With dreams of becoming a translator for the United States government, Alexandra Thibodeau left for college, on a journey she never thought would end up where she is today. “I studied Linguistics at Temple University. It’s the science of languages. I was studying that along with French and Arabic when I decided traditional college wasn’t … Alexandra Thibodeau: From College to Cosmetology
Jade Zalonka just graduated from Empire Beauty School in Pottsville, PA and will be leaving for Los Angeles soon, where she will be doing makeup for a new movie. “I was in shock when I was offered the opportunity. I come from a really small town and it’s exciting to be able to say I am really … Jade Zolanka: Hair, Makeup & Hollywood
Congratulations to the 15 finalists and 25 honorable mentions in Regis Corporation’s National Empire Contest! Empire’s Vice President of Education, Karie Schoeneman, personally called each finalist to share the news. The 15 finalists will receive a prize, and move to the final round of competition, where 5 will be chosen for an all-expense paid trip to Regis Headquarters in Minneapolis where they will … 15 Empire Students Make it to Final Round of Regis Competition
Styling hair and doing makeup for runway models is pretty much on every future cosmetologists bucket list. Well, a room full of Empire students and recent grads can call it done, as they lend their fresh skills to clothing and accessory designers at NY Fashion Week. One of the events, was the ICU Network Spring Show, featuring several designers including high-end sunglass … Empire Students & Graduates Style the Runway at NY Fashion Week
Life took a few twists and turns for Shawna Lynn Dunning Fulton. She started her cosmetology career back in the 1990’s, attending cosmetology school and eventually owning her own business. However, the struggling economy that hit in the early 2000’s took its toll. To provide for her family, she left beauty behind and went to … Empire Graduate Takes Career International
“I have 4 sisters and I would practice on them all the time, doing their hair. People would ask them “where do you get your hair done?” And they would say ‘my sister did it.” In fact, with Stephanie Arteaga’s sisters wearing her hairstyles all over New York, she was getting requests from local brides, … Stephanie Arteaga – Her Journey from Updo’s to Up-scale Salon
For Lucille Mack, there was no other choice but Empire Beauty School. “A lot of my friends were already in the industry and this was the place to be. They all had great experiences here, and so I knew from the beginning this was where I needed to be.” And when she came in for a … Lucille Mack – From Empire Graduate to Empire Educator
As a former Combat Medic in the military, Angela Ramdath says she pursed a career in nursing after the armed forces, because that’s what she felt made the most sense for her. But when a bad car accident left her injured and recovering at home, she decided it was finally time to do what she … Angela Ramdath – From Combat Medic to Beauty Professional
New York native Mariah Nichols always knew she wanted to do hair. “I was experimenting all the time with my hair, different colors and styles. I researched schools on line and I loved the location of Empire Beauty School in Manhattan.” Rita Hazan Salon720 5th AveNew York, NY 10019 For Nichols, Empire’s 34th street location … Mariah Nichols – Empire Graduate Lands Position at World-Renowned Salon
When he was younger, Camilo Vergara had no idea he would be a licensed cosmetologist. In fact, he came to the US with a degree in Business. It wasn’t until he stopped into his friend’s salon in Manhattan, that he realized he wanted to pursue a career in beauty. “They were doing a photo shoot … Camilo Vergara – From Business to Beauty: A Tale of Success in NYC
Her list of celebrity clients, TV work, and resume is enough to make your headspin. It’s almost as if she has been a beauty professional for decades; but for Tracy Balan, her career life started out much different than it’s ended up. After High School this Brooklyn native went about as far from beauty as … Faces of Empire: Tracy Balan—Manhattan
The classrooms at Empire Beauty School in Reading, PA are filled with future professionals going after their dream of becoming a stylist. But for at least 2 students, that dream has taken a bit longer than most. Robin Jumbelick 47-year-old Robin Jumbelick is just a few weeks away from graduation. It’s the finish line she never thought … It’s Never Too Late to Learn: Robin Jumbelick & Gina Gilbert