Posts Tagged "cosmetology education"
Jan6

How to become a successful cosmetol...

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Cosmetology education is becoming one of the most preferred courses for students today. The hair industry promises tremendous growth in 2010 meaning that the industry will require large number of qualified cosmetologists. National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences predict that employment opportunities will increase by 30 percent in 2010.

So who is called a cosmetologist and where can one gain cosmetology education?

In simple terms, a cosmetologist is an individual who performs hair-cutting, coloring, styling, manicures, pedicures, makeup, etc. either in a professional salon or as an independent consultant. One has to earn a cosmetology license to practice as a cosmetologist for which training in cosmetology is essential.

Cosmetology education is primarily essential because it lays the foundation for a strong career. There are various roles that one can adopt after undergoing cosmetology education, such as Hairstylist, Manicurist, Shampooer, etc. However, it is essential to undergo primary training before deciding to specialize in a particular field.

Licensing and training requirements are different for each of the roles mentioned above. You can check the Licensing requirements for your state by visiting the website of Beauty Schools.

As far as the educational requirements are concerned, one must have graduated from a state-licensed cosmetology school to become a licensed cosmetologist. The rules vary for different states and cosmetology courses to be studied in private beauty schools, community colleges, high schools, technical and vocational schools.

The best way to undergo training in cosmetology is by following online cosmetology education programs like the Cutting Edge Hair Show. This online TV and video education series from ScissorBoy is designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students.

The primary goal of this online cosmetology education program is to provide ten minutes of high quality, step by step education and video instructions to stylists. Students also get to learn the best and latest techniques from top stylists who are regularly featured on this show.

Subscribe to ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology education program here – www.scissorboy.com

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Apr22

Want to work with celebrities? Take...

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If you have always dreamed of working with the red carpet celebrities, you may stand an easy chance by taking up cosmetology education. This is an excellent career choice and can fulfill all your dreams.

Cosmetology education is not restricted to cutting hair and applying hair color. It’s a vast field and with proper training in cosmetology, an individual can either find a job in a salon or start on their own. Apart from good business opportunities, one may even consider working as a freelance stylist.

Celebrities can’t afford to spend time visiting salons regularly. Therefore, they prefer to have their stylists with them every time. This provides a great opportunity for freelance stylists to work with the red carpet stars.

Diana Schmidtke is a freelance stylist who specializes in men’s grooming, style and hair care. She’s a well known personality in the hair industry. She is the woman who keeps Hollywood’s leading men like George Clooney, Viggo Mortensen, Matt Damon and Taylor Lautner looking their best.

Diana has been a men’s hairstylist for over 10 years and was featured on ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology show.

ScissorBoy has been providing cutting edge online cosmetology education for some time now. It has a unique way of teaching the techniques. Instead of relying on books and manuals, ScissorBoy takes you to the best salons around the world where top stylists demonstrate their actual methods and techniques.

Cosmetology is an interesting field and is poised for a tremendous growth in the coming years. So enroll for an online cosmetology education program to learn the latest trends and to build a successful career in this industry and fulfill your dream of working with celebrities.

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Dec21

Junior Style Stars promise great op...

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Cosmetology education is an interesting career option as it offers people a vast range of exciting opportunities in the hair industry. Students are exposed to lots of theoretical knowledge and many techniques throughout their cosmetology education program. However, every student requires an opportunity for practical implementation of their theoretical knowledge, which is provided by competitions like Junior Style Stars.

Junior Style Stars is a popular student competition for the enhancement of careers in the cosmetology field. It provides a platform for future hairstylists to develop their artistic skills and unlike other competitions, Junior Style Stars allows all students, regardless of location, to compete on a completely level playing field, void of all the usual politics.

The enrollments for the 2010 competition were completed recently and this year’s entries saw a whopping 50% increase in enrollment! Junior Style Stars enrolled 324 student competitors this year as compared to 216 enrollments last year.

Heather Chaffin, Director of Operations for the Junior Style Stars competition, said “although a 50% increase is huge, we feel as though we have only scratched the surface for this competitions potential. As more and more schools hear about our competition, it wouldn’t surprise me if in the next year or two enrollments hit 1000 students or more”.

The competition is sponsored by Milady, Great Clips, Clic, JC Penneys, AACS and prizes are sponsored by the industries top manufacturers as well as prominent guest artists and industry publications. No wonder Junior Style Stars is the most prestigious cosmetology student competition.

Junior stylists will get a chance to win great prizes as the winner of Junior Style Stars competition will receive a prize package estimated at over $50,000. There are other prizes to be won which include an opportunity to be featured on some of the leading industry magazines.

The competition is done with photography exclusively on line. Judging too, is done via the Internet. There are safeguards in place to insure total honesty.

For information, questions or sponsorship opportunities please contact Junior Style Stars via the following mediums:

Website: www.juniorstylestars.com

Email: admin@juniorstylestars.com

Twitter: @jstylestars

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Dec16

NAHA 2010 Entry Deadlines Fast Appr...

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Attention stylists and students: Hurry up and register for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) — the deadlines are approaching fast.

Show off your skill and add prestige to your portfolio! By entering NAHA, you are joining the ranks of the industry’s brightest and most talented artists – Be part of the most prestigious hairstyling competition in North America!

The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry.

NAHA 2010 will be held on July 18, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort during PBA Beauty Week.

PBA Beauty Week is North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, education, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. PBA Beauty Week is produced by PBA and is held in cooperation with Cosmoprof North America.

NAHA 2010 will include a new category – Salon MBA (Salon Master of Business Award). This new category is open to strategic, business-savvy salon owners generating at least $300,000 and provides an opportunity for owners to showcase their salon.

How to Enter NAHA 2010

This is the best opportunity for any stylist to showcase his/her talent on a massive platform. The registration can be made in 2 ways – online and via mail. Entering NAHA 2010 online is the fastest and easiest way to make sure your entry gets in on time! Interested entrants should carefully read all the rules and regulations and download the NAHA Online-Entry Release Form. If you wish to mail-in your entries, make sure you include the following:

  • CD-ROM containing images for that entry ONLY (include entrant name, salon/school and category on disc)
  • Printed images, thumbnails or contact sheets of your entry
  • Completed entry form
  • Completed release form
  • Payment (check/money order or credit card information)
  • Haircolor Technical Information Form, Editorial Stylist Entry Information Form or Salon Design Entry Information Form, if applicable.

To learn more about the registration details, eligibility criteria and download forms, visit: www.probeauty.org/naha/enter

Dates to Remember

Last Date of registering for NAHA 2010: February 8, 2010

Announcement of Finalists: May 1, 2010

NAHA 2010 event: July 18, 2010

PBA provides multiple resources on how to enter each program, which can be found at www.probeauty.org/events. Visit www.probeauty.org/naha or call 800.468.2274 to get all the details about NAHA 2010.

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Dec9

Double your business with effective...

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Salon management is an integral part of cosmetology education. Managing a salon is a business and every salon owner should run it like any other business. There are many owners who think that business in the hair industry is different but it is not! After all, business is business.

If you are a salon owner and facing problems due to a bad economy, you should get back to basics. This means implementing proper rules and standards for all your employees so that they remain highly motivated and efficient. Handling salon employees is one of the most important aspects of salon management as they present the face of your salon to the clients. Happy and motivated employees will ensure better customer service that can double your business at no extra cost.

Tips for effective salon management:

  • Set standards and guidelines. It is important that all your employees understand the rules of your salon. This is not to create a wrath amongst them but to ensure smooth functioning of day to day operations.
  • Continuing cosmetology education is essential so that your staff is aware about the latest trends and practices in the hair industry. This will update their knowledge and help them pass on vital information and tips to your clients. Happy clients will bring in more referrals, thereby doubling your business. Therefore invest in training your staff with online cosmetology programs.
  • Appreciation boosts confidence and self esteem. Make it a point to appreciate your employees who have covered that ‘extra mile’ to satisfy a client.
  • Have fun. Do you remember when the last time you took your staff to lunch was? Salon management is not only related to deal with salon, it involves handling people as well. Start innovative programs or activities that bring your employees together. A good team is worth a million.
  • Are you a competent salon owner? You have to ask this question to yourself on a continuous basis. You are the face of your salon and your staff sees your actions every day, they watch how you carry yourself, how you talk with clients, how you deal with employees, etc. To be a true leader, you have to be competent to earn respect from your employees and clients. Remember, you run the salon, don’t let the salon run you.

Salon management involves many other factors for successful handling your business. There are various aspects that require consistent efforts to achieve the desired objectives. The above mentioned tips should act as basic guidelines for effective salon management.

Learn how to double your salon business by subscribing to FREE online cosmetology education program from ScissorBoy: www.scissorboy.com

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