May 14, 2013
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For the past three years, the salon sundries supplier has helped students start their nail careers.
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May 13, 2013
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The annual magazine is a great help to students and newbie nail techs, providing guidance on how to transition from school to the real world. Order free copies to hand out in your classrooms.
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November 20, 2012
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A nail technician who works directly for a product manufacturer, usually as an independent contractor; duties include demonstrating products at shows, conducting classes and educational events, or doing sales programs.
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November 19, 2012
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Continuing education is the practice of pursuing one’s professional education after the required or formal curriculum has been completed; some state boards of cosmetology require nail professionals to take continuing education units (CEUs) in order to renew their licensing, but continuing education can be either formal or informal, required or optional. There are many groups in the professional nail industry that offer continuing education events and classes.
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November 19, 2012
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A training method whereby the trainee learns while working with a professional already licensed in nail care; not all states allow nail technicians to earn their training via an apprenticeship program; some states allow a combination of school training and in-salon training.
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November 19, 2012
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Recognition by an authorized organization or agency that a school meets certain acceptable standards in its education programs, services, and facilities; regional accreditation usually applies to a school as a whole; accreditation of specific types of schools, such as trade and technical schools, may also be determined by a national organization (NACCAS is an organization that accredits cosmetology schools).
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November 14, 2012
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A licensed nail tech and nail program instructor shares 19 questions aspiring techs should ask before enrolling in a school program.
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September 11, 2012
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All too often, cosmetology schools in the U.S. aren’t putting their best foot forward when it comes to educating future nail technicians. For nail schools to get all As when it comes to training students for the real salon world, we need more dedicated nail instructors, increased hours, and a commitment to more than just the state board exam.
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July 13, 2012
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The Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, founded by pop superstar Beyoncé and her mother and business partner, Tina Knowles, is an exciting addition to nonprofit drug rehabiliation facility Phoenix House's Career Academy. It is a fitting way for Beyoncé and her mother to give back together, as Tina Knowles worked as a hairstylist for many years, and a young Beyoncé would even "perform" for customers in the salon. In this video, Tina Knowles speaks about the project.
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February 28, 2011
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Students at the Celebrity School of Beauty in Miami design a "nail dress."
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October 1, 2010
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Italian-based nail product company Nailevo completed its first-ever European Nail Cruise this past May. The luxurious MSC Musica sailed to some of the most romantic places in the Mediterranean Sea while top global nail experts taught everything from gels to acrylics to e-file techniques.
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October 1, 2010
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Empire Education Group’s top students were honored on May 17 at this year’s Future Professionals Expo & Competition. More than 1,900 students from Empire’s 96 schools across the nation attended the 6th annual event in Hershey, Pa., where students from each school competed for valuable prizes.
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January 1, 2009
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La James International College Tuscany Day Spa has a true "spa" atmosphere and full menu to go with the Greek-flavored Mediterranean decor.
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September 14, 2007
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Poway, Je Boutique, and Bay Vista academies are launching the nation's first Spa Nail Technician Program.
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July 27, 2007
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Milady's Standard Cosmetology textbook features a fresh layout, new photography and illustrations, reorganized chapters, and new information on sanitation and infection control.
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