Category: Hair

You made it through lockdown with your experimental self-cut bangs and at-home bleaching nightmares, and now that the world has opened back up, you need a new ‘do. This years’ trends are a culmination of styles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s with a fresh flair for self-expression. What will you try out next?

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!

Our graduates rock! Alyssa Celli finished the cosmetology program at our Largo campus in 2018. She’s been working as a stylist at an all-organic salon/spa ever since! Read this blog to learn more about her.

Beauty professionals do more than cut hair and apply makeup. Working on someone’s outer beauty can help them become more confident and truly reflect the person they are inside.

Pantone’s Color of the Year selection is always on point when it comes to reflecting current trends. This year’s choice is Ultra Violet—meaning we are bound to see this gorgeous deep purple shade appear in products throughout the beauty industry. Pigmented Makeup Products One of the foremost places you’ll notice the ultra violet shade appear…

The holidays are all about going glam. Unless you’re invited to an ugly sweater party, you’ll want your makeup to be on point to match your stunning outfit. The following are holiday look inspirations to consider for your very busy winter calendar. Matte Makeup If you haven’t heard about matte makeup looks, then you may…

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start making your shopping lists for the people you care about. Considering the important role that your hairstylist plays in your life, it’s nice to remember them during the holidays. No matter your budget, you can show your appreciation with one of these top gifts for your…

The July 4th holiday weekend is the perfect time to show off your incredible hair styling skills. Be bold and patriotic as we celebrate the day the United States gained its independence. Start off by using the American flag as inspiration and move on from there. Brunettes Celebrate with Red, White and Blue Hair Bold…

Are men simply destined for clipper hair cuts without any style? No way! Men’s styles, especially in 2017, are getting more and more creative, everywhere you look. The predominance of men’s fashion, more styling products geared just for men, and with hair being a status symbol all on its own, men are coming into their…

Easter is around the corner and thoughts of Easter bunnies and pastel colored Easter eggs hop through our minds. We think in pastels – pinks, blues, light purples, and light greens. We have outfitted ourselves in these colors, we have painted our nails to match. But what about hair color? What used to be your…