As future beauty professionals, our students understand the impact of helping others. When a woman receives a new hair color, her self-image can be boosted. When a man comes in to get a haircut before an interview, that new look he leaves with can boost his confidence and help him land that job. For a
Author: Da'Reen Roberts
Barber Life
We first started our barbering program 3 years ago. Since then we have had over 60 students graduate. But where do they go after school? Our barbering alumni are doing everything from working in a shop, to running their own! One local barbering shop has 5 Federico alumni working in his historic barbershop. Dave’s barbershop
Student Spotlight – Gricel O.
“Making my dreams come true day by day.” If you’re a frequent follower of our #federicolife on Instagram chances are you have seen work done by current esthetic student, Gricel O. (@beauty_by_griss). It is hard to miss the beautiful makeup looks she creates. If not, maybe you will notice her from a few of our
First Festival
This weekend we were out at Sacramento’s 2nd annual First Festival. Located at Southside Park in Downtown Sacramento, the two day festival featured 40+ bands. Music genres included reggae, metal, rap-rock, indie, country and medieval fable-folk. We set up shop next to the beautiful Cloud Parade stage. Our cosmetology and esthetics students offered a few different types of
Summer Braids
Summer is upon us and the heat is no joke. If you have medium to long hair, you are probably ditching the hot tools and opting for a style that keeps your hair out of your face and off your neck. Braids are the perfect solution! Whether your hair is curly or straight, braids are
Visiting Maryhouse
This Monday, Federico students spent their day off cutting hair for the women of Maryhouse. Maryhouse is an extension of the Loaves and Fishes of Sacramento and is often considered a place for starting over. These women are often young, without family support of any kind, and often dealing with issues of domestic violence, mental illness, evictions and