Mark your calendars—it’s back! The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) is hitting Toronto in just a few weeks and we couldn’t be more excited! IMATS brings together the best in the beauty biz to showcase their skills and products in live demos, displays, panel discussions, interviews, a “Battle of the Brushes” student competition, and […]
From home-made designs to bygone fads, tattoo regrets come in an endless variety of shades, colours, and shapes. Questions about tattoo removal, on the other hand, are of the frequently asked variety. Laser technicians often address the same four concerns and questions with each new client. Will it hurt? Will it leave a scar? Does […]
More and more men are discarding traditional stereotypes and seeking to improve their appearance with the help of aesthetic procedures. They’re realizing that looking younger and healthier can help give their confidence a boost, and are becoming brave enough to seek solutions that are more commonly used by women. Men are increasingly seeking facials, waxing, […]
Laser technician careers are red hot right now! If you’re looking to land a specialized job in your community, the right training can help you secure employment in any modern aesthetic laser environment. You can become one of the skilled professionals helping members of your community remove unwanted hair for good, becoming truly comfortable in […]
Makeup isn’t always pretty. Sometimes shocking, often inspiring, and always telling a story, many makeup styles twist the idea of beauty into something completely unexpected. That’s what theatre and film-focused makeup artists do on the daily! When it comes to stage and screen work, trained makeup artists (MUAs) collaborate with directors, actors, and costume designers […]
Just in time for summer, a new makeup trend is inspiring today’s makeup artists to swap their contour kits for something a little lighter. Strobing—also referred to as reverse-contouring or ‘non-touring’—is all about shining the spotlight on a face’s best features. If you love makeup and beauty, the right training program can turn your passion […]
A blurred flower tattooed around a man’s bellybutton. “Kirk’s Girl” tattooed in black ink over a woman’s heart. Even a tattoo reading “NO REGRETS IN LIFE” running down a client’s spine. Throughout her seventeen years of working in the field, professional laser technician Patricia has removed them all. She says a tattoo’s placement makes a […]
Makeup has an incredible power to reinvent and transform; to tell a story and invoke emotion. From theatre to high fashion to special effects to everyday wear—the use of makeup is truly embedded in our history and modern day culture. While it’s true that cosmetic products and trends come and go, certain components of the […]
In the hands of a skilled professional, laser hair removal devices can treat an area the size of a quarter every single second. It’s now easier than ever to remove hair quickly and easily from areas large and small, helping clients say goodbye to the stress that unwanted hair growth can bring. If you’re interested […]
You are going to Mexico tomorrow and have an appointment for laser hair removal at the International Beauty Institute. On your way to the appointment, you visualize yourself prancing on the beach in your new itsy bitsy, teenie weenie, yellow polka dot bikini – no hair in site! The esthetician calls you into the room. […]
