Students will celebrate Black innovators in cosmetology by researching their lives, showcasing their achievements in a Google Slides presentation, and bringing their contributions to life through a creative hands-on project. A fun, engaging way to connect history, creativity, and the beauty industry!

This is an introductory classroom project designed to give students their first look at salon ownership. Students explore branding, services, compensation, and basic budgeting while developing professional and creative thinking skills. This lesson is a great way to introduce salon business concepts without overwhelming students and works perfectly alongside salon business chapters in the textbook.

Looking for a more in-depth, fully guided experience? From Student to CEO takes these foundational ideas to the next level with structured lesson plans, guided slides, budgeting tools, mock interviews, and complete student examples for a full salon ownership simulation.

When teaching facials, I love giving students the opportunity to be creative while still reinforcing important theory. In this lesson, students create their own homemade facial products, present their ideas, and practice spa facials in class. It’s a fun, engaging way to build confidence, encourage critical thinking, and bring the facials chapter to life in a way students truly enjoy.

Welcome your students with this warming tip to set the tone for your class and implement classroom management from day 1.

Check Out This Helpful Activity To Do With Your Cosmetology Students At The Start Of The Year To Help With Proper Classroom Management.

The Beginning Of The School Year Is The Perfect Time To Set A Positive, Motivating Atmosphere For Your Classroom. Students Thrive In A Space Where They Feel Welcomed, Valued, And Part Of A Team! One Of The Best Ways We’ve Found To Do This Is By Creating A Cosmetology Creed—A Short, Daily Speech That Your Students Say Together To Start Each Day With Purpose And Positivity.

Looking for a meaningful way to start the year strong? This upgraded Vision + Action Glow Up lesson guides students through reflection, goal-setting, career planning, and affirmation building — creating a motivating classroom experience that goes far beyond a traditional vision board.

Are You Looking For Ways To Make Your Lessons More Interactive And Engaging? Do You Ever Find Yourself Doing Most Of The Talking During Theory, Unsure If Your Students Are Really Following Along? It Happens To All Of Us—But The Good News Is, It Doesn’t Have To!

Theory Is Often The Part Of Class Students Least Look Forward To. We Try Our Best To Make It Fun, But Sometimes A Lecture Can Feel Long And One-Sided. While Note-Taking Is Important—Whether It’s Flashcards, Charts, Tables, Or Vocabulary In Spirals—Students Can Still Zone Out If We’re Just Talking At Them.

The Key Is To Break Your Lesson Into Chunks With Short, Interactive Activities That Help You Check For Understanding While Keeping Students Engaged. Below Are 5 Quick And Fun Strategies That Will Have Your Students Participating, Retaining Information, And Enjoying Theory Time!