Category: Cosmetology

February 10, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Barber and Cosmetology School Education?

Blog, Cosmetology, Hair

Did you know that there’s a difference between barber and cosmetology school? Some of these differences include the length of hair, the techniques, and the styling tools. If you are considering going to beauty school, we can tell you what the differences are!

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June 21, 2019

Advice for Future Professionals From a Hair Pros Graduate

Alumni, Cosmetology

After graduating from our school in 1999, Gina Greenwood went on to open her own salon. You could have this kind of future as well. Click here for some great advice from a successful graduate!

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April 22, 2019

How to Style Your Hair for Graduation Day

Cosmetology, Hair

Are you wondering how to style your hair for graduation day. We’ve got your guide!

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March 5, 2019

Should You Teach Cosmetology or Esthetics? Take Our Quiz!

Cosmetology, Esthetics, Instructor

Take our quiz to find out if you should teach cosmetology or esthetics!

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October 23, 2018

100 Years of Hairstyles

Blog, Cosmetology, Hair

Hairstyles are a fun and diverse way for people to express themselves today, but that wasn’t always the case. Styling hair was generally a thing for men before the 1920’s until women started exploring ways to explore and style their hair. Fast forward to a hundred years later and you have resources like Instagram or…

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October 16, 2018

Our Incredible Alumni: Mandy Porter

Blog, Cosmetology

Recently, we had the opportunity to get to know another one of the incredibly talented alumni from Hair Professionals Career College, Mandy Porter. Mandy has an amazing story because her journey through the world of beauty has taken her through many different experiences that have helped to build her into the successful business owner that…

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August 7, 2018

Men in the Beauty Industry

Blog, Cosmetology, Hair

For many years the beauty industry has been targeted mostly at women, and for good reason! Women make up the largest consumer demographic for cosmetic products across the world, but interest in cosmetics among men has been on the rise. Men are not only more welcome to use makeup now more than ever, they also…

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July 21, 2018

How an Education Can Help You Become a Beauty Blogger

Blog, Cosmetology, Culture, Uncategorized

While scrolling through your social media, do you notice videos of hair, makeup, and nail art tutorials? Do you find yourself looking at different makeup techniques and wanting to try them yourself? Are you trying to find out how to become a beauty blogger? Yes, you can be the one posting that type of content!…

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June 14, 2018

New Three-Day Class Schedule

Blog, Cosmetology

Are you interested in a beauty education but are too busy to go back to school full time? Well we have a part-time solution for you. We’re excited to announce our newest class schedule… three days a week! Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only. That means you get a four-day weekend! Can…

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May 30, 2018

Cosmetology Careers in Oswego, Illinois

Cosmetology

As you approach your final days in your cosmetology program, you’re likely doing a lot of research about various career options. Or maybe you’ve been a licensed cosmetologist for years and are now wondering what other options you might have. Whatever your reason identifying your dream career, Hair Professionals Career College has your back. Here…

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