• Lobbyist Needed

    Do you know of a fantastic lobbyist that is sympathetic to our cause, and would do a great job representing our organization?! We have been told that the fight we saw last year regarding independent contractors is no where near over, and that it is imperative that we get a lobbyist for this session. Luckily we raised funds last year, and those funds have been left untouched. What is needed from potential candidates? In order to properly review all candidates we are asking for: Resume A quote or breakdown of their pricing structure Example of their preferred contract for services Answers to supplemental questions Supplemental Questions How long have you…

  • Updates from the Leadership

    Interim Board of Directors: Samantha Knowles (President) Raeana Rader (President) D’Arcy Harrison (Secretary) Strategic Planning Committee: Michelle Sterling Megan White Raeana Rader Samantha Knowles D’Arcy Harrison Behind the Scenes Its official! We have formed a Washington State Trade Association designed for those working in the cosmetology and/or personal services industry.  If you work in hair, skin, or nails – Cosmetologists United wants to support you to be successful. The list of leaders above have worked diligently since the end of 2019 legislative session to form an organized body to prepare for any harmful legislation that targets the personal services industry or small business in WA state and beyond.  There are…

  • How it all Started

    For the last few years, national cosmetology trade associations and many salon industry publications have been whispering warnings that booth rental cosmetology could — or would change. Most heard the call, thinking sincerely that diligent attempts to keep all businesses separate would satisfy state government. Some never took it seriously because WA State leans progressive and in favor of small business (or at least it seemed to.) Regardless, this sense of security was tested in Jan 2019 when the state’s large community of independently run cosmetology booth renters were put into jeopardy. SB 5326 WA State Democratic Senator Karen Keiser of Des Moines, introduced a Senate Bill (SB 5326) that…