Just in time for summer, a new makeup trend is inspiring today’s makeup artists to swap their contour kits for something a little lighter. Strobing—also referred to as reverse-contouring or ‘non-touring’—is all about shining the spotlight on a face’s best features. If you love makeup and beauty, the right training program can turn your passion […]

A blurred flower tattooed around a man’s bellybutton. “Kirk’s Girl” tattooed in black ink over a woman’s heart. Even a tattoo reading “NO REGRETS IN LIFE” running down a client’s spine. Throughout her seventeen years of working in the field, professional laser technician Patricia has removed them all. She says a tattoo’s placement makes a […]

Makeup has an incredible power to reinvent and transform; to tell a story and invoke emotion. From theatre to high fashion to special effects to everyday wear—the use of makeup is truly embedded in our history and modern day culture. While it’s true that cosmetic products and trends come and go, certain components of the […]

In the hands of a skilled professional, laser hair removal devices can treat an area the size of a quarter every single second. It’s now easier than ever to remove hair quickly and easily from areas large and small, helping clients say goodbye to the stress that unwanted hair growth can bring. If you’re interested […]

You are going to Mexico tomorrow and have an appointment for laser hair removal at the International Beauty Institute. On your way to the appointment, you visualize yourself prancing on the beach in your new itsy bitsy, teenie weenie, yellow polka dot bikini – no hair in site! Source: http://www.e-sports-daily.com/category/color/yellow/ The esthetician calls you into […]

Makeup is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world! What market researchers are calling “the beauty boom” or “the beauty blogger effect” has caused the makeup industry to generate over $350 billion in profits last year alone. The widespread success and popularity of makeup is shining a spotlight on a range of exciting employment […]

  Makeup is magic. If you’re passionate about cosmetics and beauty, you probably know firsthand the amazing, transformative effect it can have on a person and their confidence! But you may also know about makeup’s most popular misconceptions. Critics of the beauty industry have called makeup ‘antifeminist’—designed to promote vanity and insecurity, and used only […]

Do you dream of a fast-paced, fulfilling career in the beauty industry? Makeup artist jobs await those with the right training and proper motivation. But how can you turn your passion into long-term career success? And if you choose to pursue training, how can you make the most of what you learn? We called on […]

There’s a reason why mani/pedis turn out so much better at the salon than they do at home. Today’s nail technicians and esthetics institute graduates use top-grade products and methods to ensure each client gets the star treatment they deserve when they come in for a manicure or pedicure. Mani/pedis have steadily grown in popularity […]

Twenty years ago, if you wanted to rid your face of wrinkles or stop your face from sagging, there was only one way to do it: go under the knife for a face-lift. This invasive surgical procedure would cost upwards of $8,000 and require a minimum of 3 weeks recovery time. Today, advancements in medical […]