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What Is a Skin Care Specialist?

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A skin care specialist plays a professional role in helping clients maintain, restore, and enhance the health and appearance of their skin. In this post, we’ll explore what a skin care specialist does, the skills and services involved, how the field compares to related roles, and why formal training is important. If you’re curious about […]

Barbering vs. Cosmetology: What to Know

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When it comes to careers in the beauty industry, two of the most recognized paths are barbering and cosmetology. While both focus on enhancing personal appearance and building client confidence, the day-to-day skills, services, and training requirements can vary significantly. Understanding Barbering vs. Cosmetology can help you determine which option best fits your personal interests, […]

7 Tips to Preserve Color-Treated Hair During the Summer

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Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but if you have color-treated hair, it can also lead to bad hair days. UV rays, chlorine, saltwater, and excessive heat can all wreak havoc on your hair, causing your vibrant color to fade and your strands to become dry and brittle. However, extra care and […]

Cosmetologist Resume Writing Guide

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A resume can stand in the way of landing your dream cosmetologist job. You might have the right skills, but if your resume can’t showcase that, chances are you won’t get the job. That’s why having a good resume is important in the cosmetology industry: you need to properly show employers that you’re qualified. Writing […]

How to Create Optimum Skin Care Routines

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You take care of your heart, your lungs and your kidneys to keep them healthy. So doesn’t it make sense to do the same for the largest and fastest-growing organ in your body—your skin? It helps you by covering and protecting you all day, every day. Help your skin by establishing good skin care routines. […]

6 Ways to Build up your Clientele

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Congrats! You’ve passed your state cosmetology boards and have landed a position as a stylist in a salon. You’ve set up your station, but the only one sitting in your chair is you. How do you build up your clientele and get them in your chair? Get social Of course, talking about what you do […]

Alumni Spotlight: Heather “Rosie” Milano, Musician turned Stylist

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For 10 years, Heather “Rosie” Milano was in the music business – as half of the musical duo Beauty and the Bass – but the late hours weren’t conducive to family life. With a husband and daughter to think of, Milano put her musical act on hiatus and decided to change careers. She entered the […]