Is your salon ready for the Menaissance? It’s no secret that salons have traditionally served female clientele, but these days more and more men are finding new ways to style themselves, and savvy salon owners are figuring out how to tap into this growing client base. However, this isn’t the “metrosexual” movement all over again;…
The holidays are here! Have you finished your shopping? If you’re still scrambling for the perfect gift for that beauty-lover in your life, you may want to consider one of these top 10 beauty products that make super stocking stuffers. 1. The essential stocking If you’re really behind on your holiday decorating, make up for…
Everyone knows the basic beauty kit essentials. But seasoned makeup artists learn, often times the hard way, that there are lots of non-beauty tools that come in handy. So if you want to impress your clients with both your makeup application and MacGyver-like resourcefulness, consider keeping these odd items in your kit: 1.) Bubble Wrap…
Matte is anything but flat. The latest matte lipstick trend has taken both runways and Instagram feeds by storm and it feels like there’s a new line of matte shades released every week. As a beauty expert, here’s everything you need to know about the talked-about product: 1.) They go beyond the bullet. When you…
You’ve worked in the beauty industry for a while, and you’re ready to proceed to the next level – managing a salon. If you’re wondering how to pursue a career in salon management, contact a cosmetology school online offering such classes and certificate or degree programs. If you want to pursue your dream of running…
We’re guessing that anyone who is considering cosmetology school has a healthy love of beauty and might appreciate having a place to discuss their obsession with fellow product hoarders. That’s why Pampadour was started. The social network for beauty lovers was designed as a place to share about all things beauty-related. “I wanted to create…
What beauty products do you currently use? Are you sure they’re good for you? How do you know? Making healthy choices when shopping for beauty products can be as simple as reading the ingredients label. For more insight, Beauty Academy spoke with Ms. Toi, the creator of Ms. Toi: The Healthy Beauty Source. How do…
Susan is the President of Egg Marketing & Communications, a content marketing and social media firm. She’s written three business books, and blogs about small business on sites including Forbes, AllBusiness, and The Marketing Eggspert Blog. When it comes to any kind of change in your salon, you probably get a lot of flack from…
The holiday season is right around the corner, and it can either be a boom in trade or turn your salon into a desert, depending on several factors. As people head out to take advantage of all the sales around, they may choose to neglect their personal care services such as haircuts, hair coloring, manicures,…
As a cosmetology professional in Wisconsin, it is important that you have an active cosmetology license from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Once you have your initial license, it is up to you to ensure that you follow the guidelines for Wisconsin cosmetology renewal license to remain compliant. If you work under…