Mr. Alaniz, the Director of Esthetics for Salon Success Academy, takes us on a quick tour of the new esthetics rooms in this new video:

If you’re interested in training to become a licensed esthetician, the esthetics program at Salon Success Academy can give you advanced, hands-on training in the latest skin care treatments and in-depth preparation for the State Board exam. Salon Success Academy has five locations throughout the Inland Empire of California and offers flexible class schedules and financial aid assistance to those who qualify. If you would like to learn more about training to become an esthetician, fill out the form to the right or call 1-877-987-4247.

You can come in to Salon Success Academy for a facial or skin care treatment for a fraction of the price that it would cost you at any other salon or spa! All of the work is performed by Salon Success Academy students, under the supervision of instructors. Please call the location nearest you to schedule your next appointment!

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable forms of cancer.

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of a lifetime. Thirteen million Americans are living with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer, and nearly 800,000 Americans are living with a history of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Check out the infographic below from to learn how to detect skin care and what you can do to protect yourself.

If skin care is something you’re passionate about, maybe you should consider training for a career as a licensed esthetician! You can view important career and salary information in this Esthetician Salary Guide Infographic. Or, if you’d like to learn more career opportunities in the esthetics field, fill out the form to receive your Free Beauty Industry Career Guide!

Slather on That Sunscreen: What You Should Know About Skin Cancer infographic by spacechimpmedia.

 

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Here are tips for finding the right salon after cosmetology school:

1. Take A Tour – If you’re thinking about applying at a particular salon, don’t call to see if they’re accepting applications. Instead, walk into the salon when it’s not too busy and ask in person. While you’re there, ask for a quick tour of the salon. Try to observe as much as possible during your tour and take mental notes. Notice the other employees, their clientele, what products and tools they’re using, etc. This should give you a good feel for the salon and will also help set you apart from the other stylists applying for the job.
2. Ask Questions– Hopefully after your salon tour you’ll be asked to come back for a formal interview. Remember to show up early, dress professionally, and bring your portfolio to the interview. The salon owner will be asking you lots of questions to get a better understanding of your personality and your work ethic. However, this interview should not be one-sided. You should be asking just as many questions as the person interviewing you. Here are examples of some good questions to ask during your interview:
   • How will my performance be reviewed?
   • Are there continuing education classes for the stylists?
   • What would my expected retail quota be?
   • What kind of booking system do you use?
   • What is the commission percentage for services?
   • For more interviewing tips, read this – How To Impress During Your Salon Interview
3. Start As An Assistant – We’ve talked to lots of stylists and they all agree that starting off as an assistant is a great way to start a new cosmetology career! It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about the salon establishment and see if you truly enjoy working there. It’s your duty as an assistant to work alongside the other stylists and learn as much as possible from them during the process. Try to go above and beyond to show that you are a valuable member of the salon team. Take you role as an assistant seriously and you’ll be promoted to stylist before you know it!  Read this article for more information on being an assistant – What You’ll Do As A Salon Assistant.

Salon Success Academy offers extensive, hands-on training in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology at its five locations throughout the Inland Empire of California. Fill out the form to learn more about training for a new beauty career with Salon Success Academy!

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Careers in the beauty industry happen to be very popular among parents and single parents. As a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician, you often have the freedom to set your own schedule, taking clients only when it works for you.  Read more about why Cosmetology Makes A Great Second Career.

Jobs in the beauty industry also happen to be growing. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, job demand for beauty industry professionals is expected to continue to grow through 2018. You can view your potential salary with the Cosmetology Salary Guide Infographic and the Esthetician Salary Guide Infographic.

Completing cosmetology school won’t be easy, but it can be done! Here are some suggestions for maintaining a balance between cosmetology school and the other important things going on in your life:

Flexible Schedules – Beauty schools often offer a variety of different schedules to their students. At Salon Success Academy, cosmetology and esthetics classes are designed to fit students’ busy lifestyles. You can take classes during the day or at night, in either full-time or part-time schedules – it’s totally up to you! Taking classes part-time might make it easier to keep your job, but when you take classes full-time you can complete your training and start working much faster.

Family Support – Enrolling in beauty school is a decision that will affect your entire family, so it’s important that you keep them in the loop. Explain to your family that you’ll need some extra time to attend class and study. Make sure they understand how important going to beauty school and fulfilling your career goals is to you.

New Friends – In cosmetology school, you’ll be surrounded by lots of new people who all have similar interests as you. These are people who you can give you support and advice on how to stay balanced because they know what you’re going through. They can help you if you’re struggling with a certain technique and study with you in preparation for the State Board exam. Cosmetology school is a great time to make new connections and friendships that will be beneficial in your future career!

Time Management – You’ll be juggling many different responsibilities while you’re back in school, so it’s important that you learn how to manage your time effectively. Purchase a day planner or a calendar to keep track of your work hours, homework assignments, exam dates, and other important dates.

Financial Assistance – There are many types of financial aid assistance and scholarships out there that can help offset the cost of going to cosmetology or esthetics school. Salon Success Academy offers several types of financial aid assistance, including Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, to students who qualify. If you’re looking for scholarships to apply to, here’s a list of the Best Beauty School Scholarships in 2013 with tips on how to apply to each one.

Do your best to stay focused and not sweat the small stuff. It can be easy to become overwhelmed and lose sight of why you’ve decided to return to school. Remind yourself that you’re doing this in order to start a new, exciting career and make a better life for you and your family.

Salon Success Academy offers extensive, hands-on training in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology at its five locations throughout the Inland Empire of California. Fill out the form to learn more about training for a new beauty career with Salon Success Academy!

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Here’s a list of 10 great places to work as a licensed cosmetologist. Take a look – you might be surprised by some of these career paths. To learn more about these beauty careers, fill out the form to the right to receive your Free Beauty Industry Career Guide.

1. Salon – Most cosmetology school graduates go on to work behind the chair in a salon. Many beauty professionals enjoy this line of work that allows them to socialize with their clients and help them feel more beautiful. However, even working in a salon gives you different options! You could work as an employee of the salon or as an independent contractor and be paid either salary or commission.
2. Hotel or Resort – Working behind the chair in a hotel or resort is very similar to working behind the chair in a salon, but with a totally different type of clientele. Your clients will be men and women who are taking a vacation or traveling for business. Licensed cosmetologists who work in resorts and hotels say they love meeting new people from all over the world.
3. Salon Owner – If you enjoy working in a salon, but prefer to do things your own way, then perhaps opening your own salon would be a good fit for you. As a salon owner you’ll get to work with the people you want to work with, offer the services you want to offer, and use only the products that you want to use. Whatever you say goes when you’re the boss!
4. Mobile Stylist– Just because you love styling hair doesn’t mean you need to get stuck working in one place. Mobile hair stylists travel around the country providing hair and makeup service on-site. The highest demand job for mobile stylists is styling for wedding`s and bridal parties. Wouldn’t it be fun helping brides look gorgeous on their big day?
5. TV/Film – Working behind the scenes on television shows or films, you’ll make sure the actors and actresses have their hair done perfectly every time they step on camera. You’ll be styling hair that matches the style of the time period and possibly even creating special effects makeup. Stylists working in the entertainment industry say the days are long and hard, but also fun and exciting!
6. Theater – Similarly to working on a TV or film production, stage productions are also in need of qualified hair stylists to style hair and makeup. You’ll be doing theatrical hair and makeup that will withstand the powerful stage lights and adds details to the actors’ faces that can be seen all the way in the back rows of the audience.
7. Fashion Industry – Working in the fashion industry, you’ll be behind the scenes styling models’ hair for photo shoots and runway shows. Everyone will be looking to these fashion designers for next season’s must-have looks and this includes hair and makeup. You need to get creative and take risks in order to be a real trend setter and make it in the fashion industry.
8. Platform Artist – Platform artists travel around the world performing on stage at beauty shows and high-profile industry events.  You’ll be showing audience members the latest very techniques in cutting and coloring by demonstrating on live models on stage. The job is equal parts entertaining, educating, and selling.
9. Sales Representative – If you feel passionate about a particular product line, you’d probably do well as a sales representative for the company. Sales Representatives travel around to salons in the area educating their fellow stylists on how to properly use their products. Your job is to know everything there is to know about your product line and get other people excited about it.
10. Cosmetology Instructor – Some cosmetologists want to pass the great tricks they’ve learned from working in the beauty industry down to the next generation of future stylists. Teaching is a rewarding career, especially when you teach something you love. 

No matter which direction you choose to take your new career in the beauty industry, only you will determine the level of your own success! After graduating from cosmetology school, realizing your career goals will take some old fashioned hard work, dedication, and networking, just as it would in any other industry.

Which beauty career path above appeals to you the most? What makes it so appealing to you? Tell us your thoughts by commenting below!

Find out how much you could potentially make as a licensed cosmetologist with this Cosmetology Salary Guide Infographic.

Following your dreams and pursuing a new career in the beauty industry starts by enrolling in cosmetology school. Salon Success Academy is a cosmetology school with five locations throughout the Inland Empire of California. The cosmetology program gives students in-depth, hands-on instructions in the latest hair styling, cutting, and coloring techniques, as well as extensive preparation for the State Board exam. The cosmetology school offers flexible class schedules and financial aid assistance to those qualify. Fill out the form to learn more about training for a new career with Salon Success Academy!

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Fortunately it’s never too late to go to cosmetology school! In fact, you may find that cosmetology school comes easy to you because you’re so passionate about learning all things beauty.

Cosmetology makes a great second career choice! Here are three reasons why:

Endless Opportunities – You have endless options for which direction to take your new career in cosmetology! You can work for a salon, spa, or resort as an employee or an independent contractor. You can work for yourself by opening your business, whether it’s out of your home or opening your own salon. You can style hair for runway shows, photo shoots, TV or film. You could work for a popular product line or as a cosmetology school instructor. Your career in cosmetology will be whatever you want to make of it! The more clients you take, the more money you make. You’re in complete control of your career and your destiny.

Flexible Hours – As a licensed cosmetologist, you have the freedom to work when you want and as much as you want. Some cosmetologists begin working in the afternoon so they can start taking clients when they’re on their lunch breaks. Other cosmetologists like booking appointments with their clients after normal business hours, so they’re free to enjoy the day. This type of schedule is ideal for those who have young children to care for. You can book your clients and set your own hours in a way that works best for you.

Fun Atmosphere – Working in an office can be boring and repetitive. When you’re working as a cosmetologist every day is different! You’ll get to work in a more social setting where you can let your creativity flow. You’ll be interacting with your coworkers and clients all day long. You may even find yourself becoming friends with some of your clients. In addition to making good money, you’ll also feel rewarded when you see how happy your client’s new hair style makes them.

We want to hear what you think! Would you consider cosmetology as a second career? What do you find appealing or not appealing about it? Tell us your opinion by commenting below!

If you’re interested in training for a new career in cosmetology, Salon Success Academy provides in-depth, hands-on training in the latest hair styling techniques and extensive preparation for the State Board exam. The school has five convenient locations throughout the Inland Empire of California which offer day and evening classes and Financial Aid assistance to those who qualify. Fill out the form to learn more about the cosmetology program at Salon Success Academy.

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