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Get news & updates about the latest practices and career trends in the beauty industry. Read everything about cosmetology, make-up, skincare, and hair care. Lakme Academy powered by Aptech is a partnership between two industry stalwarts with decades of experience in the beauty & education industry respectively.
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9M ago
Monsoon season is here and so are our monsoon hair care tips by hairstylists. Incessant rains, humid weather, and cloudy skies can leave your hair oily, sticky, frizzy, and unmanageable. Unlike our mood, our hair responds to the monsoon season in a different way. So, even if you enjoy a rain dance or love to get drenched in the rain, your hair is going to remind you of the problems the rains can bring along. Before the rains arrive in full swing, prepare a hair care checklist for the monsoon season and swear by it as every hairstylist does. These monsoon hair care tips by hairstylists will kee ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
Makeup indeed changes the look of a woman. It boosts confidence, enhances skin glow, and gives a flawless look. However, a lot of factors go into consideration while applying makeup on self or on others. The most important factor to keep in mind while applying makeup is hygiene maintenance.
Maintaining a clean and sanitised makeup kit is one of the prerequisites of owning makeup products and tools. As a makeup artist, you should ensure that your entire range of makeup products is sanitised and disinfected from time to time. Dirty makeup brushes, sponges or puffs will invite bacteria and when u ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
The career of a spa therapist is glamorous and challenging at the same time. This is because while you need to dress up perfectly and look presentable all the time, you also need to have the correct knowledge about spa therapies and be patient and prompt while dealing with clients from various walks of life. As a spa therapist, you need to keep honing your existing skills and learning the latest trends of the industry by attending regular training workshops. The spa industry is ever-evolving. Reputed spas and salons always look for professional spa therapists who possess the right skills and q ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
New Year is the time for a fresh start and new opportunities. It is also the time to set new goals and bring in new resolutions. As you set new goals, you also work to achieve those goals and fly high in life. Here’s our list of top six New Year resolutions for you to have a successful career in the beauty and wellness industry.
1. Practice your makeup skills:
Consistently practice the classroom makeup techniques and work on your skills while pursuing a makeup course. However, continue practicing at home even after you start working as a makeup professional. This is because, great makeovers co ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
It is never too late to learn new things or hone your skills in makeup and beauty. The profession of a makeup artist, beauty therapist or hairstylist is a highly appreciated one and it can take you miles ahead in your career. And a course in hair, skin, or makeup can now be pursued from anywhere anytime. Thanks to technology and invention of online learning. In today’s time, all you need is a laptop or computer and an internet connection to pursue a career course in beauty and wellness. Here’s a list of online beauty courses that you can pursue to make a successful career in the beauty industr ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
A career in cosmetology is one of the most trending careers in the beauty and wellness industry today. Becoming a cosmetologist requires patience, dedication, creativity, and of course knowledge about latest industry trends and the right skills to work on those trends. A professional cosmetologist has got more to do than just a facial, waxing, or acne treatment. We list below 10 must have skills to become a professional cosmetologist.
1. Creative mind:
One of the first and foremost skills to become a cosmetologist is creativity. Professional cosmetologist are creative people who understands th ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
Who doesn’t love manicured nails with bright nail paint or a trendy nail art? Cleaned, trimmed, and polished nails give women the extra edge when they walk the ramp, host a party, go to work, or drop in to a shopping mall. While some may find it convenient to get a manicure done themselves, some may find it difficult to do everything on their own to get clean and beautiful nails. And they look out for nail artists or nail technicians who can provide services like manicure, pedicure, nail extension or nail art. The demand for nail artists has risen significantly over the years. More and more na ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
Salons and spas have shut down in different parts of the country during the nation-wide lockdown. Now that the country is gearing up to re-open in a phased manner, it is important that all businesses involved in customer walk-ins like salons, shops, restaurants, and wellness centres, make adequate plans to ensure safety of their employees and visitors. Out of all these businesses, salon and spa business involves maximum physical contact with clients. Social distancing seems impossible here. Keeping this major factor in mind, salon and spa owners or managers should go the extra mile to lay down ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
The pandemic has brought our lives to a halt since 2020. Going to schools and office, attending classes for vocational courses, and having fun with friends at tutorials; all have come to a standstill. However, there are always two sides of the same coin. While several news on the pandemic are adding up to our worries, we have forgotten that staying at home has its own perks. By staying at home we can be rewarded with things that we haven’t imagined earlier. One such thing is pursuing an online course from home and getting certified. As there is no end to learning, no matter how long this tough ..read more
Lakmé Academy Blog
1y ago
From ‘do this’ to ‘don’t do this’, you get uncountable ‘gyaans’ from the chachis and masis for your wedding and pre-wedding ceremonies. One target area that receives the maximum ‘gyaan’ is your hair, especially if you have coloured or treated hair. No wonder, your messy bun looks messier a few days before the wedding. But, there’s a hidden beauty behind that messy bun and frizzy hair. The eagerness to dress up for the wedding and pre-wedding ceremonies is surreal.
From traditional hairstyles to chic ones, there is fun in trying different hairstyles for the wedding ceremonies. While the cocktai ..read more