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Every year, almost 20 million new STD infections occur in America, and half of those are in young people aged 15 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Not only do these sexually transmitted diseases contribute to health problems, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and cancer, it also contributes to an approximate $16 billion…
Makeup artistry is an important component of cosmetology school. Even if you do not plan to have a career in makeup, as a hair stylist you may at times provide a professional makeup application or makeover for your clients. When clients pay for professional makeup, they expect something better than what they could do themselves.…
You’ve studied beauty and cosmetics, but have you ever considered using your skills to work in film and television? What about the theater? Want to know what it would take? BeautyCE.com recently spoke with Jill Glaser, Freelance Makeup Artist and Founder/Owner of Make Up First ® School of Makeup Artistry in Chicago. What inspired you…
It is not uncommon for salons and barbershops to add services to their salons to stand out from the competition. Many high-end salons, especially those that also offer day spa services, now serve wine and champagne to clients. Some salons have also tried to cater to the male crowd by offering beer, live sports, and…
To succeed in business, you typically need to find an area in need and create a business that fulfills this gap. When you find the perfect solution and develop a strong business plan, the last thing you want to do is face opposition in your state’s laws. One business unfortunately found itself in that situation:…
Kim Snyder, creator of Overall Beauty Minerals and founder of beauty blog Thoughts of Beauty, believes everyone should work with what they have. If there are parts you can fix like hair color or weight, then do it; and if you can’t, don’t stress about it. “Do not compare yourself with what you see in…
Beauty salons thrive when they create comfortable and attractive atmospheres. Most people head to a salon to get pampered and feel beautiful, so the last thing they want is to end up in an ugly or uncomfortable salon. You can easily create a beautiful, welcoming salon that entices customers to come back again and again…
Being your own boss can seem like a dream, but it comes with extra responsibility and headaches. As a barber, you could work as an independent contractor to have a blend of flexibility without as much responsibility as when you open your own barbershop. However, you still typically have to answer to someone, especially if…
Online education has become increasingly popular over the past two decades. Although the rate has slowed for the first time in more than a decade, more and more students continue to head online for their degrees. According the latest Grade Level: Tracking Online Education in the United States, an annual report by the Babson Survey…
Spanish is the most frequently spoken non-English language in the United States, according to the US Census Bureau. With the increase of Spanish speakers, the need for bilingual workers in a variety of industries, especially cosmetology, will become even more important. Therefore, if you want to ensure that you can have a large pool of…