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Beauty Schools Listings: Botox Certification

Botox injections tops the list of cosmetic procedures performed in 2008. Naturally there is a high demand for professionals to perform the procedure. To be qualified to administer botox, first you must attend courses to receive a Botox Certification.

You will learn to apply Botulinum with precision and to evaluate your client’s face to adjust the botox  accordingly. You will learn why the Botox product produces less diffusion, which minimizes an adverse response. It is important that your Botox certification courses provide you with the right balance of theory and hands-on practice to include

• frown lines
• glabellar
• peri-orbital lines
• the upper face

Because of the relatively short time that is required to perform botox injections and because of the duration of its effects it will enhance the financial aspect of your practice considerably. Another positive side to botox certification is botox is a cosmetic procedures  that the majority of your clientele will become repeat clients.

If you are serious about helping people improve their physical appearance and giving them back the youthful confidence they once had then Botox certification courses are the first essential steps to achieving your goal. The majority of professionals seeking this type of work are doctors, nurses and medical students. They have a strong desire to help people recapture a physical appearance that in most cases simply does not reflect the vitality of their current lifestyles. They are also intrigued by the fascinating line of medicine that produces such positive results for their clients who in most cases, come back time and again. The best Botox certification courses will also cover such topics as

• Botox for the relief of headache pain,
• hyperhidrosis treatment
• excessive underarm sweating

There are so many reasons why a wide variety of medical professionals are choosing to provide Botox therapy in growing numbers. This increase in demand has made finding accredited Botox certification courses relatively easy.

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Beauty Schools Listings Update: Estheticians, skincare specialists, do you fit the profile?

Skin, a.k.a epidermis, is the body’s largest organ making up our first line of defense as human beings. Skin acts as a protectant to shield for any foreign substance.
Today I had the unpleasant experience of taking a gander in the mirror and could not help but noticed what appeared to be a cluster of blemishes trespassing on my face. What? No….I’m 31…I don’t get zits anymore….right? Well apparently I do!

So is this my karma from the skincare gods since my adolescence was blemish free? The cause of this adolescent nightmare making an appearance when I’m clearly well into adulthood? There is a number of factors that play a role in the condition of your skin, such as hormones, bacteria, age, make-up, or any other products and/or moisturizers you may be applying to your face.

Urban Myth: If you have oily skin, then you should not use moisturizer because you want your skin to dry out?
FALSE….this scenario is an esthetician’s worst nightmare. Actually in attempting to dry out the skin, you would actually be increasing oil production on your skin because your skin is overcompensating for the dryness and therefore is re-enforcing the acne cycle by producing excessive oil to compensate for the dryness.

If you find this subject matter interesting, you might want to consider exploring cosmetology school. We all have “that” friend who gets giddy with excitement at the site of your misfortune….the nasty zit that has taken over your face. Like a mad skin-care scientist, they beg you to work on your face and promise you amazing results. Well guess what friends, these are the future estheticians and skin-care specialists of our cosmetic community. A career in skin-care starts with beauty school, where they put in the time required to get licensed. Requirements for estheticians vary from state to state, but the average is about 600 hours……….and OMG is it worth it.

US Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports the occupational hourly average continues to rise and last year the top paying States included Washington( I know…..I was shocked too!),California, Minnesota, and Vermont………it’s not a misprint…….. Vermont with an average salary of around $37,000/yr. Not bad for the friend whose known for “poppin’ zits”.

To Be an Esthetician or Not to be? Beauty Schools Listings takes a closer look at what estheticians REALLY do!

With Botox topping the list of cosmetic treatments people continue to spend money on, the focus on skin-care and what estheticians can really do for us, has increased tremendously. Most of us can relate to spending a little too much time in front of a mirror assessing the imperfections of our skin, as if we have the knowledge or education to justify poking and prodding for an extended period of time. If you have ever wondered why there are blemishes only on your chin, or the skin on your cheekbones is red compared to the rest of your face, should you use a moisturizer if you have an oily complexion, what’s the best make-up to use to fight acne, or any other question, that familiar face may pose when looking in the mirror, the answers to these questions are learned through a variety of esthiology/skin care classes offered in cosmetology school.

Skin-Care is the study of the anatomy of the skin. The structure, and the essential nutrients and treatment applications to maintain healthy skin. Basic skin-care classes cover the different skin types.  Your initial skin-type is not something you choose but rather something you are born with. The following are the 5 basic skin-types:

1. Normal Skin …

If your skin belongs to a normal type, the tissue will not reveal any traces of oil. Your skin should feel vibrant, elastic, and supple. Normal skin is the least problematic type.

It looks clean and smooth and has a good circulation and healthy complexion. Even with a minimum care, it will look good well into your advanced age.

2. Dry Skin …

If your skin is dry, the paper will be clean, too, but your face skin will feel flaky, dry, and tight after you have wiped it.

Dry skin can easily develop a sallow tone, wrinkles, and fine pores, and it is very prone to aging and irritating. It might still look great on a young person, but, to keep it healthy, you should apply thorough care and use regular treatment with natural masks andmoisturizers.

3. Oily Skin …

If you have oily skin, the paper will have spots of facial oil on it, corresponding to the areas of your cheeks, nose, and forehead. Oily skin is problematic – it usually looks greasy, thick, coarse, and shiny, has enlarged pores, and tends to break into acne.

A good thing, though, is that oily skin is not prone much to aging and wrinkling. Careful cleaning, minimizing of carbohydrate consumption, and avoiding rich creams can be helpful in improving the quality of oily skin.

4. Combination Skin …

If your skin is combination, like that of most women, the tissue will have traces of oil coming from your nose and forehead, but will be clean in the areas that touched your cheeks.

Combination skin has patches of both dry and oily skin, and it requires different types of care in relation to particular facial areas.

Dry zones, which are usually located on the cheeks and around the eyes, should be treated with rich creams and moisturizers, while oily areas, usually on the forehead and nose, will benefit from frequent and thorough cleaning.

5. Sensitive Skin …

Sensitive skin is usually very dry, tends to feel tight, and becomes inflamed and irritated easily. Typically, sensitive skin develops reddish and scaly areas, can be itchy and tingly, and is prone to breaking into spots. It is the most problematic and fragile type of skin, which needs a very special type of care.

A career as an esthetician/skin-care specialist would begin with classes in the following;

• speed-waxing
• permanent make-up application
• skin analysis
• ingredient technology
• make-up artistry
• micro-dermabrasion

Advanced Skin-Care

• cosmetic surgery
• dermatological studies
• cosmetic surgery counseling

Stay tuned for what beautyschoolslistings.com reveals about estheticians and plastic surgery.

Texas: Cosmetology Career Statistics

As of 2007, there were 154,393 professionals employed at Texas‘s 28,551 salons. 52% of the salons in Texas are employee-owned, 25% are booth rental salons, the other 23% were a combination of the two.

The average annual salary for a salon professional in Texas is $37,168, not including tips and gratuities. The average annual salary nationwide is $35,973, which means Texas is above average. Most importantly, 69% of Texas salon owners reported they have been unsuccessful in finding qualified new employees. The 2007 Job Demand Survey results indicate Texas intends to hire 26,574 new employees in the next twelve months.

Job Trends for Hairdressers, Cosmetologists, Estheticians,Make-up Artists, and Nail Technicians

Beauty school students would be thrilled to know that their beauty school education is a sound investment. Beautyschoolslistings.com has researched the job trends for cosmetologists, estheticians, make-up artists, hair-dressers, and nail Technicians. The results are very promising for current beauty school students and perhaps will inspire some to attend beauty school in the future.
cosmetology school students- your industry has seen a 27% increase
beauty school students who are training to become make-up artists- your industry has increased by 234%
beauty school students becoming a nail technician- your industry has increased by 75%
beauty school students training to become estheticians- your industry has seen an increase of 81%

What researchers are finding is that in-spite of the financial crisis this country has endured, people are still spending money on personal care services. Beauty school students will not have any trouble finding a job after beauty school.

Licensing vs. Certification

When pursuing a career in cosmetology, first step is always beauty school.  Once the required hours are completed at beauty school, the next step is to apply for your license. Beauty school students often are unclear when differentiating between licensing and certification. Certification is beneficial to your cosmetology career but licensing is essential. Although license requirements differ from state to state, a cosmetology license is offered, enforced, and regulated by a state government agency. They decide who is eligible, what services they are able to provide, and what title they hold under that particular license.

Professional Certification in the industry is considered to be universal. The process results in the individual being recognized by a non-governmental organization for extensive knowledge and master skills in a particular area. Certification may require a written and/or demonstration of skills and expertise.

Beauty School Update: Non-surgical procedures on the rise

Beauty school is typically known for cosmetology licenses, such as hair, make-up, massage therapy, and nail technology. But today’s beauty school has been expanded to include the latest trends in the beauty school industry. The latest trend by consumers seeking cosmetic treatments is non surgical procedures, laser treatments especially. Laser treatments are used for a variety of reasons hair removal, scar tissue removal, facial and body contouring, and most recently liposuction. Beauty schools have seen an increase in students requesting classes to be certified as a laser technician. Another recession proof job for beauty school students and potential beauty school students seeing as non-surgical procedures have surpassed surgical procedures and continues to increase each year.

The ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) reports there were 10.2 million cosmetic procedures in 2008. Of that 10.2 million, 2.5 million were Botox injections. most recently on the scene is a “cold laser” liposuction treatment that requires no surgery, medication, incisions, pain, or recovery. The laser breaks up fat tissue which is dispelled through the body’s normal detoxification process. The procedure can be done on your lunch break and typically requires 6 treatments total. What will they think of next?

Beauty School Graduate Profile: Melissa from So-California

Beauty school graduate Melissa from So-Cali sits down with beautyschoolslistings.com to share her experience. Mel also has a few words of advice for you future beauty school attendees

1. What inspired you to attend beauty school?

I wanted to do hair since I was a kid.

2. How did you choose which  beauty school to attend?

I was on a waiting list and I found out I got into beauty school the day before school started. I chose the beauty school closest to me. I believe it cost around $2000 with the kit.

3. What  beauty school license did you choose as a specialty?

My area of study is hair. I am also working one day a week at a Dr.’s doing facials

4. How long did beauty school take you to complete?

It took me just over a year to complete beauty school. I went to esthetician school a few years before so I had hours that were added to my cosmetology hours. My beauty school classes were in the evening and Saturday class so it took a little longer.
5.What were the highs and lows of your beauty school experience, any advice for future beauty school students?

Highs would be finally enjoying school and making friends that I still have today. Lows would be pedicures and the last few weeks of school counting down the days until your last clock out. Advice would be to not give up.
Highs would be great money, clients you become very close to, making your own schedule when you go on rent. Lows would be sitting around when you first start out, picky clients (they will be easier to deal with with more experience). Job placement was easy. I assisted for a few months and started working at the mall where there were a lot of walk ins. Now I pay rent each week at a salon. I wish I knew to stay at the first salon for one more year to build more clients.

Advice I would give would be to make sure you pick the right salon. It should be in a good location like a busy shopping center. Also interview the owner just as they are interviewing you. Ask alot of Questions. One of the worst things you can do is to change salons. You will always lose some clients and you don’t want your clients to think anything negative. Also always be on time with a smile.

Beauty School: Eye Make-up

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and beauty schools nationwide offer classes which cover the art, application, and product selection of eye make-up. Stacie, a beauty school student in Dallas, focuses on the eyes as the center piece to her make-up applications.  So beauty school divas, would you be surprised  at the brands, colors, and products beauty school clients prefer?  Ladies you have spoken, and the top brands used for eye make-up include Bobbi Brown, MAC, and Origins. Beauty school students here is what your future clients have to say about their favorites:

Pattie from So-Cal had this to say about her favorite eye shadow M.A.C. pigments “they are fun and I wear them all the time. I like them because you can either wear them as every day make up by using a light application or you can do a more dramatic look and use heavier amount. Also you can use it for your lips and cheeks too!”

Courtney, an elementary school teacher in Houston, TX said this about MAC, “I also love Mac makeup.  I use it on my eyes, my face powder, concealer, and blush. There is this cream that I put on my eyes that helps hold the eye shadow on.  It works great!”

Dana, a waitress in Denver CO said her must-have is Bobbi Brown’s Corrector. ” BB Corrector works miracles for evening out skin tones and dark circles under the eyes, and is long lasting too!”

Amber, a salon owner in Montana, says that she can’t live with-out Lancome Defencils Mascara. ” I know $25.00 is on the high-end for make-up but it’s totally worth it”Nikki, a dental hygienist from Frisco Texas is faithful to her Origins line of cosmetics. ” For years now I’ve been complimented on my skin and how great it looks which I guess is from the Origins but honestly……I love the smell!”

These “must-have” products can be found at major department stores, Sephora, brand retail locations, and of course online. They range from $22.00

-$32.00 but ask our beauty school divas, they are worth it!

From beauty schools to beauty products, Aveda raises the bar for standards in the beauty industry.

Cosmetology schools nationwide must meet certain criteria to become state accredited. Well The Aveda Institutes nationwide raise the bar in both their beauty school training as well as their beauty school products. Aveda, And Aveda only for trustworthy environmentally conscious products. Ahead of their time, Aveda was founded over three decades ago (1978) to provide beauty professionals with high performance, environmentally conscious, plant based products to make the proper impact on our planet…which is no impact at all. Aveda Institutes nationwide Sustainable packaging, renewable plant sources, and continuous commitment to what’s best for their clients, their guests, and what’s best for our planet, our world, and most important, out future. Our future is now. Aveda is now. Always the leading edge in environmentally responsible beauty products, Aveda continues to enjoy a reputation for enriching our lives with excellent service and customized care at every prestigious salon.