Highlights: The Official Newsletter of AACS (Feb. 14)

February 14, 2025

Don't go breaking our heart this Valentine's Day...renew your membership now!

All AACS members received their membership dues invoice in December. If you have yet to renew, please do so soon in order to keep your account current, maintain access to valuable member benefits, and enjoy exciting new benefits in 2025 like the AACS Connect community, the new Student Stylist of the Year contest, and more!

Registration Now Open: Congressional Summit & Hill Day 2025

Join us in the nation's capitol, April 29-30, 2025, for two days of advocacy and impactful industry connections. Together, we will stand as a united front to share the importance of the beauty, barber, and wellness education sector.

P.S. Be one of the first 40 AACS members to register and get discounted tickets to see the Washington Nationals take on the New York Mets!

Did you miss yesterday's Webinar? Not to worry, you can watch the recording now.

The AACS & L'Oreal Student Stylist of the Year Award was created to bring attention to the great work our AACS schools are doing to educate the next generation of stylists. Watch the recorded webinar to learn how your students can participate!

Did you miss some 2024 Educational Webinars? AACS members can access recorded webinars for free at any time in the members-only Info Hub.

Login below and click on "Resources," then the "Webinars" folder. Browse the library of recorded webinars and watch at your leisure—be sure to share with your staff and faculty, too!

AACS Member School Paul Mitchell School in Fort Worth to offer Swifties the "pop star treatment" at Galentine's Day Event

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is gearing up to host a Taylor Swift themed Galentine's Day event, at which the Paul Mitchell Hair & Beauty School will be on hand to give fans the pop star treatment with hair tinsel, accent braiding and color pops.

Read more from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Rockford Cosmetology Students Share Meaning Behind African Hair Braiding

Students at AACS Member School Tricoci University of Beauty Culture in Rockford, IL, say that hair braiding is more than just a style; it’s a way to symbolize their past.

Read more from via MSN.

Webinar: Unlocking Higher Website Performance

Presented by Enrollment Resources

Wednesday, March 5, 1:00 pm EST

This webinar will explore how schools can better utilize their websites to support enrollment efforts and connect with prospective students. Participants will leave with fresh ideas and inspiration to refine their website approach and better align it with their enrollment goals.

Webinar: Tool Education & Maintenance

Presented by Caliber Beauty

Wednesday, March 12, 1:00 pm EST

This webinar will cover all of the important aspects on how to properly maintain your hair tools. From cleaning to sanitizing and disinfecting, this webinar will help you keep your tools in the best condition so they will last longer and perform their best with every haircut.

American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) www.myAACS.org