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Ivy Hultquist

Ivy Hultquist is continuing education and reciprocity expert in the massage and cosmetology fields. She has helped thousands of massage therapists and cosmetology professionals transfer their licenses to other states and renew their licenses.

How to Find Your Cosmetology School Transcript When Your School Has Closed

January 28, 2026 by Ivy Hultquist

You finally have the time to fill out a cosmetology, esthetics, or nail license application. After you answer some basic questions, you see this: “Official transcript required.”“Transcript must be sent directly from the school.” And then you realize the problem… Your school closed. Or it was sold. Maybe it changed names. You heard the owner …

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How to Choose the Right Cosmetology or Barber School in Georgia

January 12, 2026 by Ivy Hultquist

A Guide to Finding the Best Program for Your Future Career Thinking about a career in beauty or barbering? Choosing the right cosmetology or barber school in Georgia is one of the most important steps you can take. And it is a hard step when you don’t even know what you should be looking for. …

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How to Transfer a Cosmetology, Barber, Nail, or Esthetician License to Georgia

January 12, 2026 by Ivy Hultquist

A Step-by-Step Guide for Out-of-State and International Applicants Thinking about moving your beauty career to Georgia? Whether you’re a cosmetologist, barber, nail tech, or esthetician, transferring your license can feel confusing at first. And if you ask other cosmetologists, you are likely to get lots of other confusing (and sometimes wrong) directions. This guide walks …

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How to Open a Georgia Salon or Barbershop

January 12, 2026 by Ivy Hultquist

A Practical, Plain-Language Guide for Cosmetologists, Barbers & Salon Owners Tips for Opening a Georgia Salon or Barbershop Nearly every cosmetologist, barber, nail tech, esthetician, or salon suite renter dreams about opening their own space one day. But before you make your “Grand Opening” post on Instagram and stock your retail shelves, there’s paperwork to …

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Becoming a Cosmetologist Later in Life: Why It’s Not Too Late

December 16, 2025 by Ivy Hultquist

You’re not 18 anymore—and that’s a good thing. Maybe you’ve raised a family, changed careers, or finally have the freedom to do something just for you. Now you’re wondering if it’s too late to start a career in cosmetology. Whether you are consider esthetician, nail tech, or cosmetologist later in life here are some things …

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Your Homeschool Diploma and Cosmetology Schools: Misinformation and Discrimination

March 21, 2025 by Ivy Hultquist

As homeschooling becomes more common across the country, more families are discovering an unexpected hurdle—career schools like cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and massage therapy programs sometimes don’t know how to handle homeschool diplomas. This can lead to frustrating situations where students are wrongly told their education doesn’t “count,” even after completing all required high school …

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Texas Barber License Renewal – What You Need to Know

March 20, 2025 by Ivy Hultquist

If you’re a Texas barber, you’ve probably heard about some changes to Texas regulations that were passed a couple of years ago. The state officially combined barbering and cosmetology boards under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). It is time for those changes to start rolling out. When you complete your Texas barber …

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How to Find Scholarships for Cosmetology School

February 15, 2025 by Ivy Hultquist

As my daughter prepares to graduate high school next year and take her first steps toward a career in esthetics, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to support her journey. Pursuing a career in cosmetology, whether it be hair, skin or nails – is exciting and full of opportunities. But, I know firsthand that …

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Ohio Infection Control and Safety Course

September 13, 2022 by Ivy Hultquist

If you are a cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or boutique owner in Ohio, then you most likely need to complete an Ohio infection control and safety course to renew your license in 2027. This course is required by the state of Ohio to ensure that all professionals who work with clients are up-to-date on the …

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