Federico Beauty Institute Selected As Top US School For Student

Lauren DeQuiroz’s journey to Federico Beauty Institute took a couple of detours…but those detours were invaluable life lessons that led to a very positive outcome.

Although Lauren always knew she wanted to go to beauty school, she also felt it was important to experience college life.  Lauren attended University of Colorado, Boulder for two years before pursuing her dream to become a hair stylist.

 

Lauren enrolled in an 1800-hour Cosmetology program at a franchise school in the Denver area.  But a third of the way through the program, Lauren knew the school was not right for her. She observed very quickly that the school’s curriculum didn’t include materials or student exercises on what it takes to pass the State Boards (Licensure is a requirement to practice Cosmetology in most States).

Finding the Right Pivot Point School

Lauren began her search for a beauty school that met her requirements….a combination of hands-on, real-life practical training in a salon-like environment coupled with a curriculum consisting of rigorous “drills” for students on passing the State Boards.  A third factor — locating a school that taught the Pivot Point curriculum – was equally important.

 

Lauren had become familiar with Pivot Point at the beauty school in Denver.  Pivot Point equipment, like tripods, was used at the school along with Pivot Point’s book, “Salon Fundamentals.”   Lauren asked and soon learned that the Denver school WAS NOT Pivot Point Certified, and had no plans to change their curriculum in the future.

She began an extensive research project to find the right beauty school that met her criteria.  She spent a lot of time on the Pivot Point Academy website and became sold on the Pivot Point hair and skin care education. 

 

We’ll teach you to see, think, create and adapt as a designer – not just duplicate the latest fashion trends – but to be the innovator of these trends.  Pivot Point website

 

Narrowing her search to a handful of beauty schools, Lauren found Federico’s website especially engaging and well-organized.  “I especially liked Gary Federico’s video,” she commented.  http://www.federico.edu/corporate-video

 Equally impressive was Federico’s responsiveness.  Lauren said, “Most schools I called weren’t very helpful or willing to quickly send me the information I needed to make a decision.  Federico was very proactive…sending me the information I requested right away, then communicating with me via email on a daily basis.

The final step was a campus tour of Federico’s Sacramento campus.  Lauren found the staff even more personable and helpful than they were on the phone.  She liked the fact that the main office was on site and everyone she needed to meet with – admissions, financial services, career services – was in the same building.

The following factors “sealed the deal” for Lauren:

1)    Federico has been in the beauty school business for over 60 years;

2)    Federico is a Pivot Point International member school;

3)    According to the Federico’s catalog, the school’s Educational Goal is “designated to assist the student’s capability to pass the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination.”

4)    An externship program that places students in Sacramento-area beauty salons;

one day a week, in place of going to class, students can observe the work of experienced beauty professionals.

A Bright Future

Lauren graduated from Federico’s Cosmetology program on Monday, December 22nd, 2008.

She will now put the finishing touches on her resume with Federico’s Student Services support.  She would like to find a salon in the Stockton CA area – about an hour from Sacramento – to be closer to some family and friends.

 

Federico has long standing relationships with Sacramento-area salons who hire many Federico graduates, but Jennifer Hancock, Federico’s Student Services Coordinator, is very eager to help Lauren find a job in Stockton.  On Lauren’s behalf, Jennifer will send Lauren’s resume and information about Federico Beauty Institute, to two salons that Lauren has identified in Stockton.

 

Lauren is confident she will find a great job.  “Federico is very well known and admired in northern California.  It’s great to have Federico training on my resume.”

 

Scheduled to take the State Boards on January 16th, is there anyone out there that doubts Lauren will pass her licensure exams, start her beauty career and go on to future success as a beauty professional?

 



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“Serious skin care” is about maintaining a healthy and glowing skin all through your life. As you grow older, your body’s natural skin care mechanisms become weaker. So, “serious skin care” is about responding to the changing needs of your skin. Thus, “serious skin care” is about constantly evaluating, analysing and changing your skin care routines. Your skin care routine should change based on the environmental conditions, your age and changes in your skin type.

Skin care is also about awareness. With the technological advancements and research, more and more facts are being brought to light everyday. Also, the composition and nature of skin care products seems to be changing with time. So trying out the new products is also a part of this care. However, serious skin care advises using a new product over a small patch of skin (not facial skin) first, just to see how your skin reacts to it.

Serious skin care also means knowing how to use your products. Good practices include things like applying the moisturizers while the skin is damp, using upward strokes for better penetration of skin care products, removing the make up before going to bed, cleansing before moisturising or applying make up, using the correct amount of products, etc. Thus, increasing the effectiveness of your skin care products is another focus area of care.

Some precautions, like avoiding contact with detergents, are also part of serious skin care. Serious skin care means being gentle with your skin. Things like over-exfoliation, use of low quality products, and application of strong-chemical based products, are all harmful to your skin. Some people have a wrong notion about this. For them serious skin care is – using large quantities of products as often as possible. However, this really isn’t serious skin care (and that’s why awareness is so important).

Serious skin care is also about visiting your dermatologist for treatment of skin disorders. Ignoring the skin disorders can be fatal for your skin and might lead to permanent damage. So, if the things don’t improve with over the counter medication, you should immediately visit a dermatologist. Self-surgery e.g. squeezing of acne/pimples is a big no (it can lead to permanent damage of your skin).

So, seriously serious skin care is more about precautions and preventive measures (than treatment). It is about being proactive as well as reactive. In fact, we can say that it is about being proactive about the needs of your skin so that the need for being reactive is reduced to a minimum.

Anti aging and wrinkle reduction skin care products are a rage in these times and sell very well. But it is important to safeguard against the big scam going on behind these products. This article shall throw light on the ugly facts behind the so called \”best skin care products\”.

When I talk about professional skin care products, I don\’t mean skin care products which are expensive and sold in luxurious high end malls. I also do not mean skin care products that have been endorsed by popular celebrities who have just lent their name for the sake of receiving huge royalties, without even using them even once!

By professional and best skin care products, I mean those skin care products that have been scientifically proven in improving skin health and youth naturally.

If we look at skin care product effectiveness, you should take into notice that the money spent on celebrity endorsements and expensive advertisements on television and glossy magazines does not contribute even a little bit to the product quality. All it does is that is makes the skin care products much more expensive and unaffordable.

The most important thing that you should consider while selecting the best skin care products is to check the quality of natural ingredients used in them. You should check that they are scientifically proven effective in enhancing skin health and youth naturally.

The Ugly Collagen Scam to watch out against

There is a lot of hype going on around skin care products containing collagen and elastin. These are being advertised heavily. But you should safeguard yourself against this big scam going on. I will tell you the scientific evidence behind this.

Basically, collagen and elastin are the two essential skin proteins present in our body and produced naturally. In young age, their production is in sufficient quantity, but as we mature, their output begins to decelerate. This is what leads to skin aging symptoms like wrinkles, old age spots, saggy skin and imbalanced skin complexion.

So, we all know that collagen and elastin play a key role in providing us young, firm and supple skin. Now, the skin care products manufacturers misuse this concept and take unfair advantage of the public. They add collagen and elastin into their products and tout it as skin rejuvenating and anti aging.

But they don\’t tell you some really shocking information. The reality is that scientific trials have proven that collagen and elastin present in such skin care products cannot be absorbed by the skin because its molecule is too large. It is rejected by the uppermost layer of our skin called Epidermis!

These hardcore scientific facts can be confirmed by any well known dermatologist or a reputed medical website.

Therefore, the correct way of restoring skin youth is not by using collagen based skin care products, but by using best skin care products that have natural ingredients that enhance the body\’s own production of collagen and elastin.

Such amazing natural substances have been found that help in achieving just that. One such name is Cynergy TK. It has been pioneered in New Zealand. It is unique in the fact that it helps the natural production of collagen and elastin by the body itself.

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Are you willing to get a little update image of yours e or are you just interested in spoil yourself a little bit? If so, you may consider to think about heading down to your local beauty salon. Beauty salons are the most perfect place to have a new hair do or another beauty update.

Quite a large number of people are wondering on what type of procedures they should undergo, when it comes to visiting a beauty salon,. If you are one of those group of people then you might have to keep reading on. Even though, there are different services in different beauty salon, you may still find that many beauty salons offer similar ones or even provides exactly the same services. There are a few of the most popular beauty salon services that are outlined below and it could be the one that you are definitely want to have a look.

First thing tat pops into many people mind when thinking of beauty salons is having a hair cut. Almost all of beauty salons are offered the hair care services as their base service, which including shampooing, dying, highlighting, and trimming. “Up-dos” is one of the specialize in many beauty salons or other elegant hair style for special event like wedding or proms. No matter just get a haircut or and up-dos hair style that you are looking for, your local beauty salon should be able to offer you such assistance you needed.

Another service that offered in many beauty salons is skincare. In term of skin care services, the most common service offered is tanning. Many od beauty salons have tanning bed for their customers to use. Moreover, there are a large number of beauty salons that are now starting to offer spray on tans instead of traditional tanning beds. The spray tanning is more likely to be more safe than using tanning beds. This service will help you to meet your requirement of turning tan for some special events like wedding, or vacation. Contact your local beauty salon if you want to get information about their tanning service.

Nail care is other service that normally offered at most beauty salons that you have interested in to learn more about. Since there are many women like to paint their nail, and some are like to leave their nail plain, get manicures and so forth then using these nail care service offered in the beauty salon should be a good option. If you want to have the professional care done for your nail. You should consider to make an appointment at one of your local beauty salons.

Tanning, hair care and nail care are a few option of many services that you might able to get at one of your local beauty salons. Besides, the traditional beauty salons, you may able to find a beauty salon spa around your living area. You might consider to stopping by your local beauty salon if there is one in your living area. Like traditional salon, beauty salons spas are offer spa treatments and have a spa-like setting and decorate. Normally, the beauty salon spa offered services such as massages, acupuncture, body wraps and so on.