The most successful beauty industry professionals are those who stay ahead of the latest beauty trends. They understand the importance of continuing their education and know how to take advantage of new opportunities in order to increase their clientele and their income. If you’re interested in going to cosmetology school or esthetician school, you’ll want…

Women shell out big bucks in salons to get the perfect hair color! Now a new study has found that men and women are spending even more money on hair color services, which is great news for cosmetology school graduates. A new study from Professional Consultants & Resources found that hair color service dollars grew…

Do you know what you should have in your makeup bag? Nowadays there’s an endless list of beauty products and tools on the market, which can make it easy for your makeup bag to become messy and overcrowded. When it comes to makeup bag necessities, the list is not all that long. You don’t have…

If you want to be a successful hair stylist, there are two things you need to invest in – a good cosmetology school and a quality pair of shears. Talk to any stylist out there and they’ll tell you that investing in good quality shears pays for itself. A good pair of shears means better…

  Microdermabrasion is an exfoliation treatment that removes dead cells and promotes the production of new collagen. The treatment works by moving a high-speed instrument across the skin that blasts the skin with tiny crystals, then sucks them up. The treatment is normally performed in a day medical spa by licensed estheticians who have obtained…

All that coloring, drying, straightening, and styling can really take a toll on your hair. Dull, broken locks aren’t a good look for anyone! Here are all of the tips on how to undo the damage. These are tips you can use on your own hair, or suggestions you can offer your clients once you…

When you’re passionate about what you do, it makes all the difference in the world! Why would you consider working in a cubicle or going to a four-year college when you know deep down it won’t make you happy? If you have one New Year’s resolution this year, it should be to start working towards…

7 Must-Have Holiday Hair & Makeup Looks ‘Tis the season to shimmer and sparkle! Here are seven straight-from-the-runway must-try hair, makeup, and nail tips you can use to look your best this holiday season: 1. Red Lips – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with all the red lips we’re spotting! There are lots…

Suite rentals are a new concept that allows licensed beauty professionals to operate their own independent business while avoiding many of the risks commonly associated with opening a full-service salon or spa.  It’s a growing trend that’s spreading quickly throughout California and other states in the West and South. A new study by Professional Consultants…

Megan Cox and her MIT classmates have invented a new cosmetics machine that could potentially revolutionize the beauty industry. The machine, named Mélange, uses innovative mixing technologies that create customized cosmetics to perfectly match a woman’s skin tone. Mélange began as a customized nail polish mixing machine in the spring of 2013. When Megan joined the…