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Three things Men can do to look their best for Valentine’s Day So you have the flowers ready to be delivered, you have made reservations at her favorite restaurant, you’ve bought her some jewelry or something she really wants…what more is there to do?  You do realize that she will be looking AMAZING as always,…

New Trend in Cosmetology What you are doing as a student makes a difference in what your future will hold.  There is a new trend among cosmetology students across the nation, and it is fueling this industry with some of the highest quality graduates on record.  We are talking about not only hire-ability, but trendsetters…

HAHD: How to Shampoo and Condition Properly You’ve been washing your own hair since you were little… but are you washing it properly? It is a popular belief that the more shampoo and conditioner you use, the cleaner the hair. How much are you using? WHAT shampoo and conditioner are you using? Salon recommended shampoos…

Finding Success Over Scheduled Breaks from School What you do to better yourself now, will make you great in the future! For cosmetology students, this time of year involves a lot of free time. You aren’t in school as much as you have been due to scheduled breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and you…

4 Things You Should Know…Booth/Suite Renting from behindthechair.com 4 Things To Know About Salon Suite & Booth Rental Agreements “These are four of the hottest topics that continue to keep salon owners and booth renters at odds with one another, and some guidelines to help sort through the questions,” states Judiffier Pearson in her best-selling…

Cosmetology Myths: BUSTED by Kirstin Holiday Throughout my cosmetology career I have heard many myths regarding cosmetology and attending cosmetology school. As a Hays Academy of Hair Design graduate and a current instructor, I would like to bring to light and bust the myths I have heard over the years. 1. Cosmetology school is the…

HELP…Protect our Industry by Danielle Markley Did you know 30% of jobs in the United States require a license?  In the 1950’s this number was much lower, around 5%!  This 5% simply was for doctors, dentists, and lawyers.  But today a large percent of professions require a license to practice such as realtors, electricians, insurance…

When you are leading a team, you are sometimes faced with opportunities for growth and expansion.  Though these changes can be difficult and even scary, true leaders persevere and build an even higher level of trust from their followers by displaying courage and strength.  T.R.A.I.N. is an acronym used to guide decision making processes within…

As a cosmetologist, you don’t have to have a specific type of personality to connect with your future clients. Listening, being honest, and providing styling and product advice are a few great ways to build your relationship with clients. Learn more on what you can do to become a successful cosmetologist!

Being a Single Mother while in Cosmetology School by Ashley Paulson It seems that in each class we start quarterly, there are a handful of students that are playing the role of both mother and father to a child, or children. When I get to hearing their stories and the journey that brought them to…