Archive for September, 2009

Hairstylists Often First Line of Defense Against Self-neglect

September 18th, 2009 by BSD

As 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% [...]

Feathered Bangs and Continuing Cosmetology Education

August 27th, 2009 by BSD

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 [...]

Illinois Tightens Hair Braiding Laws

August 20th, 2009 by BSD

Since 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 [...]

Bravo’s Shear Genius Season 3 Casting Call

March 13th, 2009 by BSD

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 [...]