Yes, it’s that time of year again! Leaves falling, pumpkin spice lattes brewing, cute leather boots purchasing, plaid shirts and cozy vest wearing AUTUMN! And with our cosmetology school located in the heart of picturesque northern Virginia — specifically Ashburn …
Sometimes stylists take hair basics for granted, forgetting that salon guests do not have the knowledge that professionals do. Here are some common hair basics that salon guests are never told. Hair Basic #1: Shampoo hair with warm water to open …
Too often, we find hair stylists who fail to give a thorough consultation for male clients. We have had male clients come in who are surprised at the questions we ask prior to performing a service because they have never …
Want to know what’s trending in the hair world right now? Here is what we’ve found: 1970s styles The 1970s styles are coming back! Think Farrah Fawcett. Think Mandy Moore’s style in the show, This is Us. We are …
Lesson 1: How to Gain Confidence It can be nerve-wrecking when you start out in a new career. Stylists learn quickly that gaining confidence in your own abilities is an important key to thriving behind the chair. If you aren’t …
Many people have a narrow view of a cosmetologist’s potential career path. The standard (but still AWESOME) careers that come to mind first are hair stylist / hair colorist, nail technician, and skin care specialist / esthetician. But the amazing …
Makeup Tip 1: Simmer Down on the Shimmer Shimmer and glittery makeup is beautiful in person but can cause issues when it comes to photography. The way the light reflects off the glitter interferes with the camera, causing you to …
Going to cosmetology school is fun, inspiring, and provides you with the knowledge and foundation for a fulfilling career in the beauty industry. But for full disclosure’s sake, we have to call out the awkward aspects too! Awkward Aspect 1: …
Have you heard? To save money, law makers across the country are looking into reducing government regulation and occupational licensing deregulation. What does that mean for cosmetology? Some states are looking into eliminating cosmetology license and education requirements for stylists, …
A client consultation can either make or break a salon hair, skin, or nails appointment. At Alure Hair Academy, we always teach our students that it is vital to ensure that you are on the same page as your client …