Posts Tagged "cosmetology education"
Dec18

Hairstylists who injure their clien...

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Can a hairstylist ever injure his clients? The answer may be affirmative if we believe a recent news report from the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). The report states that many hairdressers have a “careless attitude” towards safety of their clients, which I believe is due to lack of proper cosmetology education.

APIL has expressed concern that too many hairdressers are going into business without appropriate preparation as a result of lax regulation. The negligence of safety norms and non-compliance of standards laid down by the Hairdressing Council is causing many customers to be exposed to the risk of suffering a life-changing personal injury.

A spokeswoman from the body said: “Anyone can pick up a pair of scissors and call themselves a hairdresser, with or without training and qualifications.”

Every salon must guarantee safety for their clients by adopting safety measures and following standard practices. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to handle unstable employees but I feel this is where the need of proper cosmetology education is required.

Cosmetology education is very important for stylists as it prepares them to become better cosmetologists than merely becoming a barber or a colorist. These programs ensure overall development of an individual and make them competent in the hair industry. If a stylist finds it boring to attend personal lectures, he can opt for online cosmetology education programs. All you need is an internet connection and you can take courses any time you choose.

ScissorBoy’s Cutting Edge Hair Show is a popular online cosmetology education program. It not only provides training in hair-cutting and coloring, but also trains in salon management, sales techniques, communication skills, product and service marketing, etc. One of their episodes highlights the issue of salon safety for customers. Check it out below:

APIL have termed the current state of affairs as “absolutely shocking”, stressing on the fact that allergic reactions to dyes and other compounds can lead to “severe pain, scarring, depression and anxiety. However, after going through the above video, you must have realized the dos and the don’ts while dealing with the safety of your clients.

If you are a stylist or a cosmetology student, you should definitely subscribe to ScissorBoy’s FREE online cosmetology education program. By regularly watching the online episodes, you will learn more in 10 minutes than you can learn in 10 days by reading books!

Subscribe to the Cutting Edge Hair Show here – www.scissorboy.com

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Dec16

NAHA 2010 Entry Deadlines Fast Appr...

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Attention stylists and students: Hurry up and register for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) — the deadlines are approaching fast.

Show off your skill and add prestige to your portfolio! By entering NAHA, you are joining the ranks of the industry’s brightest and most talented artists – Be part of the most prestigious hairstyling competition in North America!

The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry.

NAHA 2010 will be held on July 18, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort during PBA Beauty Week.

PBA Beauty Week is North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, education, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. PBA Beauty Week is produced by PBA and is held in cooperation with Cosmoprof North America.

NAHA 2010 will include a new category – Salon MBA (Salon Master of Business Award). This new category is open to strategic, business-savvy salon owners generating at least $300,000 and provides an opportunity for owners to showcase their salon.

How to Enter NAHA 2010

This is the best opportunity for any stylist to showcase his/her talent on a massive platform. The registration can be made in 2 ways – online and via mail. Entering NAHA 2010 online is the fastest and easiest way to make sure your entry gets in on time! Interested entrants should carefully read all the rules and regulations and download the NAHA Online-Entry Release Form. If you wish to mail-in your entries, make sure you include the following:

  • CD-ROM containing images for that entry ONLY (include entrant name, salon/school and category on disc)
  • Printed images, thumbnails or contact sheets of your entry
  • Completed entry form
  • Completed release form
  • Payment (check/money order or credit card information)
  • Haircolor Technical Information Form, Editorial Stylist Entry Information Form or Salon Design Entry Information Form, if applicable.

To learn more about the registration details, eligibility criteria and download forms, visit: www.probeauty.org/naha/enter

Dates to Remember

Last Date of registering for NAHA 2010: February 8, 2010

Announcement of Finalists: May 1, 2010

NAHA 2010 event: July 18, 2010

PBA provides multiple resources on how to enter each program, which can be found at www.probeauty.org/events. Visit www.probeauty.org/naha or call 800.468.2274 to get all the details about NAHA 2010.

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Oct1

ISSE and PBA to host Legends &...

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The National Cosmetology Association’s (NCA) International Charity Gala, popularly known as Legends & Icons Gala is the not-to-be-missed cosmetology event of 2010. This time around the event is bigger than ever as it will be hosted by the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) in association with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). These two associations come together for the first time to honor the industry leaders who have helped it evolve during its initial stages.

The event takes place on the evening of January 30, 2010 at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach, California. Make sure you get your tickets early. On this day, 3 of the well know hairstylists will be honored for their creativity and inspiring the salon industry professionals to develop an entrepreneurial spirit. The honorees for 2010 are Ann Mincey (legend), Robert Cromeans (icon) and Sonya and Christopher Dove (icons). The function will be co-Chaired by Mark Goodman, NCA President, and Bruce Selan, Vice President, Zotos International and Chair of the PBA Board of Directors.

As for the attendees, the evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing. The tickets are available at $150 for the members of PBA and NCA, while non-members can purchase it for $175. Those interested in purchasing gala tickets can do so by contacting at 800.468.2274 or visiting www.ncacares.org. All the proceeds from The Legends and Icons Gala event will be distributed amongst charities that include Look Good… Feel Better, CUT IT OUT! / Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund, and the NCA Disaster Relief Fund.

2010 Legends & Icons Honorees

Ann Mincey – Legend

Ann Mincey is the Chief Spokesperson for REDKEN and brings a wealth of worldwide industry experience. Being an integral part of the branding and management team, she is credited as ‘face and voice’ of REDKEN.

Robert Cromeans – Icon Award

Robert is a hairdresser, salon owner, platform artist and the Global Artistic Director for John Paul Mitchell. Being an industry legend he is known for his charming wit, innovative artistry, and proven business strategies that inspire hairdressers around the globe.

Sonya & Christopher Dove – Icon Award

Being industry’s leading hairdressers makes Sonya and Christopher Dove the most sought-after hair experts in the professional beauty industry. They are known for modern and innovating hairdressing and continue to share their experiences with others. They travel around the globe to educate, inspire and motivate hairdressers.

For more information about the Legends & Icons Gala 2010, please visit www.ncacares.org or www.probeauty.org/isse

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Sep23

Should we worry about the lack of w...

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I am thinking of sporting a new hairstyle for this fall. While searching the internet for some cool hairstyles, I noticed that most of times the hairstylists are men. Whether you visit a salon or attend a training seminar in cosmetology education, the chances of seeing women on stage are very less.

It’s a real surprise that the industry which caters to more women has less number of women hairstylists. While thinking about the implications that the lack of women will have on this industry, I landed on a great article that voices the same opinion as mine.

It discusses whether the cosmetology industry is becoming male dominant? And then it goes on to analyze the reasons and points to an exciting resource for online cosmetology education.

Do you think we should worry by the lack of women hairstylists in the hair-care industry?

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Sep18

Is Megan Fox following Angelina Jol...

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All the celebrities have their specific peak period when they are at the top of the world. Fans love them; their colleagues can’t stop ravishing about them and the media just adores every act of them. But when they fall, they hit the ground very hard. With the end of their peak period, nobody wants to talk about them.

And that makes them insecure and then they start doing lot of weird things – only to catch the attention and stay in the limelight. Megan Fox seems to be the latest star to have learned this art and seems to follow Angelina Jolie.

Recently I was reading an article that said that Megan Fox was a cutter in her teens. It should be noted that this girl has been worshiping Angelina Jolie and has been following her footsteps. So is this another tantrum from Megan just because Angelina was a cutter in her past days? What do you think?

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