BeautySchoolsListings.com

Beauty School Listings: Make-up Madness

A girl needs a degree from cosmetology school to feel confident in her make-up purchases. Seriously, I am committing the cardinal sin of expired make-up in my bag in order to avoid that feeling of incompetency every time I am within arms length of the make-up aisle. My auburn curly hair and freckles would be a challenge for a professional make-up artist, let alone cosmetology school students in training.  I know that I am not alone in feeling inadequate or colorblind when trying to select a foundation that is right for me. Ivory, beige, natural, natural beige, how could there be a buffet of colors and not one matches my skin tone?

If cosmetology school is not in your immediate future here is a tip for you ladies. To avoid buying another foundation that goes in a drawer because the color does not work with your skin, in the store, apply a dab of foundation on your collarbone. Why there? “To avoid a line of demarcation, foundation needs to match your neck and your chest, not just your face,” says Brigitte Reiss-Anderson, creative consultant for IsaDora cosmetics at Walgreens. Other areas, like the jawline and the inside of your forearm, may be pigmented similarly to your face, but they’re usually paler than your decolletage.

If you get excited and find yourself naturally gravitating towards the make-up aisle, you should consider cosmetology school to jump-start your career.  Cosmetology schools have different programs for for make-up artists include A program dedicated to students who want to work in the beauty industry only, including salons, spas, cosmetics companies, photographic studios, wedding studios, and freelance work. Students learn all aspects of the make-up artist profession.

• Beauty and Corrective makeup
• High Fashion Photographic makeup
• Hair styling (including hair pieces)
• Air-Brushing
• The Wedding Business
• The Psychology of Beauty

This one-year program of study prepares cosmetology school students to become fully-trained makeup artists capable of working in all aspects of the various makeup industries. Six courses in this program offer cosmetology school students the fundamentals of each makeup discipline, including practical workshops, guest speakers, and field trips. This cosmetology school program consists of:

• Beauty and corrective makeup
• Theatrical/live performance makeup
• High fashion photographic makeup
• Beginning prosthetic workshop
• Television (including HDTV) makeup
• Film makeup

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.

Beauty School Listings State Profile: Florida

Florida, over the years has become one of the worlds strongest tourist magnets with sun-soaked beaches and crystal springs.  Florida is home to Walt Disney World, which continues to lure more visitors than any other single attraction anywhere in the world.

Florida’s License Categories:

Cosmetology

Specialty Registrations:
•  Manicuring/Pedicuring/Nail Extensions
•  Facials
Other Registrations:
•  Hair Braiding
•  Hair Wrapping
•  Cosmetology Salons
•  Specialty Salons
•  Mobile Cosmetology Salons
•  Body Wrapping

Florida’s Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement – Yes
By Examination – Yes
By Reciprocity – No
Business Entity – Yes

As for the cosmetologists in the state of Florida, it’s blue skies and sunshine all the way. according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics in 2008.

Number of employed: 24,670 hairdressers and cosmetologists

• Average hourly pay: $12.90/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $26,840
• Top percentiles annual salary: $44,560

Number of employed: 130 Make-up Artists

• Average hourly pay: $22.20/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $46,210
• Top percentiles annual salary: $79,690

Number of employed: 3,820 Nail Technicians

• Average hourly pay: $10.66/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $22,170
• Top percentiles annual salary: $33,180

Number of Employed: 1,160 Estheticians/Skin Care Specialists

• Average hourly pay: $15.50/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $32,240
• Top percentiles annual salary: $51,890

Education & Training for Cosmetologists

Education and training is not only recommended but required in ALL states. A high school diploma or GED is required for some personal appearance workers in some States. In addition, most States require that barbers and cosmetologists complete a program in a State-licensed beauty school or cosmetology school. Cosmetology school programs in hairstyling, skin care, and other personal appearance services can be found in both high schools and in public or private beauty schools as well as cosmetology schools.

Full-time programs in beauty schools and cosmetology schools usually last 9 months and may lead to an associate degree, but training for manicurists and pedicurists and skin care specialists requires significantly less time. Makeup artists can attend beauty schools and cosmetology schools that specialize in this subject, but it is not required. Shampooers generally do not need formal training. Most professionals take advanced courses in hairstyling at cosmetology school or other personal appearance services to keep up with the latest trends. They also may take cosmetology school courses in sales and marketing.

New York: Salary updates for Cosmetologists

And then, there’s the Big Apple…
New York City.  Shop on Fifth Avenue, feel the excitement of Times Square, the world of Wall Street, and the vitality of Carnegie Hall. See the city from atop the Empire State Building, and feel the emotion of history and the hope of the future at the Statue of Liberty.

Cosmetologists and hairdressers make-up 15,070 of New York’s work force. New york cosmetologists and hairdressers have a median salary of $32,590. New York state has a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. According to the US Bureau of Labor there are 1.200 skin-care specialists, a.k.a estheticians. On average estheticians in the state of New York made $14.21/hr. New York esthetician‘s median salary was $29,560. The national hourly wage for estheticians is $13.60/hr showing New York is above average.  The money maker in the cosmetology field for New York is a make-up artist. On average make-up artists in New York make an average of $27.00/hr, $56,160/year. Currently, there are 17,624 salons listed in New York, NY.

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.

Aveda

Aveda Institute gets high praise from another happy beauty school student. This is what Tara has to say about Aveda Institute Tucson.

1. Aveda is the best beauty school in Tucson, Arizona

2. Aveda is the most popular cosmetology school in Tucson, Arizona

3. Aveda offers an incredible  spa education

4. Aveda‘s cosmetology program is in a class of it’s own

5. Aveda Institute is the best in his industry

Beauty Schools Update: Sanitation in the Nail Salon

Nail technology is a booming business. Nail salons are popping up on every corner, and consumer reports show that in spite of the recession, people are still splurging on trips to the nail salon. Cosmetology school offers classes that cover the proper procedures to keep the tools and equipment clean. Cosmetology school teaches their students how to avoid infections or the spreading of germs. Cosmetology school programs for nail technology on average takes 4 months to complete. During those 4 months, cosmetology school students learn the laws and regulations nail technicians are accountable for. Unfortunately, not all of us attend cosmetology school so I’m going to give you a crash course in nail salon sanitation.

Questions you should ask when at the nail salon…

1. Is the salon’s license valid and up to date?

2. Is there a designated person on the license who is accountable for the salon during an inspection?

3. Ask the nail technician what their disinfection process is.

4. Do nail technicians wear a clean and new pair of disposable gloves, a clean towel, and provide new disposable utensils for each customer?

5. Are employees required to wash their hands everytime they eat, smoke, use the restroom?

- Nail technicians hands must be washed/sanitized before each service. It is important that you inform the nail technician if you are diabetic.

- Electric files are legal. Cutting skin is not.

-Do not shave 24 hours prior to a pedicure to avoid any nicks or cuts on your legs that would be vulnerable to infection.

-ALL equipment, basins, bowls need to be disinfected for at least 10 min after each service

- Cuticle scissors need to be washed, rinsed, and dried on a clean towel.

Good hygiene in a salon is essential to prevent infection, injuries, and allergic reactions.

Video: Toe Nail Fungus

Cosmetology schools: Top Cities for Cosmetology

With the current state of our economy, individuals who have taken on a second job to survive are in abundance. A popular choice amongst these survivors…..cosmetology school. Beauty Schools Listings has researched cosmetology schools coast to coast and every cosmetology school in between. Beautyschoolslistings.com researched state to state what cities have the most jobs available, highest average for salary, and what the city has to offer cosmetology school students. We start with sunny California. Believe it or not the top paying cities for cosmetologists are San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Sacramento. Cosmetology school students in San Francisco join 1,180 working cosmetologists and hairdressers in the city. The average income for San Fransisco cosmetologists is $32,050.

California Schools for Cosmetology

1624 Cosmetology Schools
498 Manicurist Schools
378 Cosmetology Instructor
268 Esthetic/Skin Care
196 Barber
54 Hair Styling
34 Facial
18 Salon Management
12 Electrolysis Technician

US Census Bureau reported that in 2000 San Francisco is home to 776,773 people. 49% women and 50.8% men. About 41% of the population is between the ages of 25-44.