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We are so blessed…

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We are so thankful for all of our family and friends in our Pauls Valley community. We all know how troubling the last few years have been. We have all lost many friends and relatives to the atrocities that have occurred the past few years.

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This is a time to look forward. Not back. Remember the past as the past, but focus on the future. We are still here. God has a purpose for us. We have loved ones who need us. We need to be here for them. We need to be present.

Thank God every day! He is good. He is here. He is here for us.

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Have an Attitude of Graditude. Be grateful. We have so much. This is the season we think of being thankful, but we need to remember to be Thankful all of the time.

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When you get down and out over life circumstances, just remember, You Are Needed! You are God’s Creation, therefore you are created in his image, and he loves you. Talk to him, he will help. Ask for comfort, he will give it. He loves his children, All of his children. Ask for wisdom, understanding and compassion for others. He is always present and always ready to help and to lead you if you will just allow it.

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Thank you all for being part of our community! We love you all and Wish You and Your Families a Very Blessed Day!

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Why did I Choose Beauty School?

Why Did I Choose Beauty School?

Because I Love People.

I Love the expression I see on a person’s face when I finish their style, turn them to the mirror and see their eye’s glow in a way we haven’t seen in years.  The look you get when you help someone’s day get just a little better.  You don’t have to move mountains to make someones day better.  Sometimes just the little things.  The subtle changes.  A little caring.  What we feel is minor, others see as MAJOR.  What a great thing to do……Make someones day better!

THIS IS WHAT WE DO IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY!

Penny Miller – Owner and Educator of P.M.C.A. Let me help you with your Beauty Education.

Why Should YOU Choose Beauty School?

There are so many reasons to choose the beauty industry as a rewarding career!

You may have a job already so you probably know what it’s like to work and get paid. But what will it be like to have a career and work at it year after year? Will you come home after a hard day and complain to anyone who will listen? That’s not what anyone wants out of life. Think positive. Come up with some words you’d like to connect with your profession. Now look at the words associated with beauty professionals. See whether your words match these.

  • Beauty. Sure, that’s obvious, but being around beautiful things like nature and art really can enhance your life and make it easy to get up in the morning!
  • Happiness. Not too long ago a poll asked people of different professions to rate their general happiness. Guess what landed among the top? Hairdressers! Walk into any salon, and you’ll see a lot of smiling people.
  • Creativity. Having the chance to express themselves creatively is one of the top reasons people give for making beauty their life’s work. You get to work with your hands and come up with new ideas all the time. Every face becomes a fresh canvas for the make-up artist every head of hair a sculpting project for the hair designer.
  • People. Unlike some of the other arts-writing, painting-in hair styling and makeup application you don’t spend your creative time alone. In fact, beauty is about as opposite of a solitary career as you’ll find. And, of course, when you work on people’s hair and make-up you hear more of their secrets than you want to know!
  • Reward/Fulfillment. Ask hairstylists what they enjoy most about their day-to-day work, and you’re likely to get one response more than any other: it’s an absolute delight to make people feel great about themselves. Taking a client who’s looking, well, not her best, and seeing her face when she stares at the mirror after you’ve finished working your magic is incredibly gratifying! And unlike a lot of efforts that you work on a long time before you see the “fruits of your labor,” in beauty the gratification comes immediately.
  • Passion. That’s a word you’ll hear a lot from people who work in this field. They feel passionate about beauty, and they so appreciate that they can make a living from their passion.
  • Flexibility. You manage your own schedule. This is another thing professionals love about this business. People get their hair done on weekends, at night, early before work-whatever hours you want to work, there are clients who need you. It’s common for people to work part-time some years and full-time other years, depending on life’s twists and turns.
  • Personal Growth. Fashion trends change continually, and new techniques are routinely developed to create the new looks. To stay on top of everything, beauty professionals go to classes, read magazines, watch DVDs-anything that keeps them up on the latest/newest/hottest. When you’re learning, you feel connected and healthy. One hairdresser said, “When you’re green, you’re growing; when you’re ripe, you rot!”
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  • Opportunity. Once you’re a licensed cosmetologist  you have an open door to a world of opportunities. You can become a salon manager or owner, teach at a cosmetology school, work for a company to help formulate products, demonstrate products and techniques at trade shows (it’s called “platform work”), develop new looks called “trend releases” for product lines, create styles for magazine or newspaper photo shoots, work on the sets of movies and TV, or even branch off into fields connected to beauty and salons such as public relations/advertising, beauty magazine writing, retail merchandising and display, product sales and distribution and interior design. If you want to stay hands-on “behind the chair,” you can specialize-do mostly hair cuts, hair color, facials, nails or make-up, for example-or you can do it all.
  • Job Security. For decades now, there’s been a shortage of skilled, licensed salon professionals, so the industry has had virtually a 0% unemployment rate. It’s likely that you’ll never have to worry about being able to find a job, and even salons that are fully staffed are interested to talk to eager-to-learn young people coming into the field.
  • Financial Security. The average income for cosmetologist is about $32,000 per year, according to the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, with some sources estimating that figure at closer to $50,000. Many busy beauty professionals who work full-time earn more than that-into the high five figures and beyond. Not everyone does, and it may not happen right away, but if you do good work, have the people skills to get clients trying higher-end services like hair color and waxing, periodically raise your prices and continually market yourself to spread the word, you will make an excellent living as a beauty professional.
  • Giving & Caring. In addition to being “givers” when it comes to treating clients well, cosmetologists are known for their good deeds and community service. Salons routinely hold fundraising cut-a-thons, participate in charity walks as a team and volunteer to do the hair backstage for fashion shows that benefit all sorts of charities-children’s needs, cancer, AIDS, victims of hurricanes and other disasters, hunger and pretty much any cause that’s out there. It’s a charitable industry filled with generous people.
  • Fun. A lot of salon owners make sure the environment stays light and upbeat. They hold sales contests with prizes, decorate for holidays throughout the year, hold photo shoots and laugh a lot.
  • Teamwork. The day of the competitive, catty hairstylist is over! Today’s salons are all about building a team of professionals who help each other and play to everyone’s strengths. Older stylists help and mentor new people, and the whole staff pitches in if someone needs to take time away for illness or other personal crisis. A well-run salon becomes a second family-in a good way!
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2018 Update – Careers in Beauty-Travel World Wide

Careers in Beauty – Cosmetology, Makeup Artistry, Nail Technician – Travel World Wide – Unlimited Income Potential.

 

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Rated ONE of the Top 10 Career Choices, Cosmetology is Booming!

Studies show that it is a very stable field that is recession proof and growing at a steady rate.

 

2018  Update –  Cosmetology Careers from Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy 

Why?  You might ask.  Well, do you have hair, skin or nails?  That is the answer.  Everyone at some time or other needs beauty services to help them with their concerns about their own hair, skin and nails.  Also people are in the job market, and need to look great and travel world wide for their own careers.  Did you know that women who wear makeup to work make more money than their own fellow female workers who do not wear cosmetics.  Therefore there is a need for beauty and cosmetics.  This is not purely vanity, it shows that individuals who wear cosmetics, take pride in their appearance, and usually will perform better than someone who is not quite as well put together, and doesn’t care about the small stuff.

According to occupational handbooks-

Cosmetology is expected to grow faster than average, offering work in all capacities from extreme to in-between success.  Overall employment for personal appearance workers is projected to grow because of increasing population, incomes, and demand for beauty services.  Source – NAACAS 2007 Job Demand Survey.

Licensed cosmetologists provide a variety of personal services that help clients to look and feel their best.  Services include hair styling, hair dressing, braiding, upstyles, chemical services such as perms, color, highlights, lowlights, speciality color such as ombre’, sombre’, multidimensional color, texturizing & smoothing services, hair cutting, and barbering services, waxing, facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, speciality facials, tanning, spray tans, makeup artistry, manicures, pedicures and artificial nails.

 

 

 

Personal appearance is not only a key factor in keeping one’s morale high. A well groomed appearance is also a factor in enhancing one’s chances for a successful career!

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The primary goal of a successful licensed cosmetologist is to create an experience that the client will enjoy and want to repeat.  Cosmetologists keep pace with the fashion world and stand ready to meet the constantly changing career skills vital to success.

Continuing education is a must! Cosmetology offers opportunities for personal growth and many, many career options!

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The demand for Cosmetologists:  In January 2007, there were 1,682,641 professionals employed in the nation’s 370,215 beauty salons, barber shops, skin care salons, and nail salons.  The typical salon is a small full service shop with 5.1 stations, three full-time professionals, and two part time professionals.

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Salon owners reported 484,660 job openings that were filled during 2006.  This represents an average of 1.3 openings per salon.  Nearly 40 percent of all new positions were filled by inexperienced workers.  Compare that to college graduates, with a two year or four year degree, who are now seeking jobs outside their field of expertise.

More Facts about Cosmetology

Even with significant levels of hiring, nearly three quarters of the salons that tried to fill positions were not able to find qualified applicants.  The supply of skilled professionals in the beauty industry continues to fall short of the demand.  This is a chronic shortage that has been reported in earlier surveys of the cosmetology industry.

Hair stylists are needed in every town and city in the country.

 

 

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Of the various specialties, the increasing demand for nail technicians appears to be most substantial.  While nail tech’s currently make up only 9.7% of the current industry employees, nearly 18 percent of the job openings are in that area.

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56 percent of salon employees work full time, 31 percent are part time (20-35 hours), and 13 percent are low time (less than 20 hours).

The average salary, NOT including tips, is about $30,000 to $ 48,000 per year.

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These findings support the unmet needs of the industry along with several possible ways you can enter this profession.  Employment opportunities far outweigh the risks of a career transition.

A Look Into YOUR Future!

1.  Constant Demand.  The need for hair stylists, manicurists, and estheticians is not likely to diminish.

2.  Growth of Spas.  They once were the exclusive retreats for the rich and famous; however, more and more consumers are now embracing the spa lifestyle.  For aspiring or current beauty professionals, this means that job opportunities will grow rapidly, especially due to the growth in full-service day spas, and medi-spas.

3.  Greening of Beauty.  The current “green” movement goes far beyond fluorescent light bulbs and recycling.  It’s also translating into a solid career choice.  Interest in sustainable beauty and fashion equates to a greater demand for highly skilled and licensed beauty professionals who are trained in natural or alternative treatments such as aromatherapy, body wraps, salt and sugar glows, reflexology, and more.

4.  Ultra-Luxury is Alive.  Cosmetology is a business that caters to the wealthy including movie stars, CEOs, philanthropists, oil magnates, and others.  The ultra-rich consumer easily weathers any recession and continues to spend lavishly on beauty, health, and wellness.

5.  Multi-Faceted Career.  Many cosmetologists are skilled in not just hair styling, coloring, and cutting, but also manicures, pedicures, facial treatments, make-up analysis, and much much more.  This means you have room to branch out and explore other fields, and that income comes not from a single source but highly diverse avenues ensuring a safety net for salon owners as well as workers.

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6.  Baby Boomer Clientele.  In a society that  values youth and beauty, aging baby boomers- a group of 78 million Americans, are willing to spend money to get closer to the fountain of youth.

7.  International Opportunities.  Even when the economy is doing poorly in the U.S., other countries may be doing well.  With global hospitality companies opening up branches overseas, there are employment opportunities in spas,  hotels, and other outlets which offer a chance for travel.

8.  Governmental Posts.  Some of the most stable jobs are int the federal government where layoffs and firings are less than in the private sector.  If your salon is located near a military or airbase, government contracting firm, or other government-linked facility, there will be plenty of personnel wanting personal care services.

9.  Stress Reducer.  Stress is the tipping point that leads to sleep disorders, poor eating and for some- hypertension.  Regular spa visits can help treat health concerns and act as a preventative measure as well.

10.  Occupational Outlook.  The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that job opportunities for estheticians will grow rapidly through 2016.  This means that salon professionals will enjoy job security for many years to come.

References-“10 Reasons to Start a Recession-Proof Cosmetology Career,” Articles base.com(28 Nov.2008), and Tips and Snips for a promising future the essentials, by Kathy Jager.

 

Career Choices-   Wow! There are so many!

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There are numerous opportunities in the job market for cosmetologists.  The trick to being a happy professional is finding the right fit for yourself with your career choice and your work setting.  Only you can analyze yourself,  deep down, and figure out what environment you need to work in to be happy.  There are several choices.  First and foremost decide what type of people do you want to work with.  Then decide what type of services you prefer performing, and then what type of people you want in your target market.  When you get the right mix, work does not seem like work and your days will go fast and you will be much happier in your workplace.

Penny Miller – Owner and Educator of P.M.C.A. Let me get your career on track.

 

Here is a list of a few of the careers in beauty you can choose from: Cosmetologist

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  2.  Beauty Educator Director
  3.  Salon/Spa Manager
  4.  Extension/Braid Specialist
  5.  New Product Innovator
  6. Web Designer for Salons
  7.  Perm Specialist
  8.  Union Stylist
  9.  Nail Technician
  10.  Advertising Magazine Artist
  11. Hair Replacement Specialist
  12. Corporate Communications
  13. Franchise Owner

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  14. Freelance Stylist
  15. Product Distributor
  16. Beauty Pageant Stylist
  17. Salon Public Relations
  18. Development and Production Associate for School Programs
  19. Receptionist
  20. Creative Director
  21. Platform Artist
  22. School Director
  23. Session Stylist
  24. Show/Event Coordinator
  25. Cosmetology Coach
  26. Beauty Business Consultant
  27. Team Builder

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  28. Sales Consultant
  29. Set Director Stylist
  30. Fashion Photography Stylist
  31. TV/Cable Hair Stylist/Make up Artist
  32. Modeling Hair Stylist
  33. Permanent Makeup Artist
  34. Corporate Careers
  35. Tool Sales/ Distributor
  36. Cruise Ship Stylist
  37. Marketing/Advertising
  38. Makeup Consultant
  39. Association / Government
  40. Product Design
  41. Medical Wellness Chain Salon Owner
  42. Chain Salon Director/Manager

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  43. Color Specialist
  44. State Board Inspector
  45. Beauty School Owner
  46. Beauty School Director
  47. Cosmetology Instructor
  48. Esthetician
  49. Esthetician Instructor
  50. School Admissions Associate
  51. Chain Salon Educator
  52. Product Demonstrator/Educator
  53. Hotel/Resort Stylist
  54. Beauty Industry Market Researcher
  55. Beauty Editor
  56. Mortuary Cosmetologist
  57. Hospital/Retirement Home Cosmetologist
  58. Volunteer for Cut It Out/Look Good Feel Better Program
  59. Nail Technician Instructor
  60. Glamour Photography Stylist/Makeup Artist

And the list can go on and one. New products and procedures are coming out all of the time, and new beauty services are added to the list constantly.  The best part is you can customize your work schedule, to suit both you and your clients.  This leans a bonus of a flexible work schedule which helps to ease boredom that can happen in a regular work place.  Happy clients make a happy workplace!

 There is no reason to be bored with a Career in Cosmetology!

Penny Miller & Rachael Free
CHI Educators

So many choices, so many decisions, so much to think about.  A new career path can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Start simple, But get started!

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You won’t achieve your dreams if you don’t do anything!  Only you can determine your destiny!

You are the only one  responsible for your success or failure.  THIS IS FACT!

 

Do YOU think Cosmetology may be a Career Choice for YOU?

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Working with clients is always fun and rewarding!

It can be a lot of fun.  It is a very rewarding profession.   You must love people and want to help them achieve their cosmetic goals.  There is a great market for Cosmetology professionals, and you could be a part of an ever growing market.  There are no glass ceilings, with unlimited income potential.   You can earn as much as You choose to earn if you are willing to work.  There is plenty of work out there, and you can choose your forum.  Wonderful opportunities, wonderful job advancement, wonderful learning possibilities and a variety of choices for you and yours.  

If you think you are interested in a Career in Cosmetology  give me a call at 405-238-3426, we can schedule a meeting and I can help you to get started in this wonderful field!

If you are a stylist who needs a refresher course- We will be hosting some advanced classes for fellow professionals who want to update their skills. Give me a call and tell me what you need and I can design a program or workshop just for you!

Have a Blessed Day!

 

 

 

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Life is a Journey

 

Words for Thought.

We are living in a time of trouble and tribulation.  This is true.  However, we have the ability to learn from the lives of people we encounter.  We can choose to let life beat us down, or we can learn how to build from our experiences and improve ourselves and the lives of those around us.

I love the words of Robert H. Schuller, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.”

We are Oklahoma Strong!

We hear it all the time, “We are Oklahoma Strong.”  Well, I believe this.  Oklahoman’s have seen many things, from floods, tornadoes, natural disasters, to radicals who attack us where we live, like they did in the Oklahoma City Bombing.  DID WE GIVE UP?     NO!    Did we hide in away in fear and change the way we live to avoid the bad people? NO!  Did we move away to avoid these unfortunate events?  NO! 

WE CHOOSE TO STAY!

We choose to stay, lend a hand to our neighbors, comfort those who needed comforting.  We choose to support our friends, buckle down, roll up our sleeves and get to work.  We are of strong stock and we refuse to let tough times get us down.

I urge everyone to look around them, find those friends who need a little help.  Help those strangers who look a little down.  Be aware of your surroundings and don’t allow yourself to become a victim of life or its circumstance.

Remember, “Tough times never last, but tough people do!”

 

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Why is Education Important to the Beauty Industry?

 

Look around you and you will see people everywhere in all walks of life doing things.  Some do things well, some do okay, some do horrible and  others are Outstanding!   WHY IS THIS?

 

Education is KEY to Everything!

With the advent of YouTube and online information, there is no doubt an information overload.  Information is wonderful, however, misinformation can be VERY DANGEROUS.  You can get a very false sense of what is important, what is time sensitive, and what is real.  Just because someone has a Million Likes doesn’t mean they are a master of their craft.  It simply means they are entertaining.  With the trend on entertaining I have seen so many YouTube entertainers doing so many crazy and dangerous things it is scary.

 

In the Beauty Industry we deal with live people.  We touch people.  People who know they want to look good, but don’t know how. 

 

It is our job to ask, analyze and access the situation, and to make a professional determination of if the service is a good idea, and if it is achievable.  We have to be honest. We must have integrity.   We want to see our clients again, and again.  We want to help them to achieve their goals.  We know our work will speak for itself, good or bad.  We are not YouTubers laughing and joking about the clients problems, a client’s problem is our problem and we want to help them attain their goals.

So how do we come to understand the needs and wants of our clients?  How do we determine what products to use?  How do we figure out the mode of application, timing and technique?  We go back to the  Basics of Cosmetology 101!  There are no short cuts!  There is no magic formula you can use on every single client!  Each client is different.  Each client is an individual.  Even identical twins can have very seperate lives, with seperate needs and cannot be serviced the same while in the stylist’s chair.  EDUCATION IS KEY!

 

Did you know that in Basic Cosmetology students learn about basic health and nutrition, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, infection control, histology of the hair, aromatherapy, reflexology, communication, chemistry, electricity, design principles, color artistry, nail structure and growth, nail and skin disorders and diseases, they also learn about the history of the craft, wig and hairpieces, braiding, hairstyling, haircoloring, haircutting and the mathematics of haircutting, hair removal, facials, facial makeup, they go on to learn about nails including natural and artificial nail care, tips and wraps, freeforms, acrylics, hard and soft gels, and then they finish with salon and business training, state board licensure and employment?

In the field of Cosmetology, things change very quickly.  Products and tools are constantly being upgraded and modified and it is very important for even the seasoned profession to attend seminars and workshops to further their education on products, chemistry and advances in tools.  It’s an ever changing World, The Beauty Industry, and if you don’t keep up ….You will be left behind.

I have been in this wonderful profession since 1982, and I still love it! I surround myself with fellow educators who have the same passion I have for the Beauty Industry.

Penny Miller & Rachael Free
CHI Educators

I’m still amazed when I see a new artist present their take on an old procedure.  I go to many different trainings each year.  I love seeing all the new fun colors and styles.

I learn something new everyday, because I choose to.  I could sit and do nothing, but how boring would that be.  If you enjoy your craft, and seek education, and strive to be your best you will be a success in this business.  You control your destiny!

Soar like an Eagle, don’t travel with a bunch of turkeys.

 

 

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Career Day & Open House

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Career Day 2015

What a Wonderful time we had with CHI Educator and Artist, Kewonia Grimes.  Kewonia is very knowledgeable about CHI Products and how being a CHI Partner School helps the student during school as well as after graduation.  Kewonia stayed after Career Day and helped us with our first Beauty Bash – Up Style Class to give stylists and educators the tools we need to help others with the latest trends in “Red Carpet Hair” and “Prom Hair” for 2015 season.  We look forward to more events like this in the future.  We would love to get salon owners, stylists, and students together for some local workshops.  If you think your salon would be interested, please just give us a call.

 

Being a CHI Partner gives us access to the latest and greatest new technologies with wonderful, professional tools and beauty products that are the highest quality on the market.  These tools will last students for many years after graduation.  Farouk Systems has in their corner world renown educators, scientists and advisers, to help us be the best we can be.  Want to work behind the chair, that’s great!  Want to work all over the world, we can help you make it happen!

Penny Miller, owner and Master Instructor at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy has been in the beauty business since 1982.  Miss Penny, has a wealth of knowledge to share with her students about the beauty industry.  There is no better education around than to get real life experience from someone who has worked and lived the business.  This is a major advantage!  Small classes means a lot of hands on experience and one on one education.  I can tell you, that Ms. Penny really cares about the quality of student that she turns out.  She has a real passion for the business and really knows her stuff!

Environment – Education & Ethics

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The New CHI Student Kit.

Professional Kit for students to work with and then take with them when they complete their course and start their new careers in Cosmetology.  Quality Tools and Mannequins from CHI to get them started on a successful career path.

In order to do quality work- we believe you need quality tools and products.  This is why we provide only the finest to our students at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.

We are so excited about our Partnership with CHI!

 

The Company
Farouk Systems, Inc. is a Houston based company that manufactures high quality professional hair care products with major brands including CHI® and BioSilk®. Farouk Systems was founded in 1986 by Farouk Shami, a hairdresser, with the mission to provide the professional beauty industry with the most advanced American technology based upon ‘Education, Environment and Ethics’. Farouk Systems now has more than 2,000 employees and product distribution in over 100 countries worldwide.

“I began Farouk Systems on a mission and a dream. My mission and dream was to provide my fellow hair artists with a safer workplace environment free of harsh chemicals, advanced knowledge through education and new professional-only systems that could not be duplicated at home. This is why Farouk Systems’ mission statement has always been and still is: Environment, Education and Ethics.” quote from Mr. Shami.

Healthy Products and Tools, Quality Educators, Advanced Technologies- what could be better?  Join us at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy & let us help you get Your Beauty Career on the Fast Track to Success!

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Motivation…..Where can we find it?

Look around us each and every day and we can see a lot of people, facing difficult decisions, tough life choices, bad times, and needless other troubles that just seem to pound and pound on them. Why is it so difficult to get by today? Many people have many thoughts on these life long questions, but trouble has be around us, in this world forever and more likely than not, will continue to be here.

So, what can we do to survive in these difficult times? Keep the faith, and keep trying. I truly believe that God has a plan for each and every one of us, and we are all special. We all have special gifts and talents, that we can use to help us and others to get by.

Join me this season, in finding special motivational information that we can share with others. We never know who might need a little extra help, and may gain something from the smallest of gestures.

Here is a short video I found on Youtube, that I thought might inspire you. Don’t Give Up! God always has a plan!

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Who Inspires You?

Today in our society it is sometimes very hard to find positive role models. If you look toward celebrities it is usually fowl language and crude gestures, if you look toward our politicians, you see people arguing and throwing a fit when they don’t get their way.
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Parents, it all starts with us.

I still believe that hard work and a good attitude will take you a long distance in life, and that honesty is the best policy. There is a reason for the Golden Rule.

When our children see us working hard, sharing with others, trying to help others through difficult times, looking for the positive in our friends, relatives, and co-workers. They see positive role models at work. We have all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, so why not give our children a picture of happy, honest people helping others.
Have you ever noticed a small child at play? Do they mimic your words, actions, and thoughts? Let us all step up and help a young person be a little better.

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Does this mean we need to be perfect all the time? NO! But when you notice that you have done something dishonest, mean, or petty in front of your child, own up to it and let them know you were having a bad moment, and you need their help to be better. We all need to be needed, and we all feel the need to help others.

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Let us all do better in this New Year, to gain back the values, character, ethics, and the integrity that our children deserve to see. They need us to guide them into a better tomorrow!

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Paul’s Valley People make it a Happy Place!

Earlier this year our students got to help us with a workshop for young professionals at the Mid America Technology Center. 100_5190 They had a wonderful time helping to inspire our younger generation with insight into what it is like being a student of cosmetology.  We have an amazing new group of students who are so happy and cheerful, and love working with both young and old. 1217111647-00 download (5)         While attending the workshop our students got an opportunity to network with several other groups and organizations from Paul’s Valley, and Garvin County.

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Paul Street – Paul’s Valley

We were honored when they asked us to be a part of a fun video they put together to help to celebrate Paul’s Valley.         Here’s the video- We hope you enjoy it and see just a few of the reasons we all think  Paul’s Valley is such a “Happy” place! Enjoy. – Penny and the Girls

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Did You Know?

Fun Facts about Hair and Cosmetology.

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Did you know???

The main purposes of hair is protection from heat, cold, injury and adornment.

Trichology is the technical term for the study of hair.

When looking through a microscope the hair bulb would display living cells.

Hair grows from a tube-like “pocket” called a root sheath or a follicle.Anatomy of Hair 5

Oil glands are attached to the side of the root sheath or follicle.

Sebum helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry.

Human hair, on the average, grows about 1/2 inch per month.

Cilia is the technical term for eyelash hair.

Hypertrichosis describes an abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where lanugo hair normally appears.

Cosmetology is the art and science of beauty care.cosmetologist

Ergonomics is the science that looks at how work is performed and what body movements, tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the cosmetologist and client.

Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or white blood cells.

The brain is the largest nerve tissue in the human body.

Desincrustation causes sebum to be broken down or blackheads to be liquefied, as in deep-pore cleansing.facial machine

Tesla, a high frequency current, is know as the violet ray.

Bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by ultraviolet light.

Treatment with light rays is called light therapy.

Clarifying shampoos often have a higher alkalinity in order to be able to remove residue, such as product build-up or dirt.

Medicated shampoo is designed to treat scalp and or hair problems or disorders.

The pH of skin and hair is in the range of 4.5-5.5.

Surfactants contain a lipophilic and a hydrophilic part and are used to remove oil from the hair.

Cleaning the hair and scalp and removing all foreign matter without adversely affecting either the scalp or hair is called shampooing.

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The average daily hair loss is 40 to 100 strands.

Hair follicles that are predetermined to produce short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body are called vellus.

Wet hair is able to be stretched 40% to 50% of its length.

Pospartum alopecia is the normal temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy.

Traumatic alopecia is hair loss caused by excessive pulling or twisting on the hair, or by chemical damage.

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Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate blood circulation.

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     Did YOU Know….That proper Salon Sanitation Keeps the Client as well as the Stylist safe and protected at all times???

     We Did!!!  And YOU have OUR PROMISE that we train all of our students on the most effective ways to keep the Salon Safe and Clean and Ready for our clients at all times.

Stay tuned for more information about Cosmetology.

Do you have a Cosmetology question???  Send us an e-mail, and we will research your question and find you an answer.