A big part of a career in the salon involves giving advice. Your clients come to you for your skills and techniques, but also for a professional opinion on many different elements of beauty. At Collectiv Academy cosmetology school, we’ll mold you into a stylist who not only provides the right services, but provides the…

As a hairstylist, you’ve chosen a path that allows you to combine your passion with the desire to make a difference in someone’s life. However, succeeding as a hairstylist goes far beyond just knowing the right skills. In this blog, we will explore different skills needed to succeed as a hairstylist!

Most people naturally think of hair and makeup when they hear the word “salon,” but as we frequently remind our students at Collectiv Academy, there’s another important area to consider: Nails. Many people come to the salon solely for care and design on their nails, and this is a big part of our cosmetology school…

The goal of our cosmetology program at Collectiv Academy is to help mold you into an innovative and respected member of the cosmetology community, and we wouldn’t be able to accomplish that without hands-on learning approaches. You aren’t just sitting in a classroom, taking notes and waiting for the bell to ring – you’re actively…

A big part of the salon world involves clients on the go who need quick services, and as a student in our cosmetology program, you’ll learn how to properly manage these clients within your schedule. One of the most common areas of need here is generally makeup – many clients may just need a quick…

You’ve heard friends or family members bragging about how their life’s work was their “true calling,” and we all know that just as often as not, this is a nice story that probably isn’t entirely true. Many of us stumble into our careers for one reason or another, and there’s nothing wrong with this! Many…

Hair is one of the main ways we express ourselves outwardly to other people, and hair color is the primary medium. Dyeing hair and maintaining color is one of the core principles taught at Collectiv Academy’s premier cosmetology program, where we impress upon our students just how vital every little step of the process is…

If you have a passion for coloring or styling hair, then the hairstyling industry offers a variety of options for you to improve your skills and creativity. Learn more on the benefits of becoming a hairstylist!

Are you passionate about creative hairstyling, but unsure how you might be able to turn your passion into a career? The first step towards becoming a cosmetologist is pursuing a beauty school education to solidify your technical skills and prepare you to sit for the Utah state licensing exam. However, this is just the beginning…

It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of cosmetology, but safety in the barbershop is a very important consideration. You’re working with equipment that’s sharp or heats up to what can be dangerous temperatures, after all, and these items are usually used on or around the heads of…