Category: Blog
September 10, 2021
How to Transfer Beauty Schools
When you started beauty school, you probably pictured yourself sticking with one school all the way to graduation day. But life gets in the way and situations can change. Maybe you recently moved, or the school you enrolled in is closing, making it necessary to transfer. Most commonly though, our transfer students feel that their…
July 8, 2021
A Cosmetologist’s Guide to Creating a Portfolio
Start building a portfolio to showcase your work while in cosmetology school to create a reputation that can follow you after school. . Check out our guide to creating a professional portfolio!
June 22, 2021
Could Barbering be the Right Fit for You?
Are you a creative and social person? Do you enjoy making others look and feel their best? If so, a barber career might be right for you. The first step to becoming a barber is to enroll in a barber course to learn all the necessary skills of barbering. These skills include the craft of…
May 25, 2021
5 Creative Careers You Can Have with a Barber’s License
Being a barber can certainly be a long-lasting, satisfying career and earning your barbering license is quite an accomplishment. Most people follow the traditional route of working in a barbershop after they complete barber school. However, there are plenty of other career opportunities to pursue after you earn your barber’s license. Barbering involves much more…
March 25, 2021
Cosmetology VS Esthetics
What’s the difference between esthetics and cosmetology? Find out how our programs differ and see which program might be the best fit for you.
October 23, 2020
What is Barbering?
Barbering is so much more than just cutting hair. Check out our blog to learn more about its rich history, education requirements, and more to see if barbering is the right career for you.
September 25, 2019
The Value of Experienced Beauty Instructors
Are you wanting a future in the beauty industry? Check out this blog to find out why getting an education from beauty professionals is so important!
October 25, 2018
Alumni Feature: Kylie McGowan
This month Xenon Academy wants to start highlighting their top students and alumni. Click here to read Kylie’s story!
September 27, 2018
How Long is Cosmetology School in Nebraska?
Are you looking into a career in the beauty industry in Nebraska? If you are, you likely have wondered how long cosmetology school can take to complete. To obtain a license as a cosmetologist in Nebraska, at least 2,100 program hours used to be required, but the licensing board will be switching over to a…
September 19, 2018
5 Misconceptions That Crush Beauty School Dreams
If you have some concerns about going to beauty school, we can help! Check out five misconceptions that could be holding you back.
