Well, it is that time of the year again. All of the sights and sounds of the holidays are upon us. The shopping, parties, and the hustle and bustle back and forth can put a demand on our time and spirits, and that can seriously wear a girl out. All of that activity can really wear ...Read more

Turns out, physical appearance does matter when it comes to your ability to succeed in the work place. (We imagine that’s especially important if you’re trying to get a cosmetology job!) This infographic covers how the public believes physical attractiveness may provide an advantage in getting a job or promotion, and some people even believe that ...Read more

We love fun and funky new beauty ideas, so it’s no surprise that we’re fascinated by the outrageous and awesome Violent Lips, temporary lip tattoos that are growing in popularity. Kim Kardashian just posted a picture of her wearing them on her Celebuzz blog, and they’re cropping up all over the entertainment scene on singers, ...Read more

Who doesn’t love free stuff – especially around the holiday season? We are on the lookout for unique and fabulous holiday hairstyles, and we want you to submit yours to our Facebook photo contest. The winner will get a collection of amazing hair care items absolutely free! The Prizes: A hydration kit from Design Essentials ...Read more

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: An up-to-date license is absolutely key to a cosmetology career. If you’re a cosmetologist or future cosmetologist, put on your big girl panties and make sure you’re a legal practitioner in your state. Yes, there’s an exam, and yes, it costs money, but it’s ...Read more

This spring, make sure your hair is on-trend with some of the most stylish and easy-to-wear hairstyles for 2012. As winter fades, the spring will usher in a return to lady-like perfection with sleek ponytails, elegant updos and soft waves. Another big trend for spring are interesting hair accessories like feathers, metallic cording and natural ...Read more

This week is “National Non-Traditional Student Week.” We took a look at the folks we’ve helped find beauty schools this year, and we found that the vast majority of our students are non-traditional students. So this week, we salute you, non-traditional cosmetology students! What exactly is a non-traditional student? A non-traditional student may delay enrollment ...Read more

Like most women, you probably have invested in a number of pricey skin care products that aim to help women achieve healthy, clear skin. But have you ever stopped to think about how your makeup might be affecting the quality of your skin? If you are still using makeup from the last decade, you could ...Read more

There are a lot of sexy Halloween costumes out there for the ladies of the world – everything from sexy pirate to sexy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. But if you’ve got a taste for unique Halloween costumes, then we’ve got a brand-new kind of site for you. TakeBackHalloween.org is solely dedicated toward costume ideas for ...Read more

So Halloween is just around the corner, but you’ve got no idea what you’re going to be, right? Well relax, because these ’90s-inspired Halloween costumes will not only bring back some childhood nostalgia, but they’ll be the envy of the party as you’ll repeatedly hear, “Ahh, I should have thought of that!” Zack Morris from ...Read more