Federico Beauty Institute Selected As Top US School For Student
Lauren DeQuiroz’s journey to Federico Beauty Institute took a couple of detours…but those detours were invaluable life lessons that led to a very positive outcome.
Although Lauren always knew she wanted to go to beauty school, she also felt it was important to experience college life. Lauren attended University of Colorado, Boulder for two years before pursuing her dream to become a hair stylist.
Lauren enrolled in an 1800-hour Cosmetology program at a franchise school in the Denver area. But a third of the way through the program, Lauren knew the school was not right for her. She observed very quickly that the school’s curriculum didn’t include materials or student exercises on what it takes to pass the State Boards (Licensure is a requirement to practice Cosmetology in most States).
Finding the Right Pivot Point School
Lauren began her search for a beauty school that met her requirements….a combination of hands-on, real-life practical training in a salon-like environment coupled with a curriculum consisting of rigorous “drills” for students on passing the State Boards. A third factor — locating a school that taught the Pivot Point curriculum – was equally important.
Lauren had become familiar with Pivot Point at the beauty school in Denver. Pivot Point equipment, like tripods, was used at the school along with Pivot Point’s book, “Salon Fundamentals.” Lauren asked and soon learned that the Denver school WAS NOT Pivot Point Certified, and had no plans to change their curriculum in the future.
She began an extensive research project to find the right beauty school that met her criteria. She spent a lot of time on the Pivot Point Academy website and became sold on the Pivot Point hair and skin care education.
We’ll teach you to see, think, create and adapt as a designer – not just duplicate the latest fashion trends – but to be the innovator of these trends. Pivot Point website
Narrowing her search to a handful of beauty schools, Lauren found Federico’s website especially engaging and well-organized. “I especially liked Gary Federico’s video,” she commented. http://www.federico.edu/corporate-video
Equally impressive was Federico’s responsiveness. Lauren said, “Most schools I called weren’t very helpful or willing to quickly send me the information I needed to make a decision. Federico was very proactive…sending me the information I requested right away, then communicating with me via email on a daily basis.
The final step was a campus tour of Federico’s Sacramento campus. Lauren found the staff even more personable and helpful than they were on the phone. She liked the fact that the main office was on site and everyone she needed to meet with – admissions, financial services, career services – was in the same building.
The following factors “sealed the deal” for Lauren:
1) Federico has been in the beauty school business for over 60 years;
2) Federico is a Pivot Point International member school;
3) According to the Federico’s catalog, the school’s Educational Goal is “designated to assist the student’s capability to pass the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination.”
4) An externship program that places students in Sacramento-area beauty salons;
one day a week, in place of going to class, students can observe the work of experienced beauty professionals.
A Bright Future
Lauren graduated from Federico’s Cosmetology program on Monday, December 22nd, 2008.
She will now put the finishing touches on her resume with Federico’s Student Services support. She would like to find a salon in the Stockton CA area – about an hour from Sacramento – to be closer to some family and friends.
Federico has long standing relationships with Sacramento-area salons who hire many Federico graduates, but Jennifer Hancock, Federico’s Student Services Coordinator, is very eager to help Lauren find a job in Stockton. On Lauren’s behalf, Jennifer will send Lauren’s resume and information about Federico Beauty Institute, to two salons that Lauren has identified in Stockton.
Lauren is confident she will find a great job. “Federico is very well known and admired in northern California. It’s great to have Federico training on my resume.”
Scheduled to take the State Boards on January 16th, is there anyone out there that doubts Lauren will pass her licensure exams, start her beauty career and go on to future success as a beauty professional?
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Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. Each person on this earth has their own mind that is made up of totally different experiences and beauty beliefs, most coming from culture. It’s really hard to get everyones real opinion unless you literally took everyone on the earth sat them down and asked them the question.
EXAMPLES:
•A Barbie doll figure is the average North American standard of beauty, but if you ask someone of South American, Caribbean or African decent they’d say that a more full figured woman is beautiful.
•I think Angelina Jolie is absolutely the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life, but by boyfriend thinks she is just ok.
Even with-in the same culture you will find different levels of beauty opinions. That’s why you should always strive to be the best you that you can be and that’s only if you want to. Everyone else’s opinions’ are just that…opinions…they don’t matter unless you allow them to matter.
All in all, peoples’ opinions don’t matter. Beauty is in your eye and you create it for your world. That’s a lot more fun than waiting to be defined by others.
HOLY CRAP! Comparing this to the original picture, they’re identical!
Innocence is sort of a purity of heart. Beauty in its truest sense also comes from the heart. It would be hard to have one without the other.
Maybe it's difference between being cute and being hot?
I think you can write about Inner beauty.
Also about beauty in flowers, places, smells etc..
oh my dear Lord.. i almost came in my pants D=
wich program he is for doing this ? beside a tablet ofc
A-W-E-S-O-M-E your works is very awesome! cool!!!! very good
OK some beauty tips:
MAKEUP
never wear lip liner a shade/shades darker than your lipstick
under 30-shouldn't be wearing lip liner anyway
wiggle the brush as you apply mascara
when applying lipstick to avoid tooth stains stick your index finger in your mouth and pull out
white eyeliner on the waterline=big eyes
the perfect shade of lipstick is on the inside of your bottom lip
concealer, than foundation to set it
stick concealer for eyes
bronze can make your face look thinner etc if you do it right
penciled eyebrows- UC no offense if you have them-it depends
FACE AND SKIN, ZITS/PIMPLES
puffy under/eyes? submerge 2 teaspoons in ice water for 30 minutes or as long as you can and than place on your eyes until they loose their cool can repeat if you want, you can also place the spoons in water and then in the freezer
toner really does clean and a good one leaves it soft
tea tree oil and toothpaste are good for blemishes
thick masques usually pull the dirt out of your pores
heat up about a teaspoon of milk, then dip a small piece of bread (small or big enough to cover the zit) place it on your face and put a band aid (fabric sticks better) over it, it sucks out the dirt of some black heads and puss etc
if you can stand the heat-place a small EMPTY medicine bottle (like those small Motrin or anti nausea etc) in boiling water until hot then squeeze the air out and put it over your zit and let it suck the dirt out (it suctions to your face) [warning may cause bruising-painless but visible its like when you get one around your mug from sucking up a cup!!]
oatmeal and sugar/lemon scrubs are better than a lot of store bought stuff
don't pop zits popping=scars
avocado, coconut, olive oils etc are very softening to the skin
loofah's hold sooo much bacteria
HAIR
use a deep conditioning masque twice a week, warm it up and put it on your hair put a hair plastic shower cap on and shoot some hot air on it for 5 minutes repeat every 15 minutes for 1 hr then rinse with one batch warm water and then cold water to make it shine as cold as you can stand
lots of brushing is really bad
always protect your hair from the sun-any product that puts a barrier between your hair and the sun is good, creams and serums are better than sprays, they're thicker but if you have fine hair than use a spray so you don't weight it down less is always more when using makeup don't go to over the top unless its a Halloween party! always take a shower/bath every day to keep ur hair from getting gross and greasy, definitely use a hair dryer to dry ur hair it will look much better than natural hair dry. if u want u shuld get highlights but dont b 2 crazy so if u have brown hair dont get whtie highlights get like a lighter color of ur hair color, if u hav glasses u shuld get contacts it will really make ur face look clearer and better no offense to ppl with glasses. if u hav braces its no big deal just make sure the colors u get are some what neutral and match things u hav in ur closet, when buying makeup dont buy oil makeup and always make sure u wash ur face at night! if u want and u think u have yellow teeth try using white strips crest white strips r definetly the best!! hmm beauty sleep isnt really what it sounds like so it just means u get well rested so that u dont hav bags under ur eyes and ur face is all blotchy u shuld get a good 8-10 hours of sleep each night. if u leave mascara on when u go to bed nothing will happen u might get black powdery stuff around ur eyes but its no big deal u just wash it off in the morning! hope i helped u good luck!!
Something about books, sheep, Gaston, and singing dressers and candlesticks.
awesome, keep up the good work!
i use photoshop
Awesome work Williamsshamir
Great video.
Much love Kat
You and me are totally examples of "beaut is in the eye of the beholder", you think Giselle is beautiful but I found her to be unattractive. I think Gemma Ward is the most beautiful. But obviously because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
awesome stuff man,….ama practice hard to get to yo level!
dry/damaged hair: mayonnaise or extra virgin olive oil on hair that is dry for hours.
dandruff: apple cider vinegar (makes shiny, too), fifteen minutes every month
combination skin (pimples/blackheads/etc. etc.): avocado or extra virgin olive oil for dry skin, and every week i wash with honey and brown sugar scrub
chapped lips: regularly use burt's bees peppermint oil lip balm, natural: extra virgin oil olive on bottom lip and then rub lips together to get even coating
dry skin: bathe with a swish of olive oil
I cannot imagine how one could study this area of technical skill online.
This kind of work involves learning how to do things with your hands, understanding the tools, learning how the products work and feel when applied.
The only way I can see to learn this is to actually handle the stuff. Yes, there will be some theory/knowledge you could study on line. But after that, you'll have to apprentice.