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• Is a Cosmetology Career a Good Idea for Me?
  January 20, 2021

  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 […]

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• Hair Extension Futures In-demand
  January 5, 2021

  Did you ever wonder how celebrities manage to look different every time they appear at a new event? They hire skilled hairstylists who know how to install hair extensions. Hair extensions can add volume, length, and even a new color, making them one of the easiest ways to help a client make a dramatic transformation […]

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• FAFSA: The Right Help For Your Beauty Tuition Costs
  December 30, 2020

  The FAFSA is Your Tuition Friend! Are you thinking about going to Appleton beauty school but are worried about the cost? Fear not: You may qualify for many federal grants, loans, and other forms of financial aid! You can find out by filling out and filing the FAFSA Application for Federal Student Aid. That’s right: […]

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• Best Classes To Take Before Attending Cosmetology School
  December 22, 2020

  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 […]

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• Are You A Beauty Influencer?
  November 30, 2020

  Use Your Cosmetology or Estheticians Training to Be an Influencer Media has a significant influence on fashion and beauty. Social media is a popular tool for advertising a home business. Create a name for yourself with your new cosmetology training using online tools to show your beauty business authority. Popular beauty influencers who gain people’s […]

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• Black Women As Pioneers In Beauty
  October 31, 2020

  Octavia Spencer’s dynamic performance in the 2020 movie Self-Made opened the eyes of those who thought that the beauty industry has little room for Black or Latino women. The story of Madam C.J. Walker, who invented a line of hair care products for Black women in the early twentieth century and became the first documented […]

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• The Proud History of Cosmetics
  October 25, 2020

  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 […]

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• Men are Today’s Makeup Mavens: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Style
  September 30, 2020

  In 1960, John F. Kennedy taught men worldwide an unexpected lesson in the power of cosmetics. During the first televised presidential debate, he wore foundation, giving him a vibrant, healthy look under the harsh studio lights. His rival, Richard Nixon, declined makeup, appearing tired and pale—a stark contrast that many believe contributed to Kennedy’s favorable […]

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• Multicultural Beauty Training: The New Norm
  September 24, 2020

  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 […]

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• It’s a Beauty Revolution!
  August 14, 2020

  Savvy beauty industry pros know that cosmetology doesn’t have to be an in-person only job at a salon. Beauty influencers have used online technology to build beauty empires and more. Here are just a few examples: Huda Kattan is worth approximately $610 million according to Forbes magazine. Her beauty studies led her to a job […]

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