Jade Zolanka: Hair, Makeup & Hollywood
Jade Zalonka just graduated from Empire Beauty School in Pottsville, PA and will be leaving for Los Angeles soon, where she will be doing makeup for a new movie.
“I was in shock when I was offered the opportunity. I come from a really small town and it’s exciting to be able to say I am really living a dream right now.”
It’s a dream that starts long before Jade can even remember.
“When I was younger, I would always cut my hair without my mom’s permission and I would always cut my dolls hair.”
And, when people asked, the beauty industry was always the answer to the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
As a teenager, Jade got into modeling, doing photo shoots for stores and clothing lines. She says it was a great way to network and meet people, particularly in the industry she wanted to be part of. So as she approached the end of High School, she knew exactly what to do next.
“Empire had a booth at my high school’s Career Day and I was so excited to talk to them. There was no doubt I was going to attend Empire after graduation.”
For Jade, Empire offered her everything she wanted in a beauty school. A friendly environment, quality education, a fun experience and hands on learning.
“It has been wonderful. I have met so many great people, both in the industry and beyond.”
She says if you have a passion for hair, nails, makeup or skincare, there is a place for you in the beauty business.
“There is so much you can do. You can work on cruise ships, you can style models, you can work in a salon, you can specialize in weddings and proms, and there are so many opportunities.”
And with the connections and assistance from the team at Empire, she already has several job offers to consider once she returns from working out West.
“The whole experience has been great. I feel prepared to start my journey. I have a lot of great opportunities thanks to my time here at Empire. I am working toward doing what I have always wanted to do. I can’t believe this is my life now.”
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