The Vision Beauty Academy

Free Cut

strikemarketing — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:00:08 +0000

The Vision Beauty Academy will be offering a FREE cut with any hair service during the Ambler Restaurant Week & Art Stroll between July 10, 2011 – July 15, 2011.

Fuze It Worldwide Fashion Show

strikemarketing — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:00:36 +0000

Models at the Fuze It Worldwide Fashion Show were given makeup and hair styling by students at the Vision Beauty Academy! Check out the video:

http://youtu.be/zpcqWns9huI

Hair Oscars

strikemarketing — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:00:09 +0000

On April 18th, 2011, American Beauty Academy’s cosmetology students, Rhamir Johnson, Temieka Woods (model) and Khadijah Edge entered the student competition at the Hair Oscars held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and won first place with the radio being made entirely out of hair.

Shine for Success

strikemarketing — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:00:21 +0000

Monday May 23, 2011 The Vision Beauty Academy at Ambler, Pennsylvania will be hosting a Talent Showcase and Career Fair. Various top salons in the area have been invited and we will be serving light refreshments. Students will showcase their work, mingle, and interview with salon owners and reps.

World Café Live Fuze Fashion Show

strikemarketing — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:00:12 +0000

Saturday, May 7, 2011 the Vision Beauty Academy’s students provided hair and make-up for the models, hots, etc. in the World Café Live Fuze Fashion Show. Pictures will be available over the next couple weeks, so check back with us.

Talent Showcase and Career Fair

strikemarketing — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:00:39 +0000

On May 23, 2011 The Vision Beauty Academy at Ambler, Pennsylvania will be hosting a Talent Showcase and Career Fair. Various top salons in the area have been invited and we will be serving light refreshments. Students will showcase their work, mingle, and interview with salon owners and reps.

Changes at Vision Academy

strikemarketing — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:00:12 +0000

The Vision Academy has undergone some changes that we would like to share with you. We have changed our name to “the Vision Beauty Academy” and created a new logo. Check it out below!

Take a Risk

strikemarketing — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:00:58 +0000

Inspirational…

Illinois Woman is Hairstyling Innovator

strikemarketing — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:00:28 +0000

Margaret Vinci Heldt is credited with creating the first beehive hairstyle. She’s become an icon in the hair industry as an innovator. From 1950 through the ’70s, Heldt operated Margaret Vinci Coiffures on Michigan Avenue in Illinois. Her inspiration for the beehive was a black velvet fez-style hat in which Heldt states, “I liked that hat because, when I took it off, my hairstyle stayed in place”.

Heldt has been credited with mentoring leaders in the hair design industry, such as: Mario Tricoci and John Amico. With all of her accomplishments, she will now be acknowledged by the Chicago History Museum, which is working with Heldt on adding the famous fez to its collection.

Congratulations Margaret Vinci Heldt!

Read the full article at TribLocal Elmhurst.

Build your Hairstyling Business

strikemarketing — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:00:07 +0000

How to Build a Business as a Hairstylist

By Elizabeth Salaam

Thu Nguyen works at Model Call Salon & Spa in Hillcrest. He recently did an interview with Elizabeth Salaam at the San Diego Reader on “How to Build a Business as a Hairstylist.” He had some great tips and advice; see what he had to say:

What kind of schooling does that [being a hairstylist] require?

…The state of California requires 1600 hours. Then you have to go to the State Board and take practical and written tests for your licensing. The whole process may take from a year to a year and a half.

Tell me the best and worst aspects of your work.

Standing on your feet can take its toll, especially with the heels I wear. And you don’t get benefits such as health insurance and 401ks.

The freedom to come and go as you please is the best part. Being your own boss. Working when you want. That’s the best.

What kind of advice would you offer to someone considering a career as a hairstylist?

Love what you do. Be a go-getter, self-motivated, and strong-willed. Push yourself because no one else is going to push you.

Education. You have to keep yourself up with the latest trends. Take classes. You can never stop learning after beauty school. Absorb everything you can.

If you don’t have a solid clientele, you shouldn’t be self-employed. As a stylist, you have to build that clientele for the first couple of years while you work as a commission-stylist. Then you can work your way up. Every salon will work that out with you.