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“Hide uneven texture with a silicone primer; it helps fill in ice pick scars. We like: Dr. Brandt Flaws No More Skin Perfector. Need a more serious scar removal strategy? Doctor-prescribed retinoids like Retin-A will trigger collagen production and smooth the skin’s surface. For deeper scars, a fractionated laser like Fraxel will vaporize scar tissue, causing new skin to fill in depressed areas. Cost: $800 and up.”

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CITED BY: Meredith Corporation, 2010, MORE MAGAZINE for Women of Style & Substance, “75 Best beauty Tips”.

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1.) Easy Conversation Starters

- Use tactics such as simple questions like “How was your weekend?”, “How did you do on that test last week?”, or “what are you most looking forward to this weekend?”. Be interested in THEIR life!

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2.) Students want to help create a lesson, let them co-create!

- Pick a student and have them work on a lesson plan with you or have a student pick another classmate and have them both work on a lesson plan together for the day!

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3.) Students need to be constantly connected!

- They thrive on collaboration. Yes, use social media too! Take advantage of today’s technology and try to find ways to incorporate them in your lesson plans.

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4.) Learning needs to be entertaining!

- People pay attention for 1/2 their age in minutes (Ex. If they are 20 years old, they will give you around 10 minutes of their full attention). Use humor in any of your lesson plans such as a funny video or a funny story!

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5.) Change it up every 10 minutes!

- Remember! Your goal is to help them get information and retain it! How you do it needs to be Creative!

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6.) YOU try to participate in the lesson Plan of the day!

- It will help students to FOCUS!

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7.) Students are usually more focused in a WORKSHOP!

- Group settings and game playing is how they learn and feel that it is more fun!

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8.) Interacting and Engagement Experiences!

- Students want to express themselves individually and when involved and engaging in activity they have opportunity to do just that!

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9.) Embrace the new “Teaching” Methods!

- Integrate both classroom and social! We the teachers must change our methods and adapt and adjust to our students personalities

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10.) Greet them enthusiastically!

- You WILL see a big difference!

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This class guarantee’s results in the attitudes and performance of your students.

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​To offer support about career choices and options in cosmetology with an emphasis on business and professional development, personal development, self-image and ongoing commitment to skill building, education and learning.

• To help students assess their career objectives, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, so as to move forward with confidence, and claim their place in the industry.

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Fashion Disasters

By Pat Kwas

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What is fashion?  What makes great style?  It is personal; you want to present yourself in your own unique way.  That is your fashion and style.  But you need to be careful to avoid making fashion mistakes that can ruin your look.

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1.  Visible Bra Straps – Bras are undergarments, so keep your straps properly adjusted and don’t let them peek out on purpose or on accident.

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2.  Right Bra with White Shirt/Top – A common mistake that many women make is to wear a white bra under a white shirt or tee. A white bra will be clearly obvious under a white shirt. If you don’t want your bra to show, you should wear a color that matches your skin color.  Choose a nude or tan color if you have lighter skin.  If you have darker skin, a dark brown or black one works best.

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3.  Clothes That Don’t Fit Properly - Stop buying clothes according to the size you wish you were or hiding in over sized, baggy clothes.  Both of these fashion disasters make you look larger than you really are.  If you don’t have fit, you don’t have style.  Don’t get hung up on sizes!  Embrace your shape and wear clothing that accentuates your best features.

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4. Beige – This color makes most people appear washed out.  It brings out imperfections in your skin, like dark circles and redness.  Brighter colors worn near the face will brighten your overall appearance.

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5. Getting Stuck in a Style Rut - Sticking with classics has been conventional wisdom for ages, and for women with full lives and limited resources this is still a sure way to investment dressing.  The problem is that as we grow older, we sometimes become a little too comfortable wearing our old standbys (or just doing “replenishment” shopping each season).  Sometimes all it takes is tweaking the basics that you already own to look fabulous.  Step out of your comfort zone and try a new style or a new color- your skin tone will appear brighter and your eye color will pop when you wear a color that makes you sparkle!

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6. Don’t Indulge - That means don’t overdo sparkles, sequins or animal print.  While it is fun to play with different colors, fabrics and styles at times- less is more. Wearing too much of a good thing can turn into a fashion disaster.  If you are going to wear a top that has sequins on it, keep it simple  everywhere else.

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7. “Mom” Jeans - Jeans that sit way too high on the waist and taper in at the legs are extremely unflattering for your waist, hips, butt and legs because you lose proportion and balance.  Even if you are an older woman, don’t be afraid to try a current style of jeans.  I am not saying you have to get the very low rise distressed jean.  Just look for a pair of dark wash jeans that sits below your belly button and are slightly flared or boot leg.

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8. Stop Comparing Yourself to You 20 years ago - Our bodies change as we grow older, don’t waste your time pining for your “glory” years.  Be the woman who  people say looks better now than she ever did- 10, 20, even 30 years ago!

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So if you found yourself cringing when reading this list of fashion disasters, take the time to make some needed changes.  Remember- when you look good,  you feel great!

Pat Kwas, Wardrobe Consultant

Clothes for Confidence!

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“Skin loses pigment and radiance over time. So either switch to a foundation with a warmer ting, add a drop of liquid bronzer to your favorite foundation or make bronzing powder part of your makeup regimen,” says Sandy Linter, a consulting makeup artist for Lancome. Try Clinique True Bronze Bronzing Gel or Elizabeth Arden Mineral Bronzing Powder.

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CITED BY: Meredith Corporation, 2010, MORE MAGAZINE for Women of Style & Substance, “75 Best beauty Tips”.

Lack of time is a big issue with independents; we are responsible for every aspect of the business and trying to stay focused in one area becomes a challenge. “Who motivates the motivator?” Trying to find ways to motivate yourself is exhausting. It requires constant drive and discipline to be an independent business practitioner. This business thrives on all areas of performance. We need to be prepared everyday mentally, physically and enthusiastically to embrace the details and responsibility of being an active independent cosmetologist. Encouragement and support from other independents will help inspire, educate and improve the overall professional state of mind; reminding them that they are not alone.

1. Low Productivity —

Freelancing requires you to have strong discipline + Self managements skills. It’s very easy to procrastinate.

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2. Burn Out —

We’re so excited to grow + Succeed that we ignore REST/BALANCE

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3. Isolation —

Very dangerous for independents. You need connection to resources! Interaction is crucial to surviving!

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4. Low Self-Esteem —

Find your worth (Get paid for what you’re worth); set client boundaries (Fire a few).

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We have 2 Primary commodities…

1. Time

2. Money!

Don’t let low self-esteem be the cause of your time or money.

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5. Lack of Marketing —

Huge, Big, Gigantic, MISTAKE!!

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Getting new clients is the essence of being a successful entrepreneur —

·  Marketing is the CORE of your business!

·  Without it you WILL FAIL!

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6. Poor Communication -

Relationships are our business!

We need to sharpen our skills to be able to continue “WOW”ing + dazzling our clients!

·  Be Interesting

·  Be Newsworthy

·  Be Interested- Rekindle your love for your clients!

·  Don’t be DULL/BOARD/Take Classes to improve yourself!!

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7. Inconsistent Effort —

A little EFFORT goes a long way.

·  Dig Deeper

·  Push Forward

·  Be Persistent

We just have to be “BETTER”

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What’s In This Spring?

The spring season officially started March 20th, so make sure your clothing reflects the change of seasons by embracing some of these new trends.

1.  Whimsical Patterns - spring wouldn’t be spring without the celebration of nature, from  bird prints to deers, fruit and feathers on all articles of clothing will put a playful and trendy spin on your everyday outfit.

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2.  Cheerful Color Blocking – mixing large chunks of bright color is a new way to wear solids in an interesting way.  One way to wear color blocking is to buy a clothing item that is already printed or sewn into color blocks, another way is to take three colors and wear them together.  For example, you could wear bright blue skinny jeans, light yellow tank and a grass green blazer.

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3.  Lace - covering purses and detailing on scarves; the natural appeal of lace makes garments adorable with a touch of vintage.

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4. Spring Colors – a simple way to update your wardrobe is by adding a few warm-weather pieces in the colors below:

• Oranges & Tangerines - the most popular spring color, bright and bold

• Classic Pastels - sky blue, light pink, buttery yellow, mint and peach

• Neons - bright colors, such as, lime green, turquoise, ruby red and canary yellow

• Black on Yellow – to avoid looking like a giant bumble bee try the 20-80 rule, wear 20% of one color and 80% of the other

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5. Peplum Silhouette – a short, flared ruffle that sits at your natural waist on tops, skirts and dresses creates a feminine touch.

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6. Colored Denim – yellow, red, green and cobalt blue saturate the skinny crop jean and the slightly more figure-flattering straight-leg cuts.  Finish these bright pants off with a metallic thick-soled wedge sandal.

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7. Polka Dots – black on white will be one of the most popular combos, as well as, pastel and jewel tones.  When wearing polka dots keep in mind your height; if you have a small frame stick with small polka dots.  If you are tall, you can easily pull off both small and big prints.

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8. Stripes - colorful stripes in a variety of shades and widths.  Dark green and royal blue stripes can be found on tops, dresses and handbags.

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9. Futuristic Prints – choose from oversize florals, colorful swirling graphics and mirror-like geometric prints to add an edge to your look.

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The way to look great in these trends is to work with your body type, incorporate some of your basic pieces, and always stay true to your own personal sense of style.

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A.) Product

B.) Service

C.) Location

D.) Marketing

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While all of these contribute to the success of your business, only one factor matters most…

D.) MARKETING!

Marketing yourself and your services is what makes the competitive difference. It is often assumed that the highest quality and/or best product wins, but this is NOT true in our Industry. Our business depends on the relationships we build along the way. The people are our link to our Success!

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Timeless Promoting

Networking

Network! Network! Network! That is all you hear and it is what our business thrives on. Meeting people and building relationships will help you grow personally as well as professionally. The world is on a networking craze from online to social media, to industry associations, and networking clubs of all types. But the best way for you to network is right in your salon. The clients that you see every day are your links to your future.

Our business is filled with opportunities to connect with people who can help us achieve our goals, and at the same time, we can help them to reach theirs. This industry sets the stage for personal one-on-one contact that allows all types of business transactions to occur. It is all about the “web,” the networking web that you have already started with your existing clients.  Networking is the most effective strategy for one-on-one contact that connects you to other people. You actually network all day long, you just haven’t put it to use yet. Networking provides you with the personal touch you need to create those relationships that are the fundamentals of being a smart business owner, no matter how big or small your establishment.

CLICK HERE for more TIMELESS ways to promote your business!

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A NEW SHEAR MOMENT!

Let’s Not Tell Anyone!

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There were two ladies with color on their hair waiting to be processed. They began to talk to each other asking the golden question… “How did you start coming here?”  The one lady told the other that she was recommended to come to this salon by her friend Angie. “Angie! that’s the name of the girl who told me!” She said “how do you know her?” They continued to talk realized that they both had the same friend, one from work one from her daughter’s school.  ”Small World!” she said. They keep on talking then the one woman said “Hey, Let’s not tell anyone else about her, we might not get in!”

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Published: 3/8/2012

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2. Avoid anything deep-fried. From chicken to potatoes to onions, deep-fried foods contain altered fats that are pro-inflammatory and detrimental to the body.

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3. Skip the soda – it has no nutritional value and adds unnecessary calories to an already nutritionally challenged meal. Order plain water instead.

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4. Avoid desserts. There are more than enough calories in fast food; there’s no need to add a sugary finale.

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Contributed by Pat Kwas

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1. A Full Figure - Choose a solid darker colored jacket (navy blue, chocolate brown, black, deep purple)  that reaches to mid-thigh.  This length flatters because is creates a clean, vertically-oriented silhouette without being so long that it overwhelms the rest of your outfit.  To keep the lines long, opt for invisible pockets that blend right in to the contours of the jacket.  Avoid large pockets with large buttons and all types of hoods, they add volume and bulk.  Choose single-breasted button styles with oversized lapels to create a V-neckline.  Choose a jacket with tailored seaming at the chest and waist to highlight those curves, rather than hide them.

2. Slim, Straight Figure - Add volume to your frame with a double-breasted jacket, a bold scarf and choose lighter colors (khaki, royal blue, cherry red).  Belted trench coats help create an hourglass figure.  Opt for slightly padded shoulders and a cinched waist to create curves.

3. Pear-Shaped Figure - If your curves are more substantial on the bottom half than on the top half of your frame, choose a straight-cut jacket that will create long vertical lines.  Dark colors slim, so try black, navy, charcoal, burgundy or deep green. Opt for a coat that flares out slightly from the bottom.  This extra ease will create a flattering jacket that skims your curves instead of clinging to them.

4.  Short, Hourglass Figure - Choose close-fitted styles that follow the natural curves of your body.  The jacket should be fitted in the waistline, so avoid straight-cut styles because they hide your shape rather than showing it off.  Look for single-breasted styles, princess seaming, styles that form a V-neckline rather than a rounded or high neckline.  Belted, knee-length trench coats are a good option.

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Cost & Quality

Always check linings and fabric before purchasing to ensure proper fit and a long lasting coat.  Occasionally, you’ll find a great coat for a bargain, but most of the time they are a bit pricey.  If you can afford it, splurge because a well-fitted, classic coat won’t date.  Take good care of your coat by following proper cleaning instructions, and choose a coat that suits you!  Forget what is trending at the moment and flaunt your personal style.

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So invest in a stylish coat that really flatters your body shape and make a serious style statement!

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Pat Kwas

Clothes for Confidence!