A good cosmetologist should know what is happening in the beauty industry. They should know what styles and trends are in, what good practices are, and they definitely should know what not to do. At Xenon Academy, we do our best to make sure our students learn everything they need to know to be successful…

Going in for your first job interview after graduating can be a daunting task. There is so much emphasis put on good interviewing skills that we tend to overthink it a lot of the time. Keeping your nerves under control is one of the many important parts of nailing any interview. Luckily for you, we…

If you are looking to start a career in cosmetology or even thinking about becoming a barber or esthetician, then we have the ultimate resume-building guide. Read more on how to begin writing a stellar resume that can show off those skills you learned in beauty school!

We are now officially just a few weeks from the biggest dance of your high school experience. The Prom No other dance is going to play such a huge part in your life as this event does. If you need proof of this just look at the hundreds of movies in which the prom has…

Curls are going to be all the rage this Spring! From natural textures to wand created waves, you’ll want to know how to put some spring in your locks. Here are 5 ways to get curly, girly! 1. Thick-Barrel Wand Curls A post shared by CosmoProf Beauty (@cosmoprofbeauty) on Feb 26, 2017 at 7:00pm PST…

Makeup is a wonderful, magical, all-knowing product. We all know that we worship makeup, it’s okay, you don’t have to deny it. Have you ever thought about how makeup came about and how it continues to evolve over time? When you think about it, makeup is really a weird concept. “Hey, let’s take this black…

One of this year’s hottest men’s hair trends has been the pompadour. A pompadour is a style that consists of short sides and a longer, poofed top (think Elvis). They can be styled in all different ways, making them perfect for almost any man (or woman!) with any face shape. Unfortunately, like any other trend,…

It’s that time of year again where we are all stressing on what to be for Halloween. Every year the stress builds up and you end up caving to the pressure and going as a witch, yet again. Skip the stress and the expensive shopping trips this year. Head straight to your closet because, lucky…

If you’ve always loved learning more about beauty, a future in the industry could be perfect for you! Check out if you relate to these signs that you should apply for beauty school!

Not sure if you want to pursue a future in beauty? By becoming a cosmetologist, you’re opening the door for a lot of opportunities. From hairstylists to owners, check these different careers you can pursue!