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ANNOUNCING

THE PBA BEACON CLASS OF 2026

Congratulations to the PBA Beacon Class of 2026.
The exceptional Class of 2026 is stepping into a larger vision of what it means to be Professional+ in today’s beauty industry. This May, these students will gather at Premiere Orlando to join a community built on growth, purpose, and possibility.

May 29–May 31, 2026 | Alongside Premiere Orlando
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STEP INTO

PROFESSIONAL+

You’ve been selected as part of the PBA Beacon Class of 2026. This space is designed to guide your next steps.

MEET THE CLASS OF 2026

The official PBA Beacon Class of 2026 is here! Rewatch the moment students found out their future is Professional+!

REWATCH THE REVEAL

LOCK IN YOUR SPOT

Registration for the PBA Beacon Class of 2026 will open soon!

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Download the official PBA Beacon Class of 2026 social assets and tag @probeautyassoc.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuition for the PBA Beacon Class of 2026 is $199 and includes program tools and materials, three days of programming with industry experts, and exclusive Beacon swag.

Accepted students are responsible for travel expenses, including airfare and hotel accommodations.

TRAVEL GRANTS

We know attending Beacon is an investment, and we’re here to support you. Travel aid applications are now open. ADGF and ASCP scholarships will be awarded after the event, giving you the freedom to focus fully on your Beacon experience.

Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation Grant

The AGDF Grant provides up to $250 in travel reimbursement for the first 60 applicants to help cover hotel, airfare, meals, and transportation.

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Sydney Berry Beacon Scholarship

The Sydney Berry Beacon Scholarship awards six $500 scholarships to eligible Beacon students. Application deadline: April 19, 2026.

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The Associated Skin Care Professionals

ASCP is awarding five (5) skincare Beacon students a $200 travel reimbursement to help support your journey to Beacon!

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Bonus Experiences

The Beacon Edge

Beacon is a full experience. From free tickets to the 37th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards and Premiere Orlando to over $500 in products from leading brands, you’ll get access to the best of the industry inside and outside the classroom.

Free Tickets

NAHA & Premiere

Watch beauty’s biggest names take the stage at the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), presented by JCPenney, then walk the show floor at Premiere Orlando, the largest beauty show in the country. Get inspired, connect with industry icons, and see what’s possible in your future.

MEET & HEAR FROM

TOP BRANDS IN THE INDUSTRY

Beacon 2026 gives you exclusive access to top industry leaders, offering the chance to network, learn, and build connections that can shape your future. This is your opportunity to step into the industry and make meaningful relationships that can take your career to the next level.

TAKE HOME

$500+ in Products

Get ready to pack big. You’ll take home over $500 in professional products from leading brands, with two swag bags filled with tools, treatments, and inspiration to fuel your next creative chapter.

BEACON

OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

The Beacon Opportunities Fair brings together Beacon students, brands, and industry leaders in one intentional, opportunity-driven space. Before the Opportunities Fair opens to Premiere Orlando attendees, Beacon students have early access to connect, explore career pathways, and build relationships that can shape what comes next.

Hear It From the Class of 2025

Don’t just take our word for it—hear what this year’s Beacon students had to say about the experience, the connections, and the impact.

Beacon opened my eyes and made me love what I do all over again.

Trinidy S.

Beacon was the push I needed. I have often felt intimidated or insecure about my place in this industry, but I was reminded again and again of my “why” and my place. Beacon opened my eyes to the many opportunities beyond behind the chair and the many ways I can invite my own passions and personal experiences into my career. I can’t wait for graduation and the start of my career, where I will be able to inspire and feed those coming into the industry as others have given to me. Knowledge is the most gracious gift someone can give, and that is exactly what I received this past weekend from the most brilliant and beautiful in the world of cosmetology.

Kirsten R.

I think this really opened my eyes to mentorship and support It gave me new information on how to keep pushing forward in this industry and not putting up roadblocks onto what my future may look like.

Jessica N.

Attending the Beacon program was a game-changer for me. As a newly licensed esthetician, I came in looking for direction and left with so much more. The sessions helped me get clear on who I want to be in this industry and what kind of experience I want to create for my clients. Its contributed to the fire I have to build something of my own and reminded me that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. I left Beacon inspired, focused, and ready to take that next step with confidence.

FeChristina C.

Before Beacon my plan was graduate school, get a job and work in the beauty industry as a stylist. Attending Beacon changed my entire mind-frame when it came to not just my original “plan” but also myself as a stylist. Beacon helped me view myself as a brand and something bigger then just being a hair stylist. It opened up my eyes to the many different paths within the industry that I can take. It opened me up to editorial styling and just has made me rethink everything in the best possible way.

Giovanna G.

Your future is now!

Join the Professional Beauty Association and continue to strengthen your career! PBA offers Memberships catered to the needs of students including exclusive scholarships and business and technical classes.

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PARTNER WITH THE
FUTURE OF BEAUTY

Want to align your brand with the industry’s rising stars? Beacon offers a powerful way to connect with the next generation of beauty professionals—driving brand loyalty, visibility, and long-term engagement.

These students are tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Your partnership helps shape their journey—and puts your brand at the heart of it.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT JODY TO GET STARTED