The World of Cosmetology – A Glimpse of Beauty Schools and More

When I ask you picture a professional, I can safely bet you have a clear image of someone in a slick suit with hair tied back, probably a briefcase. You may even picture a doctor with his stethoscope, a lawyer in his black coat or a professor scribbling away on the board. It is however way, way down the list to picture someone who works on your nails or hair or cut your hair. Our mind has been wired to accept a certain profile as professionals and this sneaks up on you when you make a career choice. Doctors, software
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Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing Hairdressing Schools

Remember those times when you had those hideous haircuts and you’d like yourself to believe that you’ll grow up to be the best hairdresser ever? Those times were fun, and if you are sticking to your plan of being a hairdresser, the future would be fun too. You can experiment and explore your creativity on a canvas you cannot afford spoiling- challenging much? It would be your work and not what you have listed in your resume that would count for your public image. Is not that wonderful? If you’re good at your work you’ll probably build more contacts over
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4 Hair Care Tips to Live By

Part of your beauty lies in your hair and you should do everything you can to maintain it. People often spend a lot of money on hair treatments, but avoid doing the simple things that can actually help. Your hair doesn’t need expensive hair care products. In fact, some of those products are the reason for your hair fall problem. Just do what we tell you to and you’ll be fine. Here are 4 hair care tips to live by: Air-dry Your Hair We’ve all made the mistake of drying our hair with a towel from time to time. While
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Top 6 Hairstyles For College Students

Every college student knows what it feels like to wake up late after spending the better part of the night in the library and not having much time to prepare for class. If you only have a few minutes to get ready in the morning, it helps to know what you can do with your hair to look good without much fuss. Fortunately, there are styles that will help to ensure that you never have to go to class with a bed head. You can also check with your hair stylist on how to achieve these hairstyles. 1. The straight
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5 Killer CV Writing Tips For Landing A Hairdressing Role In Toronto

Toronto is a busy, vibrant city bursting with talent so you have your work cut out if you want to carve out a successful career as a hairdresser. You first point of contact with a salon owner or established hairdresser will be your CV. Here are five tips for making your CV dazzle and helping you land your dream position. Tip #1. Rewrite Your Personal Statement Hairdressers may only glance at a CV for a few seconds before deciding whether to accept or reject the applicant. They get tired of generic CV from applicants who haven’t even bothered to read
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5 Ways To Beat A Bad Hair Day With Clip-In Extensions

Hair extensions are a great way to add length and volume to your hair but choosing between clip on, glue-in, sew-in, protein bond and clamp-in can get seriously confusing. Short of signing up at a hairdressing school, what are your options? Out of those options, the only one that won’t require a consultation with a stylist are the clip-in type. These are perfect if you wake up and need a miracle fix. Read on for the five quickest, easiest ways to solve your bad hair in an emergency. Tip #1. Failing To Plan Is Planning To Fail Although bad hair
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5 Money-Saving Haircut Hacks That Totally Work In Toronto

If you want your hair to look at its best but are worried about the effect it may be having on your bank balance, the great news is that there are plenty of thrifty ways to look after your hair in Toronto. Here are the top five ways to save money on haircuts in Toronto. #1. Make A Hair Donation Many salons support a donation program such as Locks of Love. If you see a salon with one of these decals in the window, it means that they offer free haircuts. For anyone looking to shed at least 10 inches
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Three Natural Hair Conditioners That You Can Find in Your Cupboards

We put our hair through a lot of stress these days. Straightening, curling, cleaning, backcombing – all of these things can damage the hair follicles and leave you with brittle, dry and lacklustre locks. There are a wealth of hair conditioning products available to buy, but did you know that you can make your own conditioning treatments using simple items that you may already have at home? This article provides three simple hair conditioners that are so natural you can eat them too! Coconut Oil Coconut oil is the name given to the oil which is taken from the meat
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