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Financial Aid 101 with Jessica Churchill

Written by TSPA Appleton on in Financial Aid, What's Happening

Financial Aid 101 with Jessica Churchill

 

Just because education doesn’t come with an inexpensive price tag, doesn’t mean that your educational goals should suffer. We met with The Salon Professional Academy Financial Aid Director, Jess Churchill, to help break down the process and make going to school seem less overwhelming.

 

  1. What does FAFSA mean?
    • Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  2. Who is eligible to apply for Financial Aid?
    • Everyone! Not all qualify
  3. How many different financial aid award years does a student need to fill out FAFSA’s for?
    • Generally, two, however, it all depends it on how close you are starting to July 1 (New Award Year). That determines which FAFSA”s” need to be completed.
  4. How far in advance should a student fill out their FAFSA?
    • As soon as possible. You are able to apply for FAFSA two years prior to starting a program. But it is preferred to be submitted no later than 6 weeks before a start date.
  5. How does a student know if they are considered an independent or a dependent applicant?
    • Depending on their age, if they are married or have dependents will determine the results of a dependent or independent student
  6. Can a student be eligible for FAFSA if they have attended a prior school?
    • A student can be eligible for FAFSA depending on their current situation
  7. Are there any programs that aren’t eligible for FAFSA?
    • All the programs at The Academy are eligible for FAFSA
  8. What is available to students who are not eligible for Federal Student Aid?
    • The student would then have the option of using Scholarships, in house payment plans and/or consumer loans
  9. How does someone start the FAFSA?
    • They start by going to ed.gov and creating a FSA ID
  10. After the FASFA is submitted, how does a student know what they qualify for and what to do next?
    • It takes anywhere from 1 to 3 days for me to receive the FAFSA. Once I do, I will reach out to the student to set up a time to meet and discuss the students results and to let them know if there is anything else needed to support the FAFSA entries.
  11. What happens once I am enrolled and am ready to borrow financial aid?
    • We will meet and the student will fill out documents pertaining to the money they want to borrow, complete entrance counseling and sign a master promissory note.

 

For more information on using FAFSA at The Salon Professional Academy contact Jessica at 920.968.0434 ext 122 or our Website. 

((scholarships, grants & financial aid are avail to those who qualify))

 

The Truth Behind 7 Skincare Myths

Written by TSPA Appleton on in Aesthetics

The internet is a wealth of knowledge that can provide a ton of advice to make your life easier. However, there is a lot of information that is either inaccurate or just plain wrong. There is some “advice” that can actually be damaging to your skin and health. With the help of the Student Aestheticians and Licensed Aesthetician Educator Stephanie, we dove into 7 common skincare myths and learned what really works!

 

THE TRUTH: The purpose of a toner is no to cleanse but to balance the PH of your skin

after cleansing. Ideally, your PH should be between 4.5 and 5.5. When applying toner

use a cotton round, if there is residue or oil, dirt, or makeup you are not properly

cleansing your face or may need to try a new cleanser

 

 

 

 

THE TRUTH: It is said that all chemical peels visibly peel your face or can even be

felt peeling. There are three levels to peels: superficial, medium to deep, and deep.

The 2nd and 3rd levels are performed by physicians and they are the levels that

do cause visible peeling. The first level, Superficial, however, is the peels that show

no visible peeling. They are customized to address minor skin issues such as discoloration

acne, surface scarring, fine lines and sunspots and is the perfect option for someone who

has never had a peel before.

 

 

THE TRUTH: You DO need to moisturize if you have oily skin. Your skin will

produce excess sebum if you do not moisturize because it is making up for

the lack of hydration. A wonderful Moisturizer to try if you have oily skin is

Beyond Hydration by Bioelements.

 

THE TRUTH: It is said that you should only wear sunscreen when you are

outside. However, you should actually wear a Broad Spectrum SPF

year-round to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. You are being

exposed to these harmful rays in your car or a quick trip to the store. Wearing

SPF is a simple way to slow down the effects of aging on the skin.

 

THE TRUTH: Your cleanser is too harsh if your skin feels tight. Chances are that

you have taken away the oils and hydration your skin needs. You should

moisturize right after you wash your face. If your skin is still feeling dry, try using

exfoliators with acids, enzymes, scrubs and dry brushes. Lastly, you can use

an overnight hydrating mask to help add moisture to your face.

 

THE TRUTH: While rubbing alcohol seems like it would be a good choice when

disinfecting a pimple, don’t go reaching for it. Rubbing alcohol can actually make

acne worse because of adverse effects such as drying, flaking or peeling skin,

itchiness, and pain or discomfort. Using rubbing alcohol on the face can irritate

and dry the skin causing more severe breakouts and increasing the longevity of them.

 

 THE TRUTH: Despite the fact that makeup wipes tend to be commonplace

among people nowadays, the reality is that they are not the best option for those

wanting to take care of their skin. In fact, Makeup wipes do long term damage to

your skin as well as the environment. They destroy the acid mantle on your skin,

which is an important layer that keeps moisture in and junk out.

 

 

 

 

 

If you are looking to book an appointment by an Aesthetician please contact our guest services 920.968.0433 ext 124.

 

{All services are performed by students under the supervision of a licensed professionl}

 

Alumni SpotLight: Mark P.

Written by TSPA Appleton on in Spotlights

     Alumni Spotlight: Mark P. 

Hello Guys! My name is Mark P. and I graduated from The Salon Professional Academy Appleton in April 2015.

I knew I wanted to be part of the industry because I was doing creative work before my cosmetology career. I was a fashion stylist and worked on fashion shoots, so being exposed to hairstylists let me see a new avenue of creativity and income. It was the next best step in creating my life how I wanted to live. I never wanted to leave fashion, but I knew dressing people wasn’t going to be my money maker unless I moved. I didn’t want to move away from this area. I still don’t, but I needed to start the next path to success in my professional life. HAIR became my baby and I couldn’t have been more fulfilled.

I am now taking my abundant amount of energy and my passion for pushing people to their next greatest potential to elevate the industry in a win-win kind of way! I have created my own business where I will go to cosmetology schools, independent salons, hair show circuits, and individual stylists to build the human first which will, in turn, build the business. Our industry is always preaching to positivity and personal growth. We see this from the most popular hairstylist with the most followers out there. I love that they are using their platform to spread joy, but we need more concentration and structure as to how the stylist absorbing that joy really takes time to work on themselves. I loved being behind the chair, but I found that my purpose in this industry is to focus on the human side of the business. “BETTER YOU, BETTER US” is the core of my program.

Why are you passionate about this industry?

My passion for this industry lays in the place of ever-changing and never-ending. I don’t love restrictions on creativity and growth. This industry has LIMITLESS potential! You want to be 65+ and still doing hair? YOU CAN! You want to be in the pages of Vogue? YOU CAN! You want to teach barbering on Instagram? YOU CAN! You want to educate the future of our industry in cosmetology schools? YOU CAN! You can do whatever you want within this industry. You have to work really darn hard, but it will put you where you want to be.

Where did life take you after The Salon Professional Academy and what has your journey been like since?

Life after The Salon Professional Academy took me to Anagen 11. I was a full-time hairstylist there. My out of the box creative mind put me on the Creative Team. In 2019 I got to create a schedule for the year of our creative shoots. It came from a place of building on our skills, pushing ourselves, and creating fun creative work. Anagen shoots all our marketing in house. What you see on our screens is our work. It is an amazing outlet to be able to flex the skills of session hairstyling. Listen, I would love to win a NAHA! Don’t think I won’t. I may have started a new business, but my creative side will ALWAYS be part of me. YES!

Tell me something that you learned about yourself or the industry (or both) from attending school at The Salon Professional Academy?

While in school I took a lot away. I was actually an apprentice before I walked into the doors of TSPA. I had some elevated skills, but not a lot of the fundamentals. It was so great to be able to learn square one applications and techniques. Understand different facets of the industry. Finding out about limitless potential came from cosmetology school!

I chose The Salon Professional Academy as my school of choice because it is the most on-trend, progressive, inventive, and brand supported school in my area. Redken is a legend within the industry. To have that brand back up your school, you know you’re in the best place to foster growth.

How did TSPA APPLETON help shape you into the stylist you are now?

While at The Salon Professional Academy I won an opportunity to work with the Global Creative team at Redken’s Symposium in Las Vegas! I loved creating for photoshoots to begin with, but it was there that I got a taste of behind the scenes hard work, creative minds supporting each other, and to witness what time and hard work can lead to. I was able to learn from people who lived in Italy, Germany, the USA, and Australia. It was one of the brightest spots in my career. SAM VILLA let me assist him for a bit! Guido Paulo had released a styling line that year. Being on the fashion team for the symposium, that’s what we got to work with. We created runway looks and faux bobs, and hair that inspired creatives. IT WAS INCREDIBLE!

It was so great to represent The Salon Professional Academy of Appleton, WI on a grand stage. At the end of the artist’s big hair show, they all walk out on stage in front of 10,000+ stylists from all over the world. I knew at that moment that I belonged in this industry more than ever.

What are some of your professional goals?

CHANGE THE INDUSTRY FOR THE BETTER! I feel it in my bones baby. It is time to take us to the next level of what is expected from this industry. Time to connect, collaborate, give education opportunities more often, work on the human side of the stylist, so we can keep growing and finding success. Live Lively will do that. My business will set new standards from a place of care. I don’t want to tell you that you are bad. I want to compliment and help you realize more of yourself. Any point in your cosmetology journey can welcome Live Lively. Just starting? Let me help you navigate and find your vision. Ready to quit? Let me help you find that passion again and teach you personal growth skills to keep you going. Own your own business and can’t see how to reach the next level of growth? Bring Live Lively into your salon to help nurture growth and support what you have. Need some motivation? I HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH TO GIVE!

What advice would you give someone contemplating going to cosmetology school?

Wanting to enter this industry? Do it if you want to be challenged in building yourself creatively and learn a knowledgeable skill set. Want to say you have a career without going to a traditional education system? This is where you can do it. Don’t do it if you want an easy out. Our industry deserves respect and demands it. Being a cosmetologist is so fulfilling, but comes with so much hard work. Hard work that ALWAYS pays off. We are more than a curl set and covering grays. We are chemists, salespeople, educators, your new best friend, and beyond. If you want a lot more than a traditional education go see Michaela the Admission Director at TSPA. Feel that energy of creative and limitless potential!

What’s next?

LIVE LIVELY is what is next. It’s the industry disruptor! It’s the industry’s change in energy! It’s the connection we should have as an industry! We should remain, individuals, because that’s what makes you your own star. We should, however, be open to connecting to each other to support educational support. Be able to offer consistency to a client who has to move out of state and has to find a new salon. LIVE LIVELY is a new standard for yourself, your client, your career.

 

Thank you so much for bringing me in as a spot in the Alumni Spotlight! I got to reflect on my time spent in this industry and see how far I’ve come. It felt so good and brought great energy to my momentum!

 

Please go follow me on:

IG: live_lively_workshop

FB: Live Lively (The one with the yellow arrow point up)

Get motivation, self prompting growth, and energy from me!

 

I couldn’t be where I am today without The Salon Professional Academy starting me off on the right foot. I am beyond honored to have that school as a starting point. If you live in the Fox Cities area, or willing to drive in for a career, go to The Salon Professional Academy! IT WILL BE WORTH IT! Love and respect for the current students getting after it to grow a career. YOU ARE THE NEXT BIG THING!

 

LIVE LIVELY + LOVE

Mark H. Plowman

Alumni Spotlight: Delaney W.

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Alumni Spotlight: Delaney W. 

Meet Delaney W. she is a TSPA Appleton Alumni that graduated on September 27, 2018. Delaney started her journey in our 2017 September Cosmetology class where she joined 11 other talented student stylists. At TSPA, we know that a career in cosmetology is not just about a haircut or passing the state board exam; it’s about innovation in hair color and techniques, basic skin and nail care, knowledge of business strategies, and training in guest services. Our Redken-infused cosmetology program will not only prepare you for the state board exam but more importantly, for a long-term career in the industry. The year-long Cosmetology program is designed to train students for much more than passing the state boards. We develop the entire salon professional with great technical ability, business & marketing training, and the guest handling skills that are in high demand by top salons and spas.

After a journey that has brought her to many places, Delaney finally landed in a place that she calls home, Sankalpa Salon. Working alongside some fantastic and inspirational stylists Delaney gets an opportunity to learn one-on-one with Redken trained artists to help her grow, learn and succeed in her craft.

1. Why are you passionate about this industry?

I’m passionate about this industry because I want to make people look and feel their best. It’s very rewarding to see people embrace new trends and styles.

2. Where did life take you after The Salon Professional Academy and what has your journey been like since?

I would say my journey has consisted of a few ups and downs. I landed in a salon that didn’t feel like home. Another opportunity opened up and I was able to train as an associate under an amazing Redken Artist who eventually opened up her own salon and I was asked to join her team and I took the opportunity.

3. Tell me something that you learned about yourself or the industry (or both) from attending school at The Salon Professional Academy?

The reason that I am the stylist today is because of the educators that work at the TSPA. They are extremely knowledgeable about Redken, a brand that grew to love. After I graduated, I could still reach out to the educators for guidance. They truly helped me see my true potential when I sometimes couldn’t see it for myself.


4. What is something amazing you have gotten to do because of being a stylist and tell me about the experience?

One of the coolest experiences that I got to be part of was going to The Redken Exchange in New York City in August of 2019. Being surrounded by Redken Artists and other stylists for hands-on learning was really rewarding. I was also able to meet a Redken Global Artist and a few other Redken Artists.


5. What are some of your professional goals?

My current goal right now is to become a level 3 stylist.


6. What advice would you give someone contemplating going to cosmetology school?

Try it! You might like it! Don’t be swayed by others opinions that you have to go to a 4-year college. I’ve met some of the most amazing people in the industry. You never know where your creativity might lead you.

Whether you’re interested in attending TSPA or just missing home, take a virtual tour with us! 🎥. Michaela in admissions is just a call (920-944-2758), email or text(920-931-0090) away from your future.

Beauty Podcasts That Aim To Help The Stylist Succeed

Written by TSPA Appleton on in Cosmetology

Let’s be honest. Most people don’t have a lot of time to sit down and read articles to stay on top of new trends.

 

But what if you could learn new information and stay on top of those trends while you got ready in the morning, drove to and from work, worked out, or even got all those dreaded chores done at home?

 

Better yet, imagine getting to hear the ultimate hub for breaking trends, shiny new brands/ products with insightful education and a boat-load of laughs to get you to the next level.

 

Here’s the thing the world of beauty podcasts are HUGE. There are thousands of beauty podcasts that are taking the world by storm and that brings new and exciting things to the table. If you’re looking for a way to thrive and grow yourself and your business this year, we suggest you check out the list down below. We were able to pull together a few of our top favorite beauty podcasts that aim to help the stylist succeed.

 

In no particular order dive into these beauties and start listening ASAP, we promise you won’t regret it!

 

 

#1 Podcast for Stylist Success

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Salon Owner, Hairstylist, Success Coach, and Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Jared Jackson Dean, brings to you a podcast that is meant to inspire, motivate and educate those that want to go from mediocre to thriving.  #1 Podcast for Stylist Success is meant to help grow individuals and show them how to be an everyday entrepreneur.

 

 

 

 

 OVERNIGHT SUCCESS

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“Take the first steps even if it’s a small one…” Maria Hatzistefanis (aka @MrsRodial) is the host of Overnight Success where she dives into helping you find your motivation to excel. Through tips & trends, Maria brings you guests that are a part of the beauty industry and will help motivate you in life, work and fashion.

 

 

 

The Independent Stylist

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Are you a hairstylist or a Cosmetology student looking to avoid burning out? Profitable business owner and Hairstylist, Jennifer Kenny, coaches the stylist to work smarter and not harder but in the meantime make sure you are staying true to your values and your skills. Listen to this great podcast for better ideas on how to promote your business on Social Media, start a business from scratch and how to fill those open slots. Jennifer Kenny won’t disappoint.

 

 

The In-Demand Hairstylist

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Grab your coffee and head on over to Spotify or iTunes to listen to Kristin Varoli share her stories of working behind the chair and owning her own business for 16 years. Kristin takes the lessons learned over the years to help others become inspired, motivated and to help create a beautiful life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Characteristic Traits That Lead To Salon Success

Written by TSPA Appleton on in How-To's

A successful career in Cosmetology is only half of the battle when it comes to achieving and maintaining salon success.  TSPA Appleton’s beauty school program is designed to train students for much more than passing the state boards. We develop the entire salon professional with great technical ability, business & marketing training, and the guest handling skills that are in high demand by top salons and spas. However, while all those traits are super important let’s dive into 5 Character Traits that can lead salon professionals to great success.

  1. Determination– Determination is the force or drive one has when they want to achieve their goals and dreams. With long hours, rotating schedule, competitive market, product sales, building and maintaining a steady clientele, cosmetology is not for the faint of heart. It’s extremely important to make sure that focus and determination are key elements in helping you achieve your short term goals and eventually long term goals.
  2. Listening– Being a successful hairstylist means listening to your clients in more ways than one. Active listening is extremely important but so is being aware of your client’s body language. Noticing visual cues can help you know what your clients’ needs and expectations are.
  3. Creativity– Cosmetology is a creative field where clients are able to rely on their stylist’s options to help them make important decisions when it comes to their looks. Being someone who is creative you are able to find beauty in almost everything and in turn, this allows you to create beauty every single day by working with new innovative techniques.
  4. Confidence– A key ingredient in having your own happiness and success depends largely on how confident you are. Self-confidence is all about believing that you have the power within yourself to be and do whatever you set your mind too. As you enter the beauty industry, remember that a successful beauty artist is a journey, not a sprint. All you need is experience and willingness to grow. “The key to your own success and happiness lies within.” – Jon Gonzales
  5. Passion– As a beauty artist, hair and body becomes your canvas. Your love for creating beautiful work comes from the tools that are taught and combined with numerous influences that create a masterpiece. You cannot put a price on the joy that one feels after you create a lasting change that helps them feel beautiful inside and out. Without passion, there is no purpose and no life in the masterpiece that was created.

5 Simple Valentines Day Hair Styles

Written by TSPA Appleton on in How-To's

 

Valentine’s Day is almost here which means it is time to plan out what you will wear and of course how your hair will look. It is no surprise here at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton we LOVE hair. As we are gearing up for Valentine’s Day our students are hard at work preparing for the day of love the only way we know how, by focusing on our favorite simple hairstyles. Whatever your routine style is or whether you want to incorporate a completely different look, let’s chat about our top 5 Simple Valentine’s Day Hair Styles that will suit whatever your plans might be.

 

 

  1. Knot Your Average Pony-This look is a pony turned into the cutest bow that will have you looking ready for any occasion.

2.  Pearls are Always Appropriate –

3. Love is in the Hair-Are you on the hunt for the perfect simple braided hairstyle? This look feels effortless, romantic and chic.

4. Tied with a Bow-An effortless hairstyle is one that’s tied with a bow. Curly hair or not, this simple style has you leaving the house looking classy.

5. Everyday Beauty-A combination of a ponytail and braid make this style one that is unique and creative. A Valentine’s Day look or everyday wear, this simple style is one that catches the attention of others.

Contact The Salon Professional Academy Appleton to book your Valentine’s Day Style today! Call 920.968.0433 ext 124. We cant wait to see you
{{All Services are preformed under the supervision of licensed educators}}

Cosmetology Classes Starting 03/02/2020

Written by TSPA Appleton on in What's Happening

Have you been wondering how to make a career out of your LOVE for beauty?
Our accredited cosmetology program can prepare you for a rewarding career​ in Cosmetology.

Please join us on March 2nd, 2020 for our Cosmetology class. Reach out to Michaela in Admissions at 920.944.2758 to schedule your Career Planning Session or to enroll at our beautiful salon inspired academy.

Come find your tribe here at The Salon Professional Academy Appleton

Classes start 03/02/2020

New Year, New You!

Written by TSPA Appleton on in What's Happening

Who is ready for the new decade and to make 2020 one of the best years yet? Let’s start putting those New Year’s Resolutions to work and get serious about your future education. Here at The Salon Professional Academy- Appleton our Cosmetology program offers hands on experiences, endless knowledge, amazing lifelong friendships and opens the door to a beauty industry full of possibilities. Call Michaela in Admissions today and see if TSPA might be the right fit for you!

Cosmetology Program

TSPA knows that a career in cosmetology is not just about a haircut or passing the state board exam; it’s about innovation in hair color and techniques, basic skin and nail care, knowledge of business strategies, and training in guest services. Our Redken-infused cosmetology program will not only prepare you for the state board exam, but more importantly, for a long-term career in the industry.

As part of the program you will receive:

  • hands-on training with innovative and advanced, Redken-infused styling, cutting and coloring techniques
  • Practice and fine-tune your skills in a premium salon environment using professional products from Redken 5th Avenue NYC
  • Business and marketing skills to grow your personal brand and increase your earning potential
  • Utilization of modern technology for both learning and guest relations; including the integration of mobile devices and social media for the modern salon pro

Once you’ve figured out if this program is the right fit for you, contact Michaela in Admissions to schedule a Career Planning Session! Make sure to bring something to take notes on, and even bring a friend or family member, we love watching you be supported throughout your journey.

Prosper U

Let’s be honest; gone are the days where a good haircut and a familiar smile is all it takes to build a successful business. In today’s world, future professionals need to be able to have the tools to build, expand and keep their clientele in order to prosper in the industry. Half the battle is having the tools to be successful in the industry where your work is your voice. Since we believe that marketing is extremely important we want to offer our students an additional education integrated into our cosmetology program here at TSPA, called Prosper U. Prosper U, created by world-renowned salon and school owner, Eric Fisher, and offers our students the tools they need to make sure that they are able to excel in networking, sales, customer services and additional personal and business skills. Prosper U designed their curriculum to help the student with marketing both in and outside of the beauty industry and so students could essentially use all these tools in all areas of their lives.

Student Life

As part of our culture, TSPA makes it a point to celebrate achievements, milestones , and “wins” with our students, staff, and guests.  With the beauty industry being focused on service, we educate and encourage all to be good stewards of their fellow students, guests, and community.  Take a look through our recent events and see how TSPA celebrates the lives of our students and all those we touch.

 

Apply Today!

Are you ready to invest into yourself and your career? The Salon Professional Academy Appleton is here to keep this journey as simple and stress free as we can. Once you’ve met the requirements and submitted your application to the Admissions Team, you can expect to meet with an admissions representative and discuss your next steps. We offer various financial aid options and flexible schedules. Contact us today to schedule a tour to get an in-depth feel for student culture and see what our students are currently working on.

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

 

Is Winter Drying Your Skin Out?

Written by TSPA Appleton on in What's Happening

With the humidity of summer gone and the brutal cold weather settling in, your skin is bound to be dehydrated, itchy and often times irritated. These profound negative affects to your skin can make for a long winter.

Our Aesthetic students wanted to share their top tips and tricks on how to help you prepare and take care of your skin for this frigid winter weather.

 

Tip #1 Make your skin routine counts! Stay in routine with makeup, cleansing and working out, because what you do to and with your body is direct reflection of how healthy your skin is. – Savannah

 

Tip #2 Use Fragrance free skincare products! Fragrance can lead to redness, itchy skin and even hives. During the winter, dry skin can be even more susceptible to reactions. In the U.S. the FDA has no regulations for companies to disclose fragrance ingredients. Bioelements skincare products do not contain any artificial colorants, synthetic fragrances or parabens. Give them a try to help your skin keep up with your winter lifestyle. –Alyssa

 

 

Tip #3  Now that the holidays are around the corner and the weather is cooling down, it’s time to take care of yourself and hydrate your skin. If you have sensitive and acne prone skin like me, you will love the barrier fix daily hydrator! This moisturizer targets irritation and strengthens the skin barrier. Also, stay hydrated and drink lots of water. Can’t wait to see you at TSPA this holiday season.  –Kaiya

 

Tip #4 Don’t Forget to Hydrate! To keep your skin hydrated and not looking and feeling dry, I recommend exfoliating 2-3 times a week and using a hydrating serum before moisturizing. The measured Micrograins exfoliate and Recovery Serum from Bioelements works great for this! –Amber

 

 

 

Tip#5 Humidify your space! Heating our homes dries out the air as well as your skin. Using a humidifier to reintroduce moisture into your homes allows you to control the environment which is a great way to ultimately control the skin. Humidifiers help increase the air hydration levels by forcing moisture into the air. Skin is our largest organ, and heat is naturally very drying so it’s important to keep the air as hydrated as possible. – Hannah

 

Tip #6 It is so so so so IMPORTANT to make sure that you are drinking enough water. If you’re dehydrated it will show in your skin. Beautiful and healthy skin starts from within. It’s recommended that we drink at least half of our body weight in ounces of water every day. –Erin

 

 

Tip #7 Moisturizer Moisturizer! Swap foundation for a tinted moisturizer, doing this will help provide both coverage and a moisture boost. I don’t know about you but my skin gets crazy dry during the winter months. In addition to the swapping of moisturizer try a few of my favorite Bioelements products: Urban Undo Cleanser– this helps get rid of the environmental damage caused on skin and Really Rich Moisture – this product helps to put hydration back into the skin. – Jaiden

 

Tip #8  Avoid taking too hot of showers and baths. Hot water removes oil and moisture from your skins surface. Taking shorter lukewarm showers will be more protective for your skin. If you’re like me though and love hot showers during the winter time, use Bioelements Gel Therapy, this is a mask that will hydrate and soothe your skin. Also, use Absolute Moisture a lightweight product that balances your skins water-to-oil moisture levels and also minimizes your surface wrinkles. –Carly

It might not seem like these small changes would make much of a difference, but remember that small actions can cause big results.

 

 

 

Prep for winter weather the right way and book an appointment at The Salon Professional Academy in Appleton, 920.968.0433 ex 124!

 

To learn more about the art of Cosmetology and Aesthetics, check out our programs and find one that fits with your career goals, visit our website or give Michaela today 920.944.2758!