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!

Have you ever felt stuck between choosing a career in skin care OR nail artistry? Lucky for you, there is a license that combines both! Even better, both professions have a 17%+ projected job growth rate over the next decade according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the best of both worlds with a Full Specialist license!

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…

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…

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…

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…