One of the first hurdles you’ll have to get over to have a successful career in the beauty industry is your salon interview. Here are some tips to help you ace your salon interview: Come Prepared Do thorough research beforehand. Browse through the salon’s website and social media pages. Look up directions that’ll get you…

Have you ever read the label on your moisturizer and felt totally confused by its long list of ingredients? Many skincare products contain lots of barely-pronounceable ingredients that you may—or may not—want absorbed into your skin. It’s time to find out the truth about the most common skincare ingredients: [ctt template=”5″ link=”AbG98″ via=”no” ]Parabens are…

Brandy Edwards is one of our star staff members at Salon Success Academy. She has a passion for hair and makeup and especially for her students! In addition to being the Fontana campus director, Brandy spends lots of time on the salon floor offering her expertise to students just starting out. She says that helping…

If you want to be a successful barber, you need the best barber tools. Every barber needs these 5 essential barbering tools. 1.  Straight-Bladed Scissor A straight-bladed scissor can be used to trim hair, beards, and mustaches. The curved handle allows you to easily cut bangs or around the ears. Insert serrations or use a…

Do you want to have a successful career in the beauty industry? It all starts with choosing the right school and making the most of your time there. Here are 6 secrets to help you succeed in beauty school: 1.  Model the professional you want to become. It’s never too early to get serious about…

Taking care of your lips is an important part of your beauty routine. Your lips have a thin surface layer of skin that can dry out. Harsh cold weather, dehydration, allergies, and some toothpastes and medications can cause dry, chapped lips. Here are some skincare tips to treat and get rid of chapped lips: Use…

There are all sorts of hair myths that are simply not true. Get the facts straight. Here are the 5 most common hair myths busted: Myth 1: Brush your hair 100 strokes a day. Brushing your hair 100 strokes each day doesn’t make your hair shinier and could do more harm than good. Too much…

If you want to look young and refreshed, start by preventing one of the most pesky skin problems: dark circles. Learn from the experts at Salon Success Academy how to prevent dark circles under your eyes. Add this process to your next DIY facial. What Are Dark Circles? When blood vessels underneath your skin’s surface…

Both women and men should practice proper grooming techniques. Perfect your style. Don’t make these 5 common grooming mistakes! 1.  Neglecting moisturizer Everyone should moisturize. Moisturizer will keep your skin hydrated and help fight fine lines and wrinkles. It will also prevent the itchiness and irritation that sometimes occurs when shaving. Apply a lightweight moisturizer…

Quality cosmetic brushes can be expensive, so you’ll want to protect your investment by taking really good care of them. It only takes a few minutes a week to ensure clean, soft cosmetic brushes that will last a long time. Your brushes can collect makeup, dirt, debris, dead skin cells, bacteria, and oils. All these…