Beauty School News

Tiffany Jones, Wins Scholarship
Recently, Western Beauty Institute was fortunate to have quite a number of student teams competing in the recent Barristar Competition (sponsored by the Long Beach Hairdressers Guild) held at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Students Celebrate Hawaiian Days
Students at the Panorama City campus recently enjoyed a Hawaiian Days celebration so typical of student life here at Western Beauty Institute. Even as invigorating and interesting as Cosmetology and Esthetics classes are at Western Beauty Institute, the Administration knows it's always great to throw a party to peak everyone's interest. Such is the case with the recent Hawaiian Days celebration.

Prom Night Competition
Prom Night is an important social event for most students. At Western Beauty Institute, this is no exception. But this particular social event, held recently at the San Fernando Valley campus of WBI, was a little different from your average prom night. In fact, there was no "prom" at all.

Lancaster Seniors Enjoy WBI Beauty Services
When Western Beauty Institute Placement Counselor Valeria Montenegro called to ask if residents of the Sierra Retirement Village in Lancaster would enjoy free haircuts and manicures, secretary Gayle Sanders was overjoyed.

$1,000 Economic Incentive for Estheticians
In response to recent economic news, Western Beauty Institute is offering aspiring Estheticians some economic incentives to follow their path to stable career advancement in these uncertain times.

Students/Alumni Job Resumes To Go Online
Creating a good resume can be a daunting task. Getting it "out there" can also be difficult. Here at Western Beauty Institute, we've now made these tasks much easier for our students. We've set aside a special area of our student portal website, myWBI(tm), to publish student and alumni resumes, complete with instructions and tips on how to do it right.

WBI Freshmen Go All Out
At Western Beauty Institute, we love letting the students test their skills, get out of their comfort zone and try new things. So, when the opportunity arises, we like to make it fun.

WBI To Enlighten Students With eLearning
After six months of intensive development and testing, Western Beauty Institute will soon release its new eLearning module to its Cosmetology and Estheology students. The module will become part of the myWBI website, the world's very first beauty school student web portal.

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Welcome!

Esthetics is the non-medical care of the skin, the biggest organ in the body.  It requires constant attention to keep it looking young and beautiful.

Since health is the foundation of vibrant skin, the science of esthetics includes anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to esthetics. An esthetician may be the first to detect medical conditions that require the attention of a dermatologist. The work involves touching and physical contact with your clients and requires professionals who truly care.

Esthetician courses have proven to be very popular. They may be similar to cosmetology programs but may be shorter to focus only on spa treatments. These include waxing, facials, wraps, makeup, and other skin-care services. As you continue to develop your skills, you could find a way to help your clients look younger longer, a need in great demand. A complete education should also include classes on spa management and employment development.

Classes should cover such diverse subjects as rules and regulations of the cosmetology industry, cosmetics chemistry, health and safety standards, the different types of facials, eye-brow artistry, tweezing, waxing, makeup techniques, communication skills, reception and office techniques, and even modeling.

Instruction should include lectures and demonstrations, but focus on student participation, to give the student practical experience, in preparation to become a true professional.

Beauty Industry News

FDA approves treatment to thicken eyelashes
Cosmetic drugmaker Allergan Inc. said Friday its eyelash treatment Latisse received Food and Drug Administration approval.

Woman recovering after face transplant

Doctors at Cleveland Clinic replaced 80 percent of patient's face.

Battling your body's buggy invaders

Your skin is crawling with tiny critters. Here's how to beat them when they mount an attack.

Is face transplant worth risking patient's life?

When face transplants were proposed, I thought they were unethical. But with advances, I no longer think  so, writes bioethicist Art Caplan, but there are huge ethical concerns.

Fame not face transplant surgeon’s motivation

The nation’s first face transplant is a big risk not just for the severely disfigured woman who received it, but also for the surgeon who has made it the highlight of her career.

Eyelash-boosting drug gets FDA panel approval
A panel of government experts said Friday a glaucoma drug from Allergan appears to be a safe and effective way to make eyelashes longer and fuller.

FDA says glaucoma drug enhances eyelashes
Federal regulators on Wednesday said a glaucoma drug from Allergan appears to make eyelashes longer and fuller, and experts soon will assess the safety of that new use.

Vegas doctor convicted of using Botox knockoff
A doctor and his wife have been convicted of treating patients with a Botox knockoff at their Las Vegas clinic.

New cleansers claim skin-saving ingredients

The latest cleansers aim to smooth lines and protect skin from pollution. Do they work — or is it all just suds?

FDA panel: Tell public about facial filler risks
Hundreds of thousands of baby boomer women who think they've found an antidote to aging in cosmetic facial fillers must be better informed of possible risks, advisers said.

Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease
Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears to be effective in treating psoriasis, a study in Taiwan has found.

FDA receives 930 reports of wrinkle-filler issues
U.S. regulators have received reports of serious and unexpected problems in people treated with wrinkle-fighting injections known as dermal fillers, the FDA said in a report.

Born with a birthmark and nowhere to hide
Born with a birthmark, one woman wouldn’t be seen without makeup. Then she found she was hiding more.

Doctors warn of skin rash from cell phones

Doctors baffled by an unexplained rash on people's ears or cheeks should be on alert for a skin allergy caused by too much mobile phone use, the British Association of Dermatologists said.

As economy sags, so do faces ... and breasts

The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging — so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times.

For women, too much body hair can hurt

It can be excruciatingly painful to grow up as a hairy female in a culture where the only acceptable hair is glossy and luxurious and limited to the top of the head.

The fallout of hair loss: Suffering in silence

While many women spend countless hours lasering, waxing and tweezing away unwanted hair, others contend with the pain, frustration and isolation brought on by thinning or disappearing hair.

The great skin diet

All sorts of supplements, special eating plans and complexion drinks promise glowing skin from the inside out. But not everything that is being dished out is based on science.

FDA cracks down on eye wash and skin cream
Federal officials on Tuesday launched a crackdown against several companies that market an eye wash and a widely used skin cream without government approval, saying these prescription medications could pose risks.

Buh-bye, back rolls: Surgery battles the bulge

The bra-line back lift is a new procedure designed to eliminate loose skin caused by weight loss or aging — sort of like a facelift for your back.