About this episode

The episode discusses the potential impact of federal regulations on cosmetology schools and what it means for salon owners.

There is a huge conversation happening in the beauty industry right now around cosmetology schools, federal funding, student loans, and what all of this could eventually mean for salon owners across the country. The federal government is now putting pressure on beauty schools to prove their graduates are making enough money after graduation — and if programs fail those measurements, they could lose access to Pell Grants and federal student aid. But what happens if schools start shrinking or shutting down in states where cosmetology school is currently the ONLY legal pathway into the beauty industry? In this episode, Brie breaks down: • What the “Do No Harm” earnings rule actually is • Why cosmetology schools and beauty organizations are pushing back • The reality of leaving beauty school underprepared • Why this topic matters for salon owners, hiring, and the future of the industry • The growing concerns around apprenticeships and who would financially carry the responsibility of training future stylists • Why this conversation affects way more than just schools This is a real conversation about the future of the beauty industry, the pressure salon owners are already under, and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brie, Chandra

Topics covered

• cosmetology education
• federal funding
• student loans
• salon ownership
• beauty industry future

Keywords

• cosmetology schools
• federal funding
• student loans
• salon owners
• beauty industry
• apprenticeships
• Do No Harm earnings rule

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: cosmetology schools, federal government, Pell Grants

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