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“A few years back I was enrolled in an apprentice program with a salon for the Cosmetology program. I ended up closing out my time with that program, and got a few part time jobs until I decided what I really wanted to do. Wasting money or time on something I wasn’t fully committed too…

“I grew up braiding neighborhood kids’ hair and fell in love with the creativity and freedom I had with my designs. As I got older people tended to trust my skills and advise when it came to anything hair. Not only was I able to make them happy with my work,  I felt a sense of pride and fell in love…

“I chose a career in the beauty industry because I’ve always had a passion for making people happy and being able to make them feel better about themselves. I also love that you are constantly learning something new everyday as the industry is always changing…

“I had bad acne in 6th grade, and felt so insecure about it. All my friends had clear skin and with that I always felt like people were staring at my acne. After trying all the things I could find, I grew a passion for skin care. And now here I am, loving everything about Esthetics…

“I started getting into doing my own acrylics simply because I thought I could save the extra money instead of going to a salon. This was about one year prior to me enrolling into the program and within that time, I started improving more, and even enjoyed it. I am already…

One question many people have when considering college is how they’re going to pay for it. Figuring out financial aid is a crucial component of college for many people; it’s uncommon for someone to be able to pay for any kind of college, including a trade school, entirely out of pocket. This is where financial…

“Before I was enrolled at Evergreen Beauty College I was working as a barista Monday through Friday while also going to Skagit Valley College. Originally, I was planning to become a Forensic Technician. After realizing that was not the right job for me, I changed my degree path from Biology…

There are many cosmetology specialties out there, but many people don’t know about them. When you enter cosmetology school, you might just assume you’re studying to become a cosmetologist. Although this is definitely true, it’s also a good idea to look at specialties and see whether you want to work toward one of them. If…

“Prior to enrolling in school though, I had been working for over 7 years at corporate jobs, and was laid off in the midst of the pandemic. With the 40 hour a week work schedule, I had no time to even entertain schooling. A silver lining to the recent pandemic, I was able to take…

Your first steps toward your cosmetology career can set your path for a decades-long beauty career. Find out how to begin what to look for in a beauty school.