It’s a New Year! Are You Ready for a New Career?

What is your New Year’s resolution? If 2017 is the year you’re ready to ditch that dead-end job and pursue your passion, the beauty industry is waiting for you. It’s time for a new career. California is the top employer of cosmetologists and estheticians in the whole country.* And you could become a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, or barber with the right training and experience. Here’s how to get started:

Find your school
Before you can sit for your licensure exam, you’ll need professional training and clocked hours of experience. Consider the way you learn and find a school that fits to your unique style. For example, do you learn more quickly when you get to try things out for yourself? Hands-on instruction, taught by professionals from the field, is exactly what you’ll find at Salon Success Academy. But that’s not all. We’ve been preparing beauty industry professionals for more than 50 years! And we have five convenient locations in Corona, Fontana, Redlands, Riverside, and Upland. Which one is right for you and your dream?

Take a tour
Check out all our campuses and the programs offered at each. We also offer Manicuring/Nail Care at our Riverside and Upland campuses. Maybe that’s your professional path.

What to Expect 
All of our programs will teach you the latest techniques and technologies for your specific career focus. Among the skills you might learn are:

• Anatomy and physiology of hair, skin, and nails
• Skincare science and procedures like facials, dermabrasion, body treatments, hair removal, and makeup techniques
• World renowned Sassoon techniques in hair cutting, coloring and styling
• Make-Up Designory (MUD) application & skin care
• In-depth instruction on California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology laws and regulations
• Manicuring/Nail care, pedicuring & artificial nail application
• Extensive preparation for your State Board examination
• Lessons on customer service, business and career skills

Apply and Enroll
Ready to get started? Apply here or give us a call at 1-877-987- HAIR (4247) and we’ll answer any of your questions.

Get Experience

Once you’re a student at Salon Success Academy, you’ll be taught the skills you need to become a professional in your field. You’ll also have plenty of opportunity to practice your skills in a actual salon environment. Each of our five beauty school campuses has professional salons so you can practice your craft with real, paying clients. Working under the supervision of certified instructors, you’ll learn and prepare for life after graduation. Practice makes perfect!

Make Connections

While you are working, always remain professional no matter the situation you are faced with. Stay connected and network using LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The platforms can showcase your work, help you find employment opportunities, and allow you to keep you in touch with the clients and educators you’ll meet along your career path.

Why put off pursuing your dream career any longer? Make 2017 your year. Classes start January 16^th so don’t wait. Enroll now or call, 1-877-987-HAIR (4247)!

1 https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395012.htm
2 http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395094.htm