International Academy Blog

Tips for Professionalism in the Worplace

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Create and maintain a high level of professionalism in your workplace by applying some simple, yet important guidelines. Educational consultant James Stenson describes professionalism as "a set of internalized character strengths and values directed toward high-quality service to others through one's work." Take a quick, downloadable quiz from the Goals Institute to measure professionalism in your organization, then apply these tips as needed. Business Etiquette Begins at the Top Model the desired behavior from the highest position in the company to the lowest ones. Foster excellence by displaying it....

Beauty - What Are The Factors That Make Someone Beautiful?

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Beauty is a word that is used really often in the world of today, and so when you think about beauty you want to notice that there are several different issues that are concerned here, and every one of them actually have to be accepted for you to be in a position to understand about beauty in total. There's much to study when it comes to the issue of beauty, and one of the most vital things is that folks need to notice that there's more to beauty than just the superficial. In other words, way too many folk think that beauty just involves putting on make-up or doing your hair, and so on, but truly there are more issues that are severely vital in this matter. For example there's your diet....

Prom Inspiration-Hot Tips from Hollywood Stylist

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

Prom Inspiration From Miley Cyrus! Check out this look and get tips from a Hollywood stylist! Need a fun and flirty hairstyle for prom? Check out the simple look Miley Cyrus pulled together for the Grammys this year! Soft waves all over, with side swept bangs and just enough hair pulled back to dress it up. Sweet and simple! This is a great look for longer hair of all types - for prom, weddings, or any summer event. If you want to learn more about the latest trends for prom hair, Check out this video from teen.com featuring Hollywood stylist George Papanikolas....

Rediscovering The Barbershop

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

I found this really informative article at the website www.artofmanliness.com. It is "titled "Rediscovering the Barbershop," by Brett & Kate McKay. It is very interesting, Enjoy....Might make you want to go enroll to International Academy's Barber Program! For the past few months, I’ve been having my haircut at various barbershops. For most of my life, I went to unisex salons that reeked of perm chemicals and mousse. Every time I’d go, I’d walk away with a bad haircut. On top of that, I always felt out of place. Most of the clients were usually women and a woman was cutting my hair....

Great Ideas for Bridal Hair Styles

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

Are you a bride to be or have a client in need of some bridal or special occassion hair styles? View and see yourself in the worlds largest collection of bridal, prom and evening hair styles! See front, back and side views! No more unpleasant surprises, take your photo and place it in the style....

Coordinating Makeup and Hair Colors

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

There are plenty of tips available to help you to select the perfect makeup colors for you. Some advise you to look at the inside of your wrist and determine the undertones that you see. Undertones? For some of us, detecting those subtle blues or yellows can be much harder than it sounds. Other advice directs us to select our coloring based on a season of the year. Another piece of wisdom that falls short for many who can’t tell the difference between a spring and winter palette. If you are concerned that you may be getting colorblind when it comes to picking those makeup hues, here’s an easy solution....

Natural Healing & Massage Therapy

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician and father of Western medicine, advocated massage therapy for its natural healing benefits. Massage promotes circulation, soothes and stimulates the nervous system, and aids with the repair of muscles and connective tissue to encourage natural healing. Massage therapy can also help strengthen your immune system, lift your mood, and improve your overall health and well-being. Benefits Circulatory System Your circulatory system plays a major role in the various functions of your body. Oxygenated blood circulates to provide nourishment to your body's cells, connective tissue and internal organs....

10 Fast Holiday Hair and Makeup Tricks

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Got a need for speed? Between basting a the turkey, refilling the eggnog, and making sure that no one is opening their gift earlier than they should be — who has time for hair and makeup? Here, some quick and easy hair and makeup tips to keep you looking chic from Thanksgiving through New Year's! 1. Get Clean Skin Quick To sop up oil and refresh makeup, lightly mist your face with toner, then pat with a tissue, says Eva Scrivo, makeup artist and owner of the eponymous New York City salon. Finish with a dusting of loose powder. 2....

Friends are God's way of taking care of us

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Copied below is an email I received from Mez. As the hair stood up on my arms, I thought this needs to be shared with more than just the four people I am "suppose" to forward it to. I know God does not care if I forward an email or not, but I know this message should be shared. Please enjoy....God is great! Psalm 55:22 -'Friends are God's way of taking care of us.' This was written by a Metro Denver Hospice Physician: I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd....

Have a Great and Happy Thanksgiving

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

In the midst of this holiday season, we get consumed with the daily routines of life, work, family, Turkey dinner on Thanksgiving and plan for Black Friday deals. Well let me remind everybody that each and every day we wake up and stand up, is a gift from GOD. Thanksgiving is all about thanking GOD for the blessings he poured onto us. Let us not look at what we do not have, instead let us count our blessings....

Cosmetology, A Service Business

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

A Service Business: To be a good colorist, you not only have to be good at your techniques, but you have to be a good marketer as well. Eva Scrivo, lead colorist for Wella Professionals says, if we place the value on salon services, products and the importance of the professional's work, we will only be stronger and better colorists. "We have to remember that we have chosen a service business," Scrivo says. "People think that we have chosen an artistic business-and, in many ways we have. But, like all artists, we have to sell our work....