cosmetology schools

5 Steps to Success for Students/New Professionals by Winn Claybaugh

At Caper 2013, Winn Claybaugh, dean and co-founder of Paul Mitchell Schools, offers words of wisdom to beauty school students.

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Help Students Create Impressive Resumes Fresh Out of School

Don’t overlook experiences in the school-affiliated salon and extracurricular activities, experts advise.

What’s It Like Teaching Nails in Jordan?

Janet McCormick helps open the first nail school in the Middle Eastern country — which provides students training for successful salon careers.

Trade Education for Teenagers and More [Autry Technology Center, Enid., Okla., School Profile]

Established in 1967, this Midwest vocational-technical school goes above and beyond when it comes to nail tech programs.

Five-Campus Feat [Bella Beauty College School Profile]

Bella Beauty College trains students on the hottest trends sizzling up the industry right now. Offering classes in both English and Spanish, pupils not only get an education in cosmetology, but also pick up on what’s making money in today’s salons.

Salon Diorama Teaches Students About Real-Life Budgeting

At Royal Beauty Careers in South Houston, Texas, pupils take a hard 3-D look at what goes into opening a nail salon.

Essential Skills from An Established Beauty School [Cameo College of Essential Beauty School Profile]

By relying on hands-on experience and providing consistent support upon graduation, Cameo College prepares students from all over Salt Lake Valley for employment opportunities in salons and day spas throughout Utah.

AACS: Many Beauty Schools Closing Nail Programs

In an article in its member magazine BeautyLink, the AACS says a top reason is the lack of federal funding.

Should You Give Your Phone Number to Students?

For many of us, our personal cell phones are the best way to get a hold of us, either via call or text message. But is it a good idea to be quite that accessible to a classroom of cosmetology or nail students, who may contact you without reservation about all sorts of issues pertaining to class (and not)? We asked: As a school instructor or owner, is it wise to give students your cell phone number? Why or why not?

2013 Mural Contest: Something to Squawk About

Shannon McCown of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, won our 2013 Mural Contest with her stunning avian-inspired design. This year’s entries took on a wide range of themes — and depicted them beautifully.