Category: Career

Erica Erwin came to American Institute of Beauty with big dreams and a passion for cosmetology. Now, almost 5 years later, we sat down with her to talk all things cosmetology and beauty industry related. Erica shares her story from graduation to salon management, and offers our future professionals advice as they pursue their dreams!

If you want to #beyourownboss, the business side of the beauty industry may seem overwhelming. American Institute of Beauty is now offering The Business of Beauty classes exclusively to our students! Read our blog to find out more about how these classes will benefit your beauty career!

To help our students study beauty safely during the COVID-19 outbreak, we are now temporarily offering online classes. Learn more about what this could look like for your beauty education!

Thinking about applying for beauty school? Here are five reasons why you should stop delaying and start working towards your dream career!

Want to turn your passion for makeup into a career? The key to succeeding in the makeup industry and becoming a professional makeup artist is building a rock-solid foundation. While the Internet is full of makeup tutorials, beauty blogs, and resources galore, these cannot replace the value of professional beauty education! When you attend beauty…

American Institute of Beauty (AIB) would be nothing without our incredible faculty and staff. Lisa Linkous, often called “Mama Lisa” by her students, is one such member of the AIB family who works tirelessly to help students and clients alike feel special. She has been with AIB for over 15 years, and brings a wealth…

So you’ve been attracting clients, but how do you get them back in your door? Here are our tips for retaining your clients and turning them into loyal customers.

This month we had the pleasure of interviewing one of our talented cosmetology instructors, Kristine Marcum. She’s a wizard with hair color and has a tangible passion for the beauty industry. She’s an integral part of the AIB family, and makes a noticeable impact on the lives of our students. We hope you enjoy hearing…

Do you spend hours watching makeup tutorials on YouTube and Instagram? Are you a fan of online shopping at stores like Sephora and Ulta? Or maybe you’ve been giving your friends amazing hairstyles and makeup looks for as long as you can remember? Although hair and makeup may seem like just a hobby for you,…

Hey Future Professionals if you are looking to stay on trend and recommend new styles to your guests, consider some of these up-and-coming hair trends. Top 5 Hair Trends for 2018 Boyish Bangs — Choppy bangs that accentuate pixie cuts have been all over the runways this season. This simple and easy style can perfectly…