When you’re ready to start applying to salons, consider those with apprentice programs. These programs can be beneficial to your career for many reasons. Not only will you learn new techniques, get hands-on experience, and learn directly from professionals working in the salon, you will also get a feel for that particular salon’s culture. Apprenticeships also allow you to earn some extra money while learning, and they can help you transition from school life to the workforce.
In the clients’ eyes, what sets you apart from another hairdresser is more than just the quality of the cut you give them. How you connect with them personally and on a business level also come into a customer’s consideration whether or not they will want your services again.
Are you a beauty and wellness educator that would do anything for your students? Or do you know an educator like this? If so, the AACS/CEA Educator of the Year Selection Committee wants to hear from you!
Great Lengths hair extensions are calling all certified Great Lengths stylists to the ultimate glam hair face off!
Since this is a forever-changing industry, you need to be able to keep up with the techniques for cut and color. We are fashion interpreters and need to know not only what’s happening in hair today, but tomorrow and beyond. Even if you don’t like what’s happening in hair at the time, you have to be in the know because your clients may come in and ask for it. Hairdressers thrive on inspiration. If we don’t feel challenged, we become complacent and then boredom sets in. It’s important to always find something fresh to motivate you and keep you going throughout your career.
Milady, part of Cengage Learning, and a leading provider of beauty and wellness learning solutions, announced today the availability of Milady Standard Cosmetology 2012. This new edition has been revised to include current cosmetology industry information, as well as supplements and tools for enhanced classroom instruction.
Pureology is presenting the Global Green USA’s Green School Makeover Competition. From March 1–September 30, 2011, a parent, teacher, student or individual, can nominate any K–12 public, private or charter school they think deserves a Green School Makeover. One school will win a “green makeover” and four finalist schools will win $2,500 for their sustainable upgrades.
The top 10 finalists for this year's Sassoon Academy School Connection Cut & Color Competition have been announced!
P&G Salon Professional has announced their first student stylist competition, which will be held at America's Beauty Show on March 14th, 2011, at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. Students will be able to pick from one of three categories: Wella Professionals, Clairol Professional and Sebastian Professional.
The Great Lengths Stylists Before & After Imagery Contest announces that the “Judges Nominees” have been selected and voting is now open!
At the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison, NJ, Emiliani hosted it's Education Rocks Beauty Expo! The expo featured 2,400 Educational Classroom opportunities, along with a Student Competition on Monday, October 11th. Read on for the winners!
Betty White, Dolly Parton and Fran Drescher partner with Paul Mitchell beauty schools.
Every face shape requires a customized eyebrow to soften, balance or heighten facial features. Follow these general guidelines to achieve a well-arched eyebrow for your client.
Three talented future professionals from the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell Schools have been named “Next Top Photo Stylist” by Paul Mitchell Editorial Director Lucie Doughty and a panel of distinguished judges.
So you’ve got an interview coming up, but you feel unprepared. You’re not sure what to wear, say or bring with you. Have no worries because FIRST CHAIR is going to tell you everything you need to know on getting prepared, shining in your interview and scoring the job of your dreams!
Want to expand your razor cutting knowledge? Visit Jatai's new Education Portal, which offers tips and tricks you can use with a razor!
Graduating soon and hoping to have a long and successful career in the beauty industry? Here are some tips from top educators.
