Day Spa Career Opportunity Growing

Have you ever wondered what opportunities there are in the Day Spa Industry?

Check out this article from the Wellness Voice.

Professional careers in the growing spa industry

"The growing spa industry, valued at around 6 billion dollars in the US alone (ISPA Industry Study 2000, Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP), represents more than just another consumer market."

Typical spa services include:

• nutrition counseling
• weight loss
• medical treatment
• massage
• reflexology
• facials – facial cleansing with a variety of products
• nail care
• waxing – the removal of body hair with hot wax
• body treatments such as body wraps, aromatherapy
• skin exfoliation

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About New England Center for Cosmetology and Esthetics Education

Our mission at New England Center for Cosmetology Education and Esthetics Education is to provide the most up-to-date, thorough and well-rounded education in a hands-on, supportive and motivating environment. We promise to deliver the top-notch technical education needed to achieve a rewarding career in Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nails. We also promise to educate our students in sound business practice, customer service, and retail to give them the skills needed to consistently advance their career. Our aim is to make our graduates among the most desirable employees in their field.

Cosmetology and Esthetics Careers Locally

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Cosmetology students get experience, clients get a deal

Clearwater, Florida - The tough economy has many of us cutting back on things that may seem like a splurge like a hair cut, manicure, pedicure or facial. These can get expensive, from 15 to 100 dollars a cut, manicures and pedicures around $50 and facials even higher.

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Despite the economy, getting pampered may still be affordable if you use cosmetology students instead of the pros.

"I can afford it and it looks good," says 23-year-old Angela Beaulieu. She lost her job earlier this year. Her trips to the salon went from every three weeks to every three months.

"I'm broke, I have no money," says Angela. That's until she heard about the deals at pTEC's cosmetology school half off its already low prices for July. Angela is getting a pedicure, manicure, eyebrow waxing and hair cut, all for $13.

"You can't beat it. It's affordable. Even with the economy being as bad as it is, I can find a few bucks here and there to get it done and make me feel better," says Angela.

26-year-old Jamie O'Dell is giving Angela a manicure and pedicure.

"It's what we love doing ultimately we'll do a good job."

Some students are starting a second career. There's 40-year-old Shelly Brown, a college grad who left the restaurant business. She's been working full time at night and going to school during the day for the last year.

Shelly graduates on Thursday, "It's a matter of choice and discipline and wanting to do better for yourself."

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NECCEE OFFERS FAMILIES A CHANCE TO “TRIM” BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXPENSES - Cosmetology School reaches out to public during the recession

Northampton-based New England Center for Cosmetology and Esthetics Education (NECCEE) will offer free haircuts to students 17 years and younger who are returning to school this fall.

Appointments for the back-to-school haircuts can be scheduled for August 19 through August 27, 2009 on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Patricia Butterfield, Owner and Director of Administration states, “We are making this small gesture in an effort to help families who are feeling the pinch during this recession.”

The school clinic is located at the rear entrance of 58 Pleasant Street. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 585-8821. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 9.30am to 4.00pm and evenings Monday through Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

Read about a family who already has taken advantage of this great program.

New England Center for Cosmetology and Esthetics Education blog

A warm welcome to the brand-new New England Center for Cosmetology and Esthetics Education (NECCEE) blog. 

 

What's wonderful about a blog is that it is a CONNECTION, it is a CONVERSATION, and it is a constant work in progress that allows our widely dispersed NECCEE network--current students, graduates, prospective students, instructors, clients, salons and spas-- to reach out to one another as one community.

 

If any the following descriptions fit you, we want to hear from you via your postings/photos/videos:

 

•        a graduate who has started their own spa/salon and reaping the benefits of this success


•        a graduate who has achieved success in the beauty industry


•        an instructor who has reaped the rewards of guiding students to a rewarding career


•        salon and spa owners who have hired our graduates


•        salon and spa owners with their own unique journey to operating a successful spa/salon


•        prospective students and your dreams and pursuit of a new career


•        school clientele

 
 

Postings will also include:

•        timely news items about the beauty industry


•        information regarding events and happenings at NECCEE


•        and no doubt much more as we move forward

 

Coming soon:

Our alumni site will be available to current students and graduates for posting of resumes/videos/portfolio photos (anything that you think will help set you apart) when you are seeking a new position.  Linkage of participating salon/spa websites to our school website and the blog for valuable networking will be available.  As soon as this is on-line we will let you know.  Feedback on this exclusive new feature has been very positive.

 

We're in an industry that focuses on looking good and feeling good. In important ways, we're about wellness. I am sure that your advice and counsel have influenced your clients in many aspects of their lives.  Keep up this important dialogue!  The blog will also be delighted to link to pertinent websites that you send us. 

 

Please let us know how you think we're doing even at this very early stage and forward your postings, comments, questions to pbutterfield@newenglandesthetics.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Patricia Butterfield

Owner and Director of Administration

Salon clinic pleases kids and parents alike

We often get feedback like this from our salon and spa clinic customers... Kelly, happy to serve you! This is what a great esthetics school or cosmetology school does for the public.

From: kelly
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:17 AM
To: Pat Butterfield
Subject: RE: thank you for the free hair cuts for my

i was in this past week and all three of my daughters experienced their first salon hair cut (in the past i cut their hair)..

The stylist, marie, was the student who worked on my daughter lindsey. she took the picture.



My daughters enjoyed the pampering experience and professional services of new england esthetics school. they were treated with kindness and respect from all the staff and students. all three girls loved the haircut, felt the students were nice and did a great job. it was a positive experience and they felt comfortable being in a salon for their first time getting their hair cut. thank you for the hair cuts and making the experience joyful for a parent of three!

thank you,
kelly and three
kelsey, lindsey and mckenzie

YOUR POTENTIAL IN THE SPA INDUSTRY

As someone who is considering a career as a hair stylist or nail technician in the cosmetology industry, or an esthetician in the spa industry, we think you'll enjoy reading this interesting article that appeared recently in the New York Times.

http://adulted.about.com/b/2009/06/10/beauty-school.htm

... and an article that appeared recently in a Tulsa newspaper that clearly reflects the opinion of someone who has transformed her ideas about what beauty school is - both from a career and services perspective.

http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A27379

NECCEE offers you a terrific opportunity to establish a solid profession in all three of these recession-resistant beauty industry careers.

Our Director of Career Counseling is ready to help you make this happen for you and your future.Bev at 413 586.2258
email: bfurtek@newenglandesthetics.com

We're on Facebook! Click on the link below to find out more:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northampton-MA/New-England-Center-for-Cosmetology-and-Esthetics/55720543869

THE REWARDS OF SHADOWING!

Have you ever thought about spending an hour or more at New England Center for Cosmetology Education and Esthetics Education "shadowing" the program in which you are interested? The program that could provide the path to your financial independence and a rewarding career in the beauty industry?

Shadowing allows you to actually see what our students and educators are doing both in their classroom and clinic activities, giving you the information you need to make this important life-altering decision.

We'd like to share with you an excerpt from an email sent to our Admissions office from a recently enrolled student who took advantage of "shadowing":

"Thank you for the wonderful interview yesterday and for explaining the esthetics program to me in such detail. I really appreciate the time you spent with me and for setting up my shadowing with the esthetics clinic. I was very impressed and loved the instructor. Can you please give me her full name as I'd like to send her a thank you note for answering my questions and for making me feel so welcomed. Her students were terrific too and very helpful to me. I can't wait to join the April class."
Esthetics Student "ML"

We'd be delighted to set up a shadow date for you too.

Contact the Career Counseling Team:

Bev at 413 586.2258 - email: bfurtek@newenglandesthetics.com

SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!

There couldn't be a better time than right now to INVEST in your career.

Many more scholarships are available for June programs that can significantly reduce the cost of your tuition as much as 25% off the tuition fees listed below.

At New England Center for Cosmetology Education and Esthetics Education, our Career Counseling Team can help you to reach your career goals and they can provide practicalguidance and solutions for meeting those goals.

To get you on your way, here are our class start dates for the remainder of the year, all of which have available scholarships:

Cosmetology: (1000 hours) $11,455
Day Time Program
Monday-Thursday...8.30am to 5.00pm
June 22, 2009 through March 8, 2010
Sept 8, 2009 through May 19, 2010
Nov 16, 2009 through Aug 3, 2010

Nail Technology: (150 hours) $2323
Part Time Evening Program
Monday and Wednesday...5.30pm to 10.00pm
July 13, 2009 through Nov 11, 2009
Part Time Day Program
Tuesday and Wednesday...9.00am to 3.30pm
July 14, 2009 through Oct 13, 2009
Oct 27, 2009 through Feb 3, 2010

Esthetics: (400 hours) $7990
Part Time Evening Program
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday....5.30pm to 10.00pm
June 15, 2009 through February 2, 2010
Oct 26, 2009 through June 14, 2010
Day Time Program
Monday-Thursday...5.30pm to 10.00pm
April 27, 2009 through August 3, 2009
June 15, 2009 through September 23, 2009
Aug 31, 2009 through Dec 7, 2009
Nov 9, 2009 through Feb 23, 2010

Take advantage of this great money saving opportunity and get your career on track!

Contact the Career Counseling Office for important scholarship information so that you can begin your career education this year. Join the recession-resistant, billion-dollar beauty industry starting in 2009.

Bev at 413 586.2258 - email: bfurtek@newenglandesthetics.com

IT'S TIME TO STOP WONDERING ABOUT YOUR NEW CAREER!

Maybe you've always wanted a career in the beauty industry but took a more traditional route...

Maybe college, a career in the corporate world or raising a family took priority! Maybe you're just starting out and have recently graduated high school!

Have you always wondered what it would be like to work in a fun, upbeat and energetic salon or in the soothing, nurturing environment of a day spa?

Experience for yourself what a career in this multi-billion $$ professional Beauty Industry can mean for you!

Come and observe classroom and clinical activities in our progressive Training Centers!

Schedule a morning, afternoon or even a couple of hours. This is a great way to help you determine if this is your career path!

To schedule a "Shadow Day," call the Admissions Office. Choose a day and time that will be convenient for you!

Call Bev at 413.586.2258

E-mail to or bfurtek@newenglandesthetics.com

NEW AFFORDABLE CAREER OPTIONS

At New England Center for Cosmetology Education and Esthetics Education we believe a variety of choices often determines life's best career path. To assist with your career journey, we have created four terrific and economically-priced programs offering:

A speedy way to get started in the beauty industry, which shows no signs of slowing down!

An additional way to supplement your current income.

Day or evening sessions so you can attend class while keeping your current job.

So choose YOUR Future:

• 1. Nail Technology Program & Makeup Artistry I - Only $3723.00
• 2. Nail Technology Program & Makeup Artistry I and II - Only $5223.00
• 3. Makeup I - Only $1300.00
• 4. Makeup 1 & Makeup II - Only $2900.00

For more details on our enhanced and expanded Makeup Artistry program now using Colorescience, please scroll down.

Makeup Artistry I

This includes, but is not limited to:

• 1. The laws of color as they apply to makeup artistry, skin tones, undertones, and facial features.
• 2. Contouring and all facets of makeup application.
• 3. Assembling a student portfolio that is most beneficial upon entering the job market.

Makeup Artistry II

This segment builds upon the foundation of makeup artistry with five additional, exciting components:

• 1. Face Balancing - This course is a pre-requisite to "Makeup for Mature Skins." Students will learn how to view facial features and face shapes and develop a blueprint for customizing a makeup design for their client.
• 2. Makeup for Mature Skins - This is another step in redefining makeup application, correcting and minimizing imperfections, enhancing certain features while working with skin that exhibits loss of elasticity and muscle tone.
• 3. Camouflage Makeup - Students will learn how to conceal and minimize hyperpigmentation, acne scars, rosacea, dark circles, bruising, post-laser, post-peels, post-microdermabrasion and even conceal tattoos!
• 4. Air-Brushing Makeup - Students will experience first hand the art and finesse of an air-brushing makeup application. This makeup is a definite specialty!
• 5. Fantasy Makeup - Students can unleash their personal creativity which culminates in a mini-photo shoot! Great for your portfolio!

Contact the Career Counseling Team
Bev at 413 586.2258 - email: bfurtek@newenglandesthetics.com

A Practical Guide to Your Dream Career

Yes, you can find your dream career in cosmetology and esthetics, no doubt about it. These are glamorous fields, with many jobs available in every world capital, at the finest resorts, at destination spas, on board luxury liners--anywhere! But these are dreams with a difference: They're practical, they're real, and they come true all the time. You don't need luck, and you don't need a large investment of money or time.

First of all, your education in cosmetology, nail technology or esthetics requires less time and less money than almost any other path in higher education. Here are some pertinent facts:

PRIVATE CAREER SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY	COST	TIME COMMITTMENT
NECCEE–Cosmetology Program 1000 hours	$11,455.00	125 actual school days (8-9 months)
NECCEE – Nail Technology Program – 150 hours	$2,323.00	22 actual school days (2 1/2 months)
NECCEE – Introduction to Esthetics 400 hours	$7,990.00	50 actual school days (4 months)
NECCEE – Masters Esthetics Program 400 hours	$6,725.00	50 actual school days (4 months)
UMass Amherst, MA	MA residents - $15,348.00 annually = $61,392 over 4 years (plus extra charges)	4 year program
Springfield College Springfield, MA	$25,100.00 annual fees	4 year program
Hampshire College Hadley, MA	$47,869.00 annual fees (base tuition with room and board)	4 year program
American International College Springfield, MA	$24,100.00 annual fees (base tuition)	2/4 year program
Western New England College Springfield, MA	$27,740.00 annual fees (base tuition)	2/4 year program
STCC, Springfield Greenfield Community College, Greenfield Holyoke Community College, Holyoke	Tuition based on number of credits. Average cost per credit = $350.00 and approx. 60 credits required for a 2 year Associates Degree = $10,500.00 annual fees, $21.000.00 over 2 years.	2 year program

And what lies at the end of your successful completion of your education at New England Center for Cosmetology Education and Esthetics Education? Here again are the simple facts of the matter:

• You will find a position. The vast majority of our graduates do. Depending upon your circumstances, your needs, and your ambition, that position can be just about anywhere you want it to be. Furthermore, you can expect to recoup the cost of your education within a very short time with Manageable student loans that won’t eat up your paycheck.


• Your profession is the gateway to a highly satisfying career, with all sorts of possibilities for achievement and advancement.. Many graduates become owners of their own salons or spas, usually without having to make huge capital investments. Many others build professional careers with the finest, most prestigious salons and spas in the world.


• We hear a lot about the downturn in our economy, but these are career fields that continue to grow and have proved to be practically recession-proof!


• Cosmetology and esthetics offer almost unlimited flexibility. Work anywhere, travel the world. Or find your niche working part-time while you raise your family or pursue other interests.

Dreams are all very well, but the reality of your career is much better! Please contact the Admissions Team.

Bev at 413.586-2269 or email bfurtek@newenglandesthetics.com