Author: Penny Miller

Penny Miller started her cosmetology career in 1982 in Oklahoma. After a few years in the business she purchased a small barber shop in Pauls Valley known as Phase II Hair Design. With a passion for the Beauty Business, she grew her business, expanded her technical skills and her business skills and then later went back to school to learn the best methods to mentor others in the beauty field. Penny has worked and trained with several wonderful cosmetology professionals through the years, and has a true working knowledge of the Salon Business.
Once she graduated with her instructors license, she tested her methods, and then opened what is now known as Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy - Phase II. She offers cosmetology training in several different courses as well as intense Salon Business Building practices.
Penny still has a passion for the Beauty Business and enjoys helping others to find their path in Cosmetology. Her methods of teaching have been tried and true, as she still hold a 100% pass rate with her students at the state testing level.

Enrolling Now for 2024 Classes

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date October 29, 2024
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Interested in Esthetics?

We are currently enrolling in our Esthetics & Cosmetology Classes.

Learn about skincare, facials, cosmetic application as well as advanced procedures such as microdermabrasion, hydrofacials, lashing and waxing.

Is Cosmetology more Your Style?

Learn a wide variety of skills to help your clients look their best. Hairstyling, coloring, cutting, perming, manicures, nails, facials and makeup application. The options are limitless with a career in Cosmetology.

We offer easy payment plans and small classes so students can focus on studies and learn one on one.

Easy, relaxed atmosphere. No need to stress about your studies, Penny is here to help! With over 40 years in the business - she will help you achieve your dreams and goals.

Ready to sign up? Give her a call at 405-238-3426 or E-mail at Salonpmca@gmail.com and request an application.

Hurry! Limited availability do to small classes.

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Next Class Starts in August!

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date July 25, 2024
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Cosmetology or Esthetics? Which one do you prefer?

Esthetics is a focus on skincare and the procedures needed to make skin healthy and beautiful.
Cosmetology is a focus on the beauty field including skincare/makeup, haircare and nailcare.

If you are looking for a new career in the beauty industry, an ever growing field, look no further! We are here to help!

Esthetics & Cosmetology Classes Available Now!

Skincare is an ever growing field. Working in a DaySpa, Medi Spa or Salon, you can choose the income you want to make!

Enjoy working with others while learning all of the ins and outs of the Beauty Industry. Working behind the chair, in a studio, a color lab or even on a cruise ship are all fields you can enjoy as a Cosmetologist!

Ammonia Free Hair Color. We Love CHI! Wonderful products, tools and technology. Always on the forefront of education and tech, to help you be a better beauty professional!

Spoiler Alert! Guess What??? Now CHI has Korean Skincare! The best of the best, and no less!

Are YOU Ready to GET STARTED? Just email us and request an application. We can get you enrolled and ready to roll into your new Profession.

email Salonpmca@gmail.com

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BLESSINGS Motivation News & Announcements

We are so blessed…

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date August 24, 2023

We are so thankful for all of our family and friends in our Pauls Valley community. We all know how troubling the last few years have been. We have all lost many friends and relatives to the atrocities that have occurred the past few years.

This is a time to look forward. Not back. Remember the past as the past, but focus on the future. We are still here. God has a purpose for us. We have loved ones who need us. We need to be here for them. We need to be present.

Thank God every day! He is good. He is here. He is here for us.

Have an Attitude of Graditude. Be grateful. We have so much. This is the season we think of being thankful, but we need to remember to be Thankful all of the time.

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When you get down and out over life circumstances, just remember, You Are Needed! You are God's Creation, therefore you are created in his image, and he loves you. Talk to him, he will help. Ask for comfort, he will give it. He loves his children, All of his children. Ask for wisdom, understanding and compassion for others. He is always present and always ready to help and to lead you if you will just allow it.

Thank you all for being part of our community! We love you all and Wish You and Your Families a Very Blessed Day!

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Aromatherapy Beauty Tips

Aromatherapy- Household uses & Carrier Oils

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date July 31, 2022

Aromatherapy is a very interesting subject today, and now due to social media and so much information out there, several companies have started issuing their versions of aromatherapy oils. Not all aromatherapy oils are the same. Please do your own research and search for reputable companies who grow and harvest their plants with high standards. Just like going to the farmers market, some tomatoes are just better than others. With that being said, you need to understand that true 100% aromatherapy essential oils should be stored in dark colored glass bottles, so sunlight will not weaken them, they should be listed as 100% pure with the specific plant name on the bottle. They should not be diluted with anything else and they should not contain any artificial fragrance or chemicals. True essential oils are the concentrated form of the plant. Each plant is different, the soil the plant is grown in may be different, and everything that goes into the plant i.e water, fertilizer, pesticides, chemicals will go into the plant, and then later into the oil after harvest. This is why it is so important to know how the company you use grows, harvests and prepares the oil.

Essential oils are volatile. They are highly concentrated with the vital energy of plants. They are very powerful. You do not need to use very much essential oil when you create your blends. This is why we use a carrier agent. A carrier agent can be an oil, water, lotion or even a powder. You do not want to apply essential oils neat on the skin, (directly on the skin), to do so could cause an irritation or even a burn.

Carrier Oils are Oils are used to dilute the essential oils, they are vegetable oils and here is a list of a few common oils you can use as carriers. Sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, evening primrose oil, sesame oil, jojoba oil and wheat germ oil.

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Here are a few ways you can use essential oils around your house, and in your daily living.

In the Bath - In a full tub of water you can mix in 4 to 10 drops of essential oils into the bath water just before you get in.

Diffusion - You can add 4 to 8 drops of essential oil into a water diffuser to freshen the air.

Massage Oil blend - You can add 4 to 8 drops of essential oil into 4 teaspoons of carrier oil.

Want to relax and have a better nights sleep? You can simply add a few drops of lavender onto a cotton ball and slip it into your pillow case.

Want to make a simple foot powder? You can use 6 drops of essential oil mixed into 2 tablespoons of cornflour.

Spritz Facial spray - 15 drops of essential oil into 2 ounces of distilled water.

Room freshener spray - 50 drops of essential oil into 16 ounces of distilled water.

As you can see with these simple recipes, not much essential oil is needed.

It is also very important that you store your essential oils away from any heat source. Keep them out of reach of pets and small children and remember that they need to only be used in the diluted forms. Always remember your precautions when using essential oils and if you are in doubt of a specific oil and a medication interaction, ask you doctor or pharmacist.

Essential Oils in Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Basics

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Beauty Business News & Announcements Sanitation Special Events Student News Students

School is Temporarily Closed to the Public for Services due to Pandemic.

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date July 30, 2022

Good afternoon to all of our friends and patrons in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. We hope and pray all is well.

We are temporarily closed to the Public for Services

due to the Pandemic.

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We are Enrolling New Students and Working with them at the Academy.

We are currently working with our students with new online, remote hybrid learning procedures. All students are working from home & class with their manikins and online, but our clinic floor is closed to the Public. Therefore we are not taking any clients for beauty services. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but due to this pandemic, and the need to assure that our clients, students and staff stay safe, we feel that this is the best choice at this time.

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When things get safer, and social distancing is eased up to the point that we think it is safe to allow our students back in the school for their regular daily activities, working with clients, we will post more information on the new guidelines and protocols that must be followed for patron services. These procedures are to insure the safety of all. We hope each and everyone of you stay safe, and do your best to help insure the safety of others during this troubling time.

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We ask you patience and understanding, this is new ground for all of us.

We look forward to the future, when we can operate as a full service training facility.

Stay safe and stay well,

Penny Miller

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Enrolling Now at PMCA

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date July 12, 2022
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Start your New Career Now!

We are currently taking applications for 2023 Classes.

Esthetics and skincare is a exciting field to enter now in Oklahoma. Join us and learn about Hydra-facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, skincare machines, as well as basic skincare methods.

We offer courses in Cosmetology relating to haircare, skincare and nailcare.

Small classes with one on one training.

Cosmetology is a wonderful career. Learn tips and tricks from an instructor who has worked in the beauty business since 1982.

Join us now to get yourself on the way to a new career in the Beauty Field.

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Advanced Training

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date June 21, 2022

Brow Lamination and Lash Extensions are all the rage.

Here at PMCA we offer the latest techniques and products to help our students have the competitive edge they need when entering the modern day workforce.

This field is ever changing. If you don't know the basics, and understand how to do the research on new products and techniques, you will be left behind by your competitors.

It's very important to have a sound understanding of product ingredients, pH levels, and a background in chemistry to aid you in your education. We strive to help our students achieve greatness in the industry. Join our team at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy -

We will help you achieve your Goals!

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Enrolling Now

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date June 21, 2022

Cosmetology and Esthetic Classes are available now at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.

Learn from Master Instructor, Penny Miller, all aspects of the beauty business. Small classes with limited numbers assure you the best education possible for this day and time.

The beauty business is ever changing, and technology, products and techniques must be revisited to keep up with the marketplace.

Prepare yourself for success- Enroll today.

For more information go to our website, or just give us a call at 405-238-3426.

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Spring Weather is Here & News about the Academy

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date May 5, 2022

Wow! Have we had crazy weather recently? Yes, it's Spring in Oklahoma, and with it comes constant temperature changes, sudden highs and lows, and with that....Yes, heavy rain, hail, high winds and tornados.

Please be weather aware, and warn your friends if they are out of reach of our local, OKC Weather advisors. Not all of our friends and neighbors have backup generators and excellent internet that stays on during these weather events. Please realize the need to help to warn our friends and neighbors when the need arises.

We are a small community, and it's wonderful that we are blessed to live in such a wonderful caring community.

The pandemic has made everyone a little stand offish, and shut it, and a little nervous to reach out to others, whether to reach out to help or to reach out when help is needed. These past few years have been very troubling, it seems as though we cannot get straight answers from our leaders as to how to deal with the side effects of the pandemic. I feel, the sooner we can start embracing all of these new realities, the sooner we can get to a normal that can support our needs as people, friends, and community. We all need to find what makes us happy, puts us at ease, and reduces our own personal stress and anxiety. Easy, peazy...lol.

As for the Cosmetology Academy....I have had several friends, clients and associates reach out to me lately in regard to the school taking appointments. Right now we are open for the students. We are offering classes in cosmetology and esthetics. We are keeping our class numbers down to control the environment the best we can. Students are learning with mannequins, but, we are not taking salon service clients. We understand that this is an inconvenience, but in order to manage the situation the best we can, this is how we will operate for now. In the future - when we do start taking appointments again, it will be somewhat limited, and we, like so many others will need to operate our business in a different way. We appreciate your patience. We know this is hard on everyone. But we need to do what we can to keep the school open for the students, so they can get their education and have as few breaks as possible during their education process.

Thank you for your time, your patience and your support.

Sincerely,

Penny Miller, owner and operator of Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

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Hybrid Classes No Longer Available in Oklahoma for Cosmetology Related Subjects.

Post author By Penny Miller
Post date July 8, 2021

Good afternoon friends and neighbors. As you know, CoVid has changed everything pertaining to the way we can do business. We are, at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy, no longer participating in Hybrid / At home learning for our cosmetology students.

Students must now attend in person at the Academy to receive credit hours.

We will not be working on the Public at this time. We will post, at a later date, when we do start back working on services for our clients. I understand this has been a very trying time for all of us.

Please stay tuned, we will announce more at a later date.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Have a wonderful Summer, and stay safe.

Penny Miller