Do you love experimenting with makeup? Are you obsessed with staying up to date on all the latest beauty trends? Turn your passion into a career as a professional makeup artist! You can with these five steps. 1. Enroll in a Makeup Program at Cosmetology School The only way to truly master your craft is…

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…

We all have it, buried in the bottom of our cosmetic bags, at the back of the bathroom drawer, sitting on a shelf in our bedroom We all have it, buried in the bottom of our cosmetic bags, at the back of the bathroom drawer, sitting on a shelf in our bedroom

The old school method of shaving with a straight razor is becoming popular once again. As most men know, this classic shave must be handled with care to avoid injury and irritation. There is no room for error! Here’s how to properly use a straight razor: Prep your skin. Just like a regular shave, the…

The holiday season is in full swing so you need to have just the right look for all your holiday parties. Whether it’s an ugly sweater themed party or a fancy dinner, be ready with the right festive look for every occasion. Here is your list of 5 must-have holiday makeup looks: 1.       Go for…

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. The…

There’s a big difference between a well-groomed beard and one that is grown out simply because you haven’t shaved. Whether you participate in No Shave November or you’re not shaving because of your sports related superstitions, maintain your beard with these 4 beard grooming tips: 1.       Keep it Clean Just like you wash the hair…

To become a professional cosmetologist, esthetician, or barber, you must first pass the California State Board exam. Some of the most common errors made during the exam relate to cleanliness and sanitation of your cosmetology tools. Don’t let these mistakes stop you from achieving your dreams! Here’s how to sterilize your nail tools and other…

If you want a long lasting, successful career as a barber, you need to start building relationships with your clients right now. Without your clients, you are nothing. Here are 4 ways to build your barbershop clientele: 1.       Customer Service You want a solid client base so you’ll need to start to build it from…

You spoke. We listened! Salon Success Academy will now teach barbering* at our brand new Riverside campus. This fully modern facility opened on September 8th and will offer barbering and cosmetology. If you’ve always dreamed of a career in the exciting beauty or barbering industry, learn from the school that has been helping beauty professionals…