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Illinois Cosmetology CE Package – 7 Hours
Illinois Cosmetology CE Package – 7 Hours

Included Courses:
- Advanced Topics and Treatments in Hair Care 1
- Beard Designing 1
- Chemical Texturizing Services in the Salon 1
- Guide to Balayage 1
- Preventing Hair Loss 2
- Repairing Damaged Hair 1
Illinois Manicurist CE Package – 5 Hours
Illinois Manicurist CE Package – 5 Hours

Included Courses:
- Manicuring in the 21st Century 4
- The Conditions that Affect Aging Nails and Skin 1
Illinois Esthetician CE Package – 5 Hours
Illinois Esthetician CE Package – 5 Hours

Included Courses:
- Facial Extractions 1
- Intro to Oncology Esthetics by a Survivor 1
- Mechanical Exfoliation/Microdermabrasion 1
- Todays Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatments 2
Illinois Cosmetology Cosmetology Courses
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Adding Possibilities
Adding Possibilities

When times are tough, people in every profession look around for sources of new income in their businesses, and cosmetologists are no different. Sometimes they invest in more retail – any retail, such as purses, hair clips, personal-care products – and sometimes they do add dollars to the salon bottom line. This course will exam options available to salon professionals to add new income with reasonable costs.
Advanced Color Correction Techniques
Advanced Color Correction Techniques

The student will be able to analyze all the factors that led to the problem, assess which color correction procedure would be the best for each individual situation, and utilize color theory in order to choose the most flattering shade of hair color for each client.
Advanced Skin Barrier Knowledge
Advanced Skin Barrier Knowledge

Course release date: 6/26/2020
About the Course:
Gain advanced knowledge about the skin barrier and its health to better serve your clients while improving your ability to diagnose common skin conditions cosmetologists see in the treatment room every day. The skin barrier is an essential component of the skin and is key in helping clients achieve their skin goals, whether it’s overcoming texture concerns, inflammatory skin conditions or signs of aging. Unfortunately, this important factor of skin health is often overlooked, preventing skin therapists from correcting troublesome skin conditions, often masking the symptoms instead.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize cosmetologists with advanced knowledge of the skin barrier in order to prevent and treat skin conditions resulting in a compromised skin barrier while gaining a deeper understanding of the skin’s physiology, functions, and structure.
Advanced Topics and Treatments in Hair Care
Advanced Topics and Treatments in Hair Care

About the Course:
This course is designed for the licensed professional or students with a desire to learn advanced treatments and techniques in hair care.
Anatomy and Conditions of the Skin, Hair and Nails
Anatomy and Conditions of the Skin, Hair and Nails

The first part of this course discusses the basic anatomy of the skin, common skin (and scalp) conditions, and risk factors for specific services. Later portions discuss the structure and growth of the hair and nails, including changes experienced throughout one’s life, common reasons for and patterns of hair loss, and common nail disorders. The final portion of this course discusses safety concerns, issues of toxicity and how to avoid injury and reduce risk when working with potentially dangerous chemicals.
Be In High Demand and Earn Your Worth
Be In High Demand and Earn Your Worth

There is no big secret to success as a beauty professional. It just takes work to acquire skills and use them properly to suit the needs of your business. High-earning beauty professionals seemingly have a certain ‘something’ that you may or may not possess; however, some of the traits of high-earners are learned! Are you providing a service that leaves a positive impression on clients and visitors? If you have doubts about the quality of your service, this course teaches business techniques that will take your career to the next level. You can attain the wealth and knowledge of those who earn more per service. We will discuss what traits and behaviors will advance your career and give you an edge over the competition. We will evaluate several traits of high earning professionals and why these traits make the difference between taking a vacation yearly, or waiting on walk-ins every shift.
Beard Designing
Beard Designing

About the Course:
The 21st century, thus far, has been a time of extreme representations of individualism and diversity within most cultures around the globe. These days, more people are boldly expressing their uniqueness and independence in the way they adorn and style their hair. The grooming techniques for men are surely no exception to the styling trends. Men wearing full beards and mustaches have become one of the most popular fades of society. Bearded styles tend to convey a look of maturity, intellect, and coolness, while enhancing and matching men’s facial type and personal styles.
To assist Master Barber Stylists and Master Cosmetologists in creating the most popular beard styles, this course provides comprehensive instructions of current beard designing techniques. Having the skills and proficiency in creating beard designs provides professional stylists with an extra edge for increasing their male clientele, retail sales, and more services that will improve in the satisfaction, appearance, and self-confidence of their male clientele.
Building Client Relationships: Communication Skills for Salon Professionals
Building Client Relationships: Communication Skills for Salon Professionals

It is often said that good communication is the key to being successful in both life and in business. Establish a plan on how to communicate and interact with the client for the first time. Make sure as a stylist you meet the client’s expectations while staying within your comfort zone, and within your scope of abilities.
Chemical Texturizing Services in the Salon
Chemical Texturizing Services in the Salon

About the Course:
This course will help salon owners and cosmetologist become knowledgeable about the basics of chemical texturizing in the salon. It is intended to refresh their knowledge on standard chemical texturizing services. This course will provide updates on advancements to traditional perms and relaxers and the newest services in texturizing hair as well as the changes that have taken place.
Chemistry in Cosmetics
Chemistry in Cosmetics

Course release date: 4/28/2020
About the Course:
As a Beauty Expert it is vital to understand the potential effects and efficaciousness of each chemical compound in order to design the optimal skincare and hair care routine for each individual client.
Color Correction Techniques
Color Correction Techniques

The student will be able to analyze all of the factors that led to the problem, assess which color correction procedure would be the best for each individual situation, and utilize color theory in order to choose the most flattering shade of hair color for each client.
Cosmetology Hazards and Occupational Chemical Exposure in Salons
Cosmetology Hazards and Occupational Chemical Exposure in Salons

Cosmetologists are exposed to various chemicals every day in their profession. Many of the products used in salons have been linked to health risks due to chemicals found in their products.
Cosmetology and Autoimmune Disorders
Cosmetology and Autoimmune Disorders

About the Course
This course will help salon owners and cosmetologist recognize autoimmune disorders and how they affect the hair and nails.
Creative Lesson Planning
Creative Lesson Planning

This course will discuss how to create a lesson in a creative way, one section at a time in a way that is manageable and doesn’t seem so overwhelming to start.
Current Cutting Techniques
Current Cutting Techniques

About the Course:
This course explores the popular, shorter hair styles of the 21st century; focusing on the specific haircutting techniques required to establish precision cutting for designing and shaping the hair.
Curriculum Development – Part I
Curriculum Development – Part I

Curriculum development is typically student-based, in that the goal of curriculum development is behavioral changes in the student’s performance or behavior. This course will discuss the how to develop a curriculum, the importance of formal learning objectives and describe what is included in a course outline. In addition, the course will discuss the significance of assessment instruction and list the three types of performance rating scales used in student evaluation.
Curriculum Development – Part II
Curriculum Development – Part II

This course will discuss learning objectives and the various types of statements involved in writing a learning objective correctly. In addition, this course will review classifications of learning behaviors and learn how to measure and identify different levels or types of learning. Also, this course will elaborate on the three domains of instructional outcomes and assist you with lesson planning, evaluating students, and assessment methods. All of these tools will only help with developing appropriate curriculum for a specific audience in mind.
Dealing With Difficult People and Situations in the Salon
Dealing With Difficult People and Situations in the Salon

Every day we encounter difficulties and negative responses in others. What should we do when confronted by difficult people who are pains to deal or work with? This course is designed to aid salon professionals that will inevitably encounter difficult people and situations and provide insights in how best to handle these encounters.
Disorders and Diseases of the Scalp
Disorders and Diseases of the Scalp

From the simplest to most complicated, the licensed, practicing cosmetologist must deal with scalp disorders and be able to recognize when to refer clients to a medical professional for a scalp disease. The importance is simply a matter of public health. Cosmetology professionals must practice sanitation and disinfection in serving the clients. This is particularly important in the cases of contagious and communicable diseases.
Educating the Millennials
Educating the Millennials

Millennials are likely the most studied generation to date. This course will explain how to understand the millennial as they come into adulthood. The course will examine comparative studies between millennials, Baby Boomers and Generation Xers and discuss the myths related to millennials and their behavior. Additionally, this course will provide insight into strategies on how to attract millennials, develop them and retain them in your business.
Environmental Pollution and Urban Skin
Environmental Pollution and Urban Skin

It is important for skin care experts to stay informed and educate their clients about the harmful long-term effects of environmental pollution including blue light, skin aging, and skin cancer.
Ergonomics Applied to Salon Professionals
Ergonomics Applied to Salon Professionals

Salon professionals face a tremendous amount of stress on many areas of the body. This course will provide an understanding of ergonomics and how modifications to the workplace can eliminate stress on the body and injuries.
Eyebrow Balancing
Eyebrow Balancing

In this course, we will provide you with some basic rules for shaping the eyebrows in order to provide balance to the face. We will also cover the methods for removal of unwanted hairs as well as the application of additional brows where none are present.
Eyelash Mania
Eyelash Mania

This course will outline the preparation, cleansing and safety of eyelash enhancements. Additionally, this course will discuss the equipment, supplies and materials used in eyelash enhancements, as well as review cleaning and sanitation concepts.
Facial Extractions
Facial Extractions

About the Course:
In this course, students will learn about properly performing facial extractions during a client service. The course will cover facial extraction performed in salons, spas, and medical offices and when this service is recommended. Students will learn what questions to ask clients before performing the service, proper safety and preparation before, during, and after the service and what to expect following facial extractions. At the conclusion of the course, students will be more knowledgeable about facial extraction procedures in various professional environments and how to apply what they have learned.
Going Green in the Modern Nail Salon
Going Green in the Modern Nail Salon

Going green is a movement that has penetrated every facet of society and is gaining positive attention in the salon industry. As the push to find sustainable ways to maintain the planet grows, nail salons are embracing the trend by using eco-friendly products and processes. The most significant parts of the green nail salon trend are tied to organic product ingredients and waterless nail services, both of which are useful for lowering the impact that salon services have on the planet.
The biggest concerns for the nail professional are personal safety and the safety of guests. Nail technicians work with various chemicals in the salon setting, and overexposure is a real threat.
Creating a safer salon environment is all about recognizing harmful ingredients and looking for ways to drive change in an industry that is product dependent.
Guide to Balayage
Guide to Balayage

About the Course
Balayage hair color services are in high demand worldwide! Explore this versatile coloring technique and expand your skill by learning the basics of balayage color. In this course, you will learn to implement this exciting hair color technique in your salon to achieve a multitude of looks on a variety of different hair textures. As you learn you will gain confidence when formulating and applying color with this artful color approach.
HIV/AIDS Update
HIV/AIDS Update

As professionals in the personal care services field, there are precautions to take to prevent the spread of any virus. This course will define HIV and AIDS, discuss the associated risks, and provide information to prevent infection.
Hair Coloring at a Glance
Hair Coloring at a Glance

This course is designed for licensed cosmetologists who desire to reinforce or expand their knowledge regarding the hair coloring process. In this course, we will learn how the pre-service client consultation lives up to its reputation of being the most important step in the service. Additionally, we will unravel the truth about what you see and apply it to what we know for the most impressive color service results.
Hair Colour Bonanza
Hair Colour Bonanza

This course will examine the hair colouring products and techniques that are currently being used world-wide. With just a small amount of effort, everyone can add expertise to their repertoire and be able to offer new services to clients.
Hair Loss: Including Traction Alopecia Cause and Cure
Hair Loss: Including Traction Alopecia Cause and Cure

Beauty professionals will inevitably encounter clients suffering from some form of normal or abnormal hair loss. Therefore, it is important to recognize and understand the different conditions. Through education and research, a beauty professional can create a preventative care plan to help their client maintain healthy scalp and hair. Normal hair loss occurs during the natural growth cycle in phases known as Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen (Frangie, 2012). A person can shed up to 150 strands of hair per day during the telogen phase. Stress can prematurely force hair into this phase, causing the client to experience rapid hair loss. It will take three months before the hair follicle becomes active and enters the growth cycle again.
Understanding the different hair loss conditions, causes and preventions will allow beauty professionals to give clients an exclusive experience while creating customized treatment plans, gaining knowledge of hair loss and expanding one’s client services and income potential.
How to Build a Better Haircut
How to Build a Better Haircut

Intro to Oncology Esthetics by a Survivor
Intro to Oncology Esthetics by a Survivor

About the Course:
This course will help assist each student in understanding cancer in its simplest form. In addition to gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of Cancer, this course will also include the stages of Cancer, Cancer treatments and the side effects. The learner will also be able to recognize alternatives to help your client while he or she is undergoing cancer treatments and empower each student with the knowledge to perform informal skin cancer checks within the treatment room.
Latest Update on Chemical Peels
Latest Update on Chemical Peels

In today’s times, most people want to retain that youthful and healthy glow to their skin. As baby boomers have aged, a massive market has been created- requesting these services, along with their children, who are more knowledgeable of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and the effects on the skin. Estheticians are the specialists to provide this care through an abundance of skin treatment services including facials, chemical peels, waxing, and microdermabrasion. In order to protect the health of your clients, it is imperative to understand the risks involved in performing these treatments.
Make-up Classics
Make-up Classics

Let’s face it, our clients expect us to advise them on fashion points. They trust our fashion sense and respect our advice. As professional cosmetologists and make-up artists, we know this to be true. This course will explain the steps and theories in color analysis for your client and list hair colors that will flatter cool and warm-toned persons. Additionally, this course will list make-up do’s and don’ts and describe how to enhance clients’ attributes.
Make-up and Your Client
Make-up and Your Client

This course will explain the steps and theories in color analysis for your clients and explain the seasonal theory of color and how to use it to help clients with wardrobe colors and other fashion advice. In addition, the course will list the hair colors that flatter cool-toned persons and warm-toned persons and provide recommendations for wardrobe selections.
Manicuring in the 21st Century
Manicuring in the 21st Century

This course will explore the rise in popularity of manicuring and its impact in today’s salons. The course is designed to bring to light the risks and potential hazards associated with manicures. Additionally, this course will discuss the health history sheet and conditions which prevent clients from soaking.
Mastering Wigs and Hairpiece Services
Mastering Wigs and Hairpiece Services

This course will help you identify the appropriate cutting instruments to use when cutting wigs, how to select the wig style best suited for the client and the best procedure for appropriately cleaning the wig.
Mechanical Exfoliation/Microdermabrasion
Mechanical Exfoliation/Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive mechanical form of skin resurfacing. The term is intended to indicate dermal abrasion, which takes on a smaller, or less intense, degree. This course will define the role and function of the skin’s layers as they relate to microdermabrasion. In addition, this course will explain the differences between crystal and diamond microdermabrasion equipment and describe the processes associated with microdermabrasion treatments.
Multimasking
Multimasking

This course identifies several different types of facials masks and explains how they can be used together for optimal results.
Nutrition for the Skin
Nutrition for the Skin

This course is designed for estheticians who want to discover the most powerful means of growing and treating their clientele. Applying skincare to the outside is never effective unless the inside is treated as well. No amount of skin cream or makeup can hide the effects of a poor diet. Understanding the connection between the mind, the body, and the skin will allow you to treat each skin type and achieve significant results. Grow your clientele by incorporating proper nutrition into their treatment plans and gain a reputation for amazing results. This course covers everything you need to know to create optimal nutritional plans for each and every skin type, including treatment plans for problematic skin issues. By discovering the benefits derived from macro and micronutrients, healthy fats, proteins, carbs, antioxidants, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals, you will be able to advise your clientele and devise the most effective nutritional plan for each client to produce stunning results.
Personal Wellness
Personal Wellness

About the Course
This course focuses on personal wellness by exploring mental health and addresses information regarding the stigmas attached to mental health. Additionally, this course covers information about substance abuse and mental health and crisis management are also presented. The course explores how people with mental health disorders can create a healing environment.
Personalizing the Color Experience
Personalizing the Color Experience

This course was designed to bring to light the often forgotten elements of the hair coloring process. At times we do things simply because that has always been the way they were done. A fresh perspective on the importance of foundational elements will inspire greater confidence and renewed diligence in protecting the hair shaft. It is, after all, the very fabric of our profession. Happy coloring!
Preventing Hair Loss
Preventing Hair Loss

About the Course:
Preventing Hair Loss is a course for the salon professional that will tell why hair loss is so prevalent among salon clientele and will analyze its causes. In this course, we will name the many hair loss disorders and discover remedies that can be useful for the salon professional to utilize.
Repairing Damaged Hair
Repairing Damaged Hair

Course release date: 7/17/2020
About the Course:
The beauty industry is a realm in the professional arena, complete with stylists living their passion. Heightened by consideration and compassion for people and helping stylists express their love for doing hair through haircare services. For professional stylist, repairing damaged hair is not just a job; repairing damaged hair is a responsibility to others, a task filled with genuine concern while exemplifying the highest skill and ability to assist in clients’ hair care wishes and needs.
Reporting Your Income to the IRS
Reporting Your Income to the IRS

Whether a shop owner, an employee, or a booth renter (independent contractor), you need to know your federal tax responsibilities, including how to report your income and tips you receive from your customers. The purpose of this course is to describe some of the Federal tax responsibilities that owners and workers must address each day.
Sanitation, Sterilization and Infection Control
Sanitation, Sterilization and Infection Control

The cosmetology industry is booming. Factors that could harm the industry are insufficient sanitation and infection controls for client health and safety, or perceptions by our clients that their health may be at risk. Salon professionals must make safe sanitation techniques the foundation of their daily routines and encourage their co-workers to do the same – for the health and well-being of practitioners and clients. Sanitation and disinfection techniques to control infection have a direct impact on the health and welfare of clients and the careers of salon professionals. The importance of maintaining proper sanitation procedures cannot be overstated; it can literally be a matter of life or death. Following proper sanitation guidelines will greatly reduce the potential risks to the professional, clients and co-workers – as well as ensure the highest quality of service.
Selecting Skincare Equipment and Tools
Selecting Skincare Equipment and Tools

The purpose of this course is to give a detailed overview of the myriad of tools available to today’s estheticians. Today’s clientele expects their skincare expert to be up-to-date on the newest and best treatments. Equipment is expensive; trying to prioritize what to invest in immediately and what can wait can be a daunting experience. This unit defines what each piece of equipment does and evaluates the cost comparisons of multiuse equipment vs. single use equipment. This course will take the fear out of assembling the best combination of tools to generate income for any esthetician. The student will be able to define what each tool is for, review and compare the different combinations, and be able to come to an informed decision in order to budget for and create the optimal combination of equipment to yield the highest return for their practice
Sensitivity in the Workplace
Sensitivity in the Workplace

This course will discuss the importance of sensitivity in the workplace through identifying key points of good communication and emphasizing the importance of respect and equality. Additionally, the course will examine best workplace practices and provide insight to acceptable professional conduct.
Shaping, Styling and Maintaining Wigs and Hairpieces
Shaping, Styling and Maintaining Wigs and Hairpieces

Most wigs and hairpieces will have much more hair density, than an average head of hair. We may need to remove unnecessary bulk, along with an excess of length. This course will identify he appropriate cutting instruments to use on human hair wigs and synthetic pieces and explain the different effects achieved when using a razor on human hair wigs and hair pieces. Additionally, this course will explain the basic fundamental principles in cleaning and repairing a wig or hairpiece and illustrate the appropriate method to put on a man’s toupee or hairpiece.
Skin Cancer Guide for Salon Professionals
Skin Cancer Guide for Salon Professionals

Become knowledgeable about skin cancer to better serve your clients in their health and wellness. Update your knowledge on the signs of pre-cancerous lesions, the most common skin cancers, and rare types of skin cancer your clients may experience. Cosmetologists often see areas of skin, hair, and nails that clients seldom do, allowing you to improve detection of suspicious changes that could lead to skin cancer. The purpose of this course is to familiarize cosmetologists with the various types of skin cancer and how to encourage clients to seek medical attention when suspicious skin changes are found.
Skin Care Essentials
Skin Care Essentials

About the Course
Understand the skin and its functions and become familiar with analyzing skin types.
Stress and Your Client
Stress and Your Client

As beauty professionals, just like everyone else, we also have to been keenly aware of the stress we carry within ourselves. Even though we may not realize it, how we are feeling internally can affect our clients. They can sense our stress and the inward pains and burdens we place on ourselves daily and think we are not happy with them. We must learn to take care of our basic needs so that we may better serve the needs of others. If you can master this, your chair will always be full, and you will not lack for clients.
The Anatomy of the Head and Facial Structure
The Anatomy of the Head and Facial Structure

About the Course
This course provides essential knowledge of the anatomy within the head and face, and how it relates to salon services. This course teaches students to recognize the facial and cranial skeletal structures, the muscular structures therein, and the nerves that serve primary functions of concern. Students will learn important information about the location of anatomical structures, how they connect to another, and the functions they serve.
After learning more about anatomy, students will take a closer look at the specific anatomy of facial and cranial structures. Students will then learn about how anatomy plays a part in the services they provide to clients, how the services they provide affects anatomy, and how to use their knowledge to better navigate services.
By the end of the course, students will have a broader understanding of the anatomy of the head and face, as well as how the underlying structures function and work together. This anatomical knowledge will provide the basis for more informed decisions regarding client services, and appropriate treatments.
The Basics of Color: History, Hair Structure and the Color Component
The Basics of Color: History, Hair Structure and the Color Component

This course has been developed for the licensed cosmetologist who desires to reinforce and/or expand his or her knowledge regarding the hair coloring process. In the first section of this course, we will learn about the chemistry and the physiological makeup of hair and how this pertains to the hair coloring process. The second section of this course will discuss the pre-service client consultation, how to approach this vital and what observations are imperative to ensure the best outcome for your client and produce impressive color service results.
The Business of Nails: Shaping and Re-inventing the Beauty Industry
The Business of Nails: Shaping and Re-inventing the Beauty Industry

About the Course
Learn how the nail sector has revolutionized the beauty business by setting new trends through creativity and innovation. This course will cover nail technology from its roots to the modern, billion dollar industry it has become within the beauty industry. Also, this course will explain the nail industry’s influence on fashion and pop culture, describe innovations that changed the industry as we knew it and discuss how it has redefined the beauty industry.
The Chemical Makeup and Anatomy of Human Hair, Updated
The Chemical Makeup and Anatomy of Human Hair, Updated

About the Course
This course will explore the complexity of the seemingly simple human hair. There will be an in-depth study of the functions, structure, anatomy, growth, and classifications of hair.
The Chemical Makeup and Anatomy of the Human Nail
The Chemical Makeup and Anatomy of the Human Nail

In this course, the student will learn about the chemical makeup of the nail and its unique cellular structure. The course will also provide detailed descriptions and images of nail anatomy.
The Chemical Makeup and Anatomy of the Skin
The Chemical Makeup and Anatomy of the Skin

Understanding the skin’s chemical makeup and unique anatomy is important. Our skin is consistently working to keep us healthy on the inside as well as the outside. This course will explore the skin’s functions and why they are important to our health and well-being.
The Conditions that Affect Aging Nails and Skin
The Conditions that Affect Aging Nails and Skin

Since a cosmetology professional works with aging clients over a period of time, they may see changes in the nails and skin. Some changes in the nails and skin indicate that conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, fungus, and diabetes could be present. It is important for professionals to recognize changes in clients’ nails and skin and be familiar with the different conditions that may be present. Recognizing symptoms of a possible disease or condition can improve how a skin care or nail service is provided to the client.
The Five Star Colorist
The Five Star Colorist

Hair care services are constantly evolving, and there continues to be an increasing demand for color services. From covering gray, restoring or “tweaking” the original color, “highlighting” or truly transformative color; color can improve hair texture and strength, and increase confidence as much as a good make-up application. This course will explore hair color inspirations and define techniques used for coloring. In addition, this course will examine the hair color chemistry and explain the process for hair color correction.
The Independent Contractor: Could This Be the Business Plan for You
The Independent Contractor: Could This Be the Business Plan for You

This course will explore the differences between an independent contractor and an employee and address the tax concerns for independent contractors. Additionally, this course will provide insights into the independent contractor agreement and discuss health, property and liability insurances.
The Power of Social Media and Salon Marketing
The Power of Social Media and Salon Marketing

Take your salon marketing to the next level with the basics of social media marketing. Learn the tips and techniques needed to successfully promote your business on social media. Find out which social media platforms are best for your target audience and how your salon can thrive in the digital marketing age.
The Professional Colorist: It's More than Magic
The Professional Colorist: It's More than Magic

Hair coloring can be the most lucrative, rewarding service offered at a salon, yet many stylists remain apprehensive about color long after they leave cosmetology school. This is probably because hair coloring is about chemistry. It can be fraught with problems, with mistakes that drastically affect real people. This course will remind you about the basics of the process, and discuss the products and techniques to help you boost your confidence as you boost your knowledge. For those who have been using hair-coloring products comfortably for years, this course will refresh and reinforce the important points, and perhaps introduce a few new concepts or products.
The Revival of Permanent Waving
The Revival of Permanent Waving

This course will also address the updated information regarding the chemistry behind permanent waves. We’ll discuss how the ingredients affect the integrity of the hair strand, and look at agents used before, during and after the service that will benefit the cuticle and cortex layers of the strand. We will also review the steps of the permanent wave process while highlighting safety procedures along the way.
The Skin Care Professional's Guide to Exfoliation
The Skin Care Professional's Guide to Exfoliation

This course describes the difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation and gives examples of the exfoliants used in each method. Additionally, this courses defines standard precautions and infection control for exfoliation and explains the role of the FDA in classifying devices.
To Dip or Not to Dip
To Dip or Not to Dip

This course discusses techniques for the application and removal of acrylic powder nails, commonly referred to as “dipped” nails. The course explains details regarding the pros and cons of this technique compared to gel and acrylic nails. Cosmetologists will review common ingredients found in acrylic products as they relate to FDA and OSHA regulations and warnings. This course will also cover steps for application and removal to avoid health complications for the provider and client, along with the description of potential negative health results that have occurred with dipped nail procedures.
Todays Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatments
Todays Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatments

Today, anti-aging treatments are the most popular service requested from estheticians, with hyperpigmentation being the second. Skin care professionals must understand their profession is one of life-long learning because advances in skin care ingredients, procedures, technologies, and therapies are constantly being improved and modernized. This course will discuss the components of skin and compare and contrast chemical peels, resurfacing, and microdermabrasion anti-aging treatments. Additionally, this course will identify at least three skin conditions that anti-aging treatments help to improve and identify the five procedures to perform an anti-aging treatment.
Topics In Cosmetology Instruction – Part II
Topics In Cosmetology Instruction – Part II

It is important to discern the nature of active learning, the empirical research on its use, the common complications and barriers that give rise to instructors’ resistance to utilize interactive instructional techniques, and how teachers, administrators and educational researchers can help propel active learning into the forefront of learning strategies. Part II of Topics in Cosmetology will discuss these factors along with research findings that can address everyday classroom difficulties and help cosmetology instructors implement effective teaching strategies.
Topics in Cosmetology Instruction: Intro to Portfolios and Self-Directed Learning in Cosmetology
Topics in Cosmetology Instruction: Intro to Portfolios and Self-Directed Learning in Cosmetology

Research in the field of adult education and learning theory continues to yield rich data that can inform and improve teaching methods and instructors’ understanding of obstacles to students’ learning. This course was adapted from educational research articles discussing effective teaching strategies in adult education that may be applicable to your work in cosmetology.
Train The Trainer
Train The Trainer

As instructors of cosmetology, we have a three-fold challenge. Of course, we must address the theory and the practical information of cosmetology but there is a third area of instruction that becomes important if the student is to be successful. This is the practical theory, which includes chemical reactions, physical reactions, and psychological reactions of cosmetology practice and the cosmetology business. This course encompasses all there areas of the curriculum and focuses on WHY? It includes information on the background of education, the formal methods used in training the student, and the understanding of how people learn.
Understanding Inflammatory Skin Disorders
Understanding Inflammatory Skin Disorders

The impact of inflammatory skin disease affecting Americans is shocking, it was reported in 2013, by the American Academy of Dermatology, that one in every four Americans were treated for some sort of skin disorder. In addition, recent research suggest that stress is the culprit, exacerbating skin condition, therefore, resulting in inflammatory skin diseases.
Understanding and the Treatment of Acne
Understanding and the Treatment of Acne

This course will examine acne and the factors that contribute to the formation of acne. In addition, this course will describe the myths associated with acne, identify triggers associated with the development of acne and provide guidelines for skin care treatments.
Virtual Learning Instruction Guide
Virtual Learning Instruction Guide

The purpose of this class is to educate professional educators on aspects of virtual learning and instructions, explicitly highlighting and discussing areas of challenges and thriving among virtual environments.
Winning Trainer Ways – Part I
Winning Trainer Ways – Part I

Every trainer knows that the field of instruction is a highly dynamic one. New ideas, new materials, and new techniques continually enrich the training function. This course captures a good number of new concepts and techniques that should prove valuable to the cosmetology instructor who is interested in involving her students experimentally.
Winning Trainer Ways – Part II
Winning Trainer Ways – Part II

Every trainer knows that the field of instruction is a highly dynamic one. New ideas, new materials, and new techniques continually enrich the training function. This course captures a good number of new concepts and techniques that should prove valuable to the cosmetology instructor who is interested in involving her students experimentally.
Winning Trainer Ways – Part III
Winning Trainer Ways – Part III

Every trainer knows that the field of instruction is a highly dynamic one. New ideas, new materials, and new techniques continually enrich the training function. This course captures a good number of new concepts and techniques that should prove valuable to the cosmetology instructor who is interested in involving her students experimentally.
You… A Salon Owner
You… A Salon Owner

Starting your own business is an enormous responsibility and is not a step to be taken lightly. Much serious planning is necessary. You will need a thorough knowledge of business principles, bookkeeping, business laws, insurance, salesmanship, and psychology before you can take on the role of salon owner and manager. The scope of this course is twofold. It is a useful overview of what you will need to research in more depth before opening your own business. It also serves as a “refresher course” for those who already are in business.
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