To Beard or Not to Beard… That is the Question Speaking of The Bard, he did have a pretty impressively curled mustache paired with a short and tight beard style. One might say that The Bard’s beard style reflected emotional strength with an artistic flare. A beard speaks even when the man is silent. Whether
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Hair Type: Everything You Need to Know
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: What the Heck is My Hair Type? We spend a tremendous amount of time identifying our skin type, analyzing t-zones, and sifting through a sea of products and ingredients… Our face is the first thing people see, you know. We allocate far less time, however, to assessing our hair type,
How to Cover a Pimple with Makeup
Have No Fear, Makeup is Here Despite our best skincare efforts, some mornings we wake up with an unfriendly companion: the dreaded pimple. While there is no miracle solution to zap a zit dead in its tracks (please someone work on this), you can cover an aggravating pimple effectively with makeup. So, grab your coffee,
What Does Clean Beauty Mean? An In-Depth Analysis of Key Terminology in the Beauty Industry
What Do You Mean by Clean? Sephora, Ulta, Target, and various beauty retailers have stringent requirements for products that can be approved and marketed under their “Clean Beauty” category. But, the prerequisites are vastly different from retailer to retailer. Why? “Clean beauty” is a commonly used term in the beauty space, but the definition for
The Skin Microbiome: A Brief Introduction
The “Micro” What? We all have that friend who, seemingly every month, announces their new miracle diet. They use language like: “this new [insert trendy diet here] has absolutely changed my life in only 4 days!” This friend is constantly sharing (unsolicited) advice about the perfect diet for your body type that is guaranteed to
The Science Behind Hair Color
Is hair color really a science? Turn on E! News, browse a few articles in Vogue, or scroll down your Instagram feed, and you will find an abundance of hair colors. From platinum blonde to midnight black, from mermaid teal to rainbow ombré, we often use hair color as an accessory. When done right and
6 Personal Branding Tips for Cosmetologists
The following branding tips for cosmetologists will help you build a name and an identity for yourself so that you stand out against your competition. From Sebastian to GK to Wella – you recognize the top-notch beauty brands. But, have you ever thought of yourself as a brand? As a cosmetologist you are building
How To Honor Your Calling
The ideal way to live a truly fulfilled and happy existence is to honor your true calling. Easier said than done, especially if you’re not quite sure what your true calling is or how to go about achieving it. How can we align who we are with what we do? We would love to help
8 Life-Changing Tips From the 2019 Create and Cultivate Conference in New York
We had the amazing opportunity to attend the Create and Cultivate Conference in New York during spring — yes, NY in spring! Create and Cultivate is an online platform and an offline conference where women inspire one another to turn their lives into their dream careers. We learned SO much and were so inspired by
What is the Difference Between Accredited Beauty Schools and Non-accredited Programs?
Avenue Five Institute is an accredited beauty school in Austin, Texas. But what does that really mean, and what sets us apart from a non-accredited cosmetology program? In order for a school to earn accredited status, the institution must meet national standards of educational performance. These standards are set by an impartial non-government agency, such