Category: Career Advice

Most young stylists get their start in the beauty industry as salon assistants. In cosmetology school, budding stylists learn the fundamentals of cosmetology and all about how to pass the State Board exam, but their real education begins on the salon floor. Working as a salon assistant is the best way to get your foot…

If you thought working in a salon was your only option after beauty school, you couldn’t be more wrong! Nowadays, the beauty industry has lots of fun and exciting career paths to choose from. Once you finish beauty school and earn your license, you’ll be free to pursue whichever career appeals to you the most!…

As a licensed cosmetologist, it’s your job to make sure your client looks and feels like a million bucks. When a client has a great time in your chair, chances are you’ll secure a bigger tip, a return visit, and maybe even some referral clients down the road. Making clients feel good in your chair…

Most cosmetology school graduates start their first job in the beauty industry as a salon assistant. It’s a great way to learn the ropes at a salon, continue to refine your technical skills, and ease into working with clients. For more tips on what to expect in your first job out of cosmetology school, read…

Suite rentals are a new concept that allows licensed beauty professionals to operate their own independent business while avoiding many of the risks commonly associated with opening a full-service salon or spa.  It’s a growing trend that’s spreading quickly throughout California and other states in the West and South. A new study by Professional Consultants…

Do you want to be a licensed cosmetologist, but the thought of working behind the chair every day just doesn’t appeal to you? If you play your cards right, you can travel the world styling hair and makeup for high profile clients in the entertainment or fashion industry. It’s possible! All it takes is talent and ambition.

In the first part of this series, we covered everything you need to know as you prepare to open the doors, such as calculating your monthly expenses and choosing a great location. Now, as you edge closer to opening the front doors, here are some additional tips for running a profitable business and taking your salon or spa to the next level!

Do you love the thought of being a licensed hair stylist or esthetician, but want to do things your own way? Opening your own salon or spa will give you total independence and the opportunity to make a real mark on the beauty industry! In this two-part series, we’ll cover everything you need to know in order to open your own salon or spa.

Great customer service is essential for growing your clientele and being a successful stylist. If you go above and beyond with customer service and build strong relationships with your client, they’ll stay loyal to you and start sending new clients your way! Here are four things you can do to make your clients extra happy and keep your schedule booked solid.

California has approved Safer Consumer Products legislation that will effectively ban harmful chemicals used in everyday consumer products. California is the first state to enact these types of regulations, something that many states have been debating for years with no real solution. So what does this mean for licensed beauty professionals California?