On the Road: R & E Cosmetology School, Baytown, Tex.
One of thebiggest rewards for running a cosmetology school is hearing from past students about their successes in the working world.
by Sree Roy
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHOne of thebiggest rewards for running a cosmetology school is hearing from past students about their successes in the working world.
Getting the "pick of the litter" of top graduates is just one of the benefits of working closely a local cosmetology school.
Nail technology school tries to give techs a good foundation for a successful career, but it often falls short. We polled a few of our peers – fellow nail techs and educators – to find out what gems of misinformation they encountered as students and as trainers.
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools has designed a website just for educators at www.beautyeducators.org.
Regis Schools and Empire Beauty Schools have merged to form Empire Education Group.
We’ve asked a recent graduate, a school founder, and a salon owner who hires newly graduated techs about how well beauty school prepares you for the “real world.”
There’s been an increase in cosmetology school enrollment of more than 29% from 2000 to 2005, according to a recent study by NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences).
Michigan school instructors and students should be aware of several changes to the state’s licensing exams.
A career in the nail industry has its fair share of rewards, but with it can come issues that challenge even the most die-hard professional. From finding it difficult to retail products to being allergic to chemicals in the salon, it seems almost every nail tech has some concerns regarding her occupation.
I’d like to show that a nail care career offers an excellent option for career-oriented high-schoolers and those considering a career switch. The dollar figures make a compelling case for a nail care career.
Around the country, enrollment in nails-only programs at traditional cosmetology schools is down. Meanwhile, students are flocking to skin-care programs. But despite the challenges these changes pose for schools, employment opportunities for nail graduates remains strong.
Since we’re focusing on education in this month’s issue, we thought it fitting to spotlight schools that are providing their nail students with topnotch education. Offering business classes, advanced education, and resources such as job placement after graduation are some of the ways they’re helping turn out nail techs better suited for the real world of nails.
Is the problem the schools themselves? Is the problem that students are not motivated? Is it that once in a salon, new nail techs cannot earn a living quickly enough to stay motivated?
School owner teaches her students to add the "spa" touches to their skills.
The number of students enrolling in manicuring and nail technology courses has declined.
Says one reader: "As a state school coordinator for OPI, I keep in contact with privately owned beauty schools, community colleges, and high schools that have cosmetology programs."
A few years back, we asked the question, “What’s wrong with our schools?” in an article that exposed the industry’s complaints about how we train our professionals. Eight years later; we decided to see what, if anything, had changed.