Ways to Keep Sane During the COVID Revamp We were almost out… Businesses were opening back up, mask mandates were being lifted, and curfews were a thing of the past until now. The COVID-19 Delta Variant showed its face and now we’re back on the verge of going underground. We barely survived the first shutdown, […]
Kicking Off Your Career
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 […]
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 […]
An Interview With an Educator
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 […]
Turn Up for the Downturn
How To Do More For Your Business With Less. This has been a novel year filled with seemingly bottomless uncertainty, sacrifices, and disappointments. Between the national economic downturn, city wide riots, and massive layoffs, the aftermath of 2020 will be one that we will be recovering from for years to come. However, one thing we […]
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 […]
