Category: Cosmetology

Quality cosmetic brushes can be expensive, so you’ll want to protect your investment by taking really good care of them. It only takes a few minutes a week to ensure clean, soft cosmetic brushes that will last a long time. Your brushes can collect makeup, dirt, debris, dead skin cells, bacteria, and oils. All these…

Are you wondering if you’ll be able to enroll in beauty school and still handle all the other parts of your busy life? Our students do it all the time. Myquita Black successfully completed her cosmetology training at Salon Success Academy while raising her five-year-old daughter. Now, she’s ready to live her passion: HAIR!  

Whether you’re visiting exotic islands or snowy mountains, you’ll want to include a few essentials in your cosmetic bag. The trick is to pack just what you need, and exclude the extras. Here are 6 must-haves for your travel cosmetic bag: 1.       Mascara Mascara makes your lashes look darker, longer and thicker and helps your…

If you want a long and successful career in the beauty industry, you need to start building relationships with your clients right now. Satisfied customers can become loyal clients who tell their family, friends, and coworkers all about you! They’ll be happy and as your client base grows and grows, so will you. Here are…

If you want to do hair and makeup professionally, there will probably come a point in time when you’ll have to show off your best beauty skills in front of the camera. It might be the video portion of your portfolio. Or maybe you’ll wind up working on a photo shoot, TV show, or movie….

Long, luscious lashes are always in style! However, there’s a popular new trend sweeping lashes across the country. Eyelash extensions seem to be the new way everyone is lengthening and thickening their lashes these days. During the service, a licensed professional applies synthetic lashes one-by-one for a beautiful, natural look that lasts much longer than…

When you’re ready to begin your cosmetology career, the best evidence you’ll have to show off your skills and talents will be your cosmetology portfolio. Is yours ready for success? Check out our How to Create your Cosmetology Portfolio Infographic to find out now! Save

Cosmetologists and estheticians working as independent contractors is one of the fastest growing work models in the beauty industry today. The trend is only expected to continue! It is predicted that by 2015, almost half of all U.S. salons will offer some form of booth rental. It’s easy to see why this option is appealing…

If you think you might be  interested in enrolling in cosmetology school, there are some things you should know before making your decision. This way you can be absolutely positive that you’re making the right choice for your life and your future career! Cosmetology school programs typically require students to complete between 1,500 to 2,000…

More people than ever are trying to live organic lifestyles. They care about what’s in the food they eat and the products they use because they know some ingredients contain harmful chemicals. This even happens in beauty products! When applied to the hair or the skin, toxins can easily be absorbed into the body. That’s…