Category: Career Advice

When it comes to becoming a professional cosmetologist, nothing compares to real-world experience. Gain knowledge, confidence, and contacts, all while building a powerful cosmetology portfolio. When you step into an actual salon, you put classroom skills to work and learn valuable lessons on how things are really done. Here is why obtaining real-world salon experience…

From the moment a client steps into your spa, you want them to be instantly whisked to a Zen-like environment. Whether it’s the relaxing smell of lavender or mint infused water that hydrates body and spirit, all the “little things” you do can add up to a big experience they won’t forget. Here are a…

As a beauty school student, we want you to be successful. What happens during your time at Salon Success Academy will greatly impact your skills and knowledge you take into your career. Read our blog for 5 things you need to do to succeed in beauty school!

Have you always dreamed of becoming a salon professional like a cosmetologist? Your beauty school education can prepare you for these career paths and give you the opportunity to work in a real salon. But you’ll also need the salon skills that will lead you to career success. Discover the four skills needed to be…

Are you already on Instagram? Why not use this visual platform to make your beauty industry career into a success? Instagram is a great place to highlight your skills, develop a following, and build your clientele. Here’s how: Create a Personal and Professional Balance Create a professional Instagram account that’s separate from your personal one. Use…

Are you already on Instagram? Why not use this visual platform to make your beauty industry career into a success? Instagram is a great place to highlight your skills, develop a following, and build your clientele. Here’s how: Create a Personal and Professional Balance Create a professional Instagram account that’s separate from your personal one….

As a licensed esthetician, I’ve used my blog to build up my business and professional experience over the last four years. When I first created my blog, I used it to document my transition from being a bartender to a licensed esthetician. After I graduated and got my license, my blog turned into an online…

Lisa Fintel is one of our star staff members at Salon Success Academy. She says that she and the whole Salon Success family really care about their students’ success. Lisa tells her students that with the right attitude and dedication they can reach their dreams and she loves knowing that she can play a part…

One of the first hurdles you’ll have to get over to have a successful career in the beauty industry is your salon interview. Here are some tips to help you ace your salon interview: Come Prepared Do thorough research beforehand. Browse through the salon’s website and social media pages. Look up directions that’ll get you…

Are you looking to start your career off with a pow and try something completely different than working in a salon? Here are just a few of the many “different” jobs you might find in the beauty industry. [ctt template=”5″ link=”TbIbJ” via=”no” ]California is number one in the country for the number of makeup artists…