When you hear the term “makeup sponge” you’re probably thinking of the white, triangular foam kind that come in bulk bags. Or you may be thinking of the flat, spongey applicators that come in drugstore foundation compacts. But the makeup sponge has undergone a revolution. In nearly every shape and color, blending sponges are the…
When Trina Felber learned the beauty and skincare products she used every day could be harming her body, she wanted to do something about it. “I work so hard to eat healthy and exercise, yet the skincare I was using was literally poisoning me. It is filled with carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and neurotoxins, and it’s…
It’s a brand new year full of opportunities! Many people have a list of resolutions to lose weight, save money, or get more organized. Something you might not think about is improving your beauty routine. Here are 9 ways to resolve for a better beauty routine in 2016. 1. Stress Less Stress can impact every…
What do you know about anti-aging skin care? Do you believe everything the TV commercials tell you? Have you ever gone into a salon and spoken with representatives about their products? If you have, you already know that even with a great product there’s no quick fix. Making your skin beautiful and reversing the hands…
It’s a new year and the new spring fashions are about to hit the runway. Stylists and cosmetologists should take notice of the hair and makeup that the models are wearing for the spring collections. Many of those haute couture dresses will be one of a kind, but the hair and makeup are far more…
As any professional knows, industries are always at the whim of political changes; being caught off-guard by a new law can mean serious consequences for a business. A bill introduced in the Senate in April 2015 entitled The Personal Care Products Safety Act (S.1014) has the potential to affect the ways in which cosmetics products…
Many individuals wrongly believe that cosmetology doesn’t undergo many changes that require continued education. It is true that practices do not change often. However, safety standards and laws do update on occasion, necessitating continued education in the cosmetology field. Safety and sanitation standards may change, requiring training in order to safely assist clients. Without attending…
2016 is here, and the arrival of the new year makes an excellent time to set those career goal resolutions. Cosmetology continues to be a top choice for both primary and secondary careers since it affords flexibility in time and location, an ever-expanding client base, and the potential to be a small-business owner shortly after…
New year, new looks. Keep your clients looking chic with the latest trends in hair, nails and make-up. While colors never seen in nature were big in 2015, that’s not the case this year. Artifice is waning, while natural is making a strong comeback. Six beauty trends in particular are poised to take over in…
Cosmetologists, salon owners, and beauty schools in Ohio have their eyes on new bills in the state’s House and Senate that may change the way the industry has worked, but all sides have objections and differences of opinion. These are some of the pros and cons of proposed changes to Ohio cosmetology license requirements, and…