Human trafficking is a form of slavery that happens all over the world, including in the United States. It is when someone is forced or coerced into working against their will, often in dangerous and abusive conditions. One place where human trafficking occurs is in nail salons, maybe on in your area, in the strip …
Interested in becoming a nail technician or obtaining a Texas manicurist license? If so, you’ll need to obtain a manicurist license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, also called the TDLR. In this post, we will walk you through the process of obtaining your license, whether that be finding a school or transferring …
Today, I want to talk to you about online cosmetology school programs so you know what to look for, what is legal in your state, and what will help you succeed in this career. More and more degrees are available online. But what about cosmetology? Can you learn how to cut and color hair, perform …
Life happens! And so do expired cosmetology licenses. I have heard it a million times. You had a baby, got married, felt burned out, changed careers, moved, or money was tight. Or, maybe you just forgot (panic mode!) to renew your cosmetology, nail tech, or esthetician license. The reason you let your cosmetology, nail, or …
Are you constantly watching TikToks for makeup videos or find yourself wandering around ULTA or Sephora for hours? Have you been thinking about a career as a makeup artist? If so, you probably are now are wondering what that career requires or if you need a makeup artist license or what this career is really …
Finally, you finished your cosmetology program and are ready to start doing what you love every day, what could feel better? There’s only one thing left to do: take the written and/or practical examination through the National-Interstate Council of State Board of Cosmetology, or NIC exam. I was right there with you. I finished school …
Hi Ivy, I am a cosmetologist moving to the United States this year. I would like to know how to get a license in <U.S. State>. Can you help me find information for out-of-country transfers? Over the years I have helped thousands of cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians get licensed in the United States, mainly …
In Texas, a person licensed to provide cosmetology services to the public is called an operator. In most other states, operators are licensed and referred to as cosmetologists, hairstylists, beauticians, or hairdressers. From here on out, if you see a Texas operator license, just know we are referring to a Texas cosmetology license. If you …
Traveling to an exotic island for vacation or going away for the weekend? In any case, travel can wreak havoc on your skin. So to ensure that you have glowing skin throughout your travel, it’s important to take care of yourself and your skin while traveling. So that you feel great on vacation and when …
