Beauty salons and barber businesses were forced to temporarily close after COVID-19 recommendations on social distancing were announced. The Professional Beauty Association, based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, wants to help licensed beauty professionals who have found themselves struggling to make ends meet. The non-profit organization created the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund, a $500 monetary award to help those with short-term immediate needs such as food and bills. Funds are limited and will be sent via electronic gift card to those who receive aid. The organization is currently taking applications from anyone in the beauty care profession from every state and will review them on a daily basis, Monday through Friday. Those who submit multiple applications will be disqualified from receiving aid. A link to the application and more information can be found by following the link in this story.