If you’re dealing with rough and dry or oily and acne prone skin, whether it be because of winters’ harsh elements or too much summer fun, a DIY (do-it-yourself) face mask or body scrub may be just what the beauty doctor ordered. The great thing about DIY masks and scrubs is you know EXACTLY what […]
Summer Beauty Saves
Summer’s Best New Beauty Products At Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, our staff carefully selects the products used in our salon and spa. From skincare and makeup to haircare and nail products, our estheticians, stylists, and nail technicians only use and recommend brands we trust. This ensures our clients get the best results possible—when visiting […]
Happy Client, Happy Life
Eight Ways to Keep Your Clients Happy Whether you’re a nail technician, esthetician, or hairstylist, a healthy roster of happy, repeat clients can make or break your business. Not only do regularly returning customers help you maintain a steady income, the effort expended to keep them satisfied is significantly less than the time and expense […]
Spring Trends to Try
Want a Fresh Look for Spring? Consider These Trends! Spring arrives on March 20 and, for many, a desire to freshen up one’s hair or makeup routine comes right along with it. If you’re among those who will be craving a springtime style infusion, consider giving one or more of these trends a try. Blooming […]
America’s Beauty Show- Don’t Miss Out
What could be better than a three-day getaway to scenic Chicago? How about three days in Chicago packed with beauty education, networking opportunities, product shopping and more at the country’s largest beauty show? America’s Beauty Show, held from March 30 to April 1 at McCormick Place North in downtown Chicago, is one of the most […]
Simple Resolutions for a Beautiful 2019
New year’s resolutions are anything but new. In fact, historians assert that the first new year’s resolutions were made by ancient Babylonians around 4,000 years ago. Wonder if they were any more successful at keeping them than we are today? By last calculation, 80 percent of these promises fail before February! But here’s a little […]
Graduate Interview: Katee Brown
How would you describe your dream career? Does it involve working in a high-end salon or spa (or maybe even owning your own) while making clients feel relaxed, pampered and beautiful? Does it include plenty of opportunities for creativity, continual learning and professional growth? Perhaps it enables you to feel a sense of pride every […]
Winter Beauty on a Budget
Keep Your Hair, Skin, and Nails Warm and Healthy This Winter With These Helpful Tips: Winter is definitely here, and along with it, icy winds, freezing snows and thermostats set to high. The extreme temperature fluctuations most of us face daily as we navigate our way from home to school to office and home again […]
Do’s and Don’ts to Nail Your Next Interview
Do you ever get nervous for your interviews? Good! Being nervous means you care about how you’ll do which is first step when it comes to starting something new. In this article, you will learn not only how to work through those nerves but also how to nail your next interview! A job interview is […]
New Season, New Look
Here are a few ways to update your look with these Fall trends. Now that the sweltering heat of summer is finally fading, it’s time to think about updating your wardrobe for fall. Whether you treat every day like you’re walking the runway or prefer to keep your look on the casual side, these fall […]
