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Find Accredited Beauty Schools and take a tour of the facility before making a decision.

You have a need for something in your life to be better, and you are ready to accept the guidance you must have in order to make a new start! The Beauty School Admissions representative is there to take care of addressing that need. The admissions representative will give you a tour of the facility, and offer you the opportunity to enroll in one of their well established, accredited programs, as well as address all of your burning questions regarding cosmetology training.

There are so many things you can experience when you actually visit a Beauty School facility. You may be able to view the books, tools, and equipment that you will use in the Student Salon. Entering the building you may hear the sounds of students greeting their clients, hair-dryers blowing through the locks of hair of numerous visitors in the student salon, a receptionist, calling new students to the front desk for their first salon assignments, and a few customers who are familiar with one another exchanging stories in the waiting area.

You may smell permanent solution wafting through the air or notice someone’s hair being bleached, and then looking throughout the student salon, view a young girl getting foils in her hair, while her mother stands nearby. You may see a student styling a man’s hair with clippers and realize – that could be you. Then you think — If they can do this then I’m pretty sure I can too!

A bride-to-be with a veil all ready set nicely atop her new updo may be getting a make-up application by a student, and then you might notice her whole wedding party is there too, getting the finishing touches to their updos, or receiving a manicure at another part of the student salon. All this will give you a feel for what it will be like when you begin your career as a cosmetologist!

You will probably be guided around the facility where you will view the classrooms. There you may see students at the tables and chairs absorbing a theory subject, or if you visit them during hands-on training in the classroom, they could be performing one of many different esthetician or massage procedures. Perhaps students will be giving one another cellulite treatments; or they could be enjoying the procedures of practical training for body massage on one another; maybe they are learning microdermabrasion while the instructor, supervizes. The Hairdressing students may be giving their mannequins finger waves, or roller sets, or a 4 strand braid.

In a Student Spa you may visit a facial room. This room is where students work with actual clients giving them a variety of skin care treatments. You may observe students providing one-hour facials and notice mist flowing from a facial machine; there could be a couple more clients resting serenely with product absorbing into their skin; or a student could be performing an extraction or glycolic wash for a client. At that moment, while the soft, relaxing spa music wafts through the room like a soothing mist of spa air – you realize – that could be you sitting in the esthetician’s chair. More than likely you will also see the manicure and pedicure area for clients, and perhaps a waxing room for hair removal. This part of the tour will always stay in the back of your mind as you recollect what it will be like to work as a licensed cosmetologist, barber, esthetician or massage therapist.

As you stroll with the admissions representative across the Student Salon, you may notice several students receiving services. Many beauty schools allow students to receive services at an extreme discount, or even free services, in order to give other students more practice. You may see one student with foils, while across a few stations, there is a student giving a haircut to another student. At a massage chair, yet another student helps a peer practice chair massage by volunteering for the treatment. You are thinking – boy it’s rough to come to a school like this and have to be pampered as a part of my education – with a smile!

The admissions representative may remind you that it is still hard work to be a cosmetologist – and students must show up for school on a daily basis because the curriculum is intense – not easy. You will have to apply yourself in school and participate faithfully if you expect to pass your state board exam once you have completed your requirements. You will be proud of the knowledge and skill you attain in cosmetology college.

For help knowing how to choose the very best cosmetology college to attend, visit my website at www.finallywhatyouneed.com, and visit the “Questions” page. Soon, I will be finished with my list of over 1,000 accredited beauty schools across the United States. I can’t wait to make that information available to you. Only a few states left to create, then copy editing, then… the big reveal! Stay tuned…

Barber
Beauty Journalist / Writer
Braiding Specialist
Competition Stylist
Cosmetic Product Design
Cosmetic Product Distributor
Cometician
Cosmetology College Recruiter
Cruise Line Esthetician
Cruise Line Stylist
Educator: Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technician
Esthetician / Aesthetician
Extension / Hair Addition Specialist
Eyelash Extension Specialist
Facialist
Fantasy Makeup Artist/Stylist
Franchise owner
Hairdresser
Image Adviser / Public Relations
Makeup Consultant
Medi-Spa Esthetician
Modeling Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist
Motivational Speaker
Mortuary Hairstylist and Makeup Artist
Nail Technician
Natural Hair Stylist
Pageant Stylist / Makeup Artist
Permanent Makeup Artist
Platform Artist
Salon/Spa Receptionist
Salon Manager
Salon Owner
Resort Stylist
Sales Distributor
Stage Makeup Artist/Stylist
State Board Inspector of Cosmetology Colleges
Show / Event Coordinator / Stylist
Spa Manager
Spa Owner
Stylist/Makeup Artist for Magazine Advertising
Television Cable Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist
Web Designer For Salons or Beauty Schools

The list could go on…  When I think of more, I will be sure to add them.  Now, I must go back to building the web pages for my huge beauty school list of accredited cosmetology colleges.  Only 6 states left (with around a couple hundred more beauty schools)!  It is possible that I will be able to launch around 1,000 links to accredited beauty schools in the United States in a little over a month.  I am also updating the links for all kinds of beauty industry/cosmetology books and textbooks which are all ready on my site www.finallywhatyouneed.com The changes to my books pages will occur the same time I launch my beauty school links.

Be sure to tune back in every week for a new blog post, and be ready to search through the very best cosmetology colleges in the United States soon!

ESTHETICS – ANCIENT PRACTICES – MODERN CAREERS – A GROWING INDUSTRY

Spas are nothing new. Egyptians, Romans and Greeks are well known for their use of essential oils and bathing systems. QUOTE – The earliest use of cosmetics has been traced to the ancient Egyptian, who invented a number of cosmetic, herbal, and fragrance preparations for use in their personal grooming regimens as well as in religious ceremonies and burial rites. The Egyptians were the first to develop methods for extracting herbal and flower essences through distillation, which is still the preferred method of extracting essential oils today. The Egyptians believed in cleanliness and built elaborate systems for bathing that were later adopted by the Greeks and Romans – END QUOTE. Quote taken from Milady’s Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians ninth edition, page 5.

When describing aesthetic practices in Europe centuries ago, it is known that public baths with heated floors were a major form of entertainment. Men and women undressed in different rooms, and walked through a series of five rooms, which got hotter and hotter until the sweat dripped off them, which they then scraped off with a sickle-like knife, and oiled themselves with light oil before immersing themselves in the bath-proper. The baths had restaurants, meeting rooms, and exercise rooms.

Today, Spas services can include:

Manual Facial Massage
Facials with machines
Facials with products
Facials on areas of the body such as back, shoulders or chest
Extractions
Treatments of Different Skin Types
Facial Paraffin
Glycolic Wash
Vacuum Massage Face Treatment
Microdermabrasion
Swedish Full Body Massage
Body Massage with Aromatherapy
Body Massage with GX99 machine
Chair Massage
Stone Massage
Reflexology
Hydrotherapy
Microcurrent
Makeup application
Eyelash Extensions
Eyebrow and eyelash tinting
Eyebrow arching
Manicures and Pedicures
Aromatherapy
Ear candling
Metaphysical spa treatments
Holistic spa treatments
Indigenous therapies using local ingredients and traditions
Hair removal
Gommage
Body Polish
Mud wraps
Body Exfoliation
Medi Spa Treatments
Body wraps for hydration and remineralization
Theraffin Treatments for hands and feet
Kinesiology

This list could go on and on. The possibilities of services are almost endless in the field of esthetics.

CIDESCO – INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN ESTHETICS

What is CIDESCO? The creation of the COMITE INTERNATIONAL D’ESTHETIQUE ET DE COSMETOLOGIE, better known as CIDESCO, was the idea of two professionals, Mr. Dumont of Brussels, Belgium and Mr. Poirsons of Paris, France. CIDESCO was created to work toward universal standards for estheticians. CIDESCO guidelines have been utilized as a standard for training in Europe since 1946.
Students who complete the CIDESCO training may choose to take a special exam that can earn them a CIDESDO Diploma. Students who pass the CIDESCO exam will be eligible to work worldwide. They will enter the Esthetics industry with knowledge that is far more extensive than someone trained only in facials or only in body massage. A CIDESCO trained Esthetician can provide full body care. These students are qualified to own and operate body care Spas, work with plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and clients with skin problems. They can also provide services to those who just want to maintain healthy skin. The international CIDESCO Diploma is the world’s most prestigious beauty qualification. It stands for a high level of professional education and experience and is recognized all over the world.

CIDESCO students must undergo a course of at least 1200 hours of training in practical and theoretical work in a registered CIDESCO school. However, qualified beauty therapists who have worked for at least 3 years, in the esthetics industry, may be upgraded to CIDESCO standards by taking the CIDESCO Post Graduate Examination after undergoing additional training of a minimum of 40 hours at a registered CIDESCO school.

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EARLIEST KNOWN FAUX EYELASHES

Faux eyelashes have been applied since early Hollywood film stars applied long and bushy lashes to create a dramatic look which appealed to their audience.  At the beginning of the 20^th century, false eyelashes were made of fringe.  Fringe was painstakingly affixed to thread and by means of glue the faux eyelash were adhered to the eyelid. These eyelashes were noticeably unnatural and did not stay attached for very long – only a matter of hours. The procedure to apply the fringe eyelashes was quite expensive and only famous people could afford it at that time.

EYELASH EXTENSIONS

Eyelash Beauty has come a long way, since then.  Today, individuals can have numerous services designed to enhance the appearance of their eyes.  One very popular, current technique is known as eyelash extensions.  Eyelashes are enhanced lash by lash with extensions that actually weigh less than the classic layers of mascara most women wear on a daily basis.  A typical set of these eyelash extensions will last for the life of one’s natural eyelashes.  Clients can choose to have a full set applied or partials.   The average cycle of a single lash is about 90-120 days.  However, factors such as a person’s individual eyelash character, lifestyle and normal care of your eyelashes will affect how long one’s eyelash extensions will ultimately last.  Touch ups could be approximately every 2 weeks.

A video demonstrating an eyelash extension procedure can be viewed at the following link:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5LQimFojKI

Eyelash extensions can come in diverse lengths, colors and thickness to create a stunning, natural look. They can also come in dazzling colors, such as violet, purple, blue, green, and red to draw attention to the natural beauty and color of one’s god-given eye color and eyelashes. When professionally and correctly applied, one cannot feel a difference after having eyelashes enhanced with Eyelash Extensions. If a difference is felt, then the eyelash extensions were not accurately applied and one would need to contact a professional immediately.

Eyelash Extension Maintenance Tips:

 1. Don’t allow your eyes to get wet for the first three days to make sure the glue sets completely.  If they do become damp in the shower or when you wash your face, lightly pat them dry.

2. Stay away from oil-based cleansers/makeup removers, thick eye cream, as well as waterproof mascara – all of these can loosen the adhesive bond.  Water-soluble mascara will work with some brands of eyelash extensions.

 3. Book an appointment early in the day.  The process requires meticulous application.

4. Never remove the extensions yourself.  You would pull out many of your natural lashes if you do. 

5. Be aware that if you rub your eyes a lot, your extensions may not last as long.

CLUSTER OR FLAIR LASHES

Cluster, or flair lashes are less expensive and less demanding than eyelash extensions.    Some salons and spas may be offering these under the name “las extension”.  Clusters or flair lashes can be done in less than half the time of true eyelash extensions, and usually cost much less.  However, these small GROUPS (not individual lashes) of 4-6 hairs should never be applied with the semi-permanent adhesive used for actual lash extensions.  If the semi-permanent adhesive is used with Clusters or flairs it often causes harsh loss of natural lashes.  This happens because these clusters of hairs tug at the natural lashes from several different directions at the same time.  Cluster lashes can be harmless to use, provided they are attached with adhesives that are worn for one day only, but it is deceptive to refer to them as extensions.  Eyelash extensions are applied as single, individual hairs.

EYELASH PERMING

An Eyelash Perm is a safe and efficient way to keep lashes curled all the time.  The intensity of the curl can be adjusted to meet your needs when applied by a professional. The procedure can take about one hour and the results can last for 4-6 weeks, or the natural growth cycle of the eyelashes.

The procedure involves rollers that are affixed to the eyelids.  These rollers come in diverse sizes, allowing the client to select from a range of very-curly eyelashes to a more every-day look.  Each eyelash is then curled over the rollers, and a permanent solution is applied.  The solution allows the lash hairs to retain their curl for a period of 4-6 weeks. 

A video regarding eyelash perming can be viewed at the following link:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5lG9bOHYDE

Maintenance:

Try to avoid wetting the lashes for a few hours after the eyelash perm.  Applying Eyelash Conditioner to the lashes daily is desirable.

EYELASH (AND EYEBROW) TINTING

Tinting the eyelashes is a quick and easy solution for those who depend on mascara to darken lightly-colored lashes. Dyeing the eyelash hairs can dramatically enhance the look of the eye area and is great for those who don’t have time for eye makeup. Results last up to 4-6 weeks, or the natural growth cycle of the lashes. 

For detailed information on eyelash tinting and perming: Beautiful Eyebrows & Eyelashes: Perming & Tinting

EYELASH CONDITIONERS (PROMOTES GROWTH)

There are numerous eyelash conditioners on the market right now. The purpose of the eyelash conditioner is to promote eyelash growth and strengthen the eyelashes. In a matter of weeks lashes can appear dramatically thicker, longer and sexier. Read more here:

LiLash Eyelash Purified Growth Stimulator

OTHER EYELASH ENHANCING METHODS

Other ways to enhance your eyelashes include applying Faux eyelashes, using eyelash curlers even a Heated Eyelash Curler
and also cosmetic tattooing of eyeliner.  Cosmetic tattooing, of course, does not lengthen the eyelash, yet it does enhance the base of the eyelash and widen the appearance of the eyes (and it eliminates the need for eyeliner being applied on a daily basis!)

MEDICAL EYELASH TRANSPLANTTION

For those who have medical reasons for loss of eyelashes, there is also the availability of eyelash transplantation. If a disease responsible for hair loss is active, transplantation should not be undertaken. When eyelash transplantation is performed for esthetic enhancement, the patient’s rationale is usually to gain greater eyelash density (adding eyelashes to the eyelid among existing eyelashes), or eyelash length (grafting hairs into the eyelid that have the capacity to grow longer than existing eyelashes). Patients with total absence of hair due to congenital atrichia are not candidates for eyelash transplantation as they have no source of donor hair to use as transplantation grafts; the patient with congenital atrichia is a candidate for eyelash prostheses that are fastened to the eyelid with adhesive.

COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS

Cosmetology students may learn eyelash (and eyebrow) tinting, as well as the application of faux eyelashes during their training at beauty school.  Also, it may be possible to receive training in eyelash extensions while holding a student license.  The eyelash extension training may not necessarily be taught at the beauty school the student is attending, however, training may be obtained directly from a representative of the company that markets the kits for applying eyelash extensions as long as the trainee is licensed as a cosmetology student, or of course, is all ready a licensed cosmetologist.

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