Ever since our doors opened 60 years ago, Salon Success Academy has been a people helping company. We put people first. That’s why for the safety of our students, our instructors, and our staff, as of March 18th, we have temporarily closed our doors in response to the coronavirus. This pandemic has already killed thousands,…

Have you ever sat in a barber’s chair and wondered what it was like to be on the other side? Do you walk past a red, white, and blue barber pole and think about what it would be like to work in a barbershop? Barbering isn’t your typical day job. It’s creative, it’s fast-paced, and…

Who doesn’t love being pampered? A relaxing day at the spa can recharge your batteries and help you feel ready to face the world again. There are many benefits to those luxuriant facials! But if time, money, or other circumstances don’t allow for a trip to a fancy day spa, you can head straight into…

James Hunter didn’t take an easy route to his dream, but he still found his way. Thanks to a whole lot of determination, a passion for learning, and training from Salon Success Academy, James is currently the proud owner of The Gentlemen’s Touch Barber Shop in Beaumont, CA. And he loves what he does! A…

Did you know that the largest human organ is your skin? As an esthetician, you get to provide that skin—and your clients—some serious tender love and care. After all, your skin goes through a lot in a day. Especially your face! Exposure to sun and air and wind and extreme temperatures—and chemicals—can wreak havoc on…

There are so many beauty products and makeup tutorials out there, with thousands of beauty bloggers promoting them that it’s hard to know how to master quick and easy makeup tips. Whether you are new to makeup or someone who does it for a living, it’s always great to check out tips to master that…

Barbering or cosmetology? Unsure of which profession to pursue? Why choose one when you can have both? You may not know this, but it is possible to hold dual licenses for both barbering and cosmetology. Once you’ve earned one license, it won’t take long to earn the other and you’ll be able to perform services…

If you are a Barber or a Cosmetologist, or hoping to become one, your future looks bright—and the sunny days aren’t expected to go away any time soon. The demand for Cosmetology and Barbering services is high, which is never a bad thing for any profession, but can the industry keep up with the barbering…

You know that some people have curly hair and some people have straight hair, but did you know that there are actually 12 different types of hair? It’s true. Celebrity hair stylist Andre Walker defined hair types in the 1990s through his hair classification system that is still widely used today. Hair type is largely…

A new year is coming and you know what that means—it’s time to set some New Year’s resolutions! Even if you aren’t one to follow this age-old tradition, there’s no better time than Jan. 1st to set personal or professional goals with a new career. If one of your goals is to get out of…