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Kim talks about her experience after graduation from Empire Beauty School.

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By Laurie McLachlan Brown

There is a lot to consider when choosing the best salon institute, beauty academy, or cosmetology school for your training.  First, choose only an accredited school, with an earned reputation for producing top-notch talent, one willing to share a portfolio of graduates who have landed great jobs in the beauty industry.  Second, choose a school that offers a curriculum best suited to your needs.  Doing so will significantly contribute to your success as a cosmetologist, esthetician, barber, or nail technician, as well as impress salons, day spas, resorts, hotels, and medical offices during a job interview.

?The Certified Learning in Cosmetology® curriculum, commonly known as CliC, is arguably the most popular teaching method in beauty colleges today.  The design program caters to haircutting, styling, coloring, and chemistry; as well as makeup, skin and nails.  Both students and teachers cite the fun and visually appealing textbooks, contemporary approaches to teaching, unique methods for nurturing creativity, and, in particular, the Salon Mentor training program, as examples of how their learning experience was enhanced using the CliC approach.

The Pivot Point curriculum will soon celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, which stands in tribute to the program’s sound commitment to staying ahead of the ever changing and competitive world of beauty education. Most recently the program launched “Designer’s Approach,” a revolutionary method that blends old school (i.e., lectures, texts and demonstrations) with new school techniques, such as a greater emphasis on visual artistry and design concepts.

Yet for more than 80 years, stands the internationally recognized Milady educational system.  Since the 1930s, more than ten million design professionals have earned their licenses using a Milady product.  In fact, Milady claims that more than 90 percent of all students currently enrolled in hair dressing or nail schools use its textbooks. Milady prides itself on its commitment to providing bi-lingual learning materials, in both English and Spanish, as well as its comprehensive toolbox of resources to help cosmetology teachers perform at their peak.

Smart stylists will ask each hairdressing academy under consideration what curriculum the school uses, why they have chosen that unique approach to education, and how it will benefit his/her career.

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Which beauty-related occupation will experience the greatest gain?  Estheticians and other skin care specialists, says the bureau of labor statistics.  Driven by the popularity of advanced skin care treatments and the population’s desire for a youthful appearance, estheticians can expect almost a 38 percent increase in job openings over the next few years.

Now, is the time for aspiring skin care professionals to prepare for successful careers by choosing the right esthetician school, academy or college. And for good reason: Not only does our population continue to increase but people are living and working longer. Today’s worker recognizes the importance of a good, personal appearance both on and off the job, and expects more of their ‘look’ as each year passes. As a result, demand for skilled estheticians who make the most of hot trends in specialized skin care treatments will continue to increase.

As a licensed skin care consultant, you might work in a salon, day spa, hotel, or even on a cruise ship.  Your day begins by checking your appointments, pulling client files, and reviewing their needs.  Your workstation, organized and sanitized, is ready for services, which might include: body treatments and wraps, waxing, tweezing, facials and massages, make-up anlayses, and even paraffin treatments.  You’ll provide consultation such as when your client might want to seek further treatment from a dermatologist, or what products he/she use at home to maintain the smooth, youthful look you provided.

Yet, it all starts with the critical, first step of choosing the right school for your training. A beauty school directory is a good place to start your research. Different degrees carry varying requirements, including the number of instructional hours required for licensure—which range from 600 to 2,700 or more, depending on the level of mastery. The college or design institute may even offer scholarships, ranging from $300 annually to more than $2,000 depending on the student’s abilities and past academic record.

Hundreds of other scholarships, financial aid for beauty school, and student loans are also available through federal or state governments, or through private entities, such as sponsoring organizations and private individuals. Check out these links for important information on these worthwhile financial-aid opportunities.

• ACE Grant
• AHBAI Scholarship
• American Cosmetology Education Grant
• Aveda Institute Natural Talent Scholarship Contest
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
• Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation
• Jeanette Rankin Foundation
• NCEA Scholarship
• OPI
• Sally Beauty Supply
• Sports Clip Scholarship

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By Laurie McLachlan Brown

A top-rated, accredited beauty school or design college will offer every course you need to become a fully-trained and professional cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, make-up artist, or barber. 

What should you look for in an academy’s curriculum?  Courses that go beyond the basics of hair styling, manicures, pedicures, nail artistry, and skin care consulting, says a local salon manager. Look for advanced programs that demonstrate trendsetting capabilities, outstanding job placement and apprenticeship programs, and can provide students with the skills sought by beauty industry professionals.

With so many career choices in the fashion world, it’s important to choose the right design school.  A beauty school directory is a good place to start researching some of the degree options available, such as hair stylist, facial and skincare specialist, nail artist/technician, image consultant, salon trainer/owner, hair and make-up consultant, beauty school educator/instructor, research and product development professional, barber, and more.  Each degree carries different requirements, including the number of hours, which range from 600 to 2,700 or more, depending on the level of mastery. The institute may even offer scholarships, ranging from $300 annually to more than $2,000 depending on the student’s abilities and past academic record.

Hundreds of other scholarships, grants for beauty school, and student loans are also available through federal or state governments, or through private entities, such as sponsoring organizations and private individuals. Check out these links for important information on these worthwhile financial-aid opportunities.

• ACE Grant
• AHBAI Scholarship
• American Cosmetology Education Grant
• Aveda Institute Natural Talent Scholarship Contest
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
• Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation
• Jeanette Rankin Foundation
• NCEA Scholarship
• OPI
• Sally Beauty Supply
• Sports Clip Scholarship

For more beauty school scholarships, visit the Department Of Education (ed.gov), Sallie Mae (salliemae.com) and the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute.

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By Laurie McLachlan Brown

Unlike high school where counseling sessions were tough to come by, even intimidating, and hundreds of students vied for time with the teacher, the low student-to-teacher ratio at top-rated beauty schools actually welcomes student input, both during and after classes. 

In fact, research shows that the smartest, most motivated cosmetology students find and keep a teacher/mentor while at design schools and academies. A mentor is someone who will honor your commitment to excellence, who will push you further than you thought you could go both creatively and academically, and who has the highest expectations for your achievement.  Well, you think that might be your “best friend forever” from high school, but will she really give you the goods on that funky mannequin whose hair you just colored bright orange? 

Truly, only a professional beauty school teacher will help you realize your full potential by helping to identify both your strengths and weaknesses.  As we said, it’s not like high school where teachers can be overwhelmed by dealing with hundreds, if not thousands of students, and the related pressures of educating students under the ages of 18. 

At an accredited, top cosmetology school, you’re not only a student, but a professional, earning her way to the top by consistently motivating herself to succeed, and as someone who continually asks for both positive and negative feedback from trusted teachers and advisors at the design college.

“That’s what we are here for,” said one local salon program teacher.  “Yes, we stand in the front of the classroom and lecture and demonstrate, but our greatest gifts are offering the students immediate feedback while they are performing services, or if we’re just walking down the hall, or having coffee.  If the student accepts that encouragement, well, it can mean the difference between finding a mediocre job versus a great job.”

Yet all it takes is a simple gesture on the student’s part to signify that “yes, I am willing to listen and learn from you” maybe even beyond the scope of today’s lesson, with the hope that what I will take away will somehow benefit my business, my life, and my client.

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Jade McMullen, a successful Empire graduate, talks about her experience in the beauty industry. Jade opened her own salon after graduation.

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By Laurie Brown

Among top beauty schools reins some of the nation’s, if not the world’s, finest young talent—hairstylists, estheticians, cosmetologists, and nail technicians—determined to change the world of beauty and fashion. What will it take for each to find their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?  For starters, a ton of natural talent, a passion for fashion, a willingness to work harder than ever, and enough ‘smarts’ to know that it’s just not about making people look pretty.  There’s a science behind the art of beauty, and every destined-to-be-desired young artist knows it. 

Some students are surprised by the intensive, stringent curriculum offered by prestigious Salon schools. A great beauty school provides a scientific, hands-on learning environment that includes a variety of courses ranging in sophistication—from anatomy and bacteriology, to the more artistic courses such as hair styling and nail art. 

Cosmetologists, for example, must be thoroughly proficient in advanced styling techniques as well as understanding the health and safety aspects of the scalp, nails, and skin. Classroom work, which includes lectures, demonstrations, and exams, culminates in clinical trials where students get the opportunity to work in genuine salon settings, with actual clients, performing perms, cuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, make-overs, and more.  This highly valuable experience allows the student to gain real world knowledge in the salon industry—working with clients, building customer service skills, and enhancing technique.

Throughout “clinicals,” highly accomplished beauty professionals measure a student’s knowledge, not only of his or her stylistic talents, but also gives great consideration toward his or her technical knowledge of health and safety.  Every cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, or barber must be thoroughly trained and committed to adhering to state and federal laws concerning the health and safety of every client.

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JE Boutique is a Cosmetology school located in El Cajon. Je Boutique is the only Beauty Academy in East San Diego County.

Renovated in 2006, the Academy has a new salon look and feel to the clinic area which provides students with a real world salon experience.

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Students recently visited a top-rated beauty academy to hear teaching staff give insider tips on what to look for in a Salon school, and how to establish their plan for success as a nail technician, make-up artist, esthetician, hair stylist, barber, or cosmetologist.

What does it take to make it through what some call a challenging cosmetology program?  Physical and emotional stamina, a desire to truly help others, a willingness to put aside one’s own issues and focus on the client, and a commitment to continual learning.

Hair stylists are on their feet all day, according to one of the teachers, and continually in motion, even at beauty school.  Design students need to be prepared to move constantly while performing cuts, colors, shampoos, perms, and other treatments. State and federal laws raise health and safety standards on a regular basis, so smart students keep up-to-date and ensure laws are adhered to throughout the day.

The best beauty schools have a reputation to keep, so your performance as a student and then as a professional in the fashion industry is critically important to them. Smart cosmetology students commit themselves to learning the techniques that will set them apart from the rest, digging deep to ensure their skills are a cut-above.

Top cosmetology programs look for stylists, nail technicians, estheticians, barbers, and make-up artists that possess a passion for fashion, who crave staying on top of trends, and who express their creativity every day.  Schools want to know students are serious about their profession, and will work toward building a clientele base that will take them to the top of the beauty industry.

Today, many salon academy graduates consider themselves “personal appearance consultants.”  They use their customer service skills to bring out each client’s best look through good listening, providing sound advice, demonstrating a good attitude, and being able to sell their skills and products.  A well-rounded, thorough understanding of what the beauty industry has to offer is essential to building a stylist’s business.

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