Category: Career Tips

Cosmetology is a profession full of creativity and opportunity! If you’ve been thinking about learning more and potentially pursuing an education to become a cosmetologist, you’ve come to the right place. We, at Xenon Academy, want everyone to feel the same excitement and love that we have for this amazing profession. Let’s get started and…

If you have some concerns about going to beauty school, we can help! Check out five misconceptions that could be holding you back.

The well-groomed man getting his straight razor shaves – complete with rich lather and a sharp, new haircut – is a testament to the need for well-trained and experienced barbers. If you think they only do cuts all day, though, you might be surprised to hear what barbers are up to. While there is a…

If you were to pursue a career in hair, what would you focus on? The world of beauty is full of niche areas and specialized skills. Not sure if you’re more of a color person than a hairstyler? Take our quiz to find out. Are you interested in taking the next step toward pursuing your…

Building up your clientele before graduating beauty school is one of the most important steps toward a successful career. In fact, many current cosmetologist and estheticians say that building their client base before graduating was a make or break for them. This is one of the reasons that we, Xenon Academy, include a business education…

Do Cosmetology Schools Require a GED or High School Diploma? The answer depends on where you live. This is a question that we get a lot from both our Nebraska and Colorado locations, and the requirements for attending cosmetology schools are different in every state. The majority of states, including both Colorado and Nebraska, require…

“We believe it’s our responsibility to evolve hair and beauty education, challenging the status quo.” – Pivot Point® International When it comes to beauty school curriculums the options are varied, with systems that range from the wild and crazy to the trendy and bizarre. But of all these options there are a few staples that…

Going in for your first job interview after graduating can be a daunting task. There is so much emphasis put on good interviewing skills that we tend to overthink it a lot of the time. Keeping your nerves under control is one of the many important parts of nailing any interview. Luckily for you, we…

If you are looking to start a career in cosmetology or even thinking about becoming a barber or esthetician, then we have the ultimate resume-building guide. Read more on how to begin writing a stellar resume that can show off those skills you learned in beauty school!

Have you ever taken the perfect before and after picture of an amazing color correction but then ended up not posting it because the overwhelming stress of perfecting your caption is just too much to handle? Fear no more, we are here to help. We understand the importance of nailing your IG caption, so we…