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Salon Management

Cosmetologists and other personal care professionals can enroll in salon management programs in preparation for licensure as salon owners and operators. Topics of instruction include advertising services,  employee selection, cosmetic merchandising, sales techniques and attitudes, and salon business management.  Advanced skills range from retail aesthetics and merchandising to  tough negotiation and communication, and key account development.”They are looking for a consultant to visit their store and provide them with expert advice in areas as varied as merchandising, in-store education, negotiation skills and marketing.” Matrix is developing a bespoke training scheme to address this gap in the market. The resulting “sales university” aims to provide cosmetologists with skills that give an added value service to salon managers.

Salon education, is a committed to helping sales professionals build on and improve their skills with state-of-the-art training programs.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage therapy for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today, the benefits of massage therapy are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including

• low back pain
• arthritis
• bursitis
• fatigue
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• immunity suppression
• infertility
• smoking cessation
• depression

and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage therapy also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.

Many cosmetology schools offer training in various massage therapy techniques, with courses ranging from beginning to advanced levels of instruction, as well as continuing education. Seminars on specific techniques, business practices and other relevant subjects are often conducted at massage therapy schools or are taught independently at other facilities.

Continuing your Cosmetology School Education

Cosmetology continuing education not only teaches you about new trends, but also about new regulations and procedures. Even prior to any cosmetology class you had completed, your clients safety and comfort had always been your main priority and refresher courses are a great way to maintain your professional standards!

If you’d like to renew your certification or license, increase your skills, or refresh your memory with all that you learned in cosmetology school, enroll in a continuing education course today! Continuing your cosmetology education does not require the same time commitment as your initial cosmetology school experience. These advanced courses can take less than a day to complete, but will be beneficial to the success of your cosmetology career.

Esthetician: skin-care specialists for the entire body

Estheticians, also called skin care therapists, work in salons, day spas, and medi-spas. Estheticians are trained in the cosmetic treatment of the skin. They perform various cosmetic procedures including facials, body treatments, and waxing. Most estheticians offer a variety of specialty spa treatments.
All estheticians must be licensed in the state in which they work. They must complete 260 to 600 hours of training (depending on the state) and pass both a written and a practical, or hands-on, exam.

A good esthetician also completes many hours of post-graduate education, and strives to stay in tuned with the latest developments in skin care.

Estheticians are not medical doctors and therefore can’t diagnose skin conditions, prescribe medications, or suggest treatment for any skin condition outside of cosmetic products. They can, however, perform treatment complementary to a doctor’s treatment. Some estheticians may work closely with dermatologists, either in-office or through a referral system.Estheticians, also called skin care therapists, work in salons, day spas, and medi-spas. Estheticians are trained in the cosmetic treatment of the skin. They perform various cosmetic procedures including facials, body treatments, and waxing. Most estheticians offer a variety of specialty spa treatments.
All estheticians must be licensed in the state in which they work. They must complete 260 to 600 hours of training (depending on the state) and pass both a written and a practical, or hands-on, exam.

A good esthetician also completes many hours of post-graduate education, and strives to stay in tuned with the latest developments in skin care.

Estheticians are not medical doctors and therefore can’t diagnose skin conditions, prescribe medications, or suggest treatment for any skin condition outside of cosmetic products. They can, however, perform treatment complementary to a doctor’s treatment. Some estheticians may work closely with dermatologists, either in-office or through a referral system.Beauty School Listings takes a closer look at esthiology. With 90% of adolescents, 50% of women, and 25% of ALL adults suffering from acne problems, a career as an esthetician appears to be a wise choice. Cosmetology school provides the education, teaches the skills, and provides you the opportunity to build a career in cosmetology, specializing in skin-care.

All states require an esthetician to obtain a basic or Masters License. The commitment for basic includes 600-750 hrs of cosmetology school, which a full-time student can complete in about 4 months. Cosmetology school tuition to become an esthetician, is around $3,000-$5,000 . For a Masters License esthetician, the required hours of cosmetology school range from 1200-1500. Cosmetology school full-time would take 8 months to complete, and the tuition costs would be $8,000-$10,000.

In esthiology school the following skills and treatments will be learned

* Skin Analysis
* facial treatments
* skin resurfacing
* laser acne scar removal
* chemical peels
* microdermabrasion
* laser skin re-surfacing
* make-up selection and application- This is a key component of acne treatment for women learning what products work best with their skin. This lovely lady in the photo suffers from acne but her make-up application prevents anyone else from knowing it.

With 90% of adolescents, 50% of women, and 25% of ALL adults suffering from acne problems, a career as an esthetician appears to be a wise choice. Cosmetology school provides the education, teaches the skills, and provides you the opportunity to build a career in cosmetology, specializing in skin-care.

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”.

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.

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.

Beauty School Trend Watch: Chemical Peels

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 1 million chemical peels were performed in 2006. Many of us have heard about this esthetic procedure, but beauty school listings takes a closer look at what’s under the surface of the chemical peel procedure. Chemical peel‘s are conducted for 3 primary reasons; lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation problems. In other words to reverse the physical evidence of the aging process. So what contributes to the wrinkles, lines, pigmentation of our skin?

• tobacco use
• excessive alcohol
• lack of exercise
• poor stress management
• lack of rest
• improper diet

Chemical peels have existed since the beginning of time. There are tales of Cleopatra using spoiled goat milk on her face, and little did she know that she was in reality using lactic acid to peel away a layer of her face to give a more youthful appearance. Now adays, there are 3 levels of chemical peels light, intermediate, and deep. Why choose chemical peel vs. laser? A laser will leave the skin exposed as well as the nerves which is very painful and runs the risk of infection.

How does one cash in on the chemical peel frenzy?  The first step is beauty school.  The skin-care specialist who performs skin treatments such as chemical peels must be a licensed esthetician. Beauty schools offer classes  to fullfill the state requirements for licensure which varies from state to state. If the art of skin treatments and the miracles of modern science appeals to you, then you should consider applying for  beauty school, the first step in your career as an esthetician.

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.