We got a great chance to talk with some students at Mitsu Sato, a cosmetology school in Kansas City. They have a range of reasons for getting into cosmetology and goals for the future, and they were really a lot of fun to hang out with and get to know.
If you want to get started in the beauty industry, find a cosmetology, nail technology or esthetics school near you today.
The recession has unfortunately extended into summer. Most economists are say signs point to the recession lightening up by the end of the year – but I can’t wait that long for a haircut, can you?
Since the recession hit, the concept of a “staycation” has become incredibly popular. Many luxury resorts and vacation spots around the world offer salon-and-spa services, and that salon-and-spa pampering is often an integral part of the trip for some vacationers. But with so many people staying home and trying to save money, they may feel that salon-and-spa days are out of their reach. As a cosmetology student, this can is the perfect opportunity for you to swoop in and save the day. Your cosmetology school can offer all the services of a day spa at lower prices than the big-name hotels and spas.
Clients are looking for a lower-cost spa experience, and you are looking to get hands-on practice in cosmetology techniques, so you are a perfect match for each other! This situation provides a huge opportunity for beauty students and cosmetology schools. In the past, people have been wary of the service they’ll receive from students at a cosmetology school, so having clients on a budget come in for pampering services in is a great way to prove how modern, professional and enjoyable cosmetology student services can be. You’ll gain a great deal of experience in your area of cosmetology before you graduate and possibly even build up a client-base that comes with you when you start your career.
So, as a beauty student at cosmetology school, make sure you spread the word on the low cost and high quality of the services your cosmetology school can provide. The recession is usually a bad thing, but it can be a great opportunity for you.
Is your cosmetology school doing anything to take advantage of these new opportunities? Do you see more clients on a budget coming through your doors?
We want to introduce you to a cutting edge, revolutionary new section of Beauty Schools Directory – the Beauty School Lounge! The My Social Beauty is a networking site for beauty students, cosmetology educators, and working beauty, cosmetology or esthetics professionals. With custom profiles, open conversations, posting/viewing/rating tutorials and networking with other beauty pros, My Social Beauty is the ultimate resource for aspiring and working professionals and those passionate about the industry.
We’re so excited to invite you to create a profile, explore My Social Beauty and make it a fun and informative place for the beauty, cosmetology and esthetics industry. The best way to get ahead in today’s Internet world is networking. By creating a profile on My Social Beauty you can meet and network with beauty students, teachers and professionals in your area of expertise. You’ll make new friends, learn more about your field of beauty and advance your education and career.
If you’re a professional now, you probably remember having lots of questions when you first started out. With the Lounge, you’ll have a chance to answer beauty questions from amateurs, and we all know a little good advice can help someone feel more confident! You can also get some questions of your own answered! Maybe you heard about a new technique and you want a little more info, or perhaps you have a beauty problem and need some advice from a professional. Ask away!
In addition to Q&A, the “Conversations” section of the Lounge is teeming with discussion about the latest happenings in the world of beauty – from general news topics to beauty jobs and careers. In “Tutorials” you can view, comment on, rate and post your own tutorial videos to get more involved with your Lounge friends.
So, we are officially inviting you to visit My Social Beauty, set up a profile and have fun with it!
