22
Feb
If you’re hoping to land a job in a salon, chances are you’ll be hired as an assistant. It’s something you’ll need to do to get your foot in the door. Many salons have a policy where they only promote from within, which means everyone starts as an assistant before they become a stylist. Assistants are a vital part of the salon, helping it to operate smoothly on a daily basis.
15
Feb
After you’ve graduated from Salon Success Academies comes the next big step – acing your State Board exam. California recently transitioned to the National State Board exam. Here are the Beauty Buzz’s 10 Best Tips For Passing Your State Board Exam. 1.) Continue to study and practice up until the day of your exam.
08
Feb
There’s another change coming to the State Board exam that you need to know about! The use of live models has been eliminated for candidates taking the licensing exam. Starting on March 1, students will have to bring a mannequin head with at least 6 inches of hair all the way around the head to the exam.
01
Feb
Client retention is essential to your success in the beauty industry! Returning clients keep your chair occupied, spend more money on average than a new client, and are probably recommending you to other clients. In the client’s eyes, what sets you from other stylists is more than just the quality of the cut and color you give them.
25
Jan
The Beauty Buzz wants to get your ready for life after graduation. That’s why we’re writing a five-part ‘Get Hired Series’ that’s dedicated to giving valuable career advice to new stylists. In this fourth post, we’ll examine the differences between working in a salon versus being an independent contractor, so you can make an educated decision when it comes to your career path.
18
Jan
The Beauty Buzz’s five-part ‘Get Hired Series’ is dedicated to giving valuable career advice to new stylists. To get hired at a salon, you’ll have to impress the owner during a standard interview. For this third installment, we’ll cover everything you need to do before, during, and after your interview to wow the owner and leave a lasting impression.
11
Jan
The Beauty Buzz wants to get your ready for life after graduation. That’s why we’re writing a five-part series that’s dedicated to giving valuable career advice to new stylists. For this second blog post, we’ll cover how to make a cosmetology resume. Because cosmetology is all about creativity, you’ll have more creative freedom when making a cosmetology resume.
09
Jan
The Student Ambassador Program at Salon Success Academies is a group of our most outstanding students. They help with school tours, new student orientations, and charity events, among other things. In this video, the Student Ambassadors explain more about the program and what it means to them to be a part of it.
03
Jan
The Beauty Buzz wants to get your ready for life after graduation. That’s why we’re writing a five-part series that’s dedicated to giving valuable career advice to new stylists. We’ll cover everything you need to know to help you land and excel at your first job out of beauty school. For this first installment, we’ll tell you how to get an externship and get the most out of the experience.
28
Dec
Here’s a recap of the biggest beauty trends in 2011. It seems like some of these looks might stay around a bit longer, while other trends have already fizzled out. Which beauty trend in 2011 was your favorite? Feather Extensions– One of the most memorable hair trends in 2011 was the feathery hair extensions. It seems [...]
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