You’re ten years old again, sitting in front of the TV with your favorite Disney show Hannah Montana playing, singing along to “The Best of Both Worlds.” You know every word. It was every child’s dream to be just like Hannah, transforming into a rockstar with just a bit of makeup and a wig change…
Growing up students are always asked, “What are you going to study in college?” A lot of people know what they like and are interested in, but most of the time, they have to choose a college major that they aren’t that passionate about. Or maybe what you want to do with your life can’t…
Dry skin, rough skin, oily skin… and don’t forget acne! We’ve all been there. Keeping your skin clean, healthy, and glowing can be difficult, especially when there are so many different skincare techniques and products out there. How can you even begin to narrow down what your skin needs? No matter what type of skin…
It’s every bride’s dream to look perfect on their wedding day. The perfect dress, the perfect decorations, the perfect makeup, and of course, the perfect hair. With so much stress that goes into wedding planning, it’s a little weight off a bride’s shoulders to have their dress, makeup, and hair all planned well in advance.…
People hear the word “cosmetology” and automatically associate it with women’s hair. That just isn’t true though, because just about everyone has hair, regardless of gender identity. The world of men’s hair is just as full of style and products as women’s hair. It’s important that cosmetologists have a good understanding of men’s hair fashion…
Interested in a career in the beauty industry but don’t know where to find one? Or maybe you want to explore your options before applying to The Academy? It turns out that there are a lot of places that need estheticians, cosmetologists, and makeup artists! There are beauty careers out there for every stylist or…
It’s no secret that Special FX makeup is incredible. The special effects that makeup artists are able to pull off are absolutely stunning, from realistic-looking injuries to fantasy creatures to old age. Special FX can be a lot more than makeup, though. As a special effects makeup artist, you should also know all about skincare…
It’s no secret that a bad hair day can ruin your whole vibe and make you less confident in your appearance. Bad hair days are pretty much inevitable, but there are ways to decrease how often they happen. Maximizing the positive results of hair care can leave your hair looking great nearly every day. If…
You’ve just got your hair dyed, your eyelashes extended, and your bikini line waxed. Now what? First, enjoy how stunning and smooth you now are! Second, keep your hair and skin fresh and healthy with the aftercare advice about your beauty treatments that your esthetician and cosmetologist gave you. Maintaining an ongoing aftercare routine for…
Beauty school students are required to have hundreds of hours of experience before they can graduate. It’s important that each student has had lots of practice in their area of study to really develop their skills. To get their necessary practice hours, beauty schools open a student salon where the general public can book beauty…