Is Cosmetology School Worth It? Do you have a keen interest in the beauty industry? Perhaps haircare, makeup, nails or skincare are one of your passions? You might be a perfect fit for cosmetology school! Cosmetology school is a great way of learning to hone these skills face-to-face with experts. Instead of learning […]
Seniors it’s the start of the new year and with that comes taking those next steps to find the right fit for you after high school. For some of you that is a 4-year university or a technical program and for many it is completing a program in a trade school which allows you to […]
Traditional 4-year college isn’t for everyone. More and more students are choosing to pursue jobs in the beauty industry. But, even jobs in the beauty industry require school. Cosmetology school, to be exact. You may be thinking, since it’s a beauty program, that you have to pay 100% of the cost yourself. Well, before you […]
Mapping a Successful Future For You Cosmetology Career Pursuing your dreams takes guts, gumption, and grace. While you need to give yourself a lot of grace as you make mistakes (we all do), the guts and gumption are harder to come by. Are you feeling nervous about attending cosmetology school? Banish the nerves with the […]
According to Forbes, beauty is a $532 billion industry and growing. With this growth, exciting, new technologies have emerged, shaping the beauty industry. Virtual consults, A.I., and social media are just a few of the advances transforming the industry. You may be wondering, “Is a cosmetology career a good idea?” The answer is a definite […]
What is some advice for becoming a cosmetologist? Working in the beauty industry goes well beyond style, trends and color forecasting—there is a massive education component involved. Which classes will help me get into cosmetology school? It is important to love what you do and to set yourself up for success, no doubt. While most […]
Cosmetics – The History Behind it’s Impacts From Cultures To Presidential Elections Does today’s selfie culture mean we are too obsessed with our appearance? Based on history, the answer is no! Humans have always wanted to look their best and enhance their appearances. Cosmetologists are part of a noble and valued occupation. The Egyptians were […]
Culturally Responsive Beauty School Training Who wouldn’t love a chance to work at Gina Norris’s salon in the movie Beauty Shop? The 2005 Queen Latifah film created a world where women (and some men) spoke frankly about issues of love and sex, race and gender, and everything in-between. It was a place where a black […]
Bring Your Art To Life in the Cosmetology World Most people have the wrong idea about cosmetology. Even the dictionary is wrong! The dictionary says that cosmetology is “the art or profession of applying cosmetics.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth! The reality is that cosmetology involves so many different skills that each […]
Is Cosmetology a Good Career Choice? A Cosmetology Degree is Your Path to a Better Future! According to Forbes, America needs trade school graduates now. A career in the beauty industry could be your ticket to financial security! Why? The beauty industry is worth $523 billion dollars. The average American woman even spends nearly a quarter […]