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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
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Cosmetology
Pretty eyebrows meet pretty iPhone in HairPro Tracker, a new iPhone-iPad app developed for salon professionals (including those finishing their cosmetology CE as a requirement for renewing their cosmetology license) who are looking to have a cool iPhone bling that actually does serious things, including help the user manage his or her practice. Enthused founder and salon professional Tara O’Connell, “It’s innovative and highly intuitive, and this app tracks and analyzes earnings, goals, most profitable services and more. The goal is to help you work smarter, not harder!”
HairPro Tracker, for instance, can track the following:
- Most profitable services
- Most profitable clients
- Which add-on services make the most money
- Average money earned per client purchase
- Average hourly rate
- Services performed
- Services that fall below the average hourly rate
- Past paycheck bar graph
- Daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Percent to goal
- Net income at the end of each day
HairPro Tracker is available for download at www.hairprotracker.com
Cosmetologycampus.com, the cosmetology portal of top e-learning hub 360training.com, offers an excellent online cosmetology CE program (if you’re in Wisconsin it’s called the Wisconsin cosmetology CE; if you’re in Ohio, it’s called the Ohio cosmetology CE), a requirement by many states for renewing a cosmetology license.
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
To start off the New Year, some interesting news bits from the salon scene.
This January, those infernally ungainly flip-flops that you have to wear at the nail salon in Georgia or New York are getting the boot (about time, too). Bootie Pies (introduced in 2007), suede and leather boots that look like Uggs but with front flaps, are making the scene again to keep your toes toasty while waiting for your toenails to dry. Good buy at $68 to $88—and good news for those with a Georgia nail technician license or a Georgia cosmetology license.
In California, meanwhile, a plastic surgeon has integrated blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and browpexy (brow lift) into an all-in-one eyelid-and-brow lift that he claims is more cost effective and less invasive than separate procedures and also than many similar procedures. The innovative lift’s two internal stitches require 30 minutes to finish and five days to recover from. For all that the procedure sets the client back $4,500. Visit the practice of Tancredi F. D’Amore, in Corte Madera, Calif.
Finally in Midtown Manhattan, Dr. Robert M. Bernstein, of the Bernstein Medical Center for Hair Restoration, has earned the distinction of being probably the first doctor on the East Coast to press into hair-transplant service a robot. The robotic wonder, the Artas System for Hair Restoration, was designed, developed, and released to the world by a company called Restoration Robotics. It’s really high-tech—it employs digital mapping and tracking to painstakingly extract and harvest individual hairs (“follicular units” in techspeak)—and really expensive ($12,000 to $15,000). But if you have a deep pocket and the patience to endure four to eight hours of hair-pulling, it’s worth every hair root.
Cosmetologycampus.com, the cosmetology portal of top e-learning hub 360training.com, offers an excellent online cosmetology CE program (if you’re in Wisconsin it’s called the Wisconsin cosmetology CE; if you’re in Ohio, it’s called the Ohio cosmetology CE), a requirement by many states for renewing a cosmetology license.
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
There’s no reason why any person with HIV—or any disability for that matter—should be denied enrollment at any school. This was the loud and clear message from the Justice Department after it announced the settlement of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint against Modern Hairstyling Institute Inc. in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
“The ADA clearly protects individuals with HIV and other disabilities from this kind of exclusion or marginalization,” stated Thomas E. Perez, assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, in an announcement released by AIDS.gov.
The Justice Department investigation was prompted by an allegation by an HIV-positive applicant against Modern Hairstyling Institute Inc. that turned down her application because of her condition. The complainant’s enrollment would have led to her eventually getting her cosmetology license, which is a requirement to practice cosmetology in most states and in Puerto Rico.
Complying with the settlement agreement, Modern Hairstyling Institute Inc. has now offered enrollment to the complainant, has dropped its pre-enrollment requirement for an applicant’s HIV/AIDS status, and is providing training to all employees on disability discrimination. The school has also been required to pay a $5,000 civil penalty to the United States and $8,000 in damages to the complainant.
Cosmetologycampus.com, a top provider of online training for cosmetologists, provides not just a convenient, fully online cosmetology CE program but also vital information on HIV/AIDS as it relates to the practice of cosmetology.
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
The stats on the mean cost of a haircut varies as fitfully as does hairstyle fashion in California; but taking the rough average according to the beauty industry publication American Salon, it comes down to $21 to $44 in most states (New York salons fetch over 10 times that range!). That’s a lot of dollars for not that much hair, considering the average American goes for a trim every two months.
That’s good news though for haircutters all across America, including the professionals now working on their cosmetology CE (continuing education)—from those taking Ohio cosmetology CE to those taking Wisconsin CE. But for the average American who needs a trim? No so much.
So here are two great tips straight from the haircutting professionals themselves on how to save some dollars on regular trims till you really need that haircut to die for.
Volunteer your hair to stylists-in-training. Sounds like a joke, but students have to practice on something. And what better practice is there than live heads. Many top salons regularly conduct haircut training sessions for their student stylists, with each cut offered at significantly less cost than the regular trim. The volunteer shouldn’t worry about mishaps—each session is supervised by a pro.
Volunteer your hair to beauty-school trainees. This is a good alternative in case you can’t find a good salon that does training sessions. Beauty schools, like salons, are always looking for volunteers for their students to give haircuts to. The students are of course much less experienced than their counterparts in the salons, but, hey, the haircuts are free! And they’re supervised by a pro, too!
For both haircutters fresh from beauty schools and hairstylists who still need to renew their cosmetology licenses, head over to Cosmetologycampus.com for your state-approved online cosmetology education and cosmetology CE. The programs are a cut above the rest.
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Friday, January 20th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
In an earlier blog post, we reported on the study, led by Elizabeth Bailey, that appeared in Archives of Dermatology which acknowledged the important, albeit inadvertent, role that barbers, hairdressers, and other holders of a cosmetology license are now playing in the fight against skin cancer. Now, it seems, some of the major news outlets have gotten wind of the good work as well.
CBS New York, for instance, reports in the article “Hair Stylists Saving Lives By Spotting Clients’ Skin Cancer” that hairdressers in the Big Apple have one eye on their clients’ hairdos and the other on the telltale signs of skin cancer.
“Hair stylists are often the first line of defense against skin cancers,” Robert Pariser, president of the American Dermatology Association, said in the article, reinforcing what researchers with the Harvard School of Public Health discovered after surveying some 200 different stylists. They found that about 40 percent of the respondents now check their customers’ scalps as a matter of course for suspicious moles and growths.
Hairdressers and cosmetologists undergo training before they can be awarded their cosmetology license, a requirement in almost all the states. At Cosmetologycampus.com, a top provider of online training for cosmetologists, complete education packages— for instance: Texas Cosmetology CE, Kentucky Cosmetology CE—are available for both aspirant cosmetologists and professional cosmetologists.
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Friday, January 20th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
No matter if you’re in California or in New York or in South Carolina, you need to have a license to practice cosmetology, whether your field is hairdressing or makeup or beauty aesthetics. It’s mandated by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology—and to get one you need to pass a state cosmetology licensure exam.
Recently, a new, albeit illegal, way of obtaining a license has come to light: Waiting for it to be handed out, no exam required.
South Carolina’s licensing agency has reported that a police and state investigation found an employee of a beauty school was selling cosmetology licenses and had the worker arrested.
Labor, Licensing and Regulation Department Director Catherine Templeton revealed that the beauty school was investigated amid human trafficking concerns, explaining that the licenses can be used to bring in illegal immigrants. “The licenses were provided to individuals that have not met the statutory requirements for the licenses and allowed people who were not otherwise qualified to work in South Carolina,” Templeton stated.
Reputable beauty schools, such as top online cosmetology school Cosmetologycampus.com, provide comprehensive training for cosmetologists and aspirant cosmetologists so they can pass their respective state cosmetology licensure exams and earn their cosmetology licenses. Cosmetologycampus.com provides complete education packages, including the cosmetology CE (continuing-education) programs that state boards require for license renewal.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
As the year ends and winter deepens, bangs, layers, retros, and bobs come on the scene. Wintry weather is hairstyle weather and the best is often saved for the last days of the year.
Hubpages unveils the year-ending trends in “Hot Fall Winter Hairstyle Trends 2012” at http://researchanalyst.hubpages.com/hub/Winter-Hairstyle-Trends-2009. We take a peek for you and those who are now pursuing their cosmetology CE in order to renew their cosmetology license next year.
For starters, fringe bangs. Drape your fringe over one eye and countervail that with a carefree part on the opposite side. Flatten your hair with a flat iron to complete the sleek, rakish look.
“Rakish” is right next to “retro,” and that’s exactly what you should have next—a retro crop. Retro is just glamour spelt wrong, though there’s absolutely nothing incorrect about having the complete Hollywood glam of classic curls, baby-fine flair or edgy waves, hair color unlimited, of course.
It’s big-hair season and mid-length locks are in and in a big way too, so full-bodied curls shouldn’t be out of place or out of touch. Get drama by adding body to the hair with a curling iron or flat iron. And don’t be timid with hair colors: Dye your hair blue, or bronze-green, or some other bold hue. You’ll look cute if you add hair extensions for length or volume.
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Posted:
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
You might think that it’s that time of the year again to discard the old and usher in the new, but smoky eyes, that modern eye makeup classic, has decided to stay on this year. For those who are taking up cosmetology CE in order to renew their cosmetology license, here’s a refresher on smoky eyes.
- As with regular makeup, the primer is where all things begin. Before everything else, wash and moisturize your face; then use a cream concealer or moisturizer to prepare the area under the brow. Lightly apply translucent powder all over your face. This will ensure that your eye color is smooth and well blended.
- Outline your lashes, both top and bottom. Outline the top lash line in dark brown or dark gray, starting from the inner corner. Use the same pencil to outline below your eye from corner to corner. Next, use a soft-tipped applicator to go over each line, delicately blending or smudging as you go.
- Don’t scrimp on the shadow. Apply a liberal amount of deep shadow over your lid, all the way up to the liner. Don’t fret if the shadow overlaps your liner. Your mission, after all, is to achieve a blended, subtle look. Now, use a pointed and rounded applicator to paint the shadow along the bottom lash lines, taking care to do it smoothly.
- Use neutral-colored shadow over your brow bone. This light shadow makes it possible to create the illusion of depth. Work to get a smooth, subtle gradation from dark to light tones, brushing away any excess as you go.
- You’re finale should be the black mascara. Black mascara is the drama and soul of smoky eyes. It doesn’t matter what color you’ve chosen for the shadow, it’s the mascara that ultimately takes you to deep waters. To create the most dramatic look, use a volumizing mascara to fatten the lashes to their most voluptuous.
Applying makeup is an art. Applying makeup professionally is an art and science that needs a professional license. A cosmetology license is required by many states to practice hairstyling, hairdressing, hair curing, makeup, and the like. At Cosmetologycampus.com, a top provider of online cosmetology training, cosmetology CE (continuing-education) program is available for both aspirant cosmetologists and professional cosmetologists.
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
You’ve probably heard it before: That trip to the salon may give you more than a beauty cure. Recent studies, both scientific and journalistic, have put into the public consciousness salon services that either are unsafe by nature or have serious health implications if done improperly.
Not all salon workers are certified and, therefore, are not versed in healthy and safe salon practices. Trained salon technicians—from those who have gone through training like the Kentucky cosmetology CE to cosmetology aspirants in Texas just taking up the Texas cosmetology CE—on the other hand, are taught in cosmetology class or in cosmetology CE about the dangers of infection from improperly cleaned and disinfected instruments such as scissors and clippers, and on how to reduce or eliminate these health hazards.
Besides pedicure and manicure (which can lead to skin and other infections from skin cuts), and hair dyeing and nail styling (both of which can expose the salon technician and client to unsafe levels of carcinogenic chemicals), here are other salon services that can endanger health.
Ear candles. They’re supposed to unclog achy, earwax-filled ears and rid the body of certain toxins, but experts caution that the procedure is downright unsafe. The FDA has in fact already warned the public that it can cause burns, ear-drum perforations, and ear-canal clogging.
Eyebrow waxes. Waxes, if too hot, can scald skin. In addition, waxing if done too vigorously can peel off not just hair but also skin, opening the dermis to microbial attack.
Facials. A facial done by an uncertified salon technician can end up badly for the client, leading to skin infection or burns. Laura Schocker in her article “9 Beauty Treatments That Can Turn Dangerous” for huffingtonpost.com, suggests the following questions to avoid an unhappy ending:
1. Is the salon technician a skin expert? Look for the certificates.
2. Is the technician qualified to use the equipment she is using?
3. Is everything sanitary?
Cosmetologycampus.com, the e-learning portal for cosmetologists, provides a convenient, fully online cosmetology CE program (required by many states in renewing a cosmetology license) to train salon workers to be not just beauty experts but also experts at keeping their clients’ visits to the salon healthy and safe.
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Posted:
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Category:
Cosmetology
The health hazards of a visit to a nail salon have seen ample publicity in print and in blogs in recent years, but because of the relative ease with which diseases such as bacterial, fungal, and viral (HIV, for instance) infections are transmitted, they certainly bear repeating.
Salon technicians across the U.S.—from those who have gone through training like the Kentucky cosmetology CE to cosmetology aspirants in Texas just taking up the Texas cosmetology CE—are taught in cosmetology class or in cosmetology CE about the dangers of infection from improperly cleaned and disinfected instruments such as scissors and clippers, and on how to reduce or eliminate these health hazards.
Health Magazine recently underscored this when it put together practicable safety tips for the practical and conscientious nail-salon client.
- Before anything else, ask the salon technician to wash her hands. Yes, it’s almost rude, but it’s necessary and it’s the professional way.
- Make sure that the technician has properly cleaned her workstation after her client before you. Lysol or Clorox are in order.
- Don’t let the technician cut your skin, period. If she (or he) has to, make sure that the implement used (usually a cuticle clipper or a Credo blade) has been thoroughly cleaned and properly sterilized. Ask how the sterilization was done.
- Bring your own implements, if you prefer, if your salon doesn’t provide a new buffer and file.
- Ask for a single-use plastic hand bowl inside the ceramic bowl when given a fresh bowl of soapy water to soak your nails in. This, of course, reduces contact with germs while you soak.
- Don’t depilate (shave, wax or use hair-removal creams) a day before a pedicure. Recently depilated legs often have small abrasions or micro-cuts in the skin that can become entry points for germs. Best to delay your salon visit for at least a day to give your traumatized skin time to heal.
- Shun artificial nails, no matter how good they look on you. They tend to lift from the natural nail at the base, creating space for microbes to proliferate in.
- Make sure the salon is licensed and the technicians’ licenses are posted.
Cosmetologycampus.com, a top provider of online training for cosmetologists, provides not just a convenient, fully online Cosmetology CE program (mandatory in renewing a cosmetology license), but also vital training to prevent infections at the salon.
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