People who work more traditional jobs often get pay raises at regular intervals or as they improve their professional skills. But cosmetologists don’t work traditional jobs. They work behind the chair, expressing their creativity, and making their clients feel beautiful. Every day is different for a cosmetologist, and getting a raise is different for them,…

Healthy skin means a healthy body! The skin is your body’s largest organ and it plays an important role in protecting you from harmful infections. Right now is the perfect time to talk about healthy skin tips because November happens to be Healthy Skin Month. Now that the summer sun has set, you might think…

Long locks have long been a symbol of beauty and femininity in many cultures. Some women will pay big bucks to get this forever trendy look if they’re not naturally blessed with long, lustrous hair, which has made hair extensions a booming business! Women will pay from $300 up to $5,000 for a single hair…

The skills and knowledge you learn in preparation for your State Board of Cosmetology exam don’t disappear once you pass the exam. You’ll need to continue to follow all the rules and regulations you learned as you begin working with clients, or you could seriously jeopardize your career! If an inspector comes into the salon…

Makeup isn’t always glamorous! Special effects makeup can be used to simulate bleeding, bruising, wounds, and scarring that looks just like the real deal. Whether you’re doing special effects makeup for television, a theatrical production, or just a Halloween party, it’s important that you pay close attention to the details so it looks as realistic…

One of the best parts of being a cosmetology school student is having the freedom to express your creativity and experiment with new styles. The students at Salon Success Academy get to compete in fun styling competitions all the time because these competitions are built into the curriculum of the cosmetology program. This month, cosmetology…

As a licensed hair stylist, it’s your responsibility to always know which hair colors are in style so you can tell your clients. Remember, your education shouldn’t end at cosmetology school. You need to be constantly aware of new color formulas and cutting techniques, so you can be the best stylist you can be! The…

The beauty industry has recently experienced huge growth in the men’s sector! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has also predicted that job opportunities for barbers and cosmetologist will grow 14% over the next decade. This means going to barber school and starting a new job as a licensed barber may be a lucrative career…

New changes are coming to the California Board of Cosmetology that will make it even easier for beauty industry professionals to apply for and renew their cosmetology licenses! The new BreEZe licensing system, which is scheduled to launch sometime in October, will allow cosmetology school graduates to now apply for their licenses and track the…

When you finally decide to follow your dreams and enroll in beauty school, you may have several schools in your area to choose from. While the schools and their programs may seem the same, in reality these schools will all be very different. Here are six things we think make Salon Success Academy really stand out from the other beauty schools in California.