When you think of chemical peels, you might think of something out of a horror movie, but chemical peels are actually one of the staples of the esthetics industry and can help reverse many common skin problems! From acne scars to uneven skin tone, a chemical peel could help to reveal the fresh skin you…

Starting your journey in beauty can be stressful. From finding the right beauty school, to developing brand new skills, it can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this ultimate guide in everything you need to know about a future in beauty!

Beauty is an ever fluctuating industry, not only in styles and trends but in the products and skills that are available. New advancements and services are being offered every day! Lucky for us, as science expands, so do the techniques and enhancements that are available. The perming machines and straightening irons of the 1920s are…

Chances are you have spent years fantasizing about your wedding day. You may have even made yourself a beautiful white gown out of toilet paper and convinced your little brother’s friend to walk down the “aisle” with you. In addition to the perfect gown and the prettiest flowers, there is probably one other thing you…

Change comes in both small and large packages. This year, cosmetology schools in Idaho are facing a big change when it comes to program requirements. Beginning in July of 2018, the required hours for completing a cosmetology program in the state of Idaho will be decreased from 2000 clock hours to 1600. The reduction in…

Wedding season is ramping up again. No matter if you are in the wedding party, going as a guest, or even the bride, planning what to wear can be a big deal. Whether you dread getting ready for a wedding or update your “Dream Wedding” Pinterest board before you go to sleep every night, this…

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockleshells and beauty product ingredients all in a row! Ok, so this is not how the famous nursery rhyme by Mother Goose really goes. Maybe the reason Mary is contrary is because her garden isn’t growing what she needs to make her…

Fashion and Nature. When these two worlds collide, the results can be either beautiful or disastrous. The fashion and beauty industries are responsible for many not-so-beautiful impacts on the earth and Aveda’s eco-aware mission for “environmental leadership and responsibility” is perhaps more important now than ever before. There is something you can do to help!…

Many careers require training, education, and licensure, and cosmetology is one of them! The Idaho Board of Cosmetology regulates beauty professionals and schools to keep our community safe. They enforce educational requirements, sanitation, safety, and much more. It is legally required to obtain a license to practice cosmetology in most states, including Idaho. Here are…

Whether you’re attending beauty school, a trade school, or a university, you’re probably in charge of paying some portion of your tuition and other applicable fees. That also means you’re probably looking for ways to save money. It’s common to be more focused on your cash flow while you’re in school, so we’ve compiled some…