S2E60 “Could Cosmetology Schools Start Shutting Down? What Salon Owners Need to Know”

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 schoolsThis is a real conversation about the future of the beauty industry, the pressure salon owners are already under, and the bigger questions nobody really seems to have answers for yet.Resources & Links:✨ Free Resources & Coaching Options: www.thebeautybizagency.com📱 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube @thebeautybizagency📱Follow us on TikTok @beautybizmentors📩 Email: [email protected]