If you’re passionate about the beauty industry, and considering a career in beauty and wellness, picking the right school that best meets your needs is the important first step. With so many beauty schools, how do you decide? Here are the top seven tips for picking a beauty school that is right for you.
1. Explore the programs offered
While cosmetology is the most comprehensive beauty program offered, you may be more interested in a specific career path, like becoming a barber or specializing in skin care. At Shore Beauty School, we offer a variety of programs to suite your needs, including our Shear Success business fundamentals program to help those who want to start their own beauty business.
2. Pick a school that is licensed and accredited
Make sure the school you pick is properly licensed and accredited, so you’re getting the education you’re paying for.
3. Ensure classes work with your schedule
Look for a beauty school that works with your schedule.
Shore offers full-time day and part-time night classes to meet your needs.
4. Check out the campus
Visit the campus to make sure it’s in a convenient location and offers amenities you’ll enjoy. Shore has a beautiful facility in Egg Harbor, NJ, surrounded by shops and restaurants. Book a Career Planning Session today!
5. Gain real-world experience
Look for opportunities at the potential beauty school, where you can gain valuable real-world experience. At Shore, our Beauty Clinic gives our students the chance to work with actual clients in a real full-service salon.
6. Seek financial aid
Choose a beauty school that you’re going to be able to
afford. Shore can help you evaluate different alternatives to fund
your education, including federal and state financial aid that is available
to those who quality, as well as scholarship opportunities.
7. Don’t forget the fun!
Beauty school should be fun and let you be the creative,
free spirit you are! At Shore, we have highly qualified instructors and
visiting professionals that make learning fun, as well as themed-styling
competitions and a yearly runway hair show to showcase your talent.
There’s nothing like a holiday party to give you the chance
to step up your makeup game. It’s time to look festive, merry and bright. Be
bold, add a little sparkle, and get ready to turn heads with these holiday
party makeup tips.
Less is More
Just because
you want to glam it up doesn’t mean you should be heavy handed and cake on your
makeup. Use a lightweight, liquid foundation, and use soft and subtle
contouring and highlighting techniques to let your natural beauty shine
through.
Get Your Glow On
Achieve
luminous, glowing skin by using a dewy moisturizer and setting foundation with
a lip balm. Also, consider a cream blush and a dusting of shimmery highlighter
on the tops of your cheekbones.
Create Smokey Eyes
The holidays are the perfect time to add some drama with smokey, sultry eyes. Try a creamy metallic shadow in your favorite hue. Then, simply line the upper and lower lash lines with a kohl pencil. Lastly, use an eye brush to blend out the lines for instant impact.
Don't Forget Your Brows
While the days
of over-tweezed, pencil-thin eyebrows are over, you definitely want to remove
stray hairs, and fill in any sparse areas to give your brows definition and
fullness. If you find it difficult to get an even look, there are brow stencils
and stamps that can help guide you.
Do a Matte Red Lip
Create some
Hollywood glamour at your next holiday gathering by going with a bold, matte
lip. Experiment with a classic red, bright berry, or a deep burgundy in a
long-lasting formula.
Come to the Shore!
If you love learning about makeup and skincare, it’s time to
turn that passion into a career! Shore Beauty School offers Cosmetology and Skincare programs that can put you on
the path for a future in the beauty and wellness industry. Schedule a virtual tour today, contact us to learn more or give us a call at (609) 645-3635.
Whether you were born with naturally curly hair, straight
hair, or something in between, you’ve likely experienced some uncontrollable
hair days from time to time. To make the most of your natural hair texture, you
need to use the right products, styling tools, and maintenance tips to truly
shine. Here are some helpful tips for bouncy, frizz-free curls or shiny,
straight locks.
Curly Hair Tips
Curly hair tends to crave moisture, that’s why when it’s humid out and there is a lot of moisture in the air, curly hair tends to frizz. The hair shaft opens to soak in all that hydration. To minimize frizz and get more perfectly formed curls, you need to follow a routine to moisturize your hair and minimize damage. Here is a recommended routine to get the most out of your curls.
Wash your hair with a co-wash or sulfate-free shampoo. Don’t wash it too frequently.
Scrunch a handful of conditioner through your hair until it feels fully coated and slick, and then detangle with a wide-tooth comb.
Rinse out most, but not all, of the conditioner. Then scrunch a handful of curl enhancing leave-in cream throughout your wet hair.
Squeeze the excess water out of your hair with a cotton T-shirt and let air dry.
Avoid brushing or combing your curls after they are dry. Scrunch with your hands for curl definition, or gently rake with your fingers to loosen curls that are too tight.
Avoid using a blow dryer or hot tools on your hair if possible. If you must use a blow dryer, use a diffuser.
To extend the life of your curls, put your hair in a high, loose ponytail on the top of your head when you sleep at night.
Straight Hair Tips
Straight hair is more likely to be oily and attract dirt, which can weigh hair down and make it fall flat. To get the style technique and shine you love, follow these straight hair tips.
Wash your hair every other day with a sulfate-free shampoo. You may also want to use dry shampoo on your days off to absorb oil at the roots.
Be cautious with conditioner. Choose a light formulation that won’t weigh your hair down, and never apply it to your roots or scalp.
Create volume with a texturizing spray and blow dry your hair upwards from the roots. You can also add volume by having your stylist add some layers to your cut.
Fight frizz with a dry oil or serum.
As you finish blow drying your hair, blast it with some cool air to help set your style and add shine.
Consider sleeping on a silk pillowcase to retain your style overnight.
Come to the Shore!
If you love working with hair, whether curly or straight, Shore Beauty School can help you learn the skills you need to find a beauty career that you will truly love. Check out our Cosmetology Program to learn more.
Schedule a virtual tour today, contact us, or give us a call at (609) 645-3635 and get ready to embark on a path to a beautiful future.