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How to Create an Instagram Account for Cosmetology

Posted On May 8, 2025

Instagram has shifted over the past few years from a place to post pictures to share with friends to a full fledged marketing tool. Creating an Instagram Business account allows […]

Filed Under: CI Blog Tagged With: beauty, Beauty Blog, Beauty Career, Beauty Industry, cosmetology, Cosmetology School, dayton area, Nails, Skin Care

Why should YOU choose a career in cosmetology?

Posted On April 4, 2025

Cosmetology is the study and practice of beauty treatments, including hairstyling, makeup, skincare, and nail care. It is a profession that has gained immense popularity in recent years and offers […]

Filed Under: CI Blog Tagged With: beauty, Beauty Blog, Beauty Career, Beauty Industry, Beauty Professional, Beauty School, blog, Business, cosmetology, Cosmetology School, Creative Images, Dayton, Esthetician, Makeup, Nail Care, Nails, School

Constitution Day in the Beauty Industry

Posted On September 27, 2024

Our students at Creative Images celebrated Constitution Day this year by creating a look from the era! During 1787, famously known as the Victorian Era, women took hairstyling inspiration from […]

Filed Under: CI Blog, Student Announcements Tagged With: beauty, Beauty Blog, Beauty Career, Beauty Industry, cosmetology, Cosmetology School, Dayton, Dayton Hair, Nail Care, Nails, Salon

Spice Up Your Portfolio

Posted On July 17, 2024

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 […]

Filed Under: CI Blog Tagged With: beauty, Beauty Blog, Beauty Career, Beauty Industry, Beauty Portfolio, Beauty Professional, Beauty Professionals, Beauty Pros, Beauty School, blog, Business, cosmetology, Cosmetology School, Dayton, Dayton Hair, Employ, hair, Hiring, Interview, Makeup, Nail Care, Nails, Resume, Resume Building, Salon, Skin Care

Constitution Day in the Beauty Industry

Posted On September 25, 2023

Our students at Creative Images celebrated Constitution Day this year by creating a look from the era! During 1787, famously known as the Victorian Era, women took hairstyling inspiration from […]

Filed Under: CI Blog, Student Announcements Tagged With: beauty, Beauty Blog, Beauty Career, Beauty Industry, cosmetology, Cosmetology School, Dayton, Dayton Hair, Nail Care, Nails, Salon

Top 10 Beauty Trends of 2023

Posted On August 23, 2023

Beauty is an ever-evolving industry. Each year, new techniques, styles, and products emerge, captivating the world and redefining aesthetic standards. As we navigate through 2023, let’s take a closer look […]

Filed Under: CI Blog Tagged With: Beauty Blog, Beauty Career, Beauty Industry, Beauty Professional, cosmetology, Cosmetology School, Creative Images, Esthetics, Nail Care, Nail Tech, Nail Technician, Nails, Salon, Skin Care, Spa

Creative Competition

Posted On April 5, 2023

Attention CIIC students!! We have a fun competition coming soon 👏🏼✨🤩 Compete with your peers in our Creative Competition! Present your Wella Beauty Envision Award neo-flux visions. Neo-Flux: A cohesive […]

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12 Fall Hair & Nail Trends to Keep Up with this Season!

Posted On October 19, 2022

Ahhh, the fall. The time where the weather gets cooler, we dig out sweaters out of storage, and dive into new fall trends. Summer can be tough on hair, between […]

Filed Under: CI Blog Tagged With: Beauty Industry, Beauty School, blog, Business, Career, Community, cosmetology, Dayton, hair, Nail Care, Nail Technician, Nails, Salon

Constitution Day in the Beauty Industry

Posted On September 30, 2022

Our students at Creative Images celebrated Constitution Day this year by creating a look from the era! During 1787, famously known as the Victorian Era, women took hairstyling inspiration from […]

Filed Under: CI Blog, Student Announcements Tagged With: beauty, Beauty Blog, Beauty Career, Beauty Industry, cosmetology, Cosmetology School, Dayton, Dayton Hair, Nail Care, Nails, Salon

Nailing It as a Nail Technician

Posted On January 24, 2022

Nail technician providing a manicure for a client.

5 Steps to Becoming a Successful Nail Technician When it comes to being a nail technician, no one is responsible for your success aside from you, meaning,  you will become […]

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