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Armstrong McCalls World's Fair 2018
This year at the World's Fair CHI introduced their new Color Tool Kit from Chromashines. So many new fun shades of color to choose from....with this tool kit stylist can create any fun color they would like. The kit even contains two glow in the dark shades, you can mix and match to custom create the perfect shade for the client. Mermaids Beware. Chromashines color is here.
Careers in Beauty - Cosmetology, Makeup Artistry, Nail Technician - Travel World Wide - Unlimited Income Potential.
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Rated ONE of the Top 10 Career Choices, Cosmetology is Booming!
Studies show that it is a very stable field that is recession proof and growing at a steady rate.
2018 Update - Cosmetology Careers from Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy
Why? You might ask. Well, do you have hair, skin or nails? That is the answer. Everyone at some time or other needs beauty services to help them with their concerns about their own hair, skin and nails. Also people are in the job market, and need to look great and travel world wide for their own careers. Did you know that women who wear makeup to work make more money than their own fellow female workers who do not wear cosmetics. Therefore there is a need for beauty and cosmetics. This is not purely vanity, it shows that individuals who wear cosmetics, take pride in their appearance, and usually will perform better than someone who is not quite as well put together, and doesn't care about the small stuff.
According to occupational handbooks-
Cosmetology is expected to grow faster than average, offering work in all capacities from extreme to in-between success. Overall employment for personal appearance workers is projected to grow because of increasing population, incomes, and demand for beauty services. Source - NAACAS 2007 Job Demand Survey.
Licensed cosmetologists provide a variety of personal services that help clients to look and feel their best. Services include hair styling, hair dressing, braiding, upstyles, chemical services such as perms, color, highlights, lowlights, speciality color such as ombre', sombre', multidimensional color, texturizing & smoothing services, hair cutting, and barbering services, waxing, facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, speciality facials, tanning, spray tans, makeup artistry, manicures, pedicures and artificial nails.
Personal appearance is not only a key factor in keeping one's morale high. A well groomed appearance is also a factor in enhancing one's chances for a successful career!
The primary goal of a successful licensed cosmetologist is to create an experience that the client will enjoy and want to repeat. Cosmetologists keep pace with the fashion world and stand ready to meet the constantly changing career skills vital to success.
Continuing education is a must! Cosmetology offers opportunities for personal growth and many, many career options!
AUSTIN WORLDS FAIR IS ON SEPTEMBER 9 &10 THIS YEAR. HOPE TO SEE MY FELLOW BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS THERE.
The demand for Cosmetologists: In January 2007, there were 1,682,641 professionals employed in the nation's 370,215 beauty salons, barber shops, skin care salons, and nail salons. The typical salon is a small full service shop with 5.1 stations, three full-time professionals, and two part time professionals.
Salon owners reported 484,660 job openings that were filled during 2006. This represents an average of 1.3 openings per salon. Nearly 40 percent of all new positions were filled by inexperienced workers. Compare that to college graduates, with a two year or four year degree, who are now seeking jobs outside their field of expertise.
More Facts about Cosmetology
Even with significant levels of hiring, nearly three quarters of the salons that tried to fill positions were not able to find qualified applicants. The supply of skilled professionals in the beauty industry continues to fall short of the demand. This is a chronic shortage that has been reported in earlier surveys of the cosmetology industry.
Hair stylists are needed in every town and city in the country.
Of the various specialties, the increasing demand for nail technicians appears to be most substantial. While nail tech's currently make up only 9.7% of the current industry employees, nearly 18 percent of the job openings are in that area.
Careers in Beauty
56 percent of salon employees work full time, 31 percent are part time (20-35 hours), and 13 percent are low time (less than 20 hours).
The average salary, NOT including tips, is about $30,000 to $ 48,000 per year.
These findings support the unmet needs of the industry along with several possible ways you can enter this profession. Employment opportunities far outweigh the risks of a career transition.
A Look Into YOUR Future!
1. Constant Demand. The need for hair stylists, manicurists, and estheticians is not likely to diminish.
2. Growth of Spas. They once were the exclusive retreats for the rich and famous; however, more and more consumers are now embracing the spa lifestyle. For aspiring or current beauty professionals, this means that job opportunities will grow rapidly, especially due to the growth in full-service day spas, and medi-spas.
3. Greening of Beauty. The current "green" movement goes far beyond fluorescent light bulbs and recycling. It's also translating into a solid career choice. Interest in sustainable beauty and fashion equates to a greater demand for highly skilled and licensed beauty professionals who are trained in natural or alternative treatments such as aromatherapy, body wraps, salt and sugar glows, reflexology, and more.
4. Ultra-Luxury is Alive. Cosmetology is a business that caters to the wealthy including movie stars, CEOs, philanthropists, oil magnates, and others. The ultra-rich consumer easily weathers any recession and continues to spend lavishly on beauty, health, and wellness.
5. Multi-Faceted Career. Many cosmetologists are skilled in not just hair styling, coloring, and cutting, but also manicures, pedicures, facial treatments, make-up analysis, and much much more. This means you have room to branch out and explore other fields, and that income comes not from a single source but highly diverse avenues ensuring a safety net for salon owners as well as workers.
6. Baby Boomer Clientele. In a society that values youth and beauty, aging baby boomers- a group of 78 million Americans, are willing to spend money to get closer to the fountain of youth.
7. International Opportunities. Even when the economy is doing poorly in the U.S., other countries may be doing well. With global hospitality companies opening up branches overseas, there are employment opportunities in spas, hotels, and other outlets which offer a chance for travel.
8. Governmental Posts. Some of the most stable jobs are int the federal government where layoffs and firings are less than in the private sector. If your salon is located near a military or airbase, government contracting firm, or other government-linked facility, there will be plenty of personnel wanting personal care services.
9. Stress Reducer. Stress is the tipping point that leads to sleep disorders, poor eating and for some- hypertension. Regular spa visits can help treat health concerns and act as a preventative measure as well.
10. Occupational Outlook. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that job opportunities for estheticians will grow rapidly through 2016. This means that salon professionals will enjoy job security for many years to come.
References-"10 Reasons to Start a Recession-Proof Cosmetology Career," Articles base.com(28 Nov.2008), and Tips and Snips for a promising future the essentials, by Kathy Jager.
Career Choices- Wow! There are so many!
There are numerous opportunities in the job market for cosmetologists. The trick to being a happy professional is finding the right fit for yourself with your career choice and your work setting. Only you can analyze yourself, deep down, and figure out what environment you need to work in to be happy. There are several choices. First and foremost decide what type of people do you want to work with. Then decide what type of services you prefer performing, and then what type of people you want in your target market. When you get the right mix, work does not seem like work and your days will go fast and you will be much happier in your workplace.
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Here is a list of a few of the careers in beauty you can choose from: Cosmetologist
Competition Stylist
Working - Behind the Chair
Beauty Educator Director
Salon/Spa Manager
Extension/Braid Specialist
New Product Innovator
Web Designer for Salons
Perm Specialist
Union Stylist
Nail Technician
Advertising Magazine Artist
Hair Replacement Specialist
Corporate Communications
Franchise Owner
Tools, Sales and PK
Freelance Stylist
Product Distributor
Beauty Pageant Stylist
Salon Public Relations
Development and Production Associate for School Programs
Receptionist
Creative Director
Platform Artist
School Director
Session Stylist
Show/Event Coordinator
Cosmetology Coach
Beauty Business Consultant
Team Builder
Makeup Artistry
Sales Consultant
Set Director Stylist
Fashion Photography Stylist
TV/Cable Hair Stylist/Make up Artist
Modeling Hair Stylist
Permanent Makeup Artist
Corporate Careers
Tool Sales/ Distributor
Cruise Ship Stylist
Marketing/Advertising
Makeup Consultant
Association / Government
Product Design
Medical Wellness Chain Salon Owner
Chain Salon Director/Manager
Krissy Miller, Student Relations at Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology, Barbering and Massage
Color Specialist
State Board Inspector
Beauty School Owner
Beauty School Director
Cosmetology Instructor
Esthetician
Esthetician Instructor
School Admissions Associate
Chain Salon Educator
Product Demonstrator/Educator
Hotel/Resort Stylist
Beauty Industry Market Researcher
Beauty Editor
Mortuary Cosmetologist
Hospital/Retirement Home Cosmetologist
Volunteer for Cut It Out/Look Good Feel Better Program
Nail Technician Instructor
Glamour Photography Stylist/Makeup Artist
And the list can go on and one. New products and procedures are coming out all of the time, and new beauty services are added to the list constantly. The best part is you can customize your work schedule, to suit both you and your clients. This leans a bonus of a flexible work schedule which helps to ease boredom that can happen in a regular work place. Happy clients make a happy workplace!
There is no reason to be bored with a Career in Cosmetology!
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So many choices, so many decisions, so much to think about. A new career path can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.
Start simple, But get started!
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You are the only one responsible for your success or failure. THIS IS FACT!
Do YOU think Cosmetology may be a Career Choice for YOU?
Working with clients is always fun and rewarding!
It can be a lot of fun. It is a very rewarding profession. You must love people and want to help them achieve their cosmetic goals. There is a great market for Cosmetology professionals, and you could be a part of an ever growing market. There are no glass ceilings, with unlimited income potential. You can earn as much as You choose to earn if you are willing to work. There is plenty of work out there, and you can choose your forum. Wonderful opportunities, wonderful job advancement, wonderful learning possibilities and a variety of choices for you and yours.
If you think you are interested in a Career in Cosmetology give me a call at 405-238-3426, we can schedule a meeting and I can help you to get started in this wonderful field!
If you are a stylist who needs a refresher course- We will be hosting some advanced classes for fellow professionals who want to update their skills. Give me a call and tell me what you need and I can design a program or workshop just for you!
This article is the introduction to proper Blow Drying with Tips & Tricks. This can be used as a reference and not to be a replacement of you own professional stylist. By following these steps in sequence and you should have excellent results.
Have you ever blow dried you hair and ended up with a frizzy, hot mess?
Let's start at the beginning , and do the prep the proper way!
The Shampoo- The First Thing.
The first thing is to start with a good shampoo, such as CHI Infra. Dampen the hair with warm water, apply a nickle to quarter size dollop of shampoo to your hands, work through the hair. Follow by massaging the scalp, to increase circulation, and feed the hair shaft, lather & then rinse well. Repeat if needed. Proceed to the next step....
STOP! Before proceeding, you must remove excessive water!
2. Remove excessive water by towel blotting before apply conditioner. Why? What is the Reason? If too much moisture is left in hair it will dilute the conditioner! Therefore, your conditioner will be inactive. The next step is conditioning.
Conditioning is a must.
3. Conditioning is important to smooth down and seal the cuticle. Use the proper blend for you hair type. Apply first to the mid-shaft and ends, and then what is left over apply near the scalp. The ends of the hair has been around longer and therefore need more conditioning. Conditioning is a must! Use only a small amount, usually around a dime to nickle size, work through and leave on for 3 - 5 minutes. It take this long for the cuticle of the hair shaft to close down, resulting in those silky locks. Rinse, Rinse, Rinse using a warm water, making sure to remove all product. Left over product will result in the effect of dull, heavy, hair that will easily attract dust, dirt and other pollutants.
Product Selection.
4. Proper product selection will help you achieve desired effect. Apply selected styling products, comb through the hair gently. When blow drying the hair, it is important to be gentle. Use a brush that is designed for blow drying such as an anti-static vent brush, and finish with a boar bristle or thermal brush for fine tuning the style.
Smooth the Cuticle
5. Finally - Section the hair. Sectioning into easy to manage partings, with your dryer on medium heat and medium air flow. Start at the scalp area and work down the shaft towards the ends of the hair, do not rough up the cuticle. Smooth the hair into the direction and the shape you prefer it to go. Remember to be gentle, and when you get your hair into the shape you like then cool the heat down to "Set" the style.
The Finish
5. Follow with you curling iron, flat iron or other thermal tools if needed. In addition remember to use a thermal product to protect your hair from the excessive heat that these new tools generate.
I would like to emphasize that hair is made of fiber, and fiber is delicate. You must be gentle to be effective and select the proper blend of styling products for your hair type. The right shampoo, conditioner, styling products, and tools will make your styling much easier. In conclusion, by being more effective, and less aggressive on the hair, you will achieve beautiful results. Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
My Favorite Styling Products and Why.
What are my favorite products? Starting with CHI Infra Shampoo, because it is gentle enough to use every day and you must start with clean hair! pH balanced to help cleanse your hair without over-stripping it and removing your beautiful hair color.
Infra Treatment Conditioner by CHI, has vital nutrients, lipids and silk to sooth and condition the hair without weighing it down. Again, I cannot stress enough the importance of a great hair conditioner.
Silk Infusion Serum, smooths and de-tangles with added protein to strengthen the hair fiber.
Before you curl or straighten you must use my favorite - Quick Curl Thermal Spray, it starches the hair slightly, resulting in better curl retention.
Finally a soft/medium hold product such as Aquage defining gel.
These are just a few of the wonderful products we have at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy. We can help you in selecting the proper blend of products just for your hair styling needs. It's always important to custom blend for your own specific needs. This is the reason I'm here, to help you with your hair and beauty issues.
You don't have to break the bank to get a Wonderful Education!
We are a small school in a lovely community called Pauls Valley. We offer a big education at a very reasonable price!
We are offering specials right now on our Cosmetology Course, if you attend full time. Please contact us by phone at 405-238-3426 and we can schedule a tour of our school and tell you all about our programs. We have been here in Pauls Valley, in the Beauty Industry since 1989 and our school has been here since 2003. We still hold 100% pass rate on State Testing. We know the beauty business and can help you on your career path!
HANDS ON EDUCATION! Do you learn how to service a client properly from a blog or a youtube video? NO- You need hands on practice. Our day consists of one hour in the class room and then the other seven hours practicing the skill. YOU NEED HANDS ON to get the Education you need to become a success! Believe me no one is going to get a great haircut or beauty service over the internet!
OUR GRADUATES EXCEL! Many have gone on to open and operate their own businesses here in Oklahoma! You can go to our article "Where are They Now? Graduates from P.M.C.A." and read more about a few of our graduates.
Success is Easy at P.M.C.A. Yes, you have to work for it, but doesn't work make it all worth it? Do you really want something just given to you, or do you really appreciate something when you have to put forth the effort, make the grade, and be willing to go the extra mile to make your work special??? We will teach you how to apply yourself, and make yourself better so you can achieve greatness.
Your education doesn't end when you graduate! We are here for you! We will help you find the resources you need to achieve the career goals you are seeking! Whether you choose to work behind the chair, on stage or in r&d, we can help. There are so many, many opportunities out there, don't let your education or lack of education hinder you.
We are partnered with CHI. CHI is a wonderful company, who can add a lot to the mix. We can get advanced education, and network with platform artists, event coordinators, major educators, designers, fashion industry leaders and many many more to help to take your education to the next level. The sky is truly the limit, and there are no glass ceilings. You can achieve greatness and demand the pay you deserve.
Let Us Help You! WE CAN AND WILL DO OUR BEST TO GET YOU THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE!
As you have seen CHI Products are always fresh and innovative on the technology they bring to us. With the launch of the New CHI Miss Universe Collection, you will see an array of fun new products including a MORINGA & MACADAMIA OIL, RE-STAGE DRY SHAMPOO, ROCK YOUR CROWN FIRM HOLD SPRAY, SET THE STAGE BLOW DRY SPRAY, AND SPOTLIGHT SPRAY. These products are formulated with the young at heart in mind, they help your hair to style faster and easier, with loads of shine and illumination. Hair stays in place without any sticky residue. Re-stage dry shampoo is great for added volume, without a heavy product feel. Did we mention the beautiful packaging? We love, love, love these new products from CHI!
Miss Universe
MORINGA & MACADAMIA OIL
Miss Universe Style Illuminate Moringa & Macadamia Oil is a protective oil blend infused with Moringa and Macadamia Oil for natural hair rejuvenation. This ultimate oil is instantly absorbed, weightlessly infusing hair with moisture and nutrients for silky, smooth, healthy looking hair while providing natural UV and thermal protection. Great for adding smoothness and shine before blow dry styling or using as a finishing agent to smooth flyaways.
SET THE STAGE BLOW DRY SPRAY
Miss Universe Style Illuminate Set the Stage Blow Dry spray provides intense heat protection from damage and breakage while eliminating frizz and resisting humidity. The lightweight formulation detangles, smoothes, and softens, while dramatically decreasing blow-dry time.
ROCK YOUR CROWN FIRM HAIR SPRAY
Miss Universe Style Illuminate Firm Hair Spray is a firm hold aerosol hair spray designed for ultimate control and shine. The fast drying, weightless formula offers all day hold and support with no added build up.
We would love to invite each and everyone of our followers to our first annual Career Day and Open House.
Saturday February 7th, 2015 -
12:00 Noon till 4:00
If you are considering a Career in Cosmetology
THIS IS FOR YOU!
Career Day is a day of education for prospective students and their parents and or spouses to help them learn about the Cosmetology Program at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.
We will have Guest Speakers on hand from our Partners at CHI Environmental School Program to answer questions about CHI, and other guests to talk about Careers in Cosmetology.
This will be a day of fun filled knowledge and activities to help prospective students understand more about the field.
Refreshments will be available, we will have a short presentation at 12:30, then we will follow with questions and answers about the field. Later we will be doing demonstrations and tours of the facility.
We hope you will take this opportunity to drop in and learn facts about the Cosmetology Field, see our school and find out more about Careers in Cosmetology.
We will be offering Refreshments, Free Samples, & Demo's to our guests.
We recently attended the World's Fair of Cosmetic Arts & Sciences in Austin Texas. We got to meet an visit with several leaders in the hair industry, such as Farouk Shami, Bradley Tuggle and Lori Walters, Rocky Vitelli, Joe Pena, Anna Cantu, Tibit Cox, Dixie with the CHI School Program, Martin Parsons, Beth Minardi, Eric Fisher, Shawna Parvin, and many, many more. It was a wonderful learning experience!
The CHI Classes were the most informative and educational! We experienced several new techniques to produce the new "Ombre'" colors, as well as some very beautiful and stylish up-styles and braiding techniques. Anna was so much fun on stage! She kept her models moving with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
The CHI Booth was full of fun filled new products and innovations such as the new halo hot rollers, the Touch control Blow Dryer, and the 3 in 1 Orbit Styler. Wonderful new innovations in the field of hair styling. NEW TECHNOLOGY TO HELP MAKE OUR WORK EASIER!
Hey Clients! Want to learn a Quick way to curl your long hair??? Here is a short 3 minute clip on how to get a quick easy style....ENJOY!!!
We got to see a lot of new techniques for haircolor, and haircutting, and again this season....ANYTHING GOES! Have fun with it and enjoy doing hair! What can we say "WE ARE HAIRDRESSERS AND WE ARE PROUD OF IT!" We chose this profession and WE LOVE IT! There is nothing more rewarding than making someone else feel better about themselves, this is what we do and we are GREAT at it!!! We can't wait to share all of these new techniques with our clients. THEY ALL LOVE IT, when we come back from a show revived and enthused about doing hair!
Way to go fellow educators on helping to motivate the educators, and help us all feel good about our wonderful profession!
