Western Beauty Institute

Los Angeles Beauty Schools

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:25:53 +0000

WBI – Western Beauty Institute has extended their Cosmetology Scholarships until December 2011. That’s $2,500 for a Cosmetology Scholarship, $2,000 for a Barber Scholarship, $1,500 for a Esthetician Scholarship, and $800 for a Nail Technology Scholarship.

WBI Barber Update! Technique Meets High Style with the Undercut

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:21:46 +0000

What was once a ‘butch’ look for ‘lez girls’ is now simply ‘edgy’ style.

Slip into the Underworld of the ‘Undercut”

Its still not for everyone, but the few pop starts that have forced the rebirth of the hyper edgy undercut have made thousands of barbers happy clippers.

Alice Dellal wears her undercut haircut with edgy confidence. Tired of the ‘Girly’ trend, women are getting bolder and taking the lead with rocker hair. Barbers are celebrating as demand for the ‘undercut’ brings many women who have never been on the other side of a barber pole, are storming shops for the one sided and double sided look, a kind of Mohawk waterfall.

Women are adopting the edgy style after celebrities like Rihanna, Alice Dellal, Sarah Harding from Girls Aloud and Amelle Berrabah from the Sugababes took the plunge. Eddie Murphy Baby Mama Mel B has the look - and her two-year-old daughter, Angel Iris Murphy Brown is rockin’ a baby version.

It doesn’t have to be hard edged and manly. By razoring the edges you can create a more frayed, softer finish and tailor it to suit you.

‘It can be a very beautiful cut, if done well.’

The style was born on David Bowie. It was later borrowed by Beckham when he was signed up to endorse Brylcreem. The rebirth trend started last year when it was worn by Miss Dellal.

’The current fashion trends - much influenced by the late 80s and early 90s - have made what was originally a more indie, underground look commercially popular.’

RAZOR’S EDGE! THE TECHNIQUE TO LEARN

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:54:13 +0000

Naomi Watts Outshines Angelina

Naomi Watts made a big statment with her simple yet well-cut bob at the SALT premiere, outshining the lens-hogs Jolie-Pitts. Her fine hair has not always been her best feature but recently she has gotten a grip on what look best on her and that might be due to her new hairstylist, Robert Vetica. “It was quite a change for Naomi,” Vetica was quoted as saying. The bob is a tad longer in front and slightly higher in back (Vetica did a last minute tweek ). Razor-layered bangs and Moroccanoil Light made the magic shine. This new product works miracles on baby fine hair. WBI teaches the technique, check out the new, improved website and check out the school! www.wbi.edu/newsite2

THE RETURN OF BEAUTIFUL BARBERSHOPS

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:33:39 +0000

Gone are the days of the cracked leather chairs and bare bones corner shop.

Barbershops are hot again as men find their grooming groove in gorgeous but manly spots around LA.

Check out this barber oasis on South La Cienega:

TOUGH COMPETITION FOR THE MOHAWK TITLE AT WBI’S BARBERHOOD

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:33:18 +0000

The pictures say it all: talented barbers rule at WBI!

The Mo and Faux Hawks were smokin’ as ten barber students of all levels battled to be crowned the best. There were crowned but all were winners.

Gladys Ortiz, with model.

“Q” Quincy Crawford

Robert Sheerer and son Ryan

Reggie and his younger brother, Name here

Another Brother act with XXX and YY.

Act Two: Robert Sheerer – Tough Guy, Tender Heart

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:32:45 +0000

Robert Sheerer is a guy with character and a personal history. It’s in his face, and tattooed on his torso and arms. You know that Robert is street smart from the look in his eyes, but this is a new guy getting a fresh start at WBI.

Barbering is Robert’s calling and you can tell he’s found peace within when you watch him work.

Robert’s successful WBI experience has included outreach events for Vet’s, and the recent Father’s and Sons Day at the YMCA in Reseda. Clients gravitate to Robert, he feels experienced, with life and probably unshockable. When he graduates he plans to set up his own shop at home; his wife is a cosmetologist. Robert will no doubt be busy, men need a sympathetic ear, and Robert is a great listener, and best of all, he doesn’t judge.

GROOMING FOR SUCCESS: WBI@WORK SOURCE A BI-MONTHLY STYLE CLINIC

JudiJordan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:31:57 +0000

LOOK SHARP WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A JOB!

WBI AT WORKSOURCE: GROOMING FOR SUCCESS – JOB SEEKER STYLE ADVICE WITH SENSE AND HUMOR

When you are job seeking, it’s not just a resume that drives the decision to hire or not to hire.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that your appearance is secondary to your credentials. Your physical presentation is, in fact, one of your top credentials; it recommends you to the employer better than any personal reference after the fact.

Work Source Career Counselors John Adams and Terri Hoover invited WBI to present ”Groom for Success” tips at the Van Nuys office, and it was a successful interaction. WBI Ambassadors JR, Mistey, and Marisol, advanced students of Barbering, Skin Care, and Cosmetology, gave general and specific advice and consultations during and after the seminar, whcih lasted 40 minutes.

Humor and special advice is included.

WBI will present 2x a month in Van Nuys, and will reach out to more WorkSource Centers in Los Angeles. Here is what WBI brings:

1. Look the part! What job are you after and what’s appropriate? Hair, Facial hair [men], Clothing, and Makeup that help get the job are what’s right for that specific career.

2. Stand out in a good way. Leave the perfume, cigarette breath, gum and garlic at home.

3. Ladies, go light on makeup but don’t look faded either. For women in sales, marketing or creative fields, a brighter lipstick is attractive. For corporate, banking, or financial jobs, subtle is better.

4. Leave the flashy accessoiries at home : flowers in the hair, earrings on men, too much jewelry [men and women] is a no-no. Men and women, leave the sunglasses in the car. And ladies, unless you are going for a job in a nail salon, long fancy nails, are not a good idea. Short, clean is good, only polished if they are freshly done. And do not wear open sandals or flip flops to an interview, even if you are going to Seaworld for a job!

5. Hair on men: shorter is better. Trimmed up around the ears and neck looks neat and scores points. Shave that stubble, unless you are going out for a DJ job or a role as a tough guy.

FOR MORE TIPS COME TO THE NEXT WBI “GROOM FOR SUCCESS” WORKSHOP IN JULY AND AUGUST! GET GREAT ADVICE, AND CONSULTATION, PLUS A WBI COUPON FOR A COMPLIMENTARY HAIRCUT!

CALL THE WORKSOURCE FOR TIMES AND DETAILS – IT’S FREE! 818-781-2522

WorkSource Van Nuys, 15400 Sherman Way, Suite 140, Van Nuys, Ca 91406

WBI BARBER’S FATHERS DAY GIFT TO WEST VALLEY “YMCA”

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:31:39 +0000

13 OF WBI’S FINEST BARBERS SHINE ON DAD’S DAY AT WEST VALLEY YMCA

When I called Senior Activities Director Kerry Antune to connect WBI to the West Valley YMCA in Reseda for Father’s Day, it was an immediate and sincere connection. Was the YMCA interested in doing a Father’s Day event with WBI? The answer was gratifying. “OH, MY GOD, Yes!” Kerry had been looking for something special and more personal to offer her member Dads and Sons. June 19th was the day, and barbers signed on for the day, donating their services for love of dads.

Everybody loves the “Y” and this one has a great activities director. Kerry organized the ideal room, the workout cycles faced the floor to ceiling mirrors and the polished wood floor was absolutely perfect for barbers to stand and work on.

The event was only announced on bulletin boards on small flyers, on June 19th from 1:30 to 5:30, but clearly word had spread like wildfire. Y members were already lined up at 1pm and by 1:10 the barbers were set up and the first “customers” were filing in and sitting in the chairs waiting for a fresh look.

The West Valley YMCA, located on 18810 Vanowen Street in Reseda, sits in the middle of one of LA”s most diverse neighborhoods. In the course of the 4 1/2 hours that the WBI barber students were working non-stop, they cut a veritible United Nations of hair: 60 heads of Asian, Latino, Indian, Persian, Russian, African-American and American Caucasian hair. This is a huge learning experience that benefit the students as much, if not more, than the clients. Dads and sons got the royal treatment; a few parents sighed with relief as their teenage kid’s hair ‘finally’ got cut; a few dads [and moms] brought their young sons for their first haircuts. For some, it was a rite of passage.

Tiny Lam, 4, sitting on a stack of books [borrowed from the Y book sale] shed a few tears until he realized that it didn’t hurt. Macauley Culkin look-alike, Jesse, 8, had a dramatic Harry Potter-like scar running from ear to ear from a an old brain operation under his long hair. He had always covered it, but now, gentle Jesse wanted a manly buzz cut like Robert Sheerer, the barber.

After asking Jesse [at least] five times if he was sure, and getting the OK from Jesse’s appreciative but protective dad, Matt, Robert gently cut the hair down to the buzz cut Jessie wanted.

Out of earshot, Matt confided that he was “worried that kids would tease him about the scar” but Jesse was determined. He went from looking like “Home Alone” to Tatum Channing of “GI Joe.” Brave Jessie is a real original, and he strolled out of the ‘barbershop’ like a man, not a little boy.

Clearly Robert was touched while cutting the hair; he has a son,Ryan, close to Jesse’s age, and the scar was a reminder of the fragility of kids.

Robert enjoys the “community oriented events; that is where he really shines.

Watch for Robert when WBI is out in force; he’s the guy with the blonde buzz cut and the face from a ‘noir’ novel.

MINI-MO-HAWK WBI’S FATHER AND SON TEAM

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:31:23 +0000

Robert Sheerer and son Ryan did the Father’s Day thing a little earlier than usual, competing in the Mo-and Faux Hawk competition.

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Here are Robert Sheerer’s no-nonsense comments on WBI:

The location is great. Financial aid is helpful, and the staff and students are great.

The curriculum is entertaining and the teachers are helpful.

GAGA FOR MAKE-UP? NEW @ WBI: MAC COSMETICS MASTER CLASS

JudiJordan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:31:03 +0000

GAGA FOR MAC? WBI HAS YOUR CLASS!

Western Beauty Institute is always looking for great tools to help our students excell.

Now, WBI will be offering students the incredible advantage of MAC cosmetics AND a Master MAC Makeup Instuction by award-winning, experienced, Industry Professionals.

MAC began as a professional line of cosmetics and has been used by LADY GAGA, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, CINDI LAUPER, CHER, MISSY ELIOT, RU PAUL, ROB PATTISON, KRISTIN STEWART, THE “TWILIGHT ” CAST, AND MANY MORE….known for the coverage, quality and range of colors, MAC is the choice of professionals the world over. Quality, durability and color range are the main reasons for MAC’s success, they also do a huge outreach to help the communities; fund raisers are a fact of MAC life.

The WBI MAC classes will be included as added value for WBI Cosmetology and Skin Care students, and will be taught in small groups by gifted Makeup Artists. The class will also be available to individuals at a competitive price, and that will include the kit.

Participants will learn much more than ‘just’ application.

Included will be topics that enhance the students ‘hire-ability’ for jobs in film, TV, and as traveling demonstration reps. This is also a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CLASS FOR MODELS, ACTORS, DANCERS AND PERSONALITIES who may have to do their own makeup for shoots, or theater.

Fascinating and Important topics will include:

The History of Makeup, Correcting Skin Defects, Covering Dark Circles, Contouring and Shading for Maximum Effect, Airbrushing a Perfect AND Lasting Foundation, False Eyelash Application, Morning, Noon and Nighttime Makeup, Hi-Def Makeup for TV, and much more.

Call WBI for more information, and ask for THE MAC CLASS. 818-894-9164