How to Get Your Career Started Post-Graduation So, you’ve just graduated from cosmetology school and now you’re asking yourself, “Well, now what?”. Let us take that one for you– now is where your dreams start. Just like with any new chapter, starting your new career can be a very daunting mountain to conquer, especially in […]
Juneteenth– Our Newest National Holiday
The Historical Legacy Behind Juneteenth Last year was a memorable one for many reasons reasons we still are leveling out today. Without getting too political, our country faced both economical and social injustices and although COVID wreaked havoc on our communities, it also shined light in areas that we had left dark for so long. […]
The Art of Adapting
Adapting to a New “Normal” at CIIC On March 23rd, our lives seized to exist as we knew them. As Coronavirus stormed our shores and wreaked havoc on our communities, a lot of businesses were forced to shut down and our citizens were forced to adapt to a life of isolation and simplicity. Creative Images […]
Should You Consider a Career in Cosmetology?
5 Reasons Why You May Naturally Excel at a Career in Cosmetology When it comes to cosmetology, the opportunities are endless, and yet, a surprising amount of people still don’t consider it as a legitimate career path. Just like photography, videography, and woodworking, a career in cosmetology can be the perfect way to turn your […]
Putting the Social in Social Distancing
Ways to be Social While Still Keeping Your Distance (Without Being Awkward) With warmer weather comes more possibilities, but also more social obligations. Between the family cookouts, baseball season, and summer vacations, it’s hard to say no to all of the fun. Well, now you don’t have to! We understand how important it is for […]
Taking Control of COVID
Ways That Creative Images is Taking a Stand Against COVID-19. In the course of a year, COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has become the new celebrity household name that gets talked about around the dinner table… and the office… and the classroom… and the news. It’s everywhere– and though the pandemic in itself has been a daunting feat […]
Follow the Lead(er)
Why it is Important to Carry Yourself as a Leader? For this week’s blog post, I thought we should take a step back and try and angle we don’t often talk about– leadership. The second scariest “L” word some may argue. When you ask someone for an example of a leader, oftentimes you’ll get answers […]
Primping Your Portfolio
How to Build a Cosmetology Portfolio That Will Leave a Lasting Impression. Something that not a lot of beauty professionals or artists in training realize is the importance of a strong, organized portfolio. We get it– even a 20 minute interview can be overwhelming and completely nerve wrecking and if you’re not used to that type […]
Coping With Stress
Stress Isn’t The Problem– It’s How You Handle It. I think we can all agree that 2020 has been nothing shy of one large bundle of stress that just seems to continue to snowball with each passing month. Uncertainty and the fear of the unknown are two of the largest contributing factors to our stress […]
The Flip Side to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship– What They Don’t Tell You The beauty industry has a lot to offer to those who enter but it doesn’t come at a cheap cost. Regardless of the avenue you explore, this industry is not for the faint of heart, especially for those who take on the challenge of entrepreneurship. When people hear the […]
