Last night was the 54th Annual Grammy Awards where all the musicians and stars came out to support music’s biggest night. Not only do we love honoring the best in music but we can’t wait to see what styles each of the stars will bring out. This year brought lots of variety in styles from … Beauty Re-cap of Music’s Biggest Night: Grammy Awards
Do you struggle with how to wear your bangs as much as I do? Should I go with no bangs and just part my hair in the middle? How about side sweeping them to one side but if I do that how do I know which side is better? Maybe I go with a blunt … Beauty in Bangs: Does face shape determine your style of bangs
Blending, blending, blending. Men’s hair cutting has always been all about blending. That is not going to change. When you have the chance to sit in on a training class with me we will discuss men’s hair cutting and clipper cutting. I guarantee we will discuss blending. As long as I am sharing men’s hair … Men's Trend Spring / Summer 2012
Ahh… February, the month of love. This time of year it’s all about showing your love for that someone special; gifts, cards, flowers, chocolate, pampering… jewelry. But what about you? What are you doing for you, What’s your love – your passion? We at Empire Beauty School have a motto “Love What You Do!” It’s not just … For the Love of Beauty
1. We don’t like to “fit you in” for an appointment. This happens all too often. The hot date or big bash is this weekend and you don’t like what you see in the mirror. In panic mode, you dial the salon and try to get in for a beauty fix ASAP. Your stylist, who … 5 Secrets Stylists Want To Tell You
In an earlier post we wrote about a proposed bill to eliminate licensing of Cosmetology and Barbering in Indiana. Since that post last Friday many of you have spoken up and voiced your opinions. A lot has happened in the last few days, ending with the bill being pulled off the table. An outpouring of … Cosmetologists Kill the Bill – Cosmetology and Barbering Remain Licensed Professions
2012 is going to be an exciting year for Empire Students and the world of men’s hair. I am looking forward to using this forum to share my view of it all. Join me, it’s sure to be a “buckle up” wild ride! I will talk technical. The hands-on world of men’s hair is loaded with … Man Up for 2012 and Beyond (Ivan Zoot talks hair)
No more chipped nails, endless applications of polish or expensive, long visits at nail salons?– that’s the premise and promise of the latest fad from the nail world. They are known as nail decals, appliqués, or strips. Just imagine- you simply choose the color or pattern of preference, peel, stick, and voila! You’ll have pretty, … Instant Manicure or Pedicure: Is there hope in a nail polish strip?
Recently, there has been a lot of chatter about the possibility of some states deregulating licensing for Cosmetologists and Barbers. There has been a lot of concern about this, so we thought we would take a minute to openly discuss what it means and what impact it might have on the salon and beauty industry … Keeping Cosmetology and Barbering a Licensed Profession: Do you agree?
Here’s a reason: He can help you make more money & grow your client base – sounds good right? Here’s another (and why we love him) – Nobody has more passion, energy and dedication to their field than Ivan Zoot! When it comes to short hair; he’s off the charts smart! Look, it’s no secret … Ivan Zoot – Why You Should Know His Name
As the celebrities stepped out onto the red carpet last night at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards, the cameras started flashing and everyone started talking about what this year’s hottest hairstyles, makeup, and fashion were going to be. Wouldn’t you say that is the most exciting part of the night? So what were some … Beauty at the Globes: What was the trend of the night?
All of the in-demand hairstyles lately seem to involve a finishing touch with a heated wand known simply as a flat iron. This cool tool took over where the fad of curling irons left off, and before that, those torturous hot rollers. Oh, how we love our heat! So as a novice into the flat … Know Your Beauty Tools- Choosing a Flat Iron