Careers in Cosmetology

How Much Should You Tip Your Hairdresser?

Have a hair appointment soon? Make sure you know the proper tipping etiquette for hairdressers, such as if a tip is expected and how much to tip.

Woman's humiliated by nail salon after they refused to touch her when she asked for a manicure

10 Ways to Annoy a Hairstylist

When you find an awesome stylist, you want to hold on to them. That means not annoying them. Here are 10 things people do to annoy their stylists.

What Hair Stylists Wish You Knew

They’re the soldiers with scissors, the deities of dying, and the architects of amazing ‘dos. They’re your hair stylist, and they have some things they really want you, the customer, to know about their job.

Spring's Top Hair Color Trends Are Straight Out Of NYC (& TikTok)

What's new in hair color right now? We're so glad you asked.

Hair salon etiquette: What if I hate my haircut?

What should you do if you hate your haircut? How much should you tip for a bangs trim? Hair professionals weigh in on top questions.

Beauty School Dropout?

We’ve all heard the tales. The salon owner: “These kids leave school and I have to teach them everything!” The grad: “I barely learned how to hold a pair of shears, let alone apply color!” The nail tech: “No one at my school knew a THING about nails!” Beauty school horror stories. There are thousands. … Continued

Hands on beauty school salon teaches techniques

Beauty school means you are learning to cut hair, right? It means you’re focused on learning all the tips and tricks you need to pass the state exam and obtain your cosmetology license. While beauty school teaches you how to cut hair, there is another component in the mix. After all, you won’t be cutting hair for mannequins after beauty school. So, Empire Beauty Schools offer a hands-on salon. What’s that mean<br>When you get started with the CLiC program , you’ll use…

The Benefits Of Attending Beauty School

People, regardless of whether they’re male or female, would usually consider their physical appearance important. How they look can affect their self-image and confidence, which can then influence their careers and relationships in the long

4 Things to Know Before Going to Beauty School

Before you actually attend a beauty school, there are some important things for you to consider - here's a good place to start.

Good Communication: Is it an important skill to learn in Beauty School?

While you are in beauty schoo l you will learn everything you need to be able to cut, color and style hair but one of the most important skills you will also learn is how to communicate effectively with your clients. According to Geno Stampora , a licensed cosmetologist, industry educator, life enhancement speaker and recipient of many beauty industry awards, says “Communication is an important…

Beauty School: Easy Office Beauty

Read on for a few office beauty rules for looking polished and professional…

5 Tricks for Confidence in Beauty School

Whether you’re just starting out in your cosmetology school adventure, or are in the midst of a program that will bring you one step closer to your dream job, you could always use some pointers from the pros. To help you make the grade, we got the lowdown from some of the best educators and seasoned … Continued

Applying For Beauty School In Oak Park?

We have created a list of tips for the application process to reduce stress and help you get excited about your future at beauty school in Oak Park.

Beauty School Information You Need to Know

Applying for school can feel really overwhelming. But there are few pieces of beauty school information that will get you started on the right track.

When Brains and Beauty School Mix: A Valedictorian’s Unlikely Choice

A Valedictorian of her high school class follows her dream to have a career in beauty.

What does Cosmetology mean?

You’ve probably heard the word cosmetology before. But, have you ever wondered where the word came from or what it means?

Things You Gain While Attending a Beauty School

A school is the best place to start any career; a beauty school is no exception in this regard.