Cosmetology education is becoming one of the most sought after courses in the country. Lot of students who aspire to make a name for themselves in the hair industry are joining cosmetology courses. This trend promises a good growth for the industry which has produced legends like Vidal Sassoon, John Steinberg, etc.

Cosmetology education is primarily essential because it lays the foundation for a strong career. There are various roles that one can perform after undergoing cosmetology education. These roles include Hairstylist, Shampooer, Colorist, Manicurist, etc. However, it is essential to undergo primary training in cosmetology before deciding to specialize in a particular field.

Many students do not find regular classroom teaching exciting. They prefer self paced training and this is where online cosmetology education comes handy. Web based learning has its own advantages and is best suited to those who are interested in continuing cosmetology education.

Scissorboy’s online TV series is designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students. This video education series provides high quality, step by step education and video instructions to stylists.

The show takes you to various salons across the globe and features award winning stylists who show their craft. This gives an excellent opportunity to students to learn the best and latest techniques from top stylists in the industry.

The best part of this online cosmetology education program is that you can watch all the cosmetology videos FREE. There’s no fee involved and you can easily continue your learning process within the comfort of your home!

Subscribe to ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology education program here – www.scissorboy.com

Many hairstylists do not get the time to continue cosmetology education to sharpen their skill set. The primary reason for that being – long working hours in the salon.

But with Scissorboy’s online cosmetology education program, you can get your cosmetology tutorials whenever you want. All you need is a laptop and an internet connection and you are good to go. Sounds exciting? Check out Scissorboy.com now!

The Cutting Edge Hair Show is an online TV and video education series designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students. This online cosmetology education program helps you to continue cosmetology education anytime and anywhere.

A new episode is released every Monday and features top stylists in salons all over the world, who showcase their best and latest techniques. So by watching top stylists like Robin Barker, Ivan Zoot, Woody Michleb, John Simpson and more, you learn the techniques which wins prestigious awards for these stylists.

Scissorboy’s online cosmetology education series is intended to give inspiration, motivation and advice to stylists that are hungry for more. The goal of each episode is to provide 10-15 minutes of high quality, easy to understand, step by step education and video instructions to stylists.

Such a form of learning has many advantages over regular classroom type learning. If you are a professional hairstylist and spend most of your time in the salon then you should definitely adopt this learning technique which will help you in continuing cosmetology education.

Scissorboy.com provides new content covering all topics related to the hair industry every week. So check out www.scissorboy.com and subscribe to learn the cutting edge techniques in the hair industry.

Cosmetology education is the first step to become a better cosmetologist. This is the advice that most of the cutting edge stylists are giving to newbie stylists. If you are planning to enter into the hair and beauty industry, make sure you have the proper training in cosmetology.

There are various jobs that a person can do while working in a salon. If you have undergone cosmetology education, then you are most likely to adapt to those jobs and the challenges in a better way than your peers. One of the important steps to have a fabulous career as a hairstylist is to get your fundamentals correct and for that you need to learn the basics of cosmetology.

There are many cosmetology schools which impart training in cosmetology and also help in getting a license from the state. However, if you are a professional hairstylist, who wants to take your career to the next level, then you should concentrate on continuing cosmetology education.

If long working hours in the salon are not allowing you time to attend cosmetology classes, then why not adopt online cosmetology education. Its easy, self-paced and you can learn at your own convenience.

The Cutting Edge Hair Show is something that you should definitely check out once. It will help you in honing your skills and also provide a broad view of things work in this industry. Its a unique online cosmetology program that features cutting edge stylists from around the world who demonstrate their insider techniques.

Its a proven fact that you need to constantly update yourself and your skills to stay in this competitive industry. If you aspire to be a recognized figure like Vidal Sassoon, its important that you start taking your cosmetology classes online. They will help you in learning new trends and also give you the confidence to go out there and implement the techniques taught by the experts on your clients.

You’ll surely like it when your clients say that they are amazed by your work. So get started with online cosmetology education and learn the secrets to wow your clients. Subscribe to FREE cosmetology tutorials at www.scissorboy.com

Cosmetology education is significant for every cosmetologist. It not only helps in discovering new techniques but also develops your confidence to handle challenging tasks. There are specific disciplines of cosmetology which a student may choose from to make it big in this industry.

After completing cosmetology education, you can find employment in a salon to get some hands-on experience. The job description of a cosmetologist may include several  designations such as hairstylist, shampooer, hairdresser, nail technician, skin care specialist, etc.

As hairstylists and cosmetologists become more experienced and  famous, they can decide to start on their own. In such a case, you can decide to open your own salon or work as a freelance stylist or as a product consultant. If you love to share your experiences with others, then you can impart cosmetology education by teaching in cosmetology schools.

There are so many professional stylists who dream for continuing cosmetology education. However, their long working hours in salon does not give them any free time to hone their skills. For such stylists, the best option to refresh their knowledge is to subscribe to online cosmetology education programs like The Cutting Edge Hair Show.

Scissorboy’s Cutting Edge Hairshow is an Online TV and video education series designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students. The show features top stylists in salons all over the world who demonstrate their outstanding and cutting-edge techniques.

ScissorBoy releases a new episode every Monday spanning all topics related to the hair industry. The goal of each episode is to provide 10-15 minutes of high quality, easy to understand, step by step education and video instructions to stylists.

This year the offers in cosmetology education are going to be huge as the hair industry is expecting a strong growth. There’s a massive demand for trained cosmetologists which will provide lot of employment opportunities.

Get ready for a successful career  in the hair industry by continuing cosmetology education. Subscribe to ScissorBoy’s FREE online cosmetology program here.

Cosmoprof Bologna 2010 begins today in Italy. This is the most prestigious international beauty trade event in the world and I am glad to be a part of it.

There are many high-impact events, conferences, workshops at Cosmoprof Bologna 2010. One such incredible event is TREND 2010.

Trend 2010: which direction are we taking? Knowing trends is basic to better understand which direction to take not to go astray. Within COSMOFFLAB area will take place, a “VISIONARY SITE”, an area of interaction and exchange where will be presented Cosmoprof Trend Vision 2010.

On the first day, i.e. today, Cristina Gabetti along with Riccarda Serri and Fabrizio Zago would lend their suggestions on saving, living a healthy life, and protecting the environment.

Andrea Segrè – President of the Last Minute Market would talk on how to consume with style. How to transform waste to resource. Then Andrea Seminara would highlight on How to impact less and reduce CO2 more. He’ll also discuss concrete advantages and sustainable models during his talk.

Then there would be sessions from Alberto Fabbri, Domenico Piano, Poppy Smadja and Sara Roversi. A Sushi Cooking Show will follow these sessions. There will be more exciting events in the coming days, which you can check out here.

Photographing hair is very important for stylists. It allows to show the true colors of hair in photographs. It is also essential because photography has enormous power and can take you far as a hairstylist.

Prominent Toronto beauty and fashion photographer Babak, who has worked with many Contessa Award entrants was featured on ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology program. He along with Mickey Svircevic explained the importance of photographing your work.

Mickey and Babak took us behind the scenes at a photo shoot and gave us some pointers on how to photograph your work! Both were of the opinion that by photographing your work, you can capture time and styles which may be used as a reference.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when having a photo shoot is that you will most likely not know what the photo shoot will entail. Mickey says you must “go with the flow” and that it all starts with the photographer.

Babak mentions that the right photographer will get your whole look and bring it all together for you. As a hairstylist, make sure that you explain your objectives to your photographer. If the photographer does not understand your needs and objectives, he may not be able to capture the important thing(s) that you wish to depict through your work.

All the pieces of the puzzle need to come together, like styles, colors and makeup. But if you put your mind to it, you can pull anything off and get an amazing photo shoot showcasing your look. One important tip that Babak shared on the Cutting Edge Hair Show was to always go with the flow of hair while doing a photo shoot. Going against it would never work.

Photography is an art and not science and hence perceptions (about hair) differ from one individual to another. However, every stylist must photograph his/her work to allow their creativity to reflect via photographs.

For more tips on How to photograph hair, visit www.ScissorBoy.com

Image Credits: http://www.babak.ca/

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2010 is the largest and most prestigious international beauty trade event in Italy and possibly the world. It will take place for the 43rd time in Bologna during April 16 – April 19, 2010.

This world famous specialized exhibition was established in 1967 and since then has attracted an increasing number of visitors each year from around the world.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2010 will feature an incredible calendar of high-impact events, conferences, workshops, ateliers both in terms of emotions and their content. These will transversely involve all areas and targets of the show.

Check out all the events at Cosmoprof 2010

For the first time ever Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna introduces the figure of the “visionary men.” These are the “outstanding protagonist” of specific product areas in the beauty world. Their name is backed by a story of success, extensive research and study and they know how to seize any opportunity while revolutionizing the market and creating new perspectives.

The “Visionary man” that has been selected for each per product sector are:

PACKAGING AREA: JOËL DESGRIPPES

PERFUMERY AREA: CHRISTINE NAGEL

PERFUMERY AREA: ELIE PAPIERNIK

GREEN AREA: HORST M. RECHELBACHER

NAIL AREA: DEBORAH LIPPMANN

SPA&BEAUTY AREA: ANDREW GIBSON

HAIR AREA: JOHN NOLLET

UNIQUE CARRIER MAN: THIBAULT PONROY

COSMOPROF VISIONARY WOMAN: AURELIANA DE SANCTIS

If you are in the hair & beauty industry, you must attend this largest and prestigious international beauty trade event. For more information about Cosmoprof Bologna 2010, visit: www.cosmoprof.com

Ivan Zoot, who holds three Guinness World Haircutting records, will be demonstrating three haircuts on TLC’s Designing Spaces on April 9, 2010. He will show a businessman’s cut, a basic style cut for women and a boy’s sport cut, and provide tips and techniques for effective haircutting.

Ivan aka ClipperGuy is the world’s fastest haircutter who is currently serving as the Director of Education and Training at Andis Company. He was featured on the Cutting Edge Hair Show, which is the only online TV and video education series providing cosmetology education.

Ivan has popularized clipper cutting in the industry and is famously known as ClipperGuy. He is appearing on TLC’s Designing Spaces to demonstrate three cuts that will put style into your technique.

The segment is called “Beauty on a Budget” and will air on April 9, 2010. Air times can be found online at www.designingspaces.tv/index.php

Ivan currently holds three Guinness world records in haircutting: Fastest single haircut (55 seconds), Most haircuts in 1 hour (34), Most haircuts in 24 hours (340).

While he was on ScissorBoy’s cosmetology show, he showed some great haircutting techniques with clippers. His passion and knowledge is immense and it will be awesome to see him demonstrate three different hair-cuts.

To watch Ivan Zoot in action with his clippers, visit www.ScissorBoy.com

Cosmoprof Bologna 2010 brings the worldwide professional beauty industry together all at one place at one time. It is the largest and most prestigious international beauty trade event in Italy and possibly the world.

Cosmoprof 2010 will take place for the 43rd time in Bologna during Friday, April 16, 2010 to Monday, April 19, 2010. ScissorBoy will be present at the event that will run all day from 9:30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

For over 40 years, Cosmoprof has been the world’s top international event in the beauty, cosmetics and spa industry. Over 2,000 exhibitors from all around the world will be attending Cosmoprof Bologna 2010.

The slogan for Cosmoprof 2010 is, “Where are you going, Beauty?” to symoblize the ever-changing world-market of cosmetics. Cosmopack 2010 will be held in conjunction with the exhibition attracting a great deal of interest.

To buy your tickets for attending Cosmoprof Bologna 2010 and all its events and seminars, click here.

Cosmoprof 2009 was highly successful and was attended by representatives of 60 countries. Last year the event featured 139,523 visitors in the course of 5 days of exhibition, out of which 33,338 (24%) foreign visitors. The total number of exhibitors was 2,248, out of which 1,323 (60%) were foreign exhibitors.

Cosmoprof has a successful presence in the world and has sealed joint-venture agreements with international organizations to generate new top-level trade fair events in every part of the globe.

If you are in the hair & beauty industry, you must attend this largest and prestigious international beauty trade event. For more information about Cosmoprof Bologna 2010, visit: www.cosmoprof.com

Salon location is an important aspect that needs consideration while starting a new salon. Many successful salon owners credit the success of their business to their location of salon.

The first step to build any business is to know where you want to build it. An old adage says, the three most important aspects of opening a new business is location, location, location. This applies to every business and if you are planning to start a new salon, you need to carefully study the area.

Salon location should be such that it not only helps to attract clients but is spacious enough to accommodate a large number of clients. After all, you would never like to turn down clients because you cannot accommodate them. Those that are starting a salon for the first time may not realize the importance of location but it actually determines your success in the long run.

Salon location should be based on a needs assessment. This is a process which considers the traffic flow, view from the street and distance from competition. Hiring a demographic consultant can be a good option to help in finalizing the perfect location for your salon. If you cannot invest in a consultant, then you may working with local agencies and government departments. Most government agencies offer information for free or at a nominal cost but this is a time consuming process.

John Donato, one of Canada’s top stylist was featured on ScissorBoy’s cosmetology program and he too stressed on the importance of salon location. He said it is the location that provides maximum exposure to the business and makes success almost definite.

Every salon needs visibility to attract customers. While deciding location for salon, size is a very important aspect. Mostly, salons start out by renting a location but then they face problems in future as they grow and expand. Therefore, while deciding your salon location, consider your future requirements so that you can always enjoy a successful business.