Photo shoots are very important for hairstylists who want to take their career to the next level. So if you aspire to become a sought-after stylist in the beauty biz, you need proper preparation to perfect your photo shoots.

Organizing a successful photo shoot requires a clear vision. So always start with what you want to achieve by photographing your work. Its always a good idea to prepare a thorough plan before booking your photographer and models.

Prominent fashion photographer Babak, who has worked with many Contessa Award entrants was featured on ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology program. He along with Mickey Svircevic explained the process of how to photograph hair.

Mickey and Babak took us behind the scenes at a photo shoot and gave us some pointers on how to photograph your work! As a hairstylist, you need to make sure that you explain your objectives to your team. You can keep your storyboard in close proximity to keep everyone on track.

Another prominent stylist to be featured on ScissorBoy TV was Anna Pacitto. Anna is the Artistic Director for L’Oreal Professional Canada and she successfully manages Salon Pure in Montreal, Canada.

Anna and her team have recently won the Salon Team of the Year award during NAHA 2010.

Even Anna highlighted the importance of good preparation to make photo shoots successful. She along with her team showed us how to conduct a strategy meeting and explain each team member their roles and responsibilities during a photo shoot.

The team at Salon Pure are known to create some amazing photo shoots that have won them numerous awards. They show us how they do it in the video below.

If you are preparing for a fashion photo shoot or want more tips for a successful photo shoot, visit www.ScissorBoy.com

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Many hairstylists do not get the time to continue cosmetology education to sharpen their skill set. The primary reason for that being – long working hours in the salon.

But with Scissorboy’s online cosmetology education program, you can get your cosmetology tutorials whenever you want. All you need is a laptop and an internet connection and you are good to go. Sounds exciting? Check out Scissorboy.com now!

The Cutting Edge Hair Show is an online TV and video education series designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students. This online cosmetology education program helps you to continue cosmetology education anytime and anywhere.

A new episode is released every Monday and features top stylists in salons all over the world, who showcase their best and latest techniques. So by watching top stylists like Robin Barker, Ivan Zoot, Woody Michleb, John Simpson and more, you learn the techniques which wins prestigious awards for these stylists.

Scissorboy’s online cosmetology education series is intended to give inspiration, motivation and advice to stylists that are hungry for more. The goal of each episode is to provide 10-15 minutes of high quality, easy to understand, step by step education and video instructions to stylists.

Such a form of learning has many advantages over regular classroom type learning. If you are a professional hairstylist and spend most of your time in the salon then you should definitely adopt this learning technique which will help you in continuing cosmetology education.

Scissorboy.com provides new content covering all topics related to the hair industry every week. So check out www.scissorboy.com and subscribe to learn the cutting edge techniques in the hair industry.

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Cosmetology education is the first step to become a better cosmetologist. This is the advice that most of the cutting edge stylists are giving to newbie stylists. If you are planning to enter into the hair and beauty industry, make sure you have the proper training in cosmetology.

There are various jobs that a person can do while working in a salon. If you have undergone cosmetology education, then you are most likely to adapt to those jobs and the challenges in a better way than your peers. One of the important steps to have a fabulous career as a hairstylist is to get your fundamentals correct and for that you need to learn the basics of cosmetology.

There are many cosmetology schools which impart training in cosmetology and also help in getting a license from the state. However, if you are a professional hairstylist, who wants to take your career to the next level, then you should concentrate on continuing cosmetology education.

If long working hours in the salon are not allowing you time to attend cosmetology classes, then why not adopt online cosmetology education. Its easy, self-paced and you can learn at your own convenience.

The Cutting Edge Hair Show is something that you should definitely check out once. It will help you in honing your skills and also provide a broad view of things work in this industry. Its a unique online cosmetology program that features cutting edge stylists from around the world who demonstrate their insider techniques.

Its a proven fact that you need to constantly update yourself and your skills to stay in this competitive industry. If you aspire to be a recognized figure like Vidal Sassoon, its important that you start taking your cosmetology classes online. They will help you in learning new trends and also give you the confidence to go out there and implement the techniques taught by the experts on your clients.

You’ll surely like it when your clients say that they are amazed by your work. So get started with online cosmetology education and learn the secrets to wow your clients. Subscribe to FREE cosmetology tutorials at www.scissorboy.com

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Cosmetology education is evolving into the most opted courses for students today. The hair industry assures marvelous progression in 2010 meaning that the industry will require large number of qualified cosmetologists. National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences anticipate that employment opportunities will increase by 30 percent in 2010.

So who is called a cosmetologist and where can one gain cosmetology education?

In simple terms, a cosmetologist is an individual who performs hair-cutting, coloring, styling, manicures, pedicures, makeup, etc. either in a professional salon or as an independent consultant. One has to earn a cosmetology license to practice as a cosmetologist for which fundamental cosmetology education is essential.

Cosmetology education is primarily essential because it lays the foundation for a strong career. There are various roles that one can adopt after undergoing cosmetology education, such as Hairstylist, Manicurist, Shampooer, etc. However, it is crucial to go through primary training before deciding to specialize in a particular field.

Licensing and training requirements are separate for each of the roles mentioned above. You can check the Licensing requirements for your state by visiting the website of Beauty Schools.

As far as the educational requirements are concerned, one must have graduated from a state-licensed cosmetology school to become a licensed cosmetologist. The rules vary for different states and cosmetology courses to be studied in private beauty schools, community colleges, high schools, technical and vocational schools.

The finest way to go through training in cosmetology is by following online cosmetology education programs like The Cutting Edge Hair Show. This online TV and video education series from ScissorBoy is designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students.

Subscribe to ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology education program here – www.scissorboy.com

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Cosmetology education is essential for a cosmetologist. It helps in discovering new techniques and also develops your confidence to handle challenging tasks. There are specific streams of cosmetology which a student may choose from to make it big in this industry.

After completing cosmetology education, you can find employment in a salon to get some hands-on experience. The job description of a cosmetologist may include several  designations such as hairstylist, shampooer, hairdresser, nail technician, skin care specialist, etc.

As hairstylists and cosmetologists become more experienced and  famous, they can decide to start on their own. In such a case, you can decide to open your own salon or work as a freelance stylist or as a product consultant. If you love to share your experiences with others, then you can impart cosmetology education by teaching in cosmetology schools.

There are so many professional stylists who dream for continuing cosmetology education. However, their long working hours in salon does not give them any free time to hone their skills. For such stylists, the best option to refresh their knowledge is to subscribe to online cosmetology education programs like The Cutting Edge Hair Show.

Scissorboy’s Cutting Edge Hairshow is an Online TV and video education series designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students. The show features top stylists in salons all over the world who demonstrate their outstanding and cutting-edge techniques.

ScissorBoy releases a new episode every Monday spanning all topics related to the hair industry. The goal of each episode is to provide 10-15 minutes of high quality, easy to understand, step by step education and video instructions to stylists.

This year the prospects in cosmetology education are going to be huge as the hair industry is expecting a strong growth. There’s a massive demand for trained cosmetologists which will provide lot of employment opportunities.

Get ready for a successful career in the hair industry by continuing cosmetology education. Subscribe to ScissorBoy’s FREE online cosmetology program here.

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2010 is the largest and most prestigious international beauty trade event in Italy and possibly the world. It will take place for the 43rd time in Bologna during April 16 – April 19, 2010.

This world famous specialized exhibition was established in 1967 and since then has attracted an increasing number of visitors each year from around the world.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2010 will feature an incredible calendar of high-impact events, conferences, workshops, ateliers both in terms of emotions and their content. These will transversely involve all areas and targets of the show.

Check out all the events at Cosmoprof 2010

For the first time ever Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna introduces the figure of the “visionary men.” These are the “outstanding protagonist” of specific product areas in the beauty world. Their name is backed by a story of success, extensive research and study and they know how to seize any opportunity while revolutionizing the market and creating new perspectives.

The “Visionary man” that has been selected for each per product sector are:

PACKAGING AREA: JOËL DESGRIPPES

PERFUMERY AREA: CHRISTINE NAGEL

PERFUMERY AREA: ELIE PAPIERNIK

GREEN AREA: HORST M. RECHELBACHER

NAIL AREA: DEBORAH LIPPMANN

SPA&BEAUTY AREA: ANDREW GIBSON

HAIR AREA: JOHN NOLLET

UNIQUE CARRIER MAN: THIBAULT PONROY

COSMOPROF VISIONARY WOMAN: AURELIANA DE SANCTIS

If you are in the hair & beauty industry, you must attend this largest and prestigious international beauty trade event. For more information about Cosmoprof Bologna 2010, visit: www.cosmoprof.com

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ScissorBoy.com – your favorite website for online cosmetology education was recently featured in an online magazine – Beauty Link. The magazine provided a review of the site done by the Cosmetology Educators of America (CEA) Committee Members.

Click here to read the review

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) and the Cosmetology Educators of America (CEA) are dedicated to developing cosmetology, beauty and wellness as a career of choice through the professional education of beauty students, beauty educators and beauty school owners/administrators throughout the world.

The cosmetology industry is an interesting industry to work in. To produce better professionals and provide quality online cosmetology education, ScissorBoy had partnered with The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) a few months ago.

ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology program releases a new episode every Monday, featuring top stylists in salons all over the world showcasing their best and latest techniques. Each episode is available for viewing directly from AACS/CEA website – www.beautyschools.org

Here is what CEA committee members had to say about the site:

Kim McIntosh, Xenon International Academy
One strength I noticed is that students would be able to print out the transcript from the video. A transcript that students can refer back to is a valuable tool for them

Debra LeGrand, LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology
I am a practiciing hairdresser as well as school owner. I tuned in to ScissorBoy and there were three videos, so I watched two, and I really liked them. One was Paulo Candido and the other was ‘Healthy Posture for Stylists’ given by Aaron Parnell. He gave exercise techniques for tired and hurting hands, arms, backs and necks. I tried them as I watched and was amazed at how my neck felt.

Kim Schottler, Great Clips
Some individuals in my office watched the Halo section video. They think it’s a very cool website to get some quick information for an experienced stylist.

Watch some of the best stylists in action by subscribing to ScissorBoy’s FREE cosmetology program at www.ScissorBoy.com

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Bravo’s creative hair-styling competition series Shear Genius saw the elimination of another stylist in Episode 5. Amy Michleb from Toronto, Canada was eased off as she could not impress the judges during the elimination challenge.

Amy is a young and dynamic stylist who is actively involved in the hair industry. She was the youngest stylist on Shear Genius season 3 which has gone international for the first time. Her elimination means that the competition is over for the youngest competitor.

The elimination challenge on Episode 5 of Shear Genius 3 was that the women will be styled in 1940’s hairstyles of finger waves and pin curls. The guest judge was Robert Vetica, a Hollywood hairstylist.

The stylists were given a challenge in which their models had husbands who were all currently serving in the military overseas. Their hair had to be given a 1940s style so that the women looked beautiful when they filmed messages to their men.

Amy, April and Janine found themselves among the bottom three as judges gave their verdict. Amy struggled because her hairstyle was turning 1930’s depression era. The judges came down on Amy, telling her that it wasn’t a style, it was a set, and that led to her elimination from Shear Genius season 3.

Amy’s husband – Woody Michleb, an award winning stylist himself was featured on ScissorBoy’s cosmetology program. In that episode, he demonstrated new hairstyling trends for Fall/Winter 2009.

After Amy’s elimination from Shear Genius 3, there are seven stylists who will now compete for the ultimate prize of $100,000 and prove they are the best of the bunch.

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What happens when you put 12 top stylists in a salon and turn up the heat with a $100,000 prize for the stylist that proves they are the best of the bunch? The result is Shear Genius. If you love all things hair then you need to tune in to Bravo’s Shear Genius Season 3 which has a whole new look promising more excitement. This is must see TV show for anyone craving their weekly salon fix now that Season 2 of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover is over.

Shear Genius premiers Wednesday, February 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo TV. Season 3 will feature Camila Alves in the role of host. The enterprising Brazilian beauty will take over the role formerly held by Jaclyn Smith of “Charlie’s Angels” fame. Camila will be accompanied by celebrity judges Jonathan Antin and Kim Vo. Orlando Pita also makes special appearances adding his voice of expertise as mentor to the contestants.

The special thing about Shear Genius season 3 is that it has gone international for the first time ever. After combing the world in search of top stylists, Bravo has assembled 12 remarkably talented individuals who will raise the level of competition as never seen before. The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money furnished by Nexxus Salon Hair Care, an apprenticeship with Nexxus and the chance to style hair for an Allure magazine photo shoot.

In each episode, the stylists compete in a short cut challenge – testing technical hairstyling skills, and in the elimination challenge they test creativity and advanced skills. From styling a risqué runway show where the hair must artfully cover areas the outfit does not, to a romance novel shoot, the competition gets fierce as the stylists strive to prove their work is “Shear Genius.”

The 12 cutting edge stylists you will see battling it out for the ultimate prize of Shear Genius season 3 are:

1. Adee – 36, Hometown: London, England
2. Amy – 25, Hometown: Toronto, Canada
3. April – 42, Hometown: New York, NY.
4. Arzo –35, Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
5. Brian – 37, Hometown: New York, N.Y.
6. Brig – 33, Hometown: Simi Valley, Calif.
7. Faatemah – 36, Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
8. Giacomo – 43, Hometown: Austin, Texas
9. Janine – 28, Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
10. Joey – 29, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
11. Jon – 38, Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
12. Matthew – 38, Hometown: Denver, Colo.

Get the low down on this season’s stylists here

Click here to see ScissorBoy in conversation with Faatemah Ampey

The world of styling is much bigger than just a salon – and Bravo’s Shear Genius shows you what happens behind the scenes when 12 top stylists from around the world get together under one roof to prove they are the best! This season the challenges are more glamorous, the hair more knotty, and the competition more fierce, as the contestants attempt to demonstrate that their style is a cut above the rest. Throughout the series, the stylists’ skills are put to the test as they find themselves working behind the scenes at an iconic Hollywood hotel, styling a celebrity at a glamorous home in the Hollywood Hills, and even in a rural barn.

Make sure you’re watching Bravo TV on Wednesday, February 3 at 10 p.m to watch Shear Genius season 3. Stay in touch with all the updates from the show by visiting: http://www.bravotv.com/shear-genius

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Diana Schmidtke is a well known personality in the hair industry. She is the woman who keeps Hollywood’s leading men like George Clooney, Viggo Mortensen, Matt Damon and Taylor Lautner looking their best.

Diana is a freelance stylist who specializes in men’s grooming, style and hair care. She is currently based in Los Angeles and has styled clients on film sets and photo shoots, and her work has been featured in Esquire, Men’s Journal, Vogue, GQ, New York Times, W Magazine, and InStyle.

Diana has been a Men’s Hair Stylist for over 10 years and was featured on ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology show. She provided extremely valuable freelancing tips for stylists. In that episode she stressed on the importance of having a portfolio and how to get clients while working as a freelance stylist. You can check out Diana’s portfolio here

With a client list comprising who’s who of Hollywood stars, Diana Schmidtke is often approached for her insider knowledge and the ultimate question “How did you make it?” She answers the question by saying – “If I can do it, so can you!”

To help professional stylists, she has authored a book – SHORTCUTS – To a successful career as a Hairstylist or Make-up artist in the fashion and entertainment industries. It’s an amazing book for all stylists at all levels providing valuable insights into this amazing and lucrative career. The book is currently on Sale for limited time and can be ordered by visiting – www.shortcutsthebook.com

Diana is often featured on television shows guiding on various aspects of skin care for men. Recently she was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show. She presented “6 Steps to a Great Shave” in which she gave her expert advice on the right way to shave, how to prevent ingrown hairs, proper eyebrow maintenance and more!

Diana has lent her support to various endeavors in the hair & beauty industry. She also offers targeted courses to empower others so that the beauty industry can grow and prosper as it has for so many years.

Diana Schmidtke can be contacted at her website – www.dianaschmidtke.com

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