Beauty is only skin deep, but radiant skin can help you leave a wonderful first impression. Lora Condon, The Beauty Buster herself, recently answered our questions on beauty, the importance of a skin care routine, and must-have beauty products. She also spoke to us about what the “right to be beautiful” means to her. What…
When Gaia Fishler, founder and editor-in-chief of beauty blog The Non-Blonde, thinks of beauty and style, she thinks of her mother, Sophia Loren, and Diane von Furstenberg. “None of them let age slow them down or leave them behind, and even though I’m decades younger, this is what I hope to achieve,” she says. On…
There are many options for careers with your training and cosmetology license. One mainstay of the cosmetology industry is hair coloring, and the top people in that field become hair color specialists. These are the people who are experts in the techniques and procedures involved in altering the color of people’s hair, whether to hide…
Every state has different requirements for obtaining your cosmetology license. If you plan to practice in the state of Georgia, then you will want to be sure that you know the regulations and guidelines developed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. The answers to some of the most common questions regarding getting…
Every year, Skills USA holds an annual National Leadership and Skills Conference. This event is a platform to demonstrate career and technical education in which more than 16,000 students, teachers, and business partners participate. Part of the event is the national championship for 100 different trade, technical and leadership fields, including cosmetology. This year, the…
A major consideration when you choose a career is the amount of money you can make. You want to be sure that you make enough money to support yourself, pay off your debt, and fulfill any other financial obligations you may have. There is no simple way to determine the exact amount of money you…
YouTube and other online video sharing sites have created an opportunity for a wide variety of industries to gain a larger audience. One popular trend in online video are those showcases beauty tips and products. Many makeup artists, hairdressers, and others in the beauty industry are heading to YouTube and other sites to show off…
There are many different careers in the cosmetology industry for which you can use your cosmetology license. One very common career path is barbery. Barbers provide haircut and grooming services for predominantly male clients, although some females also choose to visit a barbershop rather than a traditional salon. If you are interested in becoming a…
As a cosmetologist, you have many more career opportunities than you would expect. In many states, your cosmetology license also covers you for other associated careers, such as massage therapist. Massage is a complementary industry to cosmetology, often being offered in salons and spas along with hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, and more. This makes it a…
Eyebrow threading, a traditional hair removal practice originating in Central Asia and India, has been an effective way to remove unwanted hair for millennia. This process uses thread to pluck hair down to the follicle level. If done correctly, it can be relatively pain free. It also offers a better way to create the exact…