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How the Sun Affects Your Skin (and What You Can Do About It)

It’s All Fun in the Sun, Until…   … You spend a tad-bit too long on a comfy, Adirondack chair reading that historical fiction novel you desperately need to finish while sipping a refreshing beverage. You reached the tantalizing end of your novel, but you also gained a painfully irritating sunburn on your face, shoulders,

How Do You Know if Distance Learning is Right for You?

  Distance Makes the Brain Grow Smarter…  Decisions used to be simple, didn’t they? Wide ruled or college ruled paper. Peanut butter and banana or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Rollerblading or biking.  As adults, we have to make seemingly monumental decisions that feel as if they could crush our entire world or elevate our

The Skin Microbiome: A Brief Introduction

The “Micro” What? We all have that friend who, seemingly every month, announces their new miracle diet. They use language like: “this new [insert trendy diet here] has absolutely changed my life in only 4 days!”  This friend is constantly sharing (unsolicited) advice about the perfect diet for your body type that is guaranteed to

10 Ways We Celebrated Our 10th Anniversary at Avenue Five Institute Beauty School in Austin

  “Reflecting back on this amazing journey, I am reminded of our original purpose: to help students pursue life-improving career changes… I am extraordinarily proud of all the lives we have affected.” – Brandon Martin, Avenue Five Institute Founder & CEO. July 5th marked a very special day for Avenue Five beauty school in Austin,

Little Known Facts About Esthetician Training

There’s no better way to kick-start your career as an esthetician than by receiving comprehensive esthetician training that enables you to specialize in this field. As a professional esthetician, you’ll provide skincare services such as facials and exfoliation treatments, body wraps, hair removal, skin analysis, makeup application and more. Through a good training course, you’ll

How to Choose the Best Skin Care Training Program

Estheticians are skin care specialists who work in salons, spas, department stores, clinics and even medical settings. This in-demand job offers flexibility and good pay. However, it also requires the right training in order to be successful. The three keys to choosing the best skin care training program to meet your needs are to make

Is Advanced Esthetician Training for You?

An advanced esthetician training can open many doors of opportunities for aspiring estheticians. In this profession, training is critical for keeping one updated about the latest trends, styles and products, and ensuring that one has the necessary skills to remain competitive in the industry. With the right training, a knowledgeable esthetician can build a solid

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