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 …
If you’re a Texas barber, you’ve probably heard about some changes—thanks to House Bill 1560 passed a couple of years ago. The state officially combined barbering and cosmetology boards under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Starting this year, those changes are rolling out when you complete your Texas barber license renewal or …
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 …
If you’re passionate about hair, makeup, and beauty, a career as a cosmetology instructor may be perfect for you! Cosmetology instructors are responsible for teaching the next generation of stylists the skills they need to succeed in the industry. If you’re interested in becoming a cosmetology instructor, this guide will provide you with all the …
Whether this is your first salon inspection or not, then you know that salon inspections are no joke. States want to ensure the public that the salon they are patronizing is up to code and follows all the safety guidelines. Failing a salon inspection means you may: not get open your salon have to close …
Are you a beauty enthusiast and want to work in the beauty and wellness sector? Well, the first thing you’ll need is to get a license to work as an esthetician. Once you have that, you’ll be able to open up multiple career avenues for yourself. In this article, we’re going to discuss the 8 …
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 …
