Cosmetology school shouldn’t be the last time a cosmetologist steps inside a classroom. Part of being a successful cosmetologist is being dedicated to mastering your skills. Fortunately, there are many options for classes out there where you can become trained in the latest hair trends. Think of it as an investment in yourself and your career that will pay dividends in the long run!

Last week we shared some of our favorite Halloween YouTube tutorials with you. This week we have some equally impressive makeovers to show you which were all styled by the talented students at Salon Success Academy! Students styled spooky Halloween makeovers on their classmates, then submitted photos of their work through the Salon Success Academy Page on Facebook.

Don’t spend $50 for a Halloween costume in a bag that someone else will be wearing this year! Why not have fun and get creative with your Halloween hair and makeup so you really stand out? If you’re still looking for inspiration for your Halloween costume this year, the Beauty Buzz has rounded up the best Halloween makeup tutorials from YouTube.

Fall is here! It’s time to update your wardrobe, but why not update your entire look? A new, fresh hairstyle could be exactly what you need to fall forward into autumn. Here’s a breakdown of the hottest fall hair trends this season and tips on how to recreate them. Blunt Bangs – The bang trend is nothing new, but the look has taken a sharp turn this fall!

Clients, both male and female, take their hair color very seriously. That’s why they’ll shell out big money at the salon to get that perfect hair color they desire. Because hair coloring is a costly service, it can be very profitable to become a hair color specialist. Here are some steps to follow if you want to become a hair color specialist.

After you graduate from Salon Success Academy, the only thing standing in your way of becoming a licensed cosmetologist is your state board licensing exam. Once you’ve passed your exam, you’ll be ready to practice cosmetology and become a true professional in the beauty industry! We’re giving you our top 10 tips to pass your exam!

There’s another change coming to the State Board exam that you need to know about! The use of live models has been eliminated for candidates taking the licensing exam. Starting on March 1, students will have to bring a mannequin head with at least 6 inches of hair all the way around the head to the exam.

The Beauty Buzz wants to get your ready for life after graduation. That’s why we’re writing a five-part ‘Get Hired Series’ that’s dedicated to giving valuable career advice to new stylists. In this fourth post, we’ll examine the differences between working in a salon versus being an independent contractor, so you can make an educated decision when it comes to your career path.

The Beauty Buzz’s five-part ‘Get Hired Series’ is dedicated to giving valuable career advice to new stylists. To get hired at a salon, you’ll have to impress the owner during a standard interview. For this third installment, we’ll cover everything you need to do before, during, and after your interview to wow the owner and leave a lasting impression.

Starting in October, the practical portion of the cosmetology state board exam was upgraded to the national version of the exam. The change is good news for beauty school students, who previously had to train on outdated services in order to obtain a cosmetology license. The new version is much more modern and relevant to…