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Dining for Change is the annual fundraiser initiative organized by The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) and it is held twice a year. PBA/NCA have announced October as the ‘Dining for Change’ Month.

During this event all beauty professionals are invited to network, share, enjoy each others company over a meal and raise money for a good cause. In the past, salon and spa professionals have united to host dinners and/or social gatherings to raise money during March and October which are known as Dining for Change months.

All the Dining for Change contributions go to support the work of CUT IT OUT, and the PBA – NCA Disaster Relief Fund. So you end up working for two worthy causes by organizing an event like this.

Dining for Change is based on a shared giving model of philanthropy. Participants come together to connect, network and share a meal. Each guest makes a small, voluntary donation to the designated charities (i.e. $25) and combine their donations with others from across the country to elevate the collective giving of all.

Getting involved with Dining for Change is easy! The registration process along with the rules for donations and other terms & conditions can be found here – probeauty.org/dining-for-change

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The 2011 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is just under a week away. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

The North American Hairstyling Awards or NAHAs is the pinnacle award to win for professional hairstylists and makeup artists. Given in 13 distinct categories ranging from avant-garde to Salon MBA for business leaders, winning a NAHA is truly a career changing moment.

NAHA is part of Beauty Week, North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event held in partnership with Cosmoprof North America and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA).

The event will be hosted by Tabatha Coffey, popularly known for Tabatha’s Salon Takeover series on BravoTV. There will be special artistic presentations by Procter & Gamble’s professional lines and 2010 NAHA Hairstylist of the Year, Tony Ricci.

Vegas Headliner (PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood) and animal rights activist, Holly Madison, will receive the 2011 PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award.

Make sure to be a part of the industry’s big night on Sunday, July 31, 2011. If you can’t make it to the event in person, you can also watch live streaming video by registering for the broadcast.

For tickets, information and to see the all the finalist photos – www.probeauty.org/naha

To register for FREE online live streaming – www.hairdesignertv.com/naha

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CUT IT OUT is a program of the Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund dedicated to mobilizing salon professionals and others to fight the epidemic of domestic abuse in communities across the United States. CUT IT OUT builds awareness of domestic abuse and trains salon professionals to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to local resources.

CUT IT OUT has been hailed from coast-to-coast as an innovative solution to a chronic and difficult problem: raising awareness on the epidemic of domestic abuse and helping victims receive the resources they need.

The Professional Beauty Association | National Cosmetology Association (PBA | NCA), as part of the CUT IT OUT 2010 Campaign, is asking you to join them in a united initiative to end domestic abuse in America.

All you have to do is send the CUT IT OUT pledge collateral as part of your daily marketing communications and/or as a stand alone email on October 4, 2010. Posting the CUT IT OUT pledge collateral on websites as well as on social networking sites is also encouraged.

The CUT IT OUT 2010 Campaign is that simple – sign the pledge, display the CUT IT OUT materials and help someone who may be suffering in silence.

To sign the pledge and receive materials to display in your salon, please visit www.CUTITOUT.org

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North American Hairstyling Awards, or NAHA are the most prestigious awards in North America. This highly esteemed beauty competition honors top hairstylists and beauty professionals with the industry’s most prestigious award every year.

NAHA 2009 was the biggest and best NAHA ever. NAHA 2010 promises to be even bigger than ever and will revolve around a theme of couture fashion.

The Professional Beauty Association, organizes North American Hairstyling Awards every year and salutes two professionals who have made a significant impact and contribution to the hair & beauty industry.

NAHA 2010 will proudly induct entrepreneur and founder of the Aveda Fredric’s Institutes Frederic Holzberger into the NAHA Hall of Leaders and will recognize internationally renowned haircolor specialist, educator and salon owner Beth Minardi with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Check out NAHA 2010 Finalists

It feels great that two NAHA 2010 finalists have been featured on Scissorboy’s online cosmetology education program. These amazing professionals include Heather Wenman who has been nominated in the Master Hairstylist of the Year category and Sevan Tatoulian who is a finalist in the Make-up Artist of the Year category.

NAHA 2010 is an exciting opportunity to meet some of the best professionals from the industry. It not only promises excellent networking opportunities but also provides a chance to get inspired by seeing some amazing work from the finalists.

NAHA 2010 winners will be announced during the PBA Awards Ceremony on July 18, 2010 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.

To book your NAHA 2010 tickets, visit: probeauty.org/naha

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The Professional Beauty Association has announced the finalists for the 2010 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) for Make-up Artist of the Year and the Salon MBA. The finalists for these two categories were not announced when the initial list of NAHA 2010 finalists was declared.

The NAHA 2010 finalists for Make-up Artist of the Year and Salon MBA categories are:

Make-up Artist of the Year

Jon Hennessey

David Maderich

Seong Hee Park

Katelyn Simkins

Sevan Tatoulian

Salon MBA

Karie and Aaron Bennett from Atelier Aveda Lifestyle SalonSpa

Tina Morschhauser and Gretchen Brown from Rejuvenation Spa

Shawn Trujillo and Angie Katsanevas from Lunatic Fringe

Charles Penzone from The Charles Penzone Salons’

Kendall Ong and Beate Assmuth-Ong from Mane Attraction Salon

While announcing NAHA 2010 finalists for these two categories, Bonnie Bonadeo, PBA’s Director of Program Development and Education, said: “The NAHA for Make-up Artist of the Year has grown significantly more prestigious in the past few years and I feel the Salon MBA NAHA will become just as prominent in recognizing those very astute and successful salon and spa owners who have cultivated a cutting-edge and a highly profitable business.”

One of the finalists for the Make-up Artist of the Year category is “Sevan Tatoulian” who was featured in one of the episodes of The Cutting Edge Hair Show. That episode also featured Anna Pacitto from Pure Salon who showed teamwork in action and you can check out that episode here.

The PBA Awards Ceremony will be held on July 18, 2010 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.

To book your tickets for the event or for more information about it, check out probeauty.org/naha

Image credit: Philip Jarmain and Andre Pinces

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