A Look Inside Our Cosmetology Program From an Educators’ POV Change can be scary but change itself is inevitable. The question is, do you want to be in control of the change that is working its way into your life or would you rather sit back and hope for the best possible outcome? Here at […]
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 […]
Volunteering With Volunteers of America
Beauty Is Bouncing Back
The Underestimated Resilience of the Beauty Industry Believe it or not folks, we are now 6 months into quarantine living. School has migrated to strictly online classrooms, vacations have been postponed, and sporting events and concerts are cancelled for the foreseeable future. A lot of our jobs have also taken a little bit of a […]
The Way to Your Stylist’s Heart
Here’s How to Become Your Stylist’s Favorite Client Going to the salon is one of life’s great joys– for a little while at least, you get to be the center of someone else’s attention. When your services are all done, you’re left feeling good and looking fabulous and it’s all thanks to your stylist’s magic […]
The Positives of the Pause
Looking on the Bright Side: The Positives of the Great Pause of 2020 As leaders around the globe scrambled to slow the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus first discovered in China in December of last year, the world economy ground to an immediate pause. While virtually shutting down entire countries may have saved millions […]
Social Media Mandates
Five New Social Media Best Practices for Salon and Spa Promotion By Angela Rose for Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology What do most of your salon or spa’s clients and potential clients have in common? The answer is social media. According to Smart Insights, an educational platform for marketers, there are now 3.484 billion active […]
Will I Be My Valentine?
7 Ways to be Your Own Valentine By Angela Rose for Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology February 14 is rapidly approaching and you’ve likely been working your way through a lengthy mental to-do list: Buy Valentine’s cards for kids’ school exchange Pick up Galentine’s gifts for besties Find something sweet for significant other Get Valentine’s-themed […]
