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What Skin Care Therapists Need To Know About Common Skin Disorders

Skin care therapists and estheticians perform treatments that promote skin beauty and health. These can commonly include facials, waxing, superficial chemical peels, and body treatments. The number of people looking for non-invasive treatments to promote a youthful appearance is rising, meaning that going into skin care therapy can be a great career option for those who like working with people and helping them look and feel their best. When working as a skin care therapist, however, it’s inevitable that you’ll sometimes deal with patients suffering from certain skin disorders, and you might wonder what your responsibilities would be in treating

The Benefits of Becoming a Cosmetology Teacher

Do You Need a License to Be a Cosmetology Teacher?

Do you love working in the cosmetology field? Do you want to pass on your passion and skills to a new generation of aspiring beauty professionals? Becoming a cosmetology teacher might make sense as the next step in your career. You might wonder, however, what the requirements for taking a cosmetology teaching position are. Read on to find out more about licensing requirements, the job duties of a cosmetology instructor, and how to become one. What do cosmetology teaching positions involve? Cosmetology teaching positions involve administering exams and practical application tests. You’ll need to prepare daily lessons and adapt them to

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The Basics On Skin Anatomy For Skin Care Therapists

Have you noticed how big a difference clear, healthy, glowing skin makes in helping you look your best? Do you want a job where you have the satisfaction of helping people feel good about themselves? Becoming a skin care therapist or esthetician just might be the career for you! Not sure? Read on for a primer on an essential topic for skin care therapists: skin anatomy. What You Need to Know About Skin Anatomy for Esthetician Jobs To work as a skin care therapist or esthetician, you’ll need a strong working knowledge of skin anatomy. While you won’t be treating

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Debunking Makeup Myths

The right beauty products can dramatically improve the appearance and health of your skin. Often, friends, relatives and social media influencers offer positive advice on how to shake up your make up routine for better results. Some of these tips can be valuable. Unfortunately, there are also many myths that, if followed, may generate rashes, acne, and blotchy skin. Today we’ll bust a few commonly believed makeup myths.   Myth #1: I Wear Makeup, So I Don’t Need Sunscreen Although some makeup products contain SPF, they won’t protect you as well as sunscreen. According to Penn Medicine clinical esthetician, Jeanne

The Facts On Straight Razor Shaves

Before the era of disposable razors and electric shavers, it was common for men to enjoy a shave with a straight razor at a barbershop. In fact, the word “barber” comes from the Latin word for beard, barba, because barbers were once just as associated with shaving and beard trims as they were with cutting hair. Today the “old-fashioned” straight razor wet shave is making a comeback as a luxury service in barbershops. Let’s learn more about straight razor shaving and how to become a barber at Health and Style Institute. How to Perform a Straight Razor Shave You may

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Facial Massage In Skin Care Therapy

Facial massage is an essential and effective skincare therapy technique that can offer a multitude of benefits. The practice, whether self-administered or by a professional, involves stimulating specific pressure points on the face, neck, and shoulders. These movements can significantly enhance the appearance and overall health of your skin. In this article, we explore the many benefits of facial massage, the role of estheticians, and how you can pursue a career in this rewarding skincare field.  What is Facial Massage?  Facial massage is an ancient beauty technique with roots in China, Persia, Greece, Japan, and India. From anti-aging and improving

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Skin Types: What Makeup Artists Need To Know

Being a makeup artist is about more than just applying products. It’s about understanding the “canvas” for the art: the skin.
For makeup artists, having a solid understanding of different skin types is a prerequisite for the craft. Each skin type has its own characteristics and requires different care and products to ensure the makeup not only looks good but also promotes skin health.

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How Instructors Can Help Students Learn Good Mental Health Habits

Cosmetologists, makeup artists, barbers, and skin care therapists all need to practice good mental health habits to keep burnout at bay and hold on to their passion for the profession. As an instructor, instilling these habits is just as important as the technical skills that you teach.

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How To Make Your Cosmetology Portfolio

Getting ahead in the beauty industry takes more than skills — you need a way to show them off. That\’s where a cosmetology portfolio comes in. It’s a “highlight reel” of your work that shows potential clients and employers just what you can do.

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