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The Underground Revolution

By JanyNicole Stehman On November 17th 2014 8 finalists all gathered in Las Vegas to compete in Underground Revolution’s Men’s Haircutting Championships hosted by Peter Anthony.  Andy Bates, Senior Stylist at AJFsalon and part time teacher here at Federico,  was one of those 8. Finalists competed to place in one of three categories, Best Over

Federico Students featured in BBC video

Two weeks ago, we helped the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) in conjunction with the Department of Consumer Affairs  (DCA) create a consumer safety video featuring Federico Students. The weather has been scorching and we are now in sandal season.  The BBC and DCA are reaching out to consumers to let them know

What Exactly is an Esthetician?

If you regularly visit salons, you may have heard the term “esthetician” used to describe a person who specializes in a certain area of beauty. However, if you’re like most people, you might not be exactly sure what these professionals do. Estheticians are skin care professionals who help clients with the care and beautification of

Today’s Top Celebrity Stylists

Have you ever wondered what the best celebrity stylists have in common to make them so successful in working with the stars? Simply put, one of the things that really stands out is their unbridled passion for their craft, which shows in their work. This, paired with outstanding creativity and motivation, has made these individuals

A Growing Industry: Projected Growth in Jobs for Beauticians/Estheticians

Sometimes it can be hard to decide what to do with your life. If you’ve ever considered working in the beauty industry, but hesitated because time and money spent on school wasn’t going to guarantee a job, now might be the time to reconsider. For the past several years, the beauty industry has grown about

Take Flight with Feathers: The Latest Trend

It seems that the latest trend in styling is a flight of fancy: across the country, stylists are giving clients a low-maintenance makeover with feather extensions. From Boston to Berkeley, gals are adding color and texture to their tresses with feathers varying in color, length and size. How does it work? For those of you