Beauty Articles Archive
Best Beauty Jobs for Your Personality and Goals
BSD Staff - 12/09/2022
Cosmetology is a broad field for people who love beauty and working with others. But, not every job is right for every person with these passions. So, how do you know which job is right for you?
Fall 2022 Scholarship Winner Lissette Reyes
BSD Staff - 11/15/2022
Scholarship Winner Spotlight: Lissette Reyes Q&A with Fall 2022 scholarship winner, Lissette Reyes
Trade School Guide for Students with Disabilities
BSD Staff - 09/13/2022
When thinking about jobs, students with disabilities may worry they won't find a good fit. The strong message in high school (or even earlier!) is students must get bachelor's degrees. But college isn’t for everyone — regardless of ability. And that…
Resources and Scholarships for First-Generation Students
BSD Staff - 07/28/2022
Being the first at anything can be exhilarating but also frightening. After all, there's no one to give you tips, no one's footsteps you can follow. It takes courage and passion to be first, but the impact you have is long-lasting. This is what it means to be the first person in your family…
Marketing Tips for Beauty Professionals
BSD Staff - 04/04/2022
Marketing 101 for the Independent Beauty Professional Beauty is big business. According to a 2021 market summary, the cosmetics and beauty market is worth $84 billion in the U.S. alone.
The Ultimate Job Guide for Service Industry Workers
BSD Staff - 02/25/2022
Career Switching in the Service Sector: How to Highlight Soft Skills & Interview and Resume Tips Are you starting to feel burned out in your current job and looking for a new challenge or higher pay? If so, it could be time for a career change. Leveraging skills you already have—knowhow you’ve…
How (and Why) to Make Regular Self-Care a Priority
BSD Staff - 01/13/2022
Those who work in the beauty industry or attend cosmetology school are trained to keep the care and comfort of clients foremost in their minds. Their livelihoods rely on giving clients a relaxing experience that makes them feel cared for and…
Be Your Own Boss: How Women Can Climb the Ladder to Entrepreneurship
BSD Staff - 01/13/2022
Starting a business is stressful and challenging for many business owners, and women entrepreneurs face challenges their male counterparts don’t. However, that doesn’t mean women shouldn’t start businesses—far from it!
LGBTQ+ Homelessness Support
BSD Staff - 12/20/2021
How to Be an Ally for LGBTQ+ Experiencing Homelessness While homelessness affects individuals from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to struggle with home and basic needs insecurity.
Skin Allergies
BSD Staff - 10/18/2021
: Causes, Reactions, and How to Avoid Allergens Skin allergies—like all allergies—are on the rise. Allergic reactions on the skin can range from mildly annoying to potentially deadly, so it's essential to know how to recognize, treat, and avoid them as much as possible.