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13 Common Misconceptions About Beauty School
Beauty school isn’t for everyone, that’s a fact. Because beauty school may not be as well known or as highly considered as traditional four-year colleges, many on the outside have many misconceptions about beauty school. These misconceptions, however, are not true. Here is a list of the 13 most common beauty school misconceptions and why […]

Come and Visit Taylor Andrews at the Utah Bridal Expo!
Coming up this President’s Day weekend is the largest and longest-running wedding planning event in Utah County: The Utah Bridal Expo! It will be a fun-filled day where couples can knock out some of the planning for their big day. Best of all, the event is free to attend. Taylor Andrews’ Utah County beauty school is […]

Eyebrows Throughout History
Eyebrow trends throughout history have alternated between bushy, natural-looking brows to pencil-thin brows that made a statement. In the distant past, the eyebrow styles reflected the ideals of the culture. The more recent decades, starting in the 1920s, it became the movie stars who came to dictate which eyebrow style was in-vogue. Here is a […]

Barber vs Cosmetologist: What’s the Difference?
Cosmetology and barber are used frequently as they are often the most common specialties of women and men attending or planning on attending beauty school, respectively. In a broad sense, a barber and a cosmetologist have the same job of cutting and styling hair. There is, however, a specific, significant difference between the two which […]

The History of Barbering
Barbering has been around for many centuries. Barbering as a recognized profession, however, has not been around very long. Barber schools and its profession haven’t come about until the early 1900s. Before then, the role of barbers was held in both high esteem and seen as a common person’s position. The Early Beginnings of Barbering […]

What Clients Look for in a Makeup Artist
You are officially a professional makeup artist and are ready to conquer the world. You’re excited to put into practice the things you learned in school as well as live out your passion for making others feel beautiful inside and out. As excited as you may feel, you may be wondering what your clients’ expectations […]

Why Choose Taylor Andrews Academy for Your Utah Beauty School
Are you or anyone you know interested in a career in cosmetology, barbering or makeup artistry? If so, it is crucial to choose a high-quality beauty school. The quality of the education and experience, as well as who you know is key to getting your start in these cosmetology industries. Whether you’re a high school […]

11 Different Career Opportunities for Licensed Cosmetologists
You have always had a passion to want to get people to look their best. As you’re considering beauty school or maybe you’re about to graduate beauty school, you’re anxious with what to do with your life after graduation. Becoming a licensed cosmetologist opens up many career opportunities. The different paths available for certified cosmetologists […]

2017 Makeup Tips from the Professionals
The key to always looking your best and putting your best face forward involves time, effort and know-how. Haphazardly globing on foundation, after all will make you look like a mess instead of the beauty you are. When it comes to makeup tips, there are many out there. If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop for […]

Graduate Spotlight Kortney Peterson
Where are you now in the beauty industry? I’m currently in Meridian Idaho working at the Processing bar salon as a booth renter. I’m so blessed with having my clients booked usually two months booked out! Taylor andrews helped me so much on the business end to be able to do so. What have […]