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School is Temporarily Closed to the Public for Services due to Pandemic.

Good afternoon to all of our friends and patrons in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.  We hope and pray all is well.

We are temporarily closed to the Public for Services

due to the Pandemic.

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We are Enrolling New Students and Working with them at the Academy.

We are currently working with our students with new online, remote hybrid learning procedures.  All students are working from home & class with their manikins and online, but our clinic floor is closed to the Public. Therefore we are not taking any clients for beauty services.  We are sorry for the inconvenience, but due to this pandemic, and the need to assure that our clients, students and staff stay safe, we feel that this is the best choice at this time.

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When things get safer, and social distancing is eased up to the point that we think it is safe to allow our students back in the school for their regular daily activities, working with clients, we will post more information on the new guidelines and protocols that must be followed for patron services. These procedures are to insure the safety of all.  We hope each and everyone of you stay safe, and do your best to help insure the safety of others during this troubling time.

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We ask you patience and understanding, this is new ground for all of us.

We look forward to the future, when we can operate as a full service training facility.

Stay safe and stay well,

Penny Miller

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Goals are Dreams with Deadlines

Education is key to a great start in the field of Cosmetology.

Beginning is the first step to Success. In order to become your best, you must surround yourself with the best. Don’t settle, give it your all and greatness will happen. This is not by chance. It is by Design.

In order to achieve greatness, You must first Start!

Get up and get going. Success won’t find you, you must seek it out!

Advanced Educators Seminar at CHI 

Learning is a Lifelong Endeavor.

Action gives you results.

CHI Educator Training Certification

CHI Educators are the Best throughout the World. 

Advanced American Technology and CHI Innovations are only part of the wonderful workshop education we received at CHI Houston Branch.  Educators came from all over to teach and to learn about the latest and greatest products, tools and techniques from all over the world.  CHI is dedicated to bring Advanced American Technology to their educators.

 

Armstrong McCalls World’s Fair 2018

This year at the World’s Fair CHI introduced their new Color Tool Kit from Chromashines.  So many new fun shades of color to choose from….with this tool kit stylist can create any fun color they would like. The kit even contains two glow in the dark shades, you can mix and match to custom create the perfect shade for the client.  Mermaids Beware.  Chromashines color is here.

 

 

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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

  1.  Competition Stylist

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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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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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Prom Time at P.M.C.A.

Time to Rock and Roll Girls! 
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Prom is a busy time every year in the salon for beauty professionals.

This year our Team P.M.C.A. included, Kassidy, Kaylie, Nicole and Taylor.  They did an excellent job working with a group of girls from a local school, to help them look and feel beautiful on their special day.

The day started with the prep work.

Wash – Rinse – Repeat…

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A great shampoo, and condition to get the girls hair in the best possible condition, followed with a blow out with wonderful products.  The hair looked great and felt amazing!

 

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After selecting the style and finishing the blow out, the stylists started adding curls, curls, and more curls.  Girls love their curls on prom day…we did ribbon curls, spiral curls and even flat iron curls to add the effect we wanted to make these girls styles pop.   Our students enjoyed working with the girls to give each girl the perfect style, customized just for them.

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Just a little help from the Instructor….

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Beautiful Technique for an up style that is Elegant but not overdone.

 

After the curls were placed ever so perfectly…off to makeup.
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Even out the canvas…

 

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a little more shadow, and just a hint of lip color….

Ahhhh…..Perfection!

 

 

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Job Well Done, Girls!

We are so proud of the beautiful work our students do.  It’s so much fun, to watch them work, make discoveries, and build their self-esteem in the Cosmetology Field….sometimes it’s even hard to believe they are not already seasoned professionals.

Stay tuned in for what our girls thought about doing prom hair…..

 

 

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More Student News

 

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Exciting things are always happening for our students at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.

We recently had five more students graduate and take their board exams.  Each one passed and they are all now working in professional salons and spas.  We are so proud of these wonderful young ladies!

 

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Shelley Moore is now at D Salon in Purcell, Oklahoma.

Skyler is at Roots in Norman, Oklahoma.

Rachel is doing hair and nails in Ardmore at Cuttin’ Up.

Kaci is busy doing facials at Echo Canyon Resort, and Misty is doing facials and massage at Sole’renity Spa in Sulphur.

Congrats to all of the 2015 -2016 Graduates of Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.

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School is Almost Back in Session….

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Need Fashion & Beauty Tips for Your Child?

Whether it’s getting your child Fashion Forward or just Style Basic, we can help to get your 2015-2016 school off and rolling in the best way possible.  What better way to make a statement than with a new look?  Give us a call and we can get you and your kiddos in for a haircut, style, manicure, facial or what ever other beauty service they may need to get their school year going great!

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Do you have problems communicating with your child about their beauty needs?fustrated client

Does it turn into a shouting match or a fight to get them to comb their hair, take care of their skin, or even some basic hygiene issues???

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We can help.  You know your kids will listen to a stranger about these issues before they will listen to a parent….Let us step in and help.

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Call us at 405-238-3426 and we can help to show them the proper techniques, from professionals in the beauty field, to maintain the look they need or desire.  We can handle this for you.  Let us help you get your child’s school year started right!

 

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Summer is Finally Here!

download (8)The rain has stopped, the sun is out and warm weather is just around the corner.

We are all excited here in Pauls Valley, to finally see this warming trend.

We hope to see all of our friends and neighbors at the Academy this Summer.  We will be opened for business as usual, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.  The salon is opened for appointments each of those days.  We offer a full range of beauty services including haircuts, styles, perms, colors, highlighting, facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, and makeup application.  You can go to our Salon Services ‎ to see a full list of services with all of the prices.

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We are here for all of your beauty needs, so give us a call and set up your appointment today.

The students are excited to get the opportunity to try all of the best beauty services on all of our Garvin county friends.

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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!

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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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First Annual Career Day & Open House at P.M.C.A.

Career Day and Open House

We would love to invite each and everyone of our followers to our first annual Career Day and Open House.

Saturday February 7th, 2015 –  

12:00 Noon till 4:00

If you are considering a Career in Cosmetology

THIS IS FOR YOU!

Career Day is a day of education for prospective students and their parents and or spouses to help them learn about the Cosmetology Program at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.

We will have Guest Speakers on hand from our Partners at CHI Environmental School Program to answer questions about CHI, and other guests to talk about Careers in Cosmetology.

This will be a day of fun filled knowledge and activities to help prospective students understand more about the field.

Refreshments will be available, we will have a short presentation at 12:30, then we will follow with questions and answers about the field.  Later we will be doing demonstrations and tours of the facility.

We hope you will take this opportunity to drop in and learn facts about the Cosmetology Field, see our school and find out more about Careers in Cosmetology.

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