Highlights: The Official Newsletter of AACS

May 16, 2025

Last Day to Enter SSOTY...

The entry portal for the AACS & L'Oreal PPD Student Stylist of the Year competition will close at midnight tonight, May 16. Make sure your students are aware of this exciting, FREE opportunity to showcase their talent! Prize packages total over $10,000 and winners will be announced at this year's CEA Conference.

CEA Registration Will Open Monday!

It's almost time to register for CEA! Here's what you can expect at this year's event:

• Earn valuable CEUs
• 3 Methodology Courses
• 20 Breakout Sessions
• Exhibit Hall & Demos
• Energize & Recharge
• Networking, Fun & Much More!

Mount Hope Beauty Academy

Cosmo Beauty Academy

V.R. Professional Beauty Academy

The Salon Professional Academy of Kenosha

D'Vine Beauty Academy

Noe' Noonan School of Cosmetology

Le Arai Beauty and Barber Academy

Academy of Salon Professionals

Divinity School of Cosmetology

The Aesthetics Academy

The Salon Professional Academy - Rapid City

Southwest Washington Esthetics Institute

Academy of Skin and Beauty

Laced Hair Extensions (Partner Member)

Florida Academy of Health and Beauty, Inc.

BEAUTISTA (Partner Member)

Student Wins $3,000 Scholarship to Attend Empire Beauty School

Schuylkill, PA high school students competed for scholarship funding, startup capital, and business development support at the IGNITE Schuylkill Youth Program Final Pitch. Aiyana George from Pine Grove Area and Schuylkill Technology Center, earned a $3,000 scholarship to attend AACS Member School, Empire Beauty School, helping her further her passion for cosmetology.

Read more via Skook News.