Wahl Hands-on Workshop: Beyond the Fade
Speaker: Tracey Nugent of Wahl

Date and Time
Saturday, June 22, 2019
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Description
In this class, Wahl Education Coordinator Tracey Nugent will arm you with a new set of techniques using  WAHL tools to give you the necessary skills to teach your students how to move “beyond the fade” and into gentleman cuts with the latest in  long hair trends and styles for men.

Required Tools:

• Clippers and trimmers
• Cutting comb (for measuring)
• 1 barber comb/clipper cutting comb
• Attachment combs (#4, #3, #2, # 1 ½, #1, # ½) (guards)
• Denman & vent brushes
• Clips
• Water bottle
• 2 towels
• Blow dryer
• Power strip
• Pen/pencil and paper (to take notes)

*Wahl will provide mannequin heads and tripods

Disclaimer: You must be registered for both the 2019 CEA & AMP Convention and this workshop in order for your registration to be confirmed.

Click here to register     

Brazilian Waxing Made Easy

Speaker: Crickett Enos of The Wax Chick  

Date and Time
Monday, June 24, 2019
9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. 

Description
Take the fear out of waxing and give your students the confidence they need to do Brazilians. Learn how to make every new Brazilian client feel confident and comfortable. This session will provide students with the information on how to set proper expectations and gain clients for life.

You’ll learn how to perform an efficient and nearly pain free Brazilian in 30 minutes or less.

5 Simple Steps to Grow Your Schools Admissions & Enrollments  

Speaker: Monica Matthews, Admissions Consulting Specialist

Date and Time
Monday, June 24, 2019
11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Description
Every educator and team member has the power to increase enrollment by attracting students and referrals. This session will feature five simple, yet powerful steps for educators and admissions teams to immediately grow enrollment. We will discuss how to attract new students, improve the tour experience, increase referrals, involve your entire school team in the admissions process and create an "admissions-focused" environment.

The N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year Award sponsored by Milady is a prestigious award given to one educator each year who has exhibited the most significant contribution toward upgrading the professional standards of educational excellence, particularly within the areas of student involvement. Nominate a deserving educator today – maybe even yourself!

Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be active members of CEA who are currently employed, with at least three (3) years of active employment as a cosmetology educator and can provide evidence of significant contributions to educational excellence during the immediate past year. 

While Milady is proud to be the primary sponsor of this award, it is not required for nominees to teach using Milady-based curriculum in their school. ALL INSTRUCTORS from ALL SCHOOLS are welcome to apply as long as they meet the criteria. 

What is the Prize?
The recipient will receive:·        

• Complimentary convention registration
• Roundtrip airfare and lodging for the convention
• $2,500 as well as other prizes courtesy of Milady.

How to Apply
The submission process has been made easier.  Applications can be submitted online, including videos. Your application can also be submitted in parts; fill out the easy sections then save the rest for later by clicking “save and continue later”. 

Deadline is May 1, 2019 and the winner will be announced the middle of May.  The winner presentation will be held during CEA! 

Visit www.milady.com/eoy to submit a nomination and complete the application.

Proudly sponsored by WELLA

Celebrating the Power of One

The Pay it Forward Contest is all about sharing your story. When did you realize that what you do has the power to impact others? How did you make a difference in a student or co-worker’s life when they needed it the most?

Share your unique experience at the CEA & AMP Convention to demonstrate how the power of one person can ignite a ripple effect to Pay it Forward!

What the Winner Receives:

• All-expenses paid trip to the 2019 CEA & AMP Convention in Las Vegas, NV (airfare, 4 nights hotel, ground transportation, and registration fee)
• $150
• 15 minutes of stage time for presentation in front of an estimated 300+ audience

For more information click here

Deadlines Extended for Four Spring Scholarships

Beauty Changes Lives has extended the application deadline for four spring scholarships, including three advanced scholarships and the MUD (Make-Up Designory) scholarship. The deadline for the following scholarships has been extended until May 12, 2019. 

Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation Sustainable Success Advanced Cosmetology Scholarship

Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation Oncology Skincare  for Advanced Esthetics Scholarship

CND │Master Nail Scholarship Program for Advanced Education

MUD Makeup Scholarship for Esthetic and make-up Artistry Education 

For more information on all Beauty Changes Lives scholarships click here.

The last full week of April finds four state legislatures – Arizona, Arkansas, North Dakota and Washington – scheduled to adjourn before the end of the weekend. Additionally, Nevada’s crossover deadline, by which bills needed to be passed by their chamber of origin to remain viable, occurred on Tuesday. During this critical period, AACS will keep you apprised of the latest state legislative developments to member schools. 

Connecticut HB 6742 has been cleared by the Legislative Commissioner’s Office for consideration on the House floor. As currently drafted, the measure would establish licensure for estheticians and eyelash technicians effective July 1, 2020. On or after January 1, 2020, individuals seeking to become a licensed esthetician must complete a 600-hour course of instruction and pass a written licensure exam.

Click here to read the full update.

We’re celebrating our silver anniversary in Sin City! But the only sin is if you don’t join us for the 25th annual CEA & AMP at the MGM Grand. Workshops on the latest hands-on techniques, trends and tools to help you and your students succeed in the industry will shine as brightly as the Strip. Register now! 

Early Bird Deadline has been extended until May 1st

Reserve your hotel room – Use this link to book and receive group rate pricing.