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Cosmetologists Help Cut Out Domestic Violence

Posted on: December 23rd, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

Cut It Out Program - Salons Against Domestic ViolenceOne in three women will report being abused at some point in their lives. Domestic abuse is dangerous and often much more common than people are aware of. The victims of domestic abuse often do not report it to police or tell their friends and family that it’s happening. For these women to get help, they need support and they need to know their options.

Cosmetologists and other beauty professionals can now look for signs of abuse and provide information for them to get help. A program based in Alabama called Cut It Out is dedicated to “mobilizing salon professionals and others to fight the epidemic of domestic abuse in communities across the United States. Cut It Out builds awareness of domestic abuse and trains salon professionals to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to local resources.”

Your salon can contact Cut It Out for training and resources. As a cosmetologist, you may be able to notice abuse where others do not. Signs of abuse that hairdressers and makeup artists may notice are bald spots where hair may have been ripped out, bruising hidden by hair or makeup and a partner not allowing her to change her hairstyle. Your client may also come out and tell you about the abuse. She may rarely be allowed to be away from her abusive partner, and if you’ve had a long-standing relationship, it is likely that she trusts you.

But what do you do when you know or suspect abuse is happening? The Cut It Out training emphasizes that stylists are not meant to be counselors, but that they can give out information about organizations that can help them, like the National Domestic Violence Hotline or the local hotlines in each state. Some salons keep “shoe cards” on hand – cards with resources listed that are designed to fit inside a shoe, so the victim can get the information home safely.
Domestic abuse needs to stop, and the women who endure it often need help to escape it. With the relationships they have formed with clients, cosmetologists can be valuable resources in this fight against domestic violence.

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Real-Life Edward Scissorhands!

Posted on: December 17th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

Edward Scissorhands Hairstyling Finger Scissors ShearsMove over Johnny Depp – there’s a new Edward Scissorhands in town! Valentino LoSauro, a London-native operating a salon in Florida, has created devices that he says cut hair twice as fast as normal scissors. The device: little shears that attach to his hands making him look like a real-life Edward Scissorhands. The ‘CLAWZ‘ were born as a simple idea to bring a certain type of musicality to his hair styling.

Being a pianist, LoSauro wasn’t foreign to using his fingers. Now he’s just using them to cut hair instead of replicating piano masters like Beethoven or Bach. The music that inspired him is still important to his new hair cutting process. When he styles and cuts hair, some of the methods are named after famous works, like Flight of the Bumble Bee and Zap.

The prototype took years to develop and cost nearly $250,000 but eventually the CLAWZ became a reality and he was able to market them to other stylists. LoSauro patented these CLAWZ in 2001 and has sold 30,000 units so far. He cuts and styles with them, and has even done some celebrities’ hair with the CLAWZ, like Ritchie Sambora from the band Jon Bovi.

They might look funny but they get the job done! What do think? Would you like to have your hair cut by a real-life Edward Scissorhands? Hairstylists and hair design school students – would you give these CLAWZ a shot?

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America’s Best and Worst Hair Cities

Posted on: October 15th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory 1 Comment

Top 11 Best and 13 Worst Cities for HairHave you ever considered that the city where you live may be to thank (or to blame) for the health and stylishness (or lack thereof) of your hair? Over at the website Total Beauty, they took several factors into consideration, and ranked some of the country’s best and worst hair cities.

Apparently, when humidity levels, pollution amounts, rainfall totals, average wind speeds, water hardness levels, and the number of beauty salons per capita come together in the perfect combination, the result can be beautiful hair. Check out some of the country’s best hair cities. Is your city helping or hurting your tresses?

The top 11 hair cities in the United States are:

1. Santa Barbara, California
2. Honolulu, Hawaii
3. San Diego, California
4. Anchorage, Alaska
5. San Francisco, California
6. New York, New York
7. Miami, Florida
8. Los Angeles, California
9. Denver, Colorado
10. Boston, Massachusetts
11. Chicago, Illinois

Did your town make the list? Unfortunately, mine did not. I guess that means I’ll have to take it into my own hands to try to make my hair look good – even with the high humidity and hard water. *Sigh*

Luckily for me, my city didn’t make the list of “worst hair cities,” either. But if you’re already fed up with living in one of these unlucky 13 places, maybe it’s officially time to pack your bags and head to greener pastures.

America’s 13 worst hair cities are:

1. Corpus Christi, Texas
2. Olympia, Washington
3. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Phoenix, Arizona
6. Pensacola, Florida
7. Fresno, California
8. Houston, Texas
9. Tucson, Arizona
10. New Orleans, Louisiana
11. Cincinnati, Ohio
12. Albuquerque, New Mexico
13. Eugene, Oregon

Sorry, Corpus Christi residents. Texas may be your destination of choice if big hair is your thing, but Corpus Christi’s extreme humidity, hard water and small handful of salons make it one of the worst hair cities around. Better find an amazing, trained Texas hairstylist!

Do you have any tricks for overcoming the environmental hazards in your city? Maybe if you choose a cosmetology career, you’ll help your city win the battle against bad hair!

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Address-Free Licenses for Florida Barbers and Cosmetologists

Posted on: October 9th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory 2 Comments

Florida cosmetology law requires barbers and cosmetologists to post their license and picture where customers can see it.  Until Tuesday, October 6, home addresses were also required to be posted. This change gives cosmetologists and barbers comfort knowing that their personal information is no longer easily accessible to the public.

According to this article, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation says the change wasn’t prompted by any incident or crime – it’s simply a safety precaution. The request for the change was made by representatives of the states nearly 200,000 barbers and cosmetologists.

Many cosmetologists and barbers – especially those with a lot of walk-in business – are relieved with this change. Is your home address listed on your license? If yes, did/does your home address being posted publicly for all to see concern you?

Cosmetologist and Barber Licenses in Florida No Longer Have to Post Home Address

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India Empowers Former Sex Workers With Cosmetology Training

Posted on: October 7th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

Women who have been victims on India’s sex industry are receiving an opportunity for a second chance at a career and at life. In India’s capital, New Delhi, sex workers are being offered free training in hair styling, beauty and makeup. Free transportation is also being provided for the women interested in the opportunity.

Spearheading this endeavor is beauty and hair expert, Amzadd Habibb. “This is my way of giving back to the society. I have always wanted to do something for these people and I was just waiting for right opportunity and right people,” Habibb said. He has organized a 24-hour haircutting event to raise money for all the equipment needed.

If you or someone you know are interested in a new career or second chance, perhaps you should consider cosmetology school training to start down a new career path.

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Hairstylists Often First Line of Defense Against Self-neglect

Posted on: September 18th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory 1 Comment

Hairstylists Trained to Recognize Health Problems in Seniors and ElderlyAs the fight over health care reform continues to rage across the national landscape as people debate cost vs. quality, recent studies have noticed a unique trend. Hairstylists are a great help in steering their elderly clients to much needed health services that often save their lives.

In a recent, small exploratory study, more than 80% of Columbus, Ohio area cosmetologists and hairstylists surveyed said that older clients often or always shared their health problems during appointments.

“Hairstylists are in a great position to notice when their older clients are starting to suffer from depression, dementia, or self-neglect,” said Keith Anderson, co-author of the study and assistant professor of social work at Ohio State University. “While not expecting too much beyond the scope of their jobs, we may be able to help stylists direct elderly people in trouble to community services.”

The study included stylists from the Columbus area who responded to mail surveys. It was reported that about one-third of their clients were 60 years old or older.

Eighty-five percent of stylists described their relationships with older clients as “close” or “very close.” About 72% said their role was like one of “family” to some of their older customers.

“This is one reason why I think hairstylists are especially suited to seeing problems in their customers,” Anderson said. “Their older clients may sit in a chair for an hour or longer while they’re having their hair done, and this may happen once or twice a month. So stylists are in a good position to recognize when things change with a client, and when they may need help.”

He went on to say that stylists are in a unique position to discuss pain, depression or anxiety with their clients. The main issue Anderson is now trying to bring to the forefront is helping cosmetologists and stylists learn how to refer aging clients to appropriate health and community services.

“It seems like a perfect setup – stylists have access to older adults who may need someone to point them to the help they need. But at least this sample of stylists suggests they don’t know what services are out there to help these folks,” he said. “We can’t expect them to do everything, but our results suggest that most stylists care about their clients and would be willing to help them,” he said.

Have you ever had to suggest medical or psychological help to one of your clients? Did your beauty school teach you about signs to look for in your clients that may indicate they need your help? Tell us about it!

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Feathered Bangs and Continuing Cosmetology Education

Posted on: August 27th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory 3 Comments

Ok – the 1980s are over. Take a look at photos of your parents when they were teenagers. Is their hair the same as yours now? Their clothes? I doubt it. Styles change over time. The once popular bouffant, feathering and perm styles are no longer part of today’s hair culture. Imagine going to a hairstylist who was still using techniques and styles that were 20 years old. Chances are, you won’t get the cut you want. Imagine going to a salon that wasn’t up-to-date in safety and sanitation procedures. Terrifying, right?

Luckily, there are countless continuing education options for cosmetologists to avoid problems like these. Many states require some continuing cosmetology education for cosmetology license renewal and provide options for seminars and classes to complete those hours. There are also online cosmetology classes and courses to take at beauty schools and community colleges. The beauty school you graduated from might be able to give you some guidance or offer some continuing education classes themselves!

outdated-1980s-eighties-hairstyleGet your groove back. Even after you’ve finished your required hours, it is always wise go above and beyond your state cosmetology license renewal requirements! The more you know, the better you can serve your clients. When you know the best new techniques and the latest, hottest styles, you can get younger clients that seek someone who is knowledgeable in these areas. Those young clients who are impressed by you early on will become loyal clients in the long term, returning to you when they need a simple cut or an entire overhaul, and recommending you to their friends and family.

Knowing the newest styles and techniques can definitely help you grow your beauty business, but other areas of continuing education can help you as well. There are numerous options for continuing education classes that cover how to start and run your own cosmetology business. In these, you can learn customer service skills and how to handle difficult clients, as well as new safety and sanitation procedures. With the help of continuing cosmetology education you can have a nice, clean salon with knowledgeable and modern professionals that keep the clients coming in.

What cosmetology continuing education classes have you taken? How often do you continue your career education with additional beauty school classes? Which have been the most or least helpful? Does your school have continuing education programs?

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Illinois Tightens Hair Braiding Laws

Posted on: August 20th, 2009 by Heather 16 Comments

hair-braiding-illinois-cosmetology-lawSince 1985, Illinois has maintained that if you want to work in the cosmetology or beauty field, you must have a cosmetology license. In fact, all states require all cosmetologists be licensed to work on hair, nails and skin. But, when you offer such a niche service like hair braiding, that’s where the law becomes a little twisted, at least for some.

According to Illinois law and the Illinois State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements, anyone working with hair must take the required 1,500 hours of cosmetology training. That is putting some tight restrictions on hair braiders. They provide a service that is strictly braiding hair, and normally don’t offer any other service like hair cutting or coloring. However, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation wants hair braiders to be licensed, and not for the reasons you may think.

When a beauty professional is licensed, they are protected by the law when a customer refuses to pay or writes bogus checks. But, it goes a little deeper than that – some believe that hair braiders need to be trained in a few core courses relating to the industry.

The United African Organization would like to see a compromise from the state that allows hair braiders courses only in sanitation and business training, which would be around 300 clocked hours of cosmetology school.

Up on the debate block for the fall is a law that would require hair braiders to complete 300 hours of training, which the courses would focus on blood-borne pathogens, recognizing scalp disease and sanitation practices.

What do you think? Should niche beauty services like hair braiding have specific cosmetology licensing requirements? Tell Beauty Schools Directory your views on this tangled matter.

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Bravo’s Shear Genius Season 3 Casting Call

Posted on: March 13th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

Bravo is looking for licensed hairstylists to give them the opportunity to show America their beauty talent and creativity on the set of Shear Genius Season 3! Bravo says you do not need years of experience if you are licensed, “but no matter what, you do need to be creative, highly skilled, and ready to compete for $100,000!” Specifically, they are looking for “amazing stylists” who can cut and color and who are over 21 years of age. So this is your big chance to put that cosmetology education to great use!

To be considered, they ask that you bring a mannequin head with hair and mannequin stand, your own shears, water bottle and anything else to show off a graduated bob cut, a signed application and Certificate of Veracity, your portfolio, a copy of your cosmetology license, a recent work resume, a recent photo of yourself and a photocopy of your driver’s license or government-issued photo ID. And of course, they’re looking for your mad skills and big imagination.

What a huge opportunity for those recent cosmetology school grads who trained in the art of hair design and other beauty services. And holy smokes! $100,000 is a lot of money. Here is more information about the Bravo Shear Genius casting call. It looks like they’ll be having open casting calls in Los Angeles, Austin, Nashville, Chicago, New York and San Francisco. So what are you waiting for? You didn’t go to beauty school for nothin’!

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