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…

Have you recently graduated from esthetics school and can’t wait to make an impression in the beauty industry? Then you probably already know that estheticians are among the top five beauty industry careers in the country. Skincare specialists are in crazy high demand with good job opportunities expected through 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau…

Has your hair been looking dry and lifeless? Has it lost its shine and luster? Then, it may be time to change-up your conditioning routine. But obtaining healthy and rich hair can be difficult if you don’t know the proper tips and tricks to getting and keeping that shine. Want to learn more? Here are…

One of the keys to being a successful licensed esthetician is staying on top of the latest skin care treatments by getting additional training. Skin care treatments  advance so quickly that you need to be fully committed to continuing your education if you want to be successful. Some esthetician schools, like Salon Success Academy in…

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

There are as many different hair problems as there are heads of hair! And as a hair stylist, you want to solve them all. That’s not always so easy to do, though. Your clients will be coming to you with lots of different hair problems, caused by such habits as over-processing and over-styling. It’s your job…

After a long work week, it’s finally the weekend. Time to let loose, have some fun and more importantly feel great about how you look. It’s common to think that achieving a glam look for an evening is time consuming. But these 3 simple tips will help create a “ta-da” look in a matter of…

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…

As the fall season approaches new trends are hitting the beauty world. Messy ballerina buns, 60s inspired middle parts, and crimped waves are now in vogue. Ready to try out these looks? Here’s the 411 on these new fall hair trends: Last fall the immaculate top knot was all the rage. Achieving a seamless bun…

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…