MABP News & Events

So are you a high school graduate lost about whether you want to go to cosmetology school or an apprenticeship? I am going to tell you about the differences between the two and how to decide which one is for you.

On May 28th, 2020 Michigan Republican State Representatives Maddock, Johnson, Green, Wozniak, Reilly, Hornberger, Eisen, O'Malley, Meerman, Rendon, Bellino, and Markkanen referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform and introduced House Bill 5819, which states to abolish all regulation practices of Barbering and Cosmetology. If this were to pass it would allow anyone to practice barbering, cosmetology, manicuring, esthetics, electrology, and/or operate a cosmetology or barber school WITHOUT a license or ANY training and all Michigan Barber and Cosmetology licenses would no longer be valid or required.

We have released the MABP's recommendations to safely guide you once the beauty industry has been permitted to re-open. No plans have yet been approved by the State of Michigan as of today. We are waiting on approval of a plan that was submitted to the Governor by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). As soon as we have an approved plan, we will share it but this is a great resource for business owners wondering what changes they'll need to make.

Barbers do more than cut hair and it will take more than a pandemic to take us down. As a barber and barbershop owner, I have had several months to sit and reflect. I can definitely relate to you during these times.

We have to be there to reassure guests that we can work safely during times like these. Keeping up with the latest COVID-19 infection control education can be a tool to help us gain that trust.

The Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals (MABP) was formed with a mission to help elevate the beauty industry in the State of Michigan. We knew there was a need for this type of organization at a state level but we never realized how much until the pandemic occurred. In the past nine weeks our members have increased by 200% and our committee has grown to 30 active participants.

If you are currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program through the State of Michigan during COVID-19 you may be wondering what is happening with your apprenticeship. Continue reading for LARA's input on this important topic.

Throughout the nail industry, hand sanitation has always been a priority. However, in light of the COVID pandemic, our clients are going to be even more keenly aware of our hand sanitation process.