Sure, 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 cosmetology-gifted student. If you’re into makeup, you’re something of a magician: You love the idea of transformation and variety. You know that any face can …
There 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 to catch up and tune out. Offered a stiff drink and a paper to read while he waited, the barbershop was a respite from the …
Cosmetology 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 of turning boring into beautiful. As any cosmetologist will tell you, this gig is not always a smooth path, and it comes with some, well, …
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Enhancing 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 features and working with color to correct skin tone and emphasize natural beauty. A trained and experienced makeup artist might work in a salon or …
Career as an Esthetician A career as an esthetician is all about beautiful skin. Estheticians work with various techniques to improve and maintain healthy skin, from skincare processes such as facials or peels to makeup application and product advice. This can be a highly rewarding career, whether you’re pampering clients and boosting confidence in a …
An eye for how color looks, backed up by the science of how color works! Hair Color Specialist Career Profile From subtle changes that enhance natural shades or cover the first hints of grey, to dramatic statements or wild punk streaks, a hair color specialist gives their clients the confidence of great color. Hair coloring …
Make the most of your creative flair and people skills. Hairstylist Career Profile A good hairstylist is one of the most trusted and valued people in any service industry, selling not just a haircut, but confidence and self-esteem. A hairstylist cuts and styles hair for clients, discussing what they want, offering advice and styling tips …
Become a beauty entrepreneur selling the feel-good factor! Career Profile: Salon Owner As a salon owner, your business exists to make your customers feel fabulous! Whether it’s with a great haircut, a sparkling manicure or a luxurious spa treatment, your product is confidence and self-esteem, and that’s a pretty great thing to sell! A salon …
When most people think of beauty, the first images that come to mind are the glamorous, beautiful women who graced our movie and TV screens, captured our imaginations, and won our hearts. Rarely do we stop to consider the people who shaped the industry; the people behind the magic that produces such luminous beauty for …
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Facebook alone has more than one billion active users per month. That’s a lot of people updating statuses, adding friends, and liking pages. That’s also a lot of people in need of a nice cut, color, and manicure — possibly from you. Social Media Networking for Cosmetologists by Ogle School – An infographic by the …
Just as some fields of work were once reserved exclusively for men, the field of cosmetology used to be viewed as a women-only zone. Times are changing, though—increasingly large numbers of men are enrolling in cosmetology schools across the nation. Now that the beauty industry is roaring, talent is no longer limited by gender. Some …
Tabatha Coffey’s hit TV show Tabatha Takes Over has just entered its fifth season on Bravo. How did this celebrity stylist, industry expert, style icon and TV star reach her current level of success? Tabatha has been passionate about the art of hair for as long as she can remember, and it all started with …
Students like Rebecca Bradley are choosing cosmetology instead! Excerpts from CBS News Article Rebecca Bradley planned on becoming a teacher. But, after taking a look at the facts, she enrolled in cosmetology school instead. And she is loving it. Rebecca is one of a growing number of students around the country who are choosing vocational …
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New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Twice a year, the Big Apple hosts movie stars, fashionistas, world media and special guests who come to see one of the most celebrated fashion events in the world! Behind the scenes there is a lot that goes into making fashion week, and hundreds of beauty professionals work to …
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Top Industry Colorist, Patrick McIvor Patrick McIvor was not a typical beauty school student. He worked as a mechanic after high school and even attended college before discovering a passion for cutting and coloring hair. Enrolling in Beauty School made all of the difference… For the last three decades, Patrick has worked as an educator, …
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