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6 tips to get the most out of beauty school

6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Beauty School

If you’re considering pursuing a future in the beauty industry, you’ve got great timing! Because the industry is growing at a rapid pace. So fast, in fact, that the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an additional 65,000 jobs will be added to the industry by 2031. To help you get on the path to the beautiful future you’ve always dreamed of, we’ve...

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Top Valentine’s Day Hairstyles

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and you know what that means. It's time to start planning the perfect look. And let’s face it, whether you're planning a romantic dinner with your significant other or a fun night out with friends, the right look starts with the right hairstyle! To help you make this sweetheart of a day the best one...

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Tips to Launch Your Personal Beauty Career

 Tips to Launch Your Personal Beauty Career

If you’re an aspiring beauty professional, it might interest you to know that the beauty industry is a $532 billion business globally.* Combine that with the fact that the U.S. holds the world’s largest share ** of the beauty market, around 20%, and a projection of industry growth of nearly five times the average ***of all other industries, and it’s...

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DIY Natural Makeup Looks

DIY Natural Makeup Looks

The whole point of makeup is to enhance the natural features you were born with. But sometimes it can be a challenge to actually create that natural “I was born this way” look everyone tries to replicate. So, how do you put together an au-naturelle look that doesn’t look so put together? Simple! You do-it-yourself! Check out our tips for...

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What to know before enrolling in a Cosmetology School

Deciding to pursue a career in cosmetology is a great first step to the future you’ve always dreamed of. But to make getting to that future a little easier, it’s a good, no – great idea, to do your research and be prepared for what lies ahead. To help you hit the ground running, we’ve rounded up the things you...

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On the Go! Quick and Easy Hair Hacks

If you’re one of the people whose daily grind is jam-packed with just a little too many to-dos, finding a few extra minutes in the day can feel like finding buried treasure. When one of those to-dos involves too much time taming your tangled mane in the mirror, having a few quick and easy hair hacks might be the reason...

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career choices for hairdressing and cosmetology

Career Choices for Hairdressing and Cosmetology

It’s safe to say, choosing a career path is never an easy decision. But a good place to start is by asking yourself, what do I love doing? Or maybe, what will make me jump out of bed in the morning vs hitting the snooze button 5 or more times every day. If adding beauty to the lives of people...

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barbering or cosmetology what's the difference

Barbering or Cosmetology – What is the Difference?

In a world filled with all kinds of people, it’s not surprising that it’s also filled with all kinds of hair! And the folks who manage all that hair, typically fall into one of two categories, a barber or a cosmetologist. But in the wonderful, wide world of beauty, what is the real difference between these two heroes of hairstyling?...

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Whats the difference between soft wax and hard wax

What’s the Difference Between Soft Wax and Hard Wax?

If you’ve ever experienced a bit of that old wax-on, hair-off smoothness for yourself, you probably get why it’s become such a popular service in the beauty industry. Because let’s face it unless we’re talking about the top of your head, most would agree that hair-free is care-free. But whether you’re contemplating how to greet the warm weather around the...

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