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Does going to beauty school mean that you can’t have the traditional college experience that your friends are having? The answer is no. At Hair Professionals Career College, you can start your path toward becoming a successful beauty professional while getting the full college experience. Northern Illinois University, located in DeKalb, is a short 7…

It’s the back to school time of year! Are you ready? Getting prepared for beauty school can be an exciting time. You want to be ready to soak up everything you can. Take our quiz to see if you’re ready to go back to school…

Sometimes life can get so busy, we forget to kick back and have a little fun. We often get caught up in the rush and end up juggling several different things. School, work, feeding the neighbor’s dog, and a variety of other obligations can have us struggling to find time to do anything fun. It’s…

Cosmetology is a career field filled with passionate, hardworking people. There are tons of different reasons that people have chosen to enter into this booming industry, but we’ve narrowed down 3 of the big signs that prompted others to pursue a career in cosmetology. 1. You Totally Know What These Hairdressers Are Talking About On…

Have you ever thought about becoming a cosmetology or esthetics instructor at a beauty school? Check out our 5 signs that educating might be right for you!

In January of 2017, a new law was passed that made additional training required for cosmetologists in Illinois. This one-time, hour long course will help cosmetologists to identify, speak about, and handle conversations regarding domestic abuse and violence. While the new law does not require hair stylists to report any situation that they may hear…

Men’s hairstyle trends change just as quickly as women’s do. Over the years, men’s styles have gone from clean cut to totally casual and back again. So far, 2017 hasn’t disappointed with its own swoon-worthy styles. Check out our top 5 favorites for guys. The Clean Man Bun This man is rocking the ever-popular man…

If you’re in beauty school, how do you become the best student you can be? Check out our tips to help you excel in school and be a better student!

Haven’t decided your prom style yet? That’s OK. We’re here to share some prom makeup how-to’s that are fit for a queen! Already decided your makeup style, but need to find the perfect dress? Use our prom dress guide! Cut Crease & Diamonds NikkiTutorials from YouTube shared with us this absolutely GLAM look for prom….

Find out what it takes to become an esthetician in Illinois and see if it might be right for you!