hairstyling services like braiding, weaving, locking, and cleansing (without chemicals or cutting) are no longer subject to mandatory state licensure, effective October 1, 2026.

These services are also removed from the definition of cosmetology, and businesses that offer only natural hairstyling no longer need a facility license. Cosmetologists can still perform these services, and voluntary licensure remains available for those who want it.

Worth keeping in mind for anyone working in or entering the natural hair space in Alabama.

This industry is only as good as we are inclusive. Only as strong as we are safe. Only as capable as we are affirming. Happy Pride Month, this and every month. 💖🌈

, here we come ✈️✨

There’s still time to enter 👏

Your talent, creativity, and dedication deserve to be recognized — and AHP Hair Pro of the Year is your chance to share the story behind your career and inspire fellow stylists and barbers across the industry.

Whether you’ve spent years refining your craft or recently reached a milestone you’re especially proud of, we want to hear your journey. ✨

🏆 Gain national exposure
📣 Be featured by AHP
💬 Inspire the next generation of industry professionals

👉 Enter now by visiting https://bit.ly/41nYlJP

Trade show season is here! ✨

Whether you’re heading to Premiere Orlando or any show this year, don’t just show up—have a plan.

From what to bring to how to avoid burnout, this checklist is here to help you get the most out of your time, your money, and your experience.

Save this for later 📌
If you’ve been to a show before—what’s one tip you’d add? 👇