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
Hair Stylist
5 of Our Favorite Second Day Hairstyles
Washing your hair every day takes a lot of time and effort. Plus, it’s not even good for your hair to over-wash it. Having an arsenal of easy secondary day hairstyles will help you stay stylish without spending all your time showering and blow drying your hair. 5 Easy Breezy Second Day Hairstyles Sick
Meet Teela Spears, Cosmetology Instructor at Avenue Five Institute!
Get To Know Our Rock Star Team Here is another feature in the series we’re calling, Get To Know Our Rock Star Team, where we’ll get a chance to pick our Instructors’ brains. Proudly introducing Teela Spears, a very special cosmetology instructor that has been sharing her love and passion for the industry since 1988. Q: Why do
Wedding Hair and Makeup Forecast for 2017
Professional makeup artists; fresh graduates of a cosmetology school in Austin, TX and similar learning institutions; and other workers in the beauty industry look at the fashion runways for clues on upcoming trends. If you’re a makeup artist who works with brides and women attending special events, you simply have to catch these shows or
How to Choose Models for Your Hair Portfolio
When building your portfolio as a hair student, it’s important to carefully consider who you use as a model to make sure that your work is represented well. While many people may volunteer, not everyone who wants a great hairstyle is going to be a good hair model. That said, finding the right model can
#IamAVisualArtist
#TeamAve5 is a united family. We support each other and we applaud our successes and accomplishments, and that is why we’re coming together, along with the entire industry, to support the #IamAVisualArtist campaign. This empowering campaign aims to petition the Bank of England to add Vidal Sassoon’s name BACK onto the nominations list of those
Look What's Trending in Hair Fashion in 2015
You certainly don’t have to be a celebrity to be interested in the latest trends in hair fashion in 2015. Anyone who is interested in a change (and being fashionable) can experiment with new cuts or styles. If you’re a hairstylist who wants to remain cutting edge, you’re encouraged to stay abreast of what’s popular
What My Hair Salon Clients Don't Ask Me About Their Hair, But Should!
When you work in or own a hair salon, clients ask questions every day. It would be strange if they didn’t. Surprisingly, the following four questions don’t get asked as often as you might think. Read on for suggestions in regard to the best way to answer them. Do Expensive Shampoos and Cheap Shampoos Do
Keep those Locks Lustrous & Healthy
If you wash your hair everyday, apply styling products directly to your scalp or dry your hair using hot air, you are not doing your hair any favors. In order to keep your hair healthy, lustrous and gorgeous-looking, you need to exert some extra time, a lot of effort, and avoid typical mistakes that damage
Building Your Career Path: How To Become a Hair Stylist
The hair stylist career path is interesting and fun, but there is some planning involved! Unlike many more conventional career paths, where you get hired, show up to work, do well and advance, the hair stylist career path is much more self-motivated. There’s education, licensing and apprenticeships to work out, and that’s before you even