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Hair Schools that offer multicultural training? Pro's and Con's?

By Leila Noelliste
Clutch Magazine

I was on the phone with an instructor from a well-known Chicago beauty school and I just finished asking her about natural hair care basics, things like daily moisturizing, deep conditioning, detangling and clarifying. Her cluelessness became quickly evident and yet, her company wanted her to speak at an event for naturals that I was organizing.
I was excited at first, when I heard a fancy-pants Chicago beauty school liked my site and wanted to partner. And somehow, I was still optimistic when I was told the designated speaker tried, and failed, to go natural.
But my hopes were pretty much dashed with her declaration of the unrealness of natural hair. I think it was the fact she spoke the words without a hint of the gross irony.
After that conversation I set out to understand how — despite existing in an age where black celebrities are taking razors to their heads in the name of naturalness — the mainstream beauty industry seems so blind to it all.

I asked my readers to submit their insider beauty industry insights. Reader Aeleise Harris, a licensed Chicago stylist, shared her experience; “The haircare industry is lagging behind its consumers when it comes to natural hair. White companies don’t market to us and the black companies only teach about relaxers. There is a serious disconnect between a.) consumers who want and need licensed professionals to care for their natural hair, b.) companies that produce natural products but provide no advanced education on natural hair c.) mainstream product companies that don’t even acknowledge the natural movement, and d.) stylists who can’t/won’t access the education to branch into natural haircare.”
I attended the Aveda Institute Tallahassee in 2005-2006 where care for black hair — even how to relax it — was barely taught. Natural hair was discussed even less, except in the context of flat iron silking/chemical texturizing it. I learned natural hair through my and my friends’ experiences. Upon moving back to Chicago, I attended a black hair school to get extra certification hours, and natural hair was only taught in the context of pressing it.


Beauty school is designed to teach you hair theory — the anatomy, chemistry, and the disorders of hair and scalp — the safe use of chemical treatments, and basic cutting and styling techniques that can be used on a majority of hair types. A beauty school’s only goal is to help students pass the state board exam, which is normally a 100-question computerized test.
After that your real education begins. Advanced classes are where stylists hone their skills of cut, color and style. Most of these classes are provided by companies that produce salon professional products, like Aveda, Redken, and Mizani.
 
But natural hair product companies go consumer direct, completely bypassing the licensed stylist. And unlike companies like Aveda, they are not providing the advanced education stylists rely on to build their educational arsenal. They do not stock their products in professional-only stores — and I should note that the average product in a professionals store is 30 to 50 percent less than retail.

ADU School of Cosmetology, a multicultural hair school in Deerfield Beach, FL has integrated real world clinical experiences to assist students in multicultural markets ability to perform after graduation. They have also been offering braiding and weaving courses for students looking to sharpen their edge in this area.

Many professional stylists want to incorporate natural hair into their service menus, but first the education must be accessible and experiential and the products must be salon quality.”

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Training NightsWhat day better than hump day to get your cosmetological work out on! Live cutting and coloring throughout the program. This experience prepares the stylist for the hustle and bustle of behind the chair action. ( Held at partner locations in the tri county area) ADU Salon PartnersADU Roadtrip

What's the best part about being a hair stylist is the flexibility and the traveling. ADU School goes mobile when we tour the country for the hottest hair shows and education available. Students we will be prepared to not only go but be involved in the educational process at shows like Premier Orlando and Bronner Brothers.

ADU Gets Advanced2012 marks ADU School of Cosmetology biggest year yet. Our Advanced calendar has doubled. This mean twice as much hands on and look and learn classes available for cosmetology students and industry professionals. We bring the talent to you. Partners include:

• legends like Faye Bailey
• top guns like Patric Bradley
• established veterans like Jennifer Dupoux and Patricia Brown (UK)
• natural Hair pioneers like Thierry Baptiste and more.
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ADU School of Cosmetology Q and A's!

What you should know when preparing to launch your career in Cosmetology with ADU School Elite Program!

Costs:
$7,550 tuition or
$6.25/per credit hour

Time to Completion:

8-14 months depending on schedule part time and full time.


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About ADU School of Cosmetology?

Founded in 2000 to create a school that focused on a professional image and create "REAL " entrepreneurial focused education and kill the stigma beauty professionals have in our community. Faye Bailey is a graduate of prestigious Dudley University, founder of multiple salon locations, and not for profit Hair in the Spirit. ADU School bridges the gap between ethnic education and those typically taught in traditional cosmetology schools.

ADU School of Cosmetology is located in the city Deerfield Beach, Florida central to three of our 4 partner salon locations.







What to expect from ADU School of Cosmetology?

You can expect a heightened awareness of teamwork and leadership as it relates to Cosmetology Our entrepreneurial focus gives our students the missing link between those that succeed and those that fail in this business.

Our program highlights :

• In-class education with industry professionals
• Challenging real time problem solving
  
• Interactive practical education through partner businesses
• Industry event participation( Bronner Bros, Premier Show, and etc..)
• Community Service ( administered by Hair in the Spirit (HITS)
  
• Advanced Business and Life Skill training ( Licensed Financial Planners and Successful Entreprenuers in the business)
• REAL placement opportunity ( ADU Career.com)

ADU School of Cosmetology curriculum :

• Milady's Standard Cosmetology Program
• State Board Preparation
• ELITE Ethnic Focused training
• Computer based prep training
• Braiding and Hair Wrapping Licenses Certifications*
• Advanced Cutting, Color, and Extensions
  

ADU School of Cosmetology takes advantage of 25 years of entreprenurial experience from its founder Faye Bailey-Lucas and partners. Our program is flexible with today's trends and techniques. We offer students the opportunity to go into our partner salons to gain real life experience. Our small staff to student ratio gives our students the personal attention they need in a team based learning environment.

SPECIAL PROGRAM Tuition:


Braiding License Certificate program $325.00 ( includes state board doc submission, complimentary 1 hour Natural Hair Education, and placement consulting)











Faye Bailey Collection Services
Advanced Training 5hr $175.00 / 8hr $350: Color, Cutting, or Extensions
*group rates available


Salon Consulting ($200/hr) min 2 hours: includes to consulting partners, forms, and the ADU Salons Systems TST program( Trademarking, Staffing, and Training)

NEW Satellite Location in Orlando!!! Available for Advanced 1 on 1 training
1st and 3rd Mondays 11-3pm

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3228 West State Rd 426
Suite 216
Oveido, FL 32765







for more info on ADU School and its partners:

call 954.426.6969
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Faye Bailey Motivational Tour! Get Ready! ADU School Founder hits the road!

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ADU SCHOOL!!! Bryan McCray from Bryan Michaels Salon Concepts visit!! Black Hair School goes in!!

ADU SCHOOL BLOG OF THE WEEK SPONSORED BY!!!
Bryan Michael Salon Concept and Just My Size!!!

This week Bryan McCray visits ADU School to give insights on his wildy successful career in the Hair and Fashion Industry! His clientele roster includes the premiere names in Media, Athletics, and Business! Keynotes addressed were:

Perfecting the technique, increasing speed, and precision haircuts are a few of the most important aspects of cosmetology education. Once you master these skills, you're on your way to becoming a great stylist.

ADU ANTHEM!!! THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT AT ADU SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY!

The level of encouragement and support at the school is phenomenol. The teachers are passionate about the profession.

WE ARE ELITE

WE ARE EDUCATED

WE LOVE OUR CUSTOMERS

WE ARE TRAINED BY THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

WE WILL MAKE A CHANGE IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

WATCH OUT WORLD, HERE WE COME

ADU ELITE STYLIST 2008

The Real Deal About Relaxers: BLACK HAIR STUDENT SPEAKS ABOUT THE PROCESS OF RELAXING HAIR!

Relaxers are strong chemicals used to relax the natural curl in dense or textured hair.

There are two types of relaxers:

1. Professional relaxers that use sodium hydroxide which is less destructive to your hair if used properly.

"If you want soft, flowing hair like Beyonce, Go to a professional or come to ADU School of Cosmetology to experience the new Elite Student cosmetologist.

2. Over-the counter relaxers which are extremely harsh and full of ammonia and calcium. They are typically advertised as no lye or lo lye relaxers. They basically produce the same results fooling the scalp and hair which typically leads to over processing and breakage. Calcium is used to build bones. Why would you want hard Hair???

Don't Believe the Hype. Store bought relaxers are stronger than those sold to professionals. "If you want hard hair, buy an over-the-counter relaxer. We don't recommend consistent use of calcium relaxers because of the build up on the scalp which leads to long term damage!

TILL NEXT WEEK!!!

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Signing off! :)