The boards for the Professional Beauty Association and the National Cosmetology Association have agreed to a merger. The move will become official Jan. 1. Until then, NCA will continue to be managed by PBA out of Scottsdale, AZ. Multiple synergies come as a result of the merger, including more comprehensive research into the industry’s best practices, a wider array of continuing education, advanced training, charitable outreach and networking across multiple channels. Government rela...