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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 as Mavens
  September 30, 2020

  Men are Today’s Make-Up Mavens! Back in 1960, John F. Kennedy gave men around the world an important lesson. In the first televised presidential debate, he wore a cosmetic foundation on his skin. Under the harsh studio lights, he looked vibrant and healthy compared to his pale and sweaty rival Richard Nixon, who refused to […]

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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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• Cosmetology: Much More Than Make-Up!
  August 11, 2020

  Bring Your Art To Life in the Cosmetology World Most people have the wrong idea about cosmetology. Even the dictionary is wrong! The dictionary says that cosmetology is “the art or profession of applying cosmetics.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth! The reality is that cosmetology involves so many different skills that each […]

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• Busting 5 Big Myths of Online Education
  July 30, 2020

  It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned education upside down. Every day more schools move some or all of their classes online. Whether it’s called “remote learning,” “distance learning” or “eLearning,” they’re all basically the same thing –  education that takes place via the Internet. Online education can include K-12 education, career education, […]

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• Why Not Try Beauty School During Your Gap Year?
  June 20, 2020

  Turn Your Gap Year Into An Experiential Education Many people had never heard of a gap year when Malia Obama, eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama, took one after high school to travel, volunteer, and complete an internship. A “gap year” is a break between high school and other forms of education, and it’s […]

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• Employment Opportunities: Jobs in the beauty industry
  May 1, 2020

  Beyond the Salon: The Wide World of Beauty Careers If you want to have as much fun as Queen Latifah in her movie, Beauty Shop, then a job in a salon is a great option. But did you know that there are countless opportunities in many fields for those with in-demand cosmetology skills? What can you […]

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• Tips For Taking Online Beauty School Classes
  April 15, 2020

  There are always so many expectations that come with January 1st. Everywhere you look you will see someone or something that is telling you “New Year, New You.” But was there really anything wrong with the “old” you?

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