cosmetology schools

John Hauk Surprises A Fan

Veteran tech John Hauk drops in on student blogger Starr Rooks after hearing that meeting him was one of her professional goals.

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Beauty College Beats Its Own Guinness World Record for Manicures

London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) raised approximately £1,000 at its Guinness World Records attempt in May benefitting two charities: Rays of Sunshine and The Eve Appeal.

Beyoncé Cosmetology Center Opens at Phoenix House

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.

Just my Opinion: Why Don't American State Boards Allow Online Training?

While learning and developing is incredibly important for nail techs, it is hard to get a quality education.

Win a Nail Mentor for a Day

Beauty Changes Lives and AACS are offering currently enrolled beauty school students, in an AACS school, the chance to be matched up with a celebrity mentor to launch their career in the industry. Available mentors include Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND; Ted Gibson, celebrity stylist; Dr. Howard Murad, dermatologist and skin care expert; and Diana Schmidtke, celebrity stylist for Hollywood’s leading men. Get details on how to enter at: http://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships

Dressed for Success

Students at the Celebrity School of Beauty in Miami design a "nail dress."

When I first became a tech, I was shocked to learn ______________.

Surprise! It’s often said that school does little to prepare techs for the salon environment. And it’s not only the technical challenges that may come as a surprise to the newly minted nail tech.

On the Road: Michael’s School of Beauty, Augusta, Ga.

Passion is contagious, and at least several students at Michael’s School of Beauty can testify to this fact.

Empire Opens Eco-Friendly Model School

From hair recycling to building design to the products Empire Education Group students use, the new Empire location in Lauderhill, Fla., is an environmentally friendly concept school and a meaningful first step in the greening of the entire company.

On the Road: La James Intl. College Tuscany Day Spa, Des Moines

La James International College Tuscany Day Spa has a true "spa" atmosphere and full menu to go with the Greek-flavored Mediterranean decor.