September 16, 2015

How to Prepare for Your Salon Interview

Cosmetology

Are you ready to work at your dream job? A successful interview can get you there. Here’s how to prepare for your salon interview: Update Your Portfolio Does your portfolio include the latest and greatest? Be sure your portfolio represents your best work. If it’s been a while since you last updated it, include new…

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September 9, 2015

How to Perfect the Edge Up

Barbering

If you want to tell the difference between just-a-haircut and an in-style-haircut from a professional barber, check out the edge of the hairline. Successful barbers have mastered the “edge up.” Here are the techniques they use. Are you ready to shape up your edge up technique! Before grabbing the razor, find the correct edge of…

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September 2, 2015

5 Ways to Help Balance Beauty School and Your Personal Life

Educational

Do you have a busy life outside of school? Are you juggling a full time job while in beauty school? You CAN achieve success in all areas of your life. Here are 5 ways to help you balance your school and personal life: 1.       Make a Schedule If you have work right after class, you…

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August 26, 2015

Post Work Makeup Hacks You Can Try Right Now

Makeup

Do you like to go out with your friends after work? After a long day, you might not look and feel your best. Go from work to play in a few easy steps! Here are the post work makeup hacks every woman needs to know: Refresh in the Car If you’ve ever tried reapplying your…

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August 19, 2015

How to Use Instagram to Build Your Clientele

Career Advice, Infographic

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….

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July 29, 2015

4 Habits of a Successful Hair Stylist

Hair

If you want to become a successful hair stylist, it will take passion, commitment, and a specific set of skills and techniques. Set yourself up for success by developing the 4 habits of a successful hair stylist right now! A successful hair stylist is: 1. Prompt Schedule appointments in realistic time blocks so you never keep…

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July 22, 2015

Vitamin C: The Secret to Healthy Glowing Skin

Skin Care

Do you take vitamin C to fight the common cold and give your immune system a boost? Well it’s also great for your skin! If you want healthy skin with a youthful glow, use products containing Vitamin C and add them to your skincare routine. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help protect your…

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July 15, 2015

How to Be Successful in Barbering School

Barbering

If grooming and cutting men’s hair is your dream, then barbering school could make that dream come true. Becoming a successful barber starts with excellent training. Find a program that’s right for you and follow these 4 tips to be successful in barbering school: Be Social A successful barber is a social barber. Put yourself…

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July 8, 2015

Hot Weather Hairstyles

Hair

Spend more time at the beach and less time in front of the mirror this summer. Just because the weather is hot and humid doesn’t mean your hair has to look it! Hot weather hairstyles can be effortless! Get your hair under control with these easy hairstyles: Messy Bun Sweat, sea salt, wind, and humidity…

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July 1, 2015

Follow Your Beauty School Dream without Giving up Your Life

Cosmetology, Esthetician

Have you always dreamed of going to beauty school, but thought you couldn’t fit it into your busy life? Now you can! With part time classes, you can go to school AND maintain your current lifestyle. Here are 4 reasons to enroll in beauty school part time: 1.       Follow Your Dreams Are you creative? Do…

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