Barbers Just Want to be Barbers
Can you imagine the man down at the barber shop who cuts your father’s hair performing a Brazilian wax? How about giving manicures and pedicures? The answer is a resounding “no.†Many barbers...
View ArticleIllinois Tightens Hair Braiding Laws
Since 1985, Illinois has maintained that if you want to work in the cosmetology or beauty field, you must have a cosmetology license. In fact, all states require all cosmetologists be licensed to work...
View ArticleAddress-Free Licenses for Florida Barbers and Cosmetologists
Florida cosmetology law requires barbers and cosmetologists to post their license and picture where customers can see it. Until Tuesday, October 6, home addresses were also required to be posted....
View ArticleYour Guide to Passing the State Cosmetology Exam with Ease
So you’ve finished cosmetology school and can finally refer to yourself as a grad. Before you can embark on your career, you must get licensed. Yes, it’s time to come face-to-face and take the...
View ArticleOn Indiana’s proposed cosmetology deregulations and why that’s a terrible idea
UPDATE: There’s a petition now for those who want to sign it. Of course, those of us at Beauty Schools Marketing Group keep a close eye on beauty news. It’s important to us to know what’s going on...
View ArticleMilitary Spouses Often Face Licensing Issues When PCSing
The life of a military spouse is often a challenging and stressful one, but the Obama administration is taking some big steps toward ironing out some legal licensing kinks that will make it easier for...
View ArticleHow To Reactivate An Expired Cosmetologist’s License
Congratulations on thinking about getting back into the business. As you know, your cosmetologist’s license is a vital component of your professional beauty career. If you took off time from being in...
View ArticleTop 4 Things You Didn’t Know You’d Learn in Cosmetology School
Some people out of the loop don’t take cosmetology seriously. They think we sit around all day just making people pretty. While that’s definitely part of it and easily the best parts of our jobs, there...
View ArticleIndiana Cosmetology Licensing on the Chopping Block Again
Once again, another state is catching on to the ugly trend of deregulating the cosmetology industry, and the state of Indiana is actually doing it for the second time. As a professional in this...
View ArticleBeauty Professionals Should Be Licensed, According to U.S. Voters
Regulation and licensure of beauty professionals is a vital component to keeping the field professional, as well as safe and protected for the consumer. Many states are pushing for deregulation of...
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