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Six Salon Red Flags

Posted on: March 24th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

salon1.    Not Having a License: All salons must have a license in order to practice and the license is usually posted on each hairstylists or esthetician’s desk. Not having a license or expired licenses is a big no-no. The salon is basically telling you their health standards are not up-to-date or their skills are not top-notch. Make sure a license is present!
2.    The Presence of Pets: Pets are cute but they bring up a flag for sanitary conditions. Pets should be kept at home not in a place of work.
3.    Un-kept Bathroom: We clean our own bathrooms frequently, salons should as well. Just like your sink at home may have dirt and hair clippings, scummy sinks can give you a strong vibe of how the salon views cleanliness. Unfilled paper towels and toilet paper are also huge signs of a low quality salon.
4.    Dirty Tools: The sanitation liquid is there on the salon desk for a reason! If all tools aren’t completely submerged in the cleansing liquid, speak up or rethink revisiting!
5.    Washing Your Hands: This one may be harder to catch but each specialist should wash their hands before working on their next client to prevent spreading of germs.
6.    The White Towel: Each client should get one towel during their visit, not to be used on any other client. Shared towels are not only disgusting but can spread unwanted bacteria.

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Cosmetology Games: 6 Ways to Change Up the Day at Beauty School

Posted on: March 15th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory 1 Comment

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We all have them. Some days in cosmetology school are just s-l-o-w. So why not play cosmetology games? Learning through a fun challenge will make the afternoon fly by. Here are some fun cosmetology game ideas to take a break from the normal routine of beauty school.


Cosmetology Games:

1.    Think Fast: Have your instructor give each student 5 items to create a style. Be as create as you can be!
2.    Themed contests: Have a themed contest where each student has to perform a certain look on their mannequin head. Students vote on their favorite looks. Winner gets a free product or lunch!
3.    The Dirty Rag Contest: Spend an hr cleaning and see who can make their towel the dirtiness. Prize awarded of course for this one!
4.    Work in Groups: Students divide into teams and pick a student in the group to be the model. Each team has is given a certain look for to create on their model. For example – 80s style, Lady Gaga or red carpet diva. The team that performs the look more creatively wins.
5.    Bingo: Create bingo cards that list services the students have to perform to work toward getting bingo!
6.    Blindfolded Updos: Students have to perform an updo look blindfolded. This is a fun one!

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How Often Should Cosmetology Students Receive Reviews?

Posted on: February 24th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory 1 Comment

cosmetology-school-reviews1 Cosmetology schools are required to review their students periodically throughout the cosmetology program but the amount of evaluations differ among schools. Some cosmetology schools choose to evaluate every quarter. The student review covers the practical skills they will be tested on during their licensing exams. Reviews also cover skills the students are weak on and take a written test covering theory concepts learned in class, in order to better prepare them for their state boards. Cosmetology schools will also do one on ones after the review to openly discuss afterthoughts, go over the exams, receive progress reports, and grades.

Depending on the school, some give reviews every two months or three months. The extra month allows more time for students to work on areas they scored low on.

Although some schools like to offer evaluations more frequently, the NACCAS requires cosmetology schools to at least evaluate students and/or issue report cards one time prior to midpoint and one time at the end of their schooling.

If you are a student thinking about going to cosmetology school, visit the beauty school reviews section on My Social Beauty to see how your school rates!

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Behind the Scenes: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Posted on: February 17th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments
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A post by Charlotte Willer, Maybelline New York’s Global Makeup Artist, reporting from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.

“The inspiration for the beauty look at Betsey Johnson is Betsey herself,” says Maybelline New York Global Makeup Artist Charlotte Willer. “It’s a flirt look, full of pizzazz and spunk. But it’s quite mysterious at the same time. Ultimately, it’s a spin of Betsey’s exuberant personality – mixed with the rebellious roaring 20’s.”

Get The LOOK:
Fit me! Foundation: Charlotte applied foundation to the skin using her hands. She blended it into the face and neck for seamless coverage.

Fit Me! Pressed Power: The lightweight powder was dusted across the forehead, nose, cheekbones and chin for a natural finish.

Eye Studio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow (New for Fall 2011): To achieve an intense smokey eye, Charlotte layered two midnight blue eyeshadow shades onto the lids and extended up to the brown bone. A vivid shimmery gold shade was then applied to the inner corners of the eye, for a dramatic and eye-enhancing touch.

Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner (New for Fall 2011): To add even more drama and definition, Charlotte linked the upper and lower lids with this deep gel eyeliner.

Volumin’ Express The Falsies Mascara: Dramatic lashes were created with two coats of this volumizing mascara, for a show stopping look.

Color Sensational Lipcolor (New for Fall 2011) Red Haute: A bold, vivacious red lip brought an artfully chic balance to the face. Charlotte applied the flaming hot shade with a lip b rush for striking definition that could be seen a mile away.

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Paul Mitchell Beauty Schools Partner with Local Salons for Creative Infusion

Posted on: January 25th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

beauty-schools-creative-infusion1Local salons coming together has been a popular topic lately from the big screen on shows like Jerseylicious to local venues like Paul Mitchell Beauty Schools in Overland Park, KS. A great way for beauty school students to get more involved in their community, Creative Infusion involved six salons across the Kansas metro working with Paul Mitchell Beauty Schools to create high-end hair design and makeup looks.

The Creative Infusion project is showing these smaller sized salons that they can work with their competition (or peers) and market themselves, while growing stronger as artists. “If you have a small business you’re on your own you don’t really have those resources,” said Marty Serroque, which is why Creative Infusion is so beneficial.

It is also showing the public the beauty industry is more than just tons of hairspray and a great spray tan. Although the girls of Jerseylicious have a way of “doing it big,” a local event like Creative Infusion helps show the public what reality really is. “Reality TV has given us a way to speak from behind the chair,” says salon owner Roshanna Campbell said. “Sometimes though it can be over the top.” One of the most unique aspects of Creative Infusion was models were able to try these tips at home.

“I’m really impressed with how it turned out so I’m definitely going to take little elements from it,” said model Sarah Wildhaber. And doing just that, taking tips and creating great customer service between salon owner and client is how the word spreads and business grows.

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The 2011 COLLECTION: Apparel and Accessories for Salon, Spa & Beauty Professionals from JD CONSULTING

Posted on: January 19th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments
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2011 Collection, Hairstylist Accessories

If you’re a licensed esthetician, hairstylist, makeup artist or massage therapist now you can step up your game with JD CONSULTING 2011 Collection of witty apparel and accessories for salon, spa & beauty industry professionals. Just announced, the new line was inspired by the talented estheticians, hair stylists, makeup-artists and massage-therapists Jill Donahue (Principal Consultant/JD Consulting)  encountered through her work in the salon/spa industry.

These modern accessories give industry professionals the opportunity to “display their profession proudly.”  The line includes iPhone/iPad cases, tees, notebooks and more branded with clever sayings such as “Esthetician: I’ll Be At The Spa,” “Hairstylist: Getting Snippy,” “Makeup Aritst: Gloss Boss,” “Massage Therapist: Feeling Knotty,” and tons more!

Also designed to support business owners with their encouragement of employee’s to self-market, these items are great conversation starters and a fun way to generate new business! Sure to be embraced by salon/spa owners and employees everywhere!

Get a sneak peek at the collection below. Browse the entire collection at http://www.cafepress.com/JDConsultingCo

2011 Collection Makeup Artist Accessories

2011 Collection Makeup Artist Accessories

2011 Collection Esthetician Accessories

2011 Collection Esthetician Accessories

2011 Collection, Hairstylist Accessories

2011 Collection, Hairstylist Accessories

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Paul Mitchell Schools FUNraising Campaign Launches New Web Site

Posted on: January 14th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

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The Paul Mitchell Schools FUNraising Campaign launched a new version of its Web site this week. The new site includes a complete history of the seven-year “FUNraising” campaign, which has raised and donated over $4.6 million to a variety of charitable organizations.

In accordance with the campaign’s commitment to keep administrative costs low, the team who created the new site donated their time and talent to the project. Web developers Blind Acre Media of Columbus, Ohio, and well-known writer and editor Gail Fink, who also manage the Paul Mitchell Schools Web site, newsletters, and other publications, developed the new FUNraising site free of charge.

“In our seven years of FUNraising, every dollar raised has gone directly to the charities,” said Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh. “We have no overhead: no salaries, no rent, and no utilities. Our accountants, attorneys, and board of directors all donate their time, and we are extremely grateful to all of them. As a result of their incredible generosity, our FUNraising expenses are little to none: the cost incurred in raising the $4.6 million has been just $68,462—an amazingly low 1.5%, compared to the national average of 25%. In other words, we don’t spend $100 trying to raise $200!”

The original Web site included information about the annual Magic of Memories Dinner, a gala event that celebrates all of the participating schools and announces the FUNraising total for the year. Claybaugh notes that the new site “tells the complete history of our FUNraising campaign, introduces our celebrity partners and the organizations we raise money for, and explains where the money goes and how it is used.”

A “fan favorite” on the new site is last year’s highlights video, featuring singing superstar Donny Osmond entertaining at the 2010 event. The new site also includes downloadable press releases for the media; photo albums showing how the talented and creative Future Professionals and staff members raise the money; video and audio messages from this year’s celebrity partners Betty White, Dolly Parton, Donny and Marie Osmond, Fran Drescher, and Leeza Gibbons, who has been with the campaign since its inception; and a timeline showing the campaign’s history, including photos and quotes from past partners Larry King, Vidal Sassoon, and more.

“We’re especially excited about an upcoming feature: an online donation portal, so people can contribute directly to their chosen charities through the Web site,” Winn adds.

The 2011 campaign kicks off on February 1. Visit www.paulmitchellschoolsfunraising.org for more information.

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Cosmetology Students Collect More Than $450,000 in Donations for Local Women’s Shelters

Posted on: January 11th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory 1 Comment

empire-education-cosmetology-studentsEmpire Education Group’s annual ‘Empire Gives Back’ fundraising competition brought in $457,336.09 in donations, supplies and free services for women’s shelters across the country.

During the 5 month competition, students competed to see which school could raise the most donations per student.

From August 1st through December 31st, 2010 students collected as many cash donations, and in-kind donations, such as clothing and food, as possible.

Students from Empire’s Portage, MI, school are proud to give back through fundraisers and donations collected for their shelter.

The competition also included sales from Empire’s Annual National Day of Beauty, a one day event, in which 100% of proceeds from each student salon are donated to local shelters.

Each of Empire’s 102 schools in 21 states has ‘adopted’ a local women’s shelter to support.  In addition to the annual fundraising competition, schools raise money and donations throughout the year, as well as offer free beauty services to women and children who are residents at the shelter.

In addition to this support, Empire Education Group has incorporated the ‘Cut It Out’ curriculum into all of its schools.  “Cut It Out” is a nation-wide program for cosmetology professionals, training stylists on the signs of domestic violence and how to respond to clients who may shows signs of abuse.

“I am extremely proud of the effort and level of commitment our students and staffs have shown to their local shelters.” said Franklin K. Schoeneman, Chairman and CEO of Empire Education Group.  “1 in 4 women in this country will report experiencing domestic violence in her lifetime.  For me, that number is way too high for an industry like ours to ignore.  Empire is committed to doing what it can to support those fighting against this crime, particularly in the communities in which our students and staff live.”

Each school will present their donation to their adopted shelter at a series of local open houses this year.

Schools which raised $100 worth of donations per student will receive 10 free seats to Empire’s Future Professional Expo, the nation’s largest cosmetology student competition and hair show in the country.  For more information, visit www.empiregivesback.com.

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BeautySchool.com Announces Top Beauty Blog Contest

Posted on: January 4th, 2011 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

top-beauty-blog-contestTo kickoff the New Year, Beautyschool.com is holding a Top Beauty Blog Contest. Bloggers work hard perfecting their beauty blogs and Beautyschool.com wants to award beauty bloggers for having great blogs and contributing to the social realm of beauty. So how does it work?

Fill out the entry form and tell them about your blog. That’s it!

Entering your beauty blog makes you eligible to win the Ultimate Beauty Giveaway Basket, which includes Barelle Cosmetics Model’s Professional Makeup Kit valued at $125, along with other fab (and free) beauty prizes such as a beauty pack from Motives cosmetics, a skincare set from Decleor, beauty essentials from Rimmel London, eye must-haves from Beautisol and Virginia Alexander’s 5 Minute Makeover DVD on creating a professional and evening look. Not to mention, a Top Beauty Blog badge to post on your blog page, and a featured post on Beautyschool.com and Mysocialbeauty.com’s “Top Beauty Blogs to Follow in 2011” list.

All you have to do is enter!!! Get the full details and enter the beauty blog contest here: http://www.beautyschool.com/top-beauty-blog-contest

BeautySchool.com would like to extend a special thank you to their Top Beauty Blog Contest Sponsors:

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Five Beauty Tips From Dancing with the Stars

Posted on: November 23rd, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory 1 Comment

121970_7710If you’re like me, and well, about 30 million other fans, you’ve been getting your weekly dose of samba and sparkles this fall thanks to a little show called, “Dancing with the Stars.”  Each week I look forward to the glittering outfits and fast-moving cha-chas on the show.  Although most of us will never get away with wearing some of those frou-frou outfits or waltzing with those professional dancer cuties, we can take a cue from some of their beauty tips.

In fact, just last week, I put a little extra sparkle on my eyelids and realized that I have been bitten by the Dancing with the Stars beauty bug!  Here are the top five beauty tips you can get from tuning into the show each week!  Try some of these beauty ideas.  Unlike the contestants on the show, you won’t be judged, promise!

1. Spray tans are the answer for instant glow. Each week all the dancers float onto stage looking like they’ve spent a week sunbathing in the French Riviera.  Their sunny golden glow is addictive—and makes most of us want to run to our nearest tanning salon.  But they’ve got the right idea, sprays tans are the way to go.  We all know how damaging fake baking can be—wrinkles, leathery skin and of course the worst, skin cancer, are all brought on by tanning beds.  Follow the dancing stars’ lead (sorry, had to!) and spray on your glow.

2. Sparkles make everything better. I’m a sucker for sparkles.  I drool over the stars’ glitzy dresses and shimmering make-up every week.  Maybe all-over sparkle just won’t do for your workplace, but adding a little shimmer or sparkle here and there can really make an impact on your usual wardrobe or make-up routine.  The key is to just add it in a few places.  Try a sparkly pair of flats, dangly, glittery earrings or a little touch of silver eye shadow.  As we know from the show, a little sparkle can go a long way!

3. Refuse to get in a rut with your hair. Have you noticed how often the hairstyles change on this show?  Every show!  One dance the star may have a slicked-back ponytail, for a samba she may have long luscious curls, and another dance it’s fun waves.  Watching this show not only gives you great ideas to try with your own hair, but it also encourages you to change up your look often.

4. High heels really do make your legs look longer. Don’t have long, lean dancer legs? No problem! A pair of heels can make any pair of gams more gamourous, er, glamourous! Heels also add a little attitude to any outfit—even an ordinary pair of jeans.  So, don’t be afraid to break out those red heels more often—just don’t try to shimmy in them all day like the stars on the show.  Ouch!

5. Exercise brings more than weight-loss. Ever notice that the stars on the show are glowing, smiling and just seem, well, happy? It all goes back to what a famous Elle Woods once said, “Exercise releases endorphins, and endorphins make you happy.”  Yes, the stars on the show may lose a few pounds from the increased activity but they also seem to realize exercise’s other benefits—improving your mood!  It’s a reminder to all of us to get more exercise to not only keep us physically fit but mentally sound as well.

 

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