Morgantown Beauty College

Biofeedback: Stress Relief Tool

Sometimes the world outside of school becomes hectic and distracting to your studies. It helps to learn new skills to cope with these new stresses of studying, long hours working when you are not in school and relationships with family and friends.

Biofeedback is a way to train your brain to help you stay calm. This is a computer based program with sensors you attach to your fingertips. It some ways it works like a video game---if you choose that mode. Quiet your pulse to light a fire in the temple on the screen. Spa-style music plays as well as the terrific graphics. You can also choose the guided meditation lessons presented by Deepak Chopra.

For under $175 you can learn a skill that will help you for life.

Learn more here: Journey to Wild Divine

Product Giveaway

Now that we are celebrating a month on the new blog, I thought I might give you a chance to say something. So, ahem, attention, all current students!

Win your choice of Eva products or the Paul Mitchell trio by writing a blog entry I will post for you. Any topic of interest in your field of study. Include a link if you want. I can give up to 6 prizes for this contest. Massage, esthetics, nail tech or coesmo students are all welcome to join in.

Send the entries to me via my e-mail address at the top of the main page here or print them out and hand them in to me at school.

As an option: if you would rather have a dress down day than products....just ask! That can be arranged.

Suggestions for Magazine Subscriptions

Many times a year I get requests from various magazines to subscribe. Everything from Modern Salon to Rolling Stone. Some of which I do subscribe to for the school. I am interested in which magazines inspire you with ideas for make-up and hair or provide information in your industry, such as Massage or Dermascope magazine.

Take a minute and list your top 3-5 magazines that you would like to have here at the school for your reference. I'll take that into consideration in making the decision on what to order.

Be sure to mention if there is one you don't like as well. That information can also be helpful.

Spirit Week at School

This week is Spirit Week. So if you join us today you might notice everyone in their colorful pajama bottoms. Tomorrow, Wednesday, is Hat Day, followed by Fun and Funky on Thursday, Friday's Roaring 20's (1920's Era hair/clothes) and Saturday's Sports Teams.

Feel free to join in!

Survival Tips

Our students have offered each other some good advice. What they have to say might help you.        Feel free to comment with your own advice on starting beauty school.

1. Don't be judgmental. Be tolerant.

2. Come every day and put in overtime when possible.

3. Write your name on everything and do not lend it out. You might not get it back.

4. Remember to bring your ID card and your keys everyday.

5. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask.

6. Keep track of your hours/attendance.

7. Don't ever "half-way" the work you do on clients. Its not fair to them and you are only cheating yourself.

8. Don't sweat the small stuff.

9.  Don't be lazy.

10. Come to school on time. Good attendance will get you out of here.

11. Treat your fellow classmates at the reception desk with respect.

12. It never hurts to make a lifelong friend when you come in here.

13. No one is forcing you to be here. Take full advantage of all the knowledge and experience the instructors have and are willing to offer. Use your time to its fullest potential.

14. Do not refuse clients!

15. Don't fuss about doing duties.

16. Welcome new students with a smile.

17. Survival Kit: aspirin, hairspray, band-aids, Mountain Dew, bleach, fake hair and some glue.

18. Keep a positive attitude. Stay motivated or you'll never make it out alive.

19. Don't let the 90 degree haircut stress you out.

20. Don't throw fits in front of clients.

21. Always keep it real.

22. Don't spread rumors or talk badly about other students.

23. Mind your own business. It is easier to get along with everyone that way. Oh yeah, and be respectful. Its not that hard.

24. Birthday parties are exciting for little girls. Try to make it special for them. Enjoy the runway walks, and feel free to whistle and holler "sassy". Blowing and catching kisses are a must.

25. Make sure you are using your thinning shears and not your manikin shears!

26. Complete all paperwork on time.

Starting School: Showing Up

One of the first things I discuss with anyone serious enough to consider signing up for school is attendance. Why? Because it seems to be the greatest barrier to successful completion of a program.

Now I will admit that this is a pet peeve of mine. Making the choice to miss classes for fun and games seems wasteful of money and effort. Sure, there are valid reasons to miss school or work: a child's illness or your own, court dates, job interviews. As an adult, it is up to each individual to deal with the consequences of these absences. Some folks can deal with that and yet others do everything but take responsibility.

I know how hard it is to miss school and struggle to get caught up. When I was 20 years old I chose to leave college to care for my dying mother. I knew the consequences and it was hard to make up the incomplete work I left behind and get caught up to my program on my return. I knew that before I left and made it a point of honor to complete everything on my return. All of this while holding multiple jobs. It was a hassle AND it was worth every minute of hard work to be home for those 6 months.

Yes, I know I am old-fashioned, but I'll say it just the same: use the time in school to create good work habits for your future. You are the one who will benefit.