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Cosmetology school is a place where you get out what you put into it. That’s why Innovate Salon Academy strives to give students every opportunity to excel and expand their opportunities! We have countless ways for our students to get involved and give their future careers a head start, so …

Eyelash extensions have been a craze in recent years, and for good reason! Lash extensions combine the things that we love in top-of-the-line beauty products: easy maintenance, convenience, and of course a flawless look. If you are or want to become a professional cosmetologist, then you …

Passion and positivity are part of the Innovate Salon Academy experience, and Kate Mulrenan is a perfect example of that energy at our school! As one of our bright and driven instructors, we had the special opportunity of getting to know her and her story. She’s an outstanding example of …

Thanks to our instructor, Mr. G, we have a barbering program at both our Ewing and South Plainfield, New Jersey locations. Barbering is on the rise across the United States, opening up opportunities that you can capitalize on for yourself. Where exactly …

Up ‘til now we’ve featured the outstanding women that make the Innovate Salon Academy the impressive school that it is, so now we get to feature one of the men who is making it happen! Gilberto Herrara, or “Mr. G” as he’s known to his students, is our barber instructor …

Do you have big dreams of becoming a beauty professional, but have equally big nightmares about paying for beauty school? Once you’ve made the decision that beauty school is right for you, the next step is to figure out how to make it a reality. Innovate Salon Academy makes resources …

With school just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about our hair game for the coming year! The summer months may have given you the opportunity to look however you like, but you want to look your best for school, especially on the first day! This list of …

To license in cosmetology, barbering, or esthetics, you need to do the following:

Complete an accredited program and fulfill the requirements for graduation.
Meet the minimum required hours for the state you wish to license in.
Pass the licensing exam in your state.

If you’ve looked into getting your cosmetology, barbering, or esthetics license …