Greetings,

It's Super Bowl Sunday and touchdowns are being made but are they being made by you. We are still in the first quarter of the year and there is surely a lot to discuss  and do within the barber and cosmetology industry and as always, I thank the supporters of this petition that embrace the updates although even though its been seven years since the fight began. With that said, let me dive right in.

Licensed Professionals this happened in Iowa and we have experienced hour reduction here in Texas after winning the fight on deregulation. 

Iowa Hearing Sneak Peak: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUGer7QDggi/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The Power of the Voice: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUZ-3-7D4fz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Note: Center of Attraction Hair Gallery is the official Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approved CE Provider for the education noted. 

Let's Talk All Things Behind The Chair, behindthechair.com

Founder & CEO of Behind The Chair, Mary Recor has an article titled "The Ice Age of Pro Beauty and it is an excellent must read for both the professional and non professional supporters of this petition. It made me want to holla as this article hit the nail with the hammer!

1.  A Series-Part 1: The Perfect Storm https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ice-age-beauty-how-perfect-storm-reshaped-entire-industry-mary-rector-mafqc/
2. Save The Date - THE BEHIND CHAIR SHOW August 22 - 25, Ft. Lauderdale Florida 
3. THE ONE SHOT AWARDS entry is open now through March 31st.  I know there are many of you that have what it takes to be recognized so Texas, "LET EM KNOW."   Click the link and be inspired to "SHOOT YOUR SHOT."  https://oneshot.behindthechair.com/

Let's Talk All Things ALOXXI, https://pro.aloxxi.com/pages/pro-education

1. ALOXXI Live Education is free Zoom Webinars scheduled every Monday now - December 28, 2026. Need CE Hours? https://www.coahairgallery.com/aloxxi
2. ALOXXI West Coast Pro Education: March 8th - March10th
3. ALOXXI East Coast Pro Education: April 12th - April 14th

Let's Talk Forever Curls Academy - Leysa Carillo https://forevercurlsbyleysa.com/pages/academy 

Take a peak, https://www.instagram.com/p/DUdw_9HjKu0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

1. Brasil - Rio de Janeiro - March 9th
2. Brasil - São Paulo - March 10th 
3. México City - March 22
4. Argentina - Buenos Aires - April 20th - April 21st 
5. UK - Londres - June 28th

Education Is Everywhere, Where Will You Go To Grow? There will be more information to come and until then, stay safe, stay focused, shake what needs to be shaken off, and work to win!

Warm regards ~ Sharla Wooten, Center of Attraction Hair Gallery