For decades the marketing language surrounding men’s shaving has been all about ‘convenience’ and ‘speed’, that your morning shouldn’t include time honored rituals so much as they should a race …
The 7 Wedding Day Deadly Sins
Posted on - Tuesday August 5, 2014Missing beauty sleep Lack of rest can lead to puffy eyes and dark circles. Say “yes to the dress” early instead of lying awake at night fretting over your choice. …
What Goes Into A Great Perfume? An Introduction To Fragrances
Posted on - Wednesday July 30, 2014The use of perfume as a cosmetic dates back centuries upon centuries, with the term “perfume” originating from the Latin word, “per fumus”, which means “through smoke.” This refers to …
Ouch! I’m Well-Done! Tips For Treating Sunburns
Posted on - Wednesday July 9, 2014There are few things that signify summertime more aptly than the look of a bronzed suntan. For decades—in fact, probably since revered fashion icon Coco Chanel popularized it in the …
Texas: The Cosmetology State
Posted on - Friday July 4, 2014Let’s face it: Texas is a state that has many “Texas-sized” conceptions attached to it; one of the more popular ones being that it is the land of big hair, …
Financing A Beautiful Career
Posted on - Thursday July 3, 2014So, you’ve decided the world of beauty is where you want to be! Whether you are 18 or 48, just starting your life path or longing for a career change …
2014 Hairstyle Trends for Men : Are You Ready for a New Look?
Posted on - Thursday May 22, 2014For those of us that suffered through the ‘bed-head’ era of men’s hairstyles, the current landscape of hairstyle trends for men is like a grand revolution: men are putting more …
11 Signs that Are You A Future Hair Stylist
Posted on - Wednesday May 14, 2014Love hair? Love to play with hair? Love to cut, trim, curl, and just generally get your hands into a head of hair? There are plenty of people out there …
Give Mom A Real Treat This Mother’s Day – A Trip To The Salon Spa!
Posted on - Thursday May 8, 2014Flowers? So overdone. Chocolates? Don’t ruin her diet! A card? Come on, this is the woman who gave birth to you, for heaven’s sake… or, perhaps, the woman who gave …
11 Signs You May Be A Future Esthetician
Posted on - Wednesday April 30, 2014The title of “esthetician” has a very clinical—and somewhat grave—sound to it, but in reality, it’s one of the most hands-on, caring fields in the beauty industry. Students of esthetics …
15 Signs You May Be A Future Haircolorist
Posted on - Thursday April 24, 2014Sure, you’re interested in hairstyling as a career. But did you ever consider possibly specializing in hair color? Dedicated professional colorists are fast becoming one of the most sought-after features …
13 Signs That You Are a Future Makeup Artist
Posted on - Tuesday April 15, 2014Sure, you are interested in beauty—or else you wouldn’t be reading this, right? However, the career of makeup artist is a calling that appeals specifically to a certain type of …
The Resurgence of the Great American Barbershop
Posted on - Thursday March 20, 2014There was once a time when barbershops were ubiquitous. Not just a place for a man to get his haircut, but a touchstone in a given community where guys gathered …
9 Signs that You are a Future Beauty Professional
Posted on - Tuesday March 11, 2014Cosmetology is one career where you literally see the good, bad, and the ugly…sometimes all at once! However, the magic of being a beauty professional lies in the awesome responsibility …
Beauty Career Profile: Makeup Artist
Posted on - Wednesday January 8, 2014Enhancing the Natural Beauty of the Face Career Profile as a Makeup Artist A makeup artist uses the face as a canvas to create a particular look using cosmetics, enhancing …