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June’s Monthly Specials

STUDENT REOPENING

Spring Career Fair CANCELLED

Subtle Contour & Highlight Makeup Look

How-To Blow Dry Your Hair with Volume and Curl

MARCH SPECIALS ✿

How-to Waterproof Your Eyeliner From Metro Beauty Academy

February Specials ❤

2019 WINTER COLOR TRENDS


SNOW BUNNY BLONDE

Fear not my blondies for life, platinum, bright, blonde hair is still in our forecast for winter, 2019. The task for our new year is to find your perfect hue. Blonde is a relative term when it comes to color, things such as skin tone, hair condition, and maintenance play a huge role in finding your clients perfect shade. Introducing creamy, warm, tones creates a natural glow and softens all skin types.


LIVED IN COLOR 

Leave the contrast 2018, 2019 is all about the blend. Seamless, sun-kissed, rich brunettes or “lived in color” is still at the top of the list for #hairgoals. If you dread the blonde upkeep, tone it down and drop your root for a color melt that will hold you over until warmer weather is near. A glaze or gloss, every few months, paired with the perfect cut, will keep your natural look alive while giving your hair the winter break it deserves.


CORALS AND COPPERS 

Whether you’re adding subtle pops to a rich brunette base or going for an all-over change, gold undertones with hints of copper and red seem to be at the top of the chart for 2019. Gold and copper tones enhance all eye colors and if chosen correctly can complement both warm and cool skin tones. Can’t handle the maintenance? Gold based reds and coppers fade to beautiful rose gold and corals on bright blondes and eventually to champagne, golden, undertones.


BLACK ICE 

Perfect for winter, shiny black hair is back again. Cool undertones, such as blue, create depth and richness while giving your client a shine like ice. Paired with a blunt bob and fringe this could be edge your guest is looking for in the New Year. Deep brunettes and cool shades of black can be maintained with a gloss or glaze, which will keep your hair healthy and allow you to explore other options with less damage in the future.

How to Create Voluminous Curls

January Specials

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How To Make Thin Lips Look Full From Metro Beauty Academy

December’s Monthly Specials

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Quick & Simple Updo

How to Style Hair with a Curling Wand

Women’s 5K Classic

WOMEN’S 5K CLASSIC

“The W5K is not just another race. This is an event to support your local community, your mother, your sister, your neighbor or anyone touched by female cancers in the Lehigh Valley. Join us and become part of the sisterhood to celebrate strength, growth, and resilience.” -W5K

October 6, 2018 at 9:15am

Lehigh Parkway, Allentown

For more information and to register visit:

www.womens5kclassic.org

Use code: metro2018 to save $5 off your registration fee!

September Specials

September Promotions

   

Metro Beauty Academy would like to help close the summer

with these fantastic promotions

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what a better way to start off then with….

$3 OFF Haircuts

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20% OFF All Waxing Services

Try our newest Chemical Peel service for ONLY $20

Call and scheduled your appointment TODAY!!!!!

610-398-6227

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Sebastian Shampoo

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Conditioner

(8.4 oz)

Buy One Get One

Half OFF

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When you spend $100 or more

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you will receive a FREE gift set

(A $56 Value)

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Enjoy our

Product of the Month

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receive 20% OFF

August Specials

August Specials Are Here!!!!!!

Metro Beauty Academy wants you to stay relaxed and cool in the warm month of August with some end of summer pampering.

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Haircut and Hair Therapy Combo ONLY $20

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ALL Facials are 25% OFF

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Purchase a Nevo Intense Therapy Leave-in Protectant

or

Pravana Perfect Blond Seal & Lock Protectant

and receive a FREE make-up bag.

(while supplies last)

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Enjoy 20% OFF our Product of the Month

Sebastian Trilliant

Heat Protectant

(while supplies last)

July Specials

July has arrived!!!!!

Let us refresh your look with these spectacular offers…………

Color Retouch for ONLY $25.00

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Manicure with a Paraffin Dip for $14.00

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Pravana Shampoo

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Pravana Conditioner

2 for $30

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Try our Product of the Month

Pravana Nevo Color Lock Leave-in Protectant

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25% Off

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Call today to book your appointment

610-398-6227

Offer Valid July 2, 2018 thru July 31, 2018

Cannot be combined with any other offer

Offer valid while supplies last

June Specials

June is finally here….

Celebrate summer with Metro and enjoy these amazing offers.

Freshen up your look with…

$8.00 Haircut with the purchase of any Color Service

&

$5.00 Lip, Chin, & Brow Waxing

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Enjoy 20% Off Pravana Styling Products

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Product of the Month….

Sebastian Whipped Creme

25% Off

Call today to schedule you appointment!!!!

610-398-6227

Exclusions Apply

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Offer valid thru June 30, 2018

May Specials

May is here….

Lets welcome May with some fresh new sales at Metro Beauty Academy.

Let us brighten your look with…

Full Highlight, Moisture Replenish Hair Therapy & Haircut with Style

ONLY $50

&

Manicures ONLY $10

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Sebastian Conditioner is 50% OFF with the purchase of Sebastian Shampoo

(Excludes Liters)

Product of the Month….

Sebastian Dry Clean Only

25% Off

Call today to schedule you appointment!!!!  610-398-6227

Exclusions Apply

Cannot be combined with any other offer

Offer valid thru May 31, 2018

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April Specials

April Specials & Promotions are HERE!!!

   
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Come to Metro Beauty Academy and enjoy….

25% OFF Facials

$5.00 Off ALL Facial Waxing

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ALL Hair Therapies are ONLY $10.00

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Call to schedule your appointment now!!!!

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All Offers valid 4/01/18 thru 4/30/18

Exclusions Apply

March Specials

Welcome Spring!

Pamper yourself with these fresh new deals!!!

Take $5.00 OFF Perms & Straighteners

&

Women’s & Men’s Haircuts ONLY $10.00

20% Off

Metro’s

Product of the Month

Pravana NEVO Intense Therapy

Pravana Shampoo

&

Conditioner

2 for $28

(excludes liters)

February Specials

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This Month Remember to Love Yourself…..

Take time for you with these extraordinary savings!!!

$20 Hair Cut & Hair Therapy Combo

FREE Paraffin Dip with a Manicure Service

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20% Off

Metro’s

Product of the Month

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25% Off

Sebastian Shampoo

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Conditioner

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Exclusions apply. Can not be combined with any other offer. Offer Valid 2/01/18 thru 2/28/18.

©2018 Metro Beauty Academy | 4977 Medical Center Cir. Allentown PA 18106

January Specials

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January Specials are Here!!!!!

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Lets welcome the New Year with…

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$10 Hair Therapies

$25 Color Retouches

&

All Pravana Products Buy One Get One 50% Off

Product of the Month…

Sebastian _Dry Clean Only20% Off

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Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment

610-398-6227

Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer

*Please note that we will be closed on January 1st in observance of the New Year.

©2017 Metro Beauty Academy | 4977 Medical Center Cir. Allentown PA 18106

Brilliant Balayage

Balayage is a technique used to paint hair in a sweeping motion. It gives a beautiful, sun kissed look when blended in with natural hair color. It’s a softer look compared to traditional highlights which can be appreciated even as the hair grows out. This technique has been around for a long time and has been getting a lot of recognition this past year. There’s no sign of slowing down, only progression as balayage takes on different variations of colors, tones, and high fashion colors.   Our students have perfected this technique through class room study, practice, advanced education, and a high demand on clinic floor. They have taken this trend and truly made it their own by customizing it to each guest. Take a look at some of our students work below!  

Veterans Day Event

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Veterans Day Event!!!

Metro Beauty Academy would like to Honor the Brave Men & Women who serve our country by offering FREE HAIRCUTS to ALL Veterans and Active Duty Service Members (Please bring proof of military service)

Friday, November 10th 9:30 AM – 04:00 PM

Call TODAY to book your appointment!!! (610)398-6227

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©2017 Metro Beauty Academy | 4977 Medical Center Cir. Allentown PA 18106

November Specials

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Change with the Seasons at Metro Beauty Academy!

Save the entire month of November with these outstanding specials.

Single Process Color or Full Highlights with a Haircut for Only $40

Paraffin Dip is Only $3 with a Manicure Service

25% Off all Facial Waxing Services

&

Enjoy 20% Off Metro Beauty Academy’s Product of the Month “Sebastian Whipped Creme”

Call to reserve your appointment today!!!

610-398-6227 www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

*Can not be combined with any other offer/restrictions apply.

October Specials

Fall has finally arrived!

Celebrate fall with these amazing specials at Metro Beauty Academy

$5.00 Off Perms & Straighteners

All Hair Therapies are ONLY $10

&

Enjoy 20% Off Our Product of the Month Sebastian Zero Gravity Hairspray

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment 610-398-6227

*Restrictions apply

September Specials

September has finally arrived! Don’t miss out on these amazing specials at Metro Beauty Academy

Sebastian Shampoo & Conditioner:  (8.4oz) 2 for $20 While Supplies Last (Excludes Liters)

$10.00 Haircut w/Color Service

&

Enjoy 20% Off Our Product of the Month Trilliant Thermal Protectant

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment 610-398-6227

*Restrictions apply

The Strand – Metro Newsletter (April 2017)

Want a rundown of everything going recently at Metro Beauty Academy? Click the link below to see the April issue of Metro’s quarterly newsletter, The Strand!

The Strand April Newsletter

Open House

4 Ways to Change Up Your Hairstyle (Without a Haircut!)

Ready for a hair change but aren’t quite ready for the commitment of a haircut? We’ve got 4 easy ways to change up your look (that won’t involve a pair of scissors!)

Hidden Hair Color

Love bright, rainbow colored hair but your business professional lifestyle won’t allow it?  Hidden hair color may be the perfect alternative for you! This relatively new trend allows your stylist to give you those bright and colorful strands you’ve been wanting, but gives you the flexibility not to show them off 24/7. Check out this article from BuzzFeed to get some great inspiration for this hair trend.

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Faux Bangs

Adding bangs or fringe to your hairstyle is a quick way of looking noticeably different. However, for some of us, taking a pair of scissors to our precious locks is just not something we are ready to commit to.  Luckily, there are two easy alternatives.

VIA  All Things Hair.

  1. Faux Bangs – As long as your hair is long enough, you may be able to create the look of bangs without a cut. Check out this article from All Things Hair. to see how it’s done. Clip in Bangs

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2. Clip-In Bangs – Clip in bangs are another easy fix without the commitment. If you don’t feel confident creating faux bangs with your own hair, clip-in bangs are easy to install and aren’t too pricey. Opt for human hair and try to closely match your natural hair shade.

Try a New Curling Iron

If you use a curling iron now and again (or all the time) to add some ringlets to your hair, you may might want to try a different sized barrel to get a completely different look! Check out this article from The Beauty Department.com to see how different barrel sizes have different effects on your hair.

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Clip-In Hair Extensions

Another great way to change up your look is by getting clip-in hair extensions! Hair extensions are great for those with thinner hair who are looking to have a style with more volume or those with shorter hair who want long hair. If you are concerned with blending your natural hair with clip-ins, a few suggestions to follow are:

  1. Buy high quality, human hair extensions (ones like these from Private Label Extensions are a good option)

2. If the extensions are less than 150/200 grams, you may want to purchase two packs if you have thin or shorter hair.

3. Get your extensions trimmed by a stylist to help them blend well with your natural hair.

4. Treat the extensions like your own hair (wash them, condition them, and don’t use too many heat products on them!)

Best Hair For Extensions

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Student Spotlight February/March

Our Metro students have been welcoming spring with some of the brightest and best hair colors!

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And what’s a stunning new hair color without perfect skin and makeup?

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Contact Guest Relations to book your next appointment at Metro Beauty Academy!

Call: 610-398-6227  – Opt 2

Use hashtag #MetroBeautyAcademy and #MetroMondays on Instagram for a chance at getting your work featured on our Student Spotlight! 

March Specials

Metro Beauty Academy’s March Specials

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Get a fresh look for spring this month with…

A $40 Highlight and Haircut Combo

$4 Eyebrow Waxing

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Sebastian Shampoo & Conditioners (8.4oz) – 2 for $20

Product of the Month

Nevo Color Lock Leave-in Protectant 20% Off

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment: 610-398-6227 Opt 2

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How to Take the Best Before & After Picture 

Before and After pictures are an important part of working in the beauty industry. They show off your talents as an artist, stylist, skin care expert etc.  in a fun (and sometimes seemingly magical) way. But, in order for your photo to make a positive impact, there are just a few things to consider before snapping that picture and posting it online. Read on to discover how to create the perfect before and after shot!

 Remember to take the “before” photo!

It’s easy to forget to snap a photo when you’re excited to get started on your client’s transformation. However, even though photos of your finished work are great, it’s nice to see where you started from–especially when the change is significant! Make sure to take a few pictures from every angle for the before photo. Try to take similarly positioned shots for your “after.”

 Ask For Permission

It is important to make sure that your client is comfortable with having their picture taken. It’s one thing if it is for your personal use, and another if you plan on posting it on all of your social media platforms. Make sure to ask your client if they mind having their picture taken, and let them know if you plan on sharing it publicly.

Some clients may not want their full face shown in the photo. In that case, get creative with angles! For hair, take some snapshots from the back, or comb strands in front of the face for a side shot. For skin or makeup, take a close-up picture of the client and then crop away the parts of the image that you do not need. This is also a good way to highlight and focus-in on your work.

      

Picture Quality

Picture quality can make a huge difference in your before and after pictures. Ideally, you might have an SLR or digital camera that you can use for client photos, but most of the time the easiest method is snapping a picture from your phone.

Phone pictures can be notoriously grainy or blurry, but this can be avoided by making sure you have good (preferably natural) lighting, clear focus (stand…very….still), and a clean lens (yes, phone lenses can get dirty too).

Where to Take the Photo

Consider location. You may not be an expert photographer, but think about what makes a photo clean and professional. A picture with a messy table and an bright red EXIT sign in the background can take away from the subject you are trying to shoot. Find a location with a solid or fun background (simple walls and outdoor shots normally work well) and snap away!

Photo Editing Apps

Even though you should not use a photo editor to change the outcome of your work (adding one filter can sometimes make that golden blonde hair color into something that looks more like carmel brown), a little editing can go a long way. When the photo looks too dark, add brightness or contrast. Lighting too yellow or blue toned? Tweak the temperature and saturation. You can download many of these editing tools for free!

Apps to Download

Afterlight

PicFx

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PicsArt

InstaSize

To Create Side-by-Side Photos:

Layout

PhotoMirror

 After Photos

You can be selectiveNot every client will need a before and after. For example, if you’re a stylist doing a root-touch up on a regular client, it might not necessary to get a before shot. In this case, the after photo will be more beneficial. You can use apps like PhotoMirror to get a unique, two-sided after shot.

Last But Not Least…

Have fun with it!  Have you ever heard the saying that one picture is worth a thousand words? Before and after photos showcase your work in a way that no one else can. So go ahead… share your transformation talents with the world!

New Items at the Metro Boutique

The Metro Boutique

Have you visited the Metro Boutique lately? We’ve got lots of brand new specialty items in stock! Stop by to see our new products and get them before they’re gone! 

Student Spotlight December/January

As always, our Metro Students have been working hard the past two months! The holidays and the first month of the new year were full of cool blonde tones, highlights, fresh skin, plenty of color (of course), and new opportunities!

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Contact Guest Relations to book your next appointment at Metro Beauty Academy!

Call: 610-398-6227  – Opt 2

Use hashtag #MetroBeautyAcademy and #MetroMondays on Instagram for a chance at getting your work featured on our Student Spotlight! 

February Specials

Metro Beauty Academy’s February Specials Have Arrived!

Show Some Love this Month at Metro Beauty Academy with…

A $4.00 Haircut with a $4.00 Donation to Dream Come True

Love your hair and add-on a Hair Therapy for only $5.00 with any Hair Service

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20% Off Sebastian Styling Sprays

Product of the Month

Sebastian Whipped Creme 20% Off

Find additional coupons and deals in Local Flavor and Clipper Magazine!

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Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment: 610-398-6227 Opt 2

Hair Trends for 2017

Hair Trends for 2017

Ready to apply the phrase “New year, New You” to your next salon appointment? Here are some hair trends that are making big moves for 2017!

Bangs / Fringe

           

Looking for a small change that will still make a big impact? Bangs may be the way to go! Bangs are a fun way to change your look–whether it be with a long, eye skimming fringe or a shorter, blunt cut. Not sure which bangs are best for your face shape? Check out this article from InStyle.com.

Mid-Length Lobs & Cuts

For those who aren’t ready for a short bob or an above-the-shoulders cut–a lob or mid-length cut may be just the thing for you!  This playful and versatile style has been showing up everywhere and will surely continue making strides through 2017.  Add a few loose waves with the curling iron to glam it up!

Rose Gold & Peachy Hair

         

Rose gold and peach toned hair are still big for 2017! These colors scream warm summer sunset (even if it’s January and 30 degrees outside).  Have some questions about color maintenance? Can a brunette still go rose gold? Get some answers from this StyleCaster.com article on the peachy hair trend.

The Natural Look / Full Curls

      

Sometimes embracing a hair change means going back to your roots. 2016 saw lots of women embracing their natural curls–and we’re sure to see more of it in 2017. Make this the year that you give that flat iron a break and let your natural hair shine!

Bronde Hair

       

“Bronde,” a subtle combination of browns and blonds, is the newest variation of the Balayage /Ombré trend that took 2016 by storm. It’s still great for those who are always a few weeks behind on those root touch ups, but adds some serious dimension to your hair. We love this look…and you will too!

Why is Social Media Important to a Beauty School Student?

Why is Social Media Important to a Beauty School Student? For many of us, social media has become a part of our everyday life. For some, it almost seems foreign to not share what we had for dinner last night via Instagram, or tweet our feelings about a recent breakup in 140 characters or less. With social media as a casual part of our lives, sometimes it’s easy to forget that mediums like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat (and more!) can be a huge asset to anyone trying to build their business and gain exposure to new clients. For a beauty school student, your social media page can become the visual portfolio that you didn’t think you had time to create. By showcasing your journey through beauty school, you may impress a future employer and gain new clients –all with one press of a button! Here are 5 easy tips to get started:
  1. Chose a Featured Medium
  • There are literally hundreds of social media platforms to chose from–but that doesn’t mean you should use all of them! Think about what kind of audience you are trying to reach, and what kind of post will matter to them. Instagram is very visual and twitter is more focused on text, while Facebook can cater to both.
  •  Think about where you are posting your information. If your personal Instagram page is filled with pictures of #DinnerLastNight and #CatsofInstagram, you may want to consider separating those two worlds. Think about creating a separate page just for your work photos.
2. Visual  
  • Just because posting a photo online can be quick and easy, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it some thought. Show us your best work! That photo titled “AMAZING Before and After” isn’t going to mean as much if the photo is blurry and too far away.
  • You don’t have to be a professional photographer. Most phones now-a-days have pretty decent cameras. Try to find good natural lighting, and consider the background of the photo (one angle may show a trashcan full of garbage, while another makes the photo looks clean.)
  • Don’t be afraid to use some filters! Though it is important not to change the look of what you created, if the photo is too dark for you to see the blonde highlights you just put in–crank up the brightness and add come contrast! Some great phone apps to use are: Afterlight, AirBrush, PicFx, PicsArt, Layout, and PhotoMirror.
3. Networking
  • Remember, social media is social. It’s a two way street. If you want followers, don’t forget to follow others. And if you want to get noticed, tag those you want to see your work.
  • Hashtagging may seem a bit overused at times, but it can also help people find your page. #WellaLove #BehindtheChair #MetroBeautyAcademy 😉
4. Advertise
  • You are your own public relations person on social media–so do what any good PR assistant would do: advertise yourself! Create photos or status messages that offer discounts or important information for your clients.
  5. Set Goals For Yourself
  • Consistency is key. Challenge yourself to post something 4 times a week, or even once a day. If you don’t have a picture to post, you can always go with a relevant quote or a #ThrowBackThursday post from last month.
  • Remember, building a social media following takes time and effort but, in the end, it can be the one thing that sets you apart from the crowd.

Metro Boutique Holiday Gift List 2016

Metro Boutique Holiday Gift List 2016 

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Need a few unique gifts or stocking stuffers for the holiday? Stop by the Metro Boutique to get gifts for every person on your list! 

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 A Metro Gift Card for The One Who’s Hard to Shop For  giftcard**For the Month of December, buy a $50 Gift card and receive a FREE $25 Gift certificate!

 

December Specials

Metro Beauty Academy’s December Specials Have Arrived!

Welcome the holiday season with…

$8.00 Hair Therapies 20% Off a Color Service when you bring a new and unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots (exclusions apply) Free Mini Product with the Purchase of a Shampoo and Conditioner Combo (exclusions apply) 20% Off Dermalogica when you receive an Esthetics Service

Check out our ad in Clipper Magazine for additional savings and coupons.

IT’S HERE……Buy a $50 Gift card and receive a FREE $25 Gift certificate.

Please note that we will be closed for Holiday Break from Friday, December 23rd – Tuesday, December 27th and will be closing at 1:00 pm on 12/31.

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment 610-398-6227 Opt 2

*Restrictions apply

Student Spotlight October / November

Our Metro students have been busy this October & November creating new and trendy styles–tackling everything from braided updos to electric blue hair color!

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Contact Guest Relations to book your next appointment at Metro Beauty Academy!  Call: 610-398-6227  – Opt 2

Use hashtag #MetroBeautyAcademy on Instagram for a chance at getting your work featured on our Student Spotlight! 

Metro Beauty Academy Open House 11/29

Ready to find out what beauty school is all about?

Visit us at Metro Beauty Academy’s Open House event!

Tuesday, 11/29

2:00 pm – 6 pm

 4977 Medical Center Cir, Allentown, PA 18106

We look forward to seeing you there!

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November Specials

Metro Beauty Academy Specials are Here!

Get into the spirit of giving back this month with

20% Off a Salon or Spa Service with a donation of one canned good (exclusions apply).

$8.00 Haircuts with half of all proceeds going to Generosity Feeds

25% Off Sebastian Styling Products

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Product of the Month

Drench Shampoo and Conditioner

(8.4 oz only)

Sebastian Drench Shampoo’s intense nourishment formula rehydrates dry, frizz and chemically treated hair for reinvigorated silky body and bounce. Color Safe.

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment 610-398-6227 Opt 2

*Restrictions apply

October Specials

Metro Beauty Academy October Specials are Here!

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Celebrate the fall season with…

* All Haircuts $8.00 with half the proceeds donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

* 25% Off all Massage Services

* Free Aroma Therapy with a massage service when a $1.00 Donation is made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

* Pink Hair Extensions – all proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

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Product of the Month

Sebastian Potion 9 Lite is our product of the month! Get 20% Off on this product through 10/31/16.

Potion 9 Lite has 9 benefits in one powerfully Lite Potion-lightweight conditioning, flexible hold, radiant shine, lasting moisture, UV shield, color protection, anti frizz, luscious body and touchable control.

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment 610-398-6227 Opt 2

*Restrictions apply

Metro Boutique

Have you shopped the Metro Boutique yet? Come see our unique and trendy pieces that include everything from wrap necklaces to board games. Shop for yourself, or for a friend!

Get 25% off of all jewelry until 10/1/16.

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Student Spotlight August / September

Our Metro students are gearing up for fall with some of the season’s best shades and hair trends!

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Check out some shots of our talented makeup students!

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Congrats to all our recently graduated Estheticians!

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Contact Guest Relations to book your next appointment at Metro Beauty Academy!  Call: 610-398-6227  – Opt 2

Use hashtag #MetroBeautyAcademy on Instagram for a chance at getting your work featured on our Student Spotlight! 

Color Trends for Fall 2016

Now that summer is coming to a close, it’s time to pack up that bathing suit and get out your boots and knit sweaters! Despite the fact that early September weather does not always coincide with the immediacy of fall fashion trends (wearing your cute plaid infinity scarf in 80 degree weather can be a little off-putting), everyone is ready to put away the summer neons and get back to the natural browns and burgundy tones of autumn. We’ve gathered together some of the top trending colors for fall so that you can ease into the new season with style and confidence!

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This season’s biggest fall color trends range from the warmer tones of taupe and dusty rose to cool shades of emerald and icy blue. The colors: “Olive, Coppertone, Rust, Diver, Dark Chocolate, Flax, Scarlet, Burgundy, Baby Blue, and Dust” are the top 10, according to WeConnectFashion.com.

As it turns out, some of the season’s newest hair color trends aren’t too far behind on the color wheel. Whether you’re looking to change your hair style, your outfit, or both, we’ve got you covered.

ROSE GOLD / BLUSH BLONDE

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This new color trend of pale pink and blonde has been big this year! This hair shade will look great with those chocolate brown tones and a deep burgundy.

COPPER RED

Cinnamon Spiced

These tones are the essence of fall — warm browns, oranges, and reds. A dark mauve lip and some nude flats are the finishing touch.  Pumpkin spice, eat your heart out!

DARK BROWN WITH CARAMEL HIGHLIGHTS

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If you’re already rocking brunette hair, you can always change things up with some highlights! Balayage and color melting are both huge trends this year. Dark hair tones will also look great paired with olive green and dust gray.

GRAY COOL TONES

Smoky Lilac Gray

For those of you who love to wear black, there is no doubt that winter is your season. This fall, change things up by adding a few dusty grays, purples, and blues into your favorite monochromatic palette. Gray or gray/platinum/lilac hair is also big this season. Step outside your comfort zone!

BROWNS & MAUVES

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Last, but not least, lets not forget about nude browns and dusty mauve. These colors have been hanging on throughout the summer and will be crossing over into the fall as well. Light brown/highlighted hair is still on trend for autumn and looks great with cool grays and that perfect purple/pink lip shade.

Are you sporting one of these fall color trends? Hashtag #MetroBeautyTrends on social media to share your autumn color inspo!

Ready to make a hair color change? Schedule your next hair appointment at Metro Beauty Academy by calling Guest Relations to book your appointment 610-398-6227 Opt 2.

September Specials

September has finally arrived! Get ready for fall at Metro Beauty Academy with

Sebastian Shampoo & Conditioner: (8.4oz) 2 for $20 While Supplies Last (Liters) 2 for $30 While Supplies Last

&

$5.00 Haircuts w/Color or Texture Service $8.00 Conditioning Treatments

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment 610-398-6227 Opt 2

*Restrictions apply

Metro Beauty Academy Open House 9/27

Visit us on Tuesday, 9/27, from 2-6pm at Metro Beauty Academy for our next Open House Event!

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Wondering what beauty school is all about?

Join us at Metro Beauty Academy on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm for our Open House Event! 

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August Specials

Get Ready for the Best Days of Summer Savings at Metro Beauty Academy!

Start your fun in the sun with

$5 off haircuts

and

20% off waxing

Contact Guest Relations for details and to book your appointment

610-398-6227 Opt 2

*Restrictions apply

June Specials

Summer is finally here!

Keep fresh in the heat with

50% off facial waxing

AND

$5 add-on treatments!

PLUS….We are happy to announce that hours for basic color services (single process, retouch, and face-framing foils) have been extended! We can now accept these appointments until 2:00 in the afternoon, and 7:00 in the evening. Contact Guest Relations at 610-398-6227 Opt 1 for details!

What Makes a Career in Cosmetology so Rewarding?

What Makes a Career in Cosmetology so Rewarding?

“Being a cosmetologist is rewarding in hundreds of ways. It can be a wonderful way to create a career and a lifestyle for yourself that lets you earn a nice income while doing what you love” (Beautyce.com)

Being a cosmetologist means having a flexible schedule and getting the chance to be your own boss. 

“A professional cosmetologist makes her own hours and doesn’t have to ask permission for time off. ‘I can pretty much act as a stay-at-home mom and work full-time,’ (LA Hairdresser, Kelly Kaplan) explains. ‘I book my first client a half-hour after I drop my daughter off at school, and my last client an hour before I have to leave to pick her up.’ In addition, Kaplan can go to the gym, meet friends for coffee or take time off for errands as long as she books her appointments accordingly” (Chron).

Working in the cosmetology field gives you the chance to meet new people every day and give back to the community. 

“Hairdressers and cosmetologists often build a friendship connection with clients, and clients use appointments to relax and unwind, knowing they have the cosmetologist’s ear for an hour. A hairstylist can also serves as a counselor or a confidant. If you enjoy building relationships and giving advice, working as a cosmetologist offers the perfect opportunity” (Chron).

As a cosmetologist, you are allowed and encouraged to express yourself creatively. 

“When you are a professional cosmetologist, your clients will be trusting you to help them look and feel better than when they walked in the door for treatment… Few fields allow you to express yourself creatively in so many ways each and every day” (Beautyce.com).

Cosmetology can be a financially rewarding career that gives you opportunities in a wide range of job fields. 

“According to Los Angeles-based hairdresser Kelly Kaplan, a person’s pay is largely dependent upon a salon’s demographic and freelancing on the side. Kaplan not only rents a chair at an upscale salon, she also takes contract work for red carpet events. ‘With more than 15 years of cosmetology experience, I strive to make $100 or more an hour with my salon clients,’ she says. ‘In an industry that is creative yet extremely flexible, that’s a great hourly salary'” (Chron).

So, what are you waiting for? Start Your Career in Cosmetology Today!

May Specials

Pamper yourself with our Mother’s Day Package this May!

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Get a manicure and your choice of 60 minutes facial or 60 minute massage for only $40. Keep the nail polish and receive a FREE Metro tote as our gift to you!

Schedule your package now, appointments are limited.

 

Metro Beauty Academy Open House

Please join us at Metro Beauty Academy tomorrow (April 13, 2016) from 11 am – 6: 00 pm  for our OPEN HOUSE! A New Design (13)

April Specials

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Spring has finally arrived!

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It’s a great time to freshen up your look at Metro Beauty Academy with our April specials.

Give your skin a clean slate with 25% off microdermabrasion* spa services.

Then swing by the salon to brighten up your hair with 10% off all color services.

Call us today and let us help you get rejuvenated for Spring!

610-398-6227


*discount does not apply to microdermabrasion packages

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March Specials

It’s March Madness at Metro!

Save BIG all month long!

Start with your hair, and give yourself the gift of

$5 Scalp & Conditioning Treatments & $5 Add on Haircuts to Any Color or Texture Service, When you donate $1 to The Red Cross!

PLUS

Put a SPRING back into your skin with our esthetics program!

$15 Off Facials

Hop on down to Metro Beauty Academy And take advantage of our Spring Specials today!

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Congratulations Ashley McLaurin!

MAKE-UP DESIGNORY BRINGS STUDENTS AND GRADUATES TO THE 2015 MISS USA® AND 2015 MISS TEEN USA® COMPETITIONS June 15, 2015, Make-up Designory (MUD) has partnered for the second year with the Miss Universe Organization as the cosmetics sponsor for the 2015 MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions. This year’s competition will be telecasted in over 70 countries and territories, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The MISS TEEN USA® competition will be held in Nassau, Bahamas on August 22nd. MUD’s sponsorship is two-fold in that MUD products will be used and applied by a team of MUD graduates from their New York and Los Angeles campuses and 4 winners from MUD Partner Schools. The team will be led by Sean Conklin, MUD’s Lead Make-up Artist. The four winners were selected based upon the submission of an essay and their presentation of an inspiring pageant look.  Each contestant successfully demonstrated competencies taught within the MUD Beauty Essentials course including base matching, highlight and shadow blending techniques, balanced and well defined eyebrows, lash application and a defined lip application.  All contest applicants were graduates or current students at a MUD Partner School where MUD’s make-up artistry curriculum is taught. Winners will receive airfare and hotel accommodations, a $150 day rate of pay as an artist, $75 per diem allowance for food and beverages, MUD products and apparel. They will be assisting Sean backstage at the most recognized televised pageant in the world. On June 15th, MUD announced the winners of the contest who will working backstage at the most recognized televised pageant in the world. Miss USA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Angelica De La Vega of Penrose Academy                       Ashley McLaurin of Metro Beauty Academy Scottsdale, AZ                                                                               Allentown, PA Runner ups: Amanda Ashley of Career Academy of Beauty                                Alexandra Van Bebber of Penrose Academy Garden Grove, CA                                                                     Scottsdale, AZ Miss Teen in Nassau, Bahamas Fivi Berindei of Career Academy of Beauty                       Laura Sahiluoto of New York Institute of Beauty Garden Grove, CA                                                                     Islandia, NY Runner ups: Anna Taylor of Bellus Academy                                   Scarlett McLain of Eric Fisher Academy Manhattan, KS                                                                               Wichita, KS

About the Make-up Designory

Make-up Designory (MUD) is a private, post-secondary institution that provides rigorous training in the field of make-up artistry for film, television, fashion and retail. In addition, MUD develops and markets a line of professional-quality make-up products and precision tools available through select retailers worldwide. For more information about MUD products or to learn more about MUD educational programs go to www.makeupdesignory.com

About MISS USA

The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Drumpf and NBCUniversal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit:www.missusa.com

Lehigh Valley Style Features Metro Beauty Academy in Fashion & Beauty

Lehigh Valley Style recently published an article that features Metro Beauty Academy in their fashion & beauty section! In the article, “5 Things That They Teach in Cosmetology School That You Need To Know,” Daisy Willis shares some insider tips on how to get the most out of your beauty regimen. Didn’t read the article? What are these tips you ask? Well, they are fundamental principles that we practice as professionals and we educate our clients to do the same. The first principle being to use styling products as directed. When you visit us on the salon floor, our students will educate you on the product they choose for your hair as well as teach you how to properly use it at home. Not only will our student stylists teach you how to use the recommended products, but they will help show you the best way to style your hair to achieve the look you desire. The next tip is one that we can not stress enough, “skip the poor quality box color found in most supermarkets!” Box color is unpredictable because it is not formulated for your specific hair. So next time you get the urge to grab color at the grocery store, make an appointment to come into Metro instead. Our salon prices are unbeatable and you will get a personal formulation from our highly trained staff and student stylists. Our Esthetic students will get you on track with a personalized skin care regimen. The fourth tip states that “maintaining a consistent regimen is the best way to keep your face healthy and beautiful.” Make an appointment for a facial and let us help you reach your goals by factoring in your skin type, lifestyle, and desired results. The fifth and most important tip is something only you can control. “Begin within.” A healthy diet that consists of well balanced meals, plenty of water, exercise, and adequate rest is a direct reflection of your appearance. Moral of the story? Choose a healthy life style, visit us at Metro Beauty Academy for your beauty and wellness services and read Lehigh Valley Style.  

Is there a fruitful career in massage therapy?

When you are considering a career in massage therapy, you might find yourself asking if it is an area where you can achieve professional success. After all, you don’t want to spend the time and money in classes only to have it lead nowhere! The good news, however, is that the answer to that initial question is a resounding yes. According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), there are between 300,000 and 340,000 massage therapists in the United States, including students. Massage therapy provides an opportunity for people to pursue a rewarding career that allows for flexible hours and helping people look and feel their best. There is no such thing as a standard massage therapy practice. One reason that so many are drawn to this profession is because it offers a wide array of options, whether you want to work in a massage office, nursing home, a hospital or wellness center, salon, cruise ship or health and fitness club. There really is no limit to where massage therapists can take their talent. Once students finish the required classes and pass the licensing exam, they are free to pursue a massage therapy career wherever they choose. According to a study reported by U.S. News & World Report, the average salary for massage therapists was just under $36,000 in 2013. The training offered by Metro Beauty Academy has a strong basis in Swedish massage. The great thing about studying here is that Metro instructors will not just teach students the techniques, but also the science behind them, including physiology, anatomy and kinesiology. Metro Beauty Academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to students, which is why our classwork is so extensive and intensive. Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the classes and sessions offered by Metro Beauty Academy.

February Specials

We’re celebrating our Love for Hearts

This February at Metro!

This Month at Metro:

To support American Heart Month All of our Haircuts are $7 With a Dollar Donation to the American Heart Association!

AND

Visit Our Night Esthetics Class And Enjoy Half Priced Waxing!

PLUS

Treat yourself to a Valentine’s Day Treat! All of our Manicures & Pedicures ALWAYS Come With A Bottle of OPI Laquer A $9.49 Value FREE!

Show Some Love This February At Metro Beauty Academy!

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Advice for opening up your first salon

Once you have graduated from beauty school, you will be out in the world, fresh and ready to make your mark. If you are going to pursue business ownership and are interested in starting up a salon, there are a few different aspects you will need to keep in mind. The last thing you want is to work hard, only to see your hard work not add up! Here are some tips that will help you successfully open up and run your first beauty salon:
  • Create an entire business plan: Before you begin even looking for a space, you will need to create a business plan that will guide you over the next several years. You should outline not only your overall business strategy, but also the brand identity and marketing campaign of the company. This will help you estimate your costs so you will know your financing needs.
  • Explore potential partnerships: Was there somebody you went to school with who is looking to accomplish the same things as you? Or do you know people who are more firmly established in the beauty industry already? It is worth reaching out to any connections you might have to see if someone is interested in partnering up with you.
The first step to pursuing a career in the beauty industry — and owning your own salon — is getting the knowledge from a reputable program. Metro Beauty Academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to students, which is why our classwork is so extensive and intensive. Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the classes and sessions offered by Metro Beauty Academy.

Advice for opening up your first salon

Once you have graduated from beauty school, you will be out in the world, fresh and ready to make your mark. If you are going to pursue business ownership and are interested in starting up a salon, there are a few different aspects you will need to keep in mind. The last thing you want is to work hard, only to see your hard work not add up!

Here are some tips that will help you successfully open up and run your first beauty salon:

  • Create an entire business plan: Before you begin even looking for a space, you will need to create a business plan that will guide you over the next several years. You should outline not only your overall business strategy, but also the brand identity and marketing campaign of the company. This will help you estimate your costs so you will know your financing needs.
  • Explore potential partnerships: Was there somebody you went to school with who is looking to accomplish the same things as you? Or do you know people who are more firmly established in the beauty industry already? It is worth reaching out to any connections you might have to see if someone is interested in partnering up with you.

The first step to pursuing a career in the beauty industry — and owning your own salon — is getting the knowledge from a reputable program. Metro Beauty Academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to students, which is why our classwork is so extensive and intensive. Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the classes and sessions offered by Metro Beauty Academy.

January Specials

New Year, New You

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Start the year off right with a visit to our salon and spa!

This month, we’re offering something for everyone!

Come get $10 off all texture services Including perms & relaxers or Add on a conditioning, scalp or shine treatment for $5!

This includes our NEW PRAVANA SHINE TREATMENT, so book in today!

All of our facials and back treatments are HALF OFF!

PLUS

Our massage clinic opens again starting Friday, January 15th!

Come visit Metro, and kick the year off in style!

610.398.6227

December Specials

Celebrate The Holiday Season

With Metro Beauty Academy

This December Our Salon & Spa Specials Are All About The Spirit of Pampering!

Come See Our Students Today & Save With $8 Haircuts PLUS $5 Conditioning and Scalp Treatments!

OR

Treat Yourself With $15 Facials & Buy One, Get One Free Waxing!

PLUS

When You Visit Check Out Our Retail & Gift Card Specials To Stock Up For Your Loved Ones!

Book Your Appointment Today!

610-398-6227

November Specials

It’s the Season of Giving at Metro Beauty Academy!

Save the entire month of November on all services by bringing in a canned good donation.

1 Canned Good = 10% Off Total Services 2 Canned Goods = 20% Off Total Services

Plus

Bring in Any New Personal Care Item Such as Toothbrush, Shampoo, Soap, etc. & Receive 15% Off One Retail Product

Including Both Hair & Skin Products

Book yourself a facial, a hair treatment, or massage to give back today!

610-398-6227 www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

October Specials

Ringing In PINKTOBER At Metro Beauty Academy

This month help us support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation by coming in and treating yourself to one of our many specials!

All month we’ll have — $5 Haircuts with $1 or more donations to BCRF –$5 Conditioning & Scalp Treatments –25% Off All Massages

and to top it off

$5 Pink Hair Extensions & $10 PRAVANA Pink Hair Color Streak Highlight

100% of the proceeds of our $5 extensions and $10 pink highlights go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Book your appointment today!

610-398-6227

Is there a fruitful career in massage therapy?

When you are considering a career in massage therapy, you might find yourself asking if it is an area where you can achieve professional success. After all, you don't want to spend the time and money in classes only to have it lead nowhere! The good news, however, is that the answer to that initial question is a resounding yes.

According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), there are between 300,000 and 340,000 massage therapists in the United States, including students. Massage therapy provides an opportunity for people to pursue a rewarding career that allows for flexible hours and helping people look and feel their best.

There is no such thing as a standard massage therapy practice. One reason that so many are drawn to this profession is because it offers a wide array of options, whether you want to work in a massage office, nursing home, a hospital or wellness center, salon, cruise ship or health and fitness club. There really is no limit to where massage therapists can take their talent.

Once students finish the required classes and pass the licensing exam, they are free to pursue a massage therapy career wherever they choose. According to a study reported by U.S. News & World Report, the average salary for massage therapists was just under $36,000 in 2013.

The training offered by Metro Beauty Academy has a strong basis in Swedish massage. The great thing about studying here is that Metro instructors will not just teach students the techniques, but also the science behind them, including physiology, anatomy and kinesiology.

Metro Beauty Academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to students, which is why our classwork is so extensive and intensive. Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the classes and sessions offered by Metro Beauty Academy.

Why should you enroll in Metro Beauty Academy’s esthetics program?

While there are plenty of options out there when you are considering a school to choose from, only one is going to give you the vastly superior education and tools you need in order to succeed in your career. This is especially true if you enroll in the esthetics program offered by us here at Metro Beauty Academy. Our staff’s role in the students’ education is unique. Instructors are always learning new techniques and sharpening their skills, which makes them the best at imparting the basic and most cutting-edge advancements in the industry. This expertise is invaluable to Metro Beauty students. Education never stops with Metro Beauty Academy, which is why we are proud to go above and beyond the standards mandated by the state. With normal esthetics programs offered by our competitors, the law only requires a minimum of 300 hours of training, which we feel is insufficient to really learn the skills necessary for success. Because of this, our esthetics program is a full 450 hours, where students are given the real-world opportunities to really succeed and shine on their own. The end of our program is also dedicated to student placement, whether that be in a spa or working with a doctor, particularly dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Did you know that esthetics is the science of how to care for the skin? One of the most important things a student learns at Metro Beauty Academy is how to care for the outer layer of a person’s body and understand the elements behind it. For example, because skin is 25 percent protein, it is important to maintain those nutrients as it gives the skin strength. Lipids, which account for 2 percent of the skin, holds in the moisture. If you’re interested in biology and what keeps us healthy and looking our best, esthetics may be the career path for you. It is easy to sign up for one of our campus tours, which is a state-of-the-art facility! Our classes here will help you understand everything from the invisible components of the skin to the practical application of how you can make people look and feel their best, which is always a rewarding experience. The 450-hour esthetics program is run over the course of four months. After passing the course and successfully taking the state license exam, our students are prepared to work in a number of different environments right away. Check out the rest of our website in order to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.

Metro Grads and Skin Care Boutique Owners

Skinterest Skin Care Boutique offers customized skin care treatments, regimens, and beauty advice tailored to each client. This chic beauty boutique is located in the Lehigh Valley and owned by our graduates Catrian Schutzer and Chelsea Cornelius. We asked these ladies for some words of wisdom to share with those interested in beginning a career in esthetics. “Graduating from Metro’s esthetics program has changed my life forever. I stand here today a Metro graduate, licensed esthetician, and self employed lady boss. My advice is to find yourself, humble yourself, and create your own success story. Figure out what success truly means to you. Before attending Metro I thought success meant cars, money, and materialistic things. Those are still very nice but I really believe that over time the definition of success changes. To me that word means something much different than it used to. I get to do what I love everyday until my hands stop working. I’m building my own little empire in the heart of my hometown. I’m learning and growing and thriving every single day. That feeling of being proud for what I have accomplished, that is success.” -Catrian Schutzer Chelsea came to Metro in hopes to excel in make-up and wound up finding her passion in skin care. “Try everything you can in this field. Find out what fits you in this vast industry and fall in love with whatever that is.” -Chelsea Cornelius  

September Specials

During the month of September Metro Beauty Academy is supporting the Cops ‘n’ Kids foundation of the Lehigh Valley. This organization inspires creative learning for children and families by providing meaningful literacy-based experiences.

To show our support we will be offering:

$10 Haircuts with a minimum of $1 Donation to Cops ‘n’ Kids

25% Off all waxing services

$20 60-minute facials

 $20 Back treatments

We offer both day and evening appointments. Call today to schedule your service! 610.398.6227

Metro Open House Event 8.18.15

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Join us for Metro Beauty Academy’s Open House Event and learn about starting YOUR career in the Beauty and Wellness Industry!

Stop by, Tuesday, August 18th from 1:00-6:00 and let us show you the various career opportunities waiting for you in as little as 10 months!

We are currently enrolling for our fall classes

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Massage Therapy

Make-Up Artistry

Teacher Training 

Don’t wait! Stop by today and start working towards your goal as a future professional in the beauty and wellness industry.

Call us at 610.398.6227 or stop by

Advice From Salon Owner and Metro Graduate

Here at Metro Beauty Academy we have the opportunity to meet so many amazing individuals. Our graduates continuously inspire us as professionals. Lora Dias is a salon owner and Metro Beauty Academy graduate. Lora has written some words of advice to share with those looking to follow their passion and start a career in the beauty industry.  I attended the Cosmetology program here at Metro Beauty Academy in 2009 and it was by far the best career choice I had ever made. I am now the owner of a large salon and spa in the Easton area called Tangles. Before enrolling I was at a strange point in my life where I had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to be successful and independent but I also wanted to absolutely love my job. At the time I thought that this was too good to be true and also hard to find. I was discouraged after seeing many of my friends complete 4 years of college, have crazy loans and struggle to find a job. The first thing that attracted me to beauty school was the job security. The industry was recession proof with the unemployment rate at around 0% for the last decade. The other aspect I found attractive was the opportunities the industry had to offer, not only behind the chair (or table for Esthetics/Massage) but SO much more! Teaching, managing, ownership, sales rep, working for a company to formulate products, working at fashion shows, photo shoots…the possibilities were endless. So, when I made up my mind, and was ready to enroll, there was no question on where to go. It was Metro from the start. I had done some modeling work for Image International for quite a few years and saw the connections they had with famous photographers, hair and make-up artists, and other large companies. I knew Metro would have the same great reputation that Image had. I knew I was going to get a better education here then I would anywhere else. I was right. During my time at Metro I had a blast! It was easy for me to come to school every day because it was challenging, exciting, motivating and stimulating. I felt I was getting the best training under a team of talented professionals. I felt I was able to express my creativity in my classes which extended to my clients that I serviced on the floor. I made long lasting friendships as well. The teachers at Metro made it fun to learn and I have great memories that I still talk about to this day! It was definitely challenging at times, but all successes start with a challenge. After graduation I assisted at a salon in Allentown for about a year. There I learned more about hair from top stylists while I built my clientele. I learned A LOT as an assistant. After I met my husband, I moved to Easton and started working at Tangles. I built a strong clientele there in just under a year of working as a stylist before the opportunity arose to buy the business. My goal was to become an entrepreneur and this was the perfect chance to fulfill my dream. I absolutely love being a salon owner. There are 15 girls on our team and we all work together to make Tangles the best it can be. I love what I do for many reasons, but what I find most fulfilling is making people feel good about themselves. You have the opportunity to change people’s lives and most of the time without even knowing it. This is a great career and a great school. My best advice to you is push yourself as far as you can go. This is the first stepping stone! Surround yourself with motivated people and don’t second guess yourself or think short sided. And if you ever get the opportunity to advance your career, do it. You may find out something new about yourself!

Lehigh Valley Style Features Metro Beauty Academy in Fashion & Beauty

Lehigh Valley Style recently published an article that features Metro Beauty Academy in their fashion & beauty section! In the article, “5 Things That They Teach in Cosmetology School That You Need To Know,” Daisy Willis shares some insider tips on how to get the most out of your beauty regimen. Didn’t read the article? What are these tips you ask? Well, they are fundamental principles that we practice as professionals and we educate our clients to do the same. The first principle being to use styling products as directed. When you visit us on the salon floor, our students will educate you on the product they choose for your hair as well as teach you how to properly use it at home. Not only will our student stylists teach you how to use the recommended products, but they will help show you the best way to style your hair to achieve the look you desire. The next tip is one that we can not stress enough, “skip the poor quality box color found in most supermarkets!” Box color is unpredictable because it is not formulated for your specific hair. So next time you get the urge to grab color at the grocery store, make an appointment to come into Metro instead. Our salon prices are unbeatable and you will get a personal formulation from our highly trained staff and student stylists. Our Esthetic students will get you on track with a personalized skin care regimen. The fourth tip states that “maintaining a consistent regimen is the best way to keep your face healthy and beautiful.” Make an appointment for a facial and let us help you reach your goals by factoring in your skin type, lifestyle, and desired results. The fifth and most important tip is something only you can control. “Begin within.” A healthy diet that consists of well balanced meals, plenty of water, exercise, and adequate rest is a direct reflection of your appearance. Moral of the story? Choose a healthy life style, visit us at Metro Beauty Academy for your beauty and wellness services and read Lehigh Valley Style.   View our Salon and Spa Services Lehigh Valley Style Magazine      

August 2015 Salon & Spa Specials

Wind Down The Summer With Metro Beauty Academy

Our Salon & Spa Specials for the Month of August Focus on Pampering

$5 Conditioning or Scalp Treatments with Any Service

$20 Hour Long Facials/Back Treatments

&

25% Off All Massages

Plus

Free Cuts With Any Perm or Relaxer

And Just Because Summer Is On It’s Way Out, Doesn’t Mean Our Specials End There!

With the Purhcase of Any Full Priced Esthetics Service in August, Reciveve a 50% off Coupon to be used on Any Full Priced Esthetic Service in the month of September!

Call 610.398.6227 to Book Now!

For a full list of our Salon & Spa Services, please click here!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

Summer Open House Event 7.28.15

Do something you are passionate about…

Join us tomorrow, July 28th, between 1:00pm and 7:00pm for our 

Summer Open House Event!

Learn about starting a career in Cosmetology, Skin Care, Massage Therapy, Teacher Training

or MUD Make-Up.

If you’re looking for secure job placement and an exciting career, you can find it at Metro Beauty Academy.

Please contact our Admissions Team with any questions. 610-398-6227 x1

We look forward to meeting you!

July 2015 Salon & Spa Specials

The Summer sun has us feeling generous here at Metro and we have decided to dedicate the month of July to raising funds for a local organization, near and dear to all of our hearts, The Sanctuary at Haafsville.

The Sanctuary is a community resource which will enrich the lives of its resident animals and members of the community in an environmentally sound facility by:

•promoting programs that encourage interaction between people and animals to the benefit of both

•providing for animals needing a temporary or permanent home in a humane and respectful way

•showcasing the sustainability of “green” architecture and planning

In our partnership with The Sanctuary, we have decided to run the following specials for the month of July:

* $7 Haircuts with a minimum of a $1 donation to The Sanctuary

* $10 off Texture Services (Perms & Relaxers)

* $5 Treatment Add-Ons (Conditioning/Scalp Treatments)

Call to book your appointment today! 610.398.6227

Visit www.metrobeautyacademy.edu for more information!

To find out more about The Sanctuary, visit www.thesanctuarypa.org/

Congratulations Ashley McLaurin!

MAKE-UP DESIGNORY BRINGS STUDENTS AND GRADUATES TO THE 2015 MISS USA® AND 2015 MISS TEEN USA® COMPETITIONS

June 15, 2015, Make-up Designory (MUD) has partnered for the second year with the Miss Universe Organization as the cosmetics sponsor for the 2015 MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions. This year’s competition will be telecasted in over 70 countries and territories, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The MISS TEEN USA® competition will be held in Nassau, Bahamas on August 22nd.

MUD’s sponsorship is two-fold in that MUD products will be used and applied by a team of MUD graduates from their New York and Los Angeles campuses and 4 winners from MUD Partner Schools. The team will be led by Sean Conklin, MUD’s Lead Make-up Artist.

The four winners were selected based upon the submission of an essay and their presentation of an inspiring pageant look.  Each contestant successfully demonstrated competencies taught within the MUD Beauty Essentials course including base matching, highlight and shadow blending techniques, balanced and well defined eyebrows, lash application and a defined lip application.  All contest applicants were graduates or current students at a MUD Partner School where MUD’s make-up artistry curriculum is taught.

Winners will receive airfare and hotel accommodations, a $150 day rate of pay as an artist, $75 per diem allowance for food and beverages, MUD products and apparel. They will be assisting Sean backstage at the most recognized televised pageant in the world.

On June 15th, MUD announced the winners of the contest who will working backstage at the most recognized televised pageant in the world.

Miss USA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Angelica De La Vega of Penrose Academy                       Ashley McLaurin of Metro Beauty Academy

Scottsdale, AZ                                                                               Allentown, PA

Runner ups:

Amanda Ashley of Career Academy of Beauty                                Alexandra Van Bebber of Penrose Academy

Garden Grove, CA                                                                     Scottsdale, AZ

Miss Teen in Nassau, Bahamas

Fivi Berindei of Career Academy of Beauty                       Laura Sahiluoto of New York Institute of Beauty

Garden Grove, CA                                                                     Islandia, NY

Runner ups:

           Anna Taylor of Bellus Academy                                   Scarlett McLain of Eric Fisher Academy

Manhattan, KS                                                                               Wichita, KS

About the Make-up Designory

Make-up Designory (MUD) is a private, post-secondary institution that provides rigorous training in the field of make-up artistry for film, television, fashion and retail. In addition, MUD develops and markets a line of professional-quality make-up products and precision tools available through select retailers worldwide. For more information about MUD products or to learn more about MUD educational programs go to www.makeupdesignory.com

About MISS USA

The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBCUniversal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com

Alexandra Matiz & Derek Piekarski Class 6.28.15

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Metro Alumni will be allowed to purchase tickets for a discounted rate of $65!!

Only Licensed Professionals & Alumni will be admitted into this class.  We will not allow any current Metro Students to attend the class.

Call Excape to secure your seat today!  610-530-7110

June 2015 Salon & Spa Specials

 

With such a high demand for our current Salon & Spa Specials…we decided to keep running them throughout the entire month of June!

“Warm up” to our June Salon & Spa Specials and pamper yourself again this month with:

-$5 off all Haircuts

-$10 off all Texture Services (Perms/Relaxers)

-50% off Waxing Services (only select waxing services available)

Look your Summer best by calling and booking your appointment today!

Call 610.398.6227 to book now!

For a full list of our Salon & Spa Services, please click here!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

May 2015 Salon & Spa Specials

May is finally here and SPRING has finally sprung!

Why not “warm up” to our Salon & Spa Specials and pamper yourself this month?

The month of May, we are pleased to offer you:

-$5 off all Haircuts

-$10 off all Texture Services (Perms/Relaxers)

-$20 Hour-Long Facials or Treatments

-50% off Waxing Services

Look your Summer best by calling and booking your appointment today!

Call 610.398.6227 to book now!

For a full list of our Salon & Spa Services, please click here!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

Dr. Mark Lees & Kyle Mull Class at Metro!

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To reserve your space for the Morning Acne Class, please click here!

To reserve for space for the Afternoon Aging Class, please click here!

To reserve your space for both the Morning & Afternoon Classes, please click here!

Or feel free to call 1-800-447-5770 to reserve your seat today!

April Specials for Autism Speaks

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We are so excited for April because it means it is officially SPRING and we are one month closer to SUMMER!

We are also excited to help raise funds for an organization near and dear to our hearts, Autism Speaks.

To celebrate our excitement, we came up with some Springtime specials just for you:

$7 Haircuts with a minimum of a $1 donation to Autism Speaks

$5 Add-on Treatments (Conditioning Treatment/Scalp Treatment)

$20 Hour-Long Facials and Treatments

$5 off all Massages and FREE Aromatherapy add-ons!

Want to view a full list of our Salon & Spa Services? Click here!

Call us at 610.398.6227 to book your appointment now!

We hope to see you soon!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

March Salon & Spa Specials

Happy March! Spring is almost here – are you itching to freshen up your look?

We have some great specials this month that will help you look your best and save a bundle!

Our March Salon & Spa Specials, to benefit the American Red Cross Heroes Campaign, are as follows:

$7 Haircuts with a minimum of a $1 donation to the American Red Cross 50% off all Waxing Services $5 Treatment add-ons to any hair service! (Conditioning or Scalp Treatment) $20 Hour-Long Facials or Treatments 20% off all Massage Services (Massage Services are available on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:15 – 3:30 – all services must be completed by 3:30 – and we have some appointments available select Saturdays! Please remember, if you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian in the massage room the entire duration of your massage.)

To sweeten the deal, we are donating a percentage of the total revenues from the above specials to the Red Cross Heroes Campaign as well!

Look great + contribute to a good cause = WIN-WIN!

What are you waiting for? CALL NOW to book your appointments!

610.398.6227

For a full list of services, please click here.

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

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Open House Event 2.24 & 2.25

Metro Beauty Academy is Rolling out the Red Carpet for a 2-Day Open House Event!

Join us Tuesday, February 24th and Wednesday, February 25th from 1-7pm!

Learn more about a career you’ll love in

* Hair Design

* Skin Therapy

* Massage Therapy

* Make-up Artistry

* or Educator Training.

Metro Beauty Academy has a 100% job placement rate through their Massage Therapy Program & Cosmetologists and Skin Therapists can begin earning money in as little as 10 months!

Join is for Make-up Demonstrations at 1 & 3pm and enjoy Complimentary Chair Massages from 3-5pm!

Join us on Tuesday, 2/24 & Wednesday, 2/25 from 1-7pm for a New Student Open House – Red Carpet Style!

Meet our Admissions staff, tour our facility, take a picture on the red carpet, and interested candidates will leave with a swag bag!

We look forward to meeting you!

610.398.6227

January 2015 Salon & Spa Specials

Doesn’t it feel great to start a brand new year?

It’s a fresh start – which makes it a perfect time to freshen up your look and try something new!

Why not? New Year – New Look!

We would love to help make you feel brand new, so check out our Salon & Spa Specials for January:

* $5 Treatment Add-ons (add on a conditioning, shine or scalp treatment onto any hair service for only $5!!)

* 50% off all Waxing Services

* BOGO 60-minute Facials/Treatments (Buy one 60-minute facial/treatment and get one free! Both paid and free Facial/Treatment services must be scheduled within the month of January in order for the offer to be valid.)

For a full list of Salon & Spa Services, click here!

Call us at 610.398.6227 to book your appointment today!

We hope to see you soon – Happy New Year!

Open House Event 1.6 & 1.7

A new career in the New Year sounds awesome…

…and looks even better!

Metro can make it happen for you. Come see for yourself what sets Metro Beauty Academy and its students apart from all the others.

Join us for our 2 -Day Open House Event on Tuesday, January 6th and Wednesday, January 7th

 from 1-6pm!

Discuss all of our career programs with Metro instructors and current students:

* Cosmetology

* Esthetics

* Massage Therapy (100% job placement!)

* Make-Up Artistry

* Educator Training

Enjoy complimentary chair massages from 1-3pm!

Make-Up demonstrations at 3pm and 5pm!

610.398.6227

Open House Event 12.9.14

Give yourself the gift of opportunity this holiday season with an exciting new career in the beauty industry!

At Metro Beauty Academy, you can explore a lucrative career path in:

* Cosmetology/Hair Design

* Massage Therapy

* Esthetics/Skin Therapy

* or Make-Up Artistry

Join us at Metro’s Open House Event on December 9th from 1 to 6pm.

Take a tour of the facility, meet the staff and see students in action!

Prospective students will receive a complimentary holiday gift!

Let Metro give you the gift of a bright future this holiday season.

Stop in December 9th from 1-6pm.

Your future is in your hands.

December 2014 Salon Specials

We apologize for the delay in getting these specials out…we were enjoying a snow day and our Thanksgiving holiday with our family and friends! We hope you enjoyed yours as well…and we hope you enjoy our Salon Specials for the month of December!

We would like to offer you $5 off any Haircut, Color, or Texture (Perm/Relaxer) Service.

Also, we will be making a donation to the Salvation Army this holiday season. For every non-perishable food item you bring in, you will receive 20% off any retail product. (Holiday Kits not included.) So for example, if you bring in 2 items, you will receive 20% off 2 items.

Also, please don’t forget about our Gift Card Special!

Until December 31st, 2014, for every $50 you purchase in Gift Cards (valid on both services and product and have no expiration date), you will receive a $25 Gift Certificate! (Gift Certificate expires in 6 months from date of purchase and is valid on services only.)

So, for example, if you purchase a $100 Gift Card, you will receive a Gift Certificate for $50 to use towards salon or spa services!

Please keep in mind we will be closed for Holiday Break and not taking appointments from Wednesday, December 24th – Saturday, December 27, returning Monday, December 29th. We will close at noon on Wednesday, December 31st and will be closed Friday, January 1st.

Please call to make your appointment today! 610.398.6227

For a full listing of our Salon & Spa Services, click here!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

November 2014 Salon Specials

Can you believe the Holiday Season is already upon us?? Neither can we! But we are so thankful to be able to celebrate with you!

In this month of Thanksgiving, we would like to offer you something special, as our way of saying Thank You for being such loyal supporters of Metro Beauty Academy.

We will be offering $10 off both Basic and Spiral Perms.

We will offer 50% off all Waxing services.

We will offer $5 Treatment Add Ons. (Conditioning, Cellophane/Shine, or Scalp)

November 1st – December 31st, 2014, for every $50 you purchase in Gift Cards (valid on both services and product and have no expiration date), you will receive a $25 Gift Certificate! (Gift Certificate expires in 6 months from date of purchase and is valid on services only.)

So, for example, if you purchase a $100 Gift Card, you will receive a Gift Certificate for $50 to use towards salon or spa services!

We hope you take advantage of our November Specials, because we’d love to Thank You in person for all of your support this year.

Call 610.398.6227 to book your appointment now!

Open House Event 11.4.14

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A glamorous career in the beauty industry NEVER goes out of style.

If you’ve always dreamed of a career in Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Esthetics, Make-up Artistry or even as an Educator, NOW is the time to put your future in your hands.

Metro Beauty Academy invites you to an Open House on Tuesday, November 4th from 2:00pm – 7:00pm. Meet the instructors and staff and learn more about the new career that’s right for you!

If you’re looking for a secure job placement and an exciting career, you can find it at Metro Beauty Academy.

Our first 25 visitors to take a tour will receive a complimentary nail kit!

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, visit www.metrobeautyacademy. edu

Columbus Day Open House Event 10.13.14

Happy Columbus Day!

Discover a new career at Metro Beauty Academy’s Columbus Day Open House on Monday October 13th from 2-7pm!

Sail on in to Metro Beauty Academy and explore a career in

* Cosmetology

* Esthetics

* Massage Therapy

* or Makeup Artistry

Did you know that Metro’s Massage Therapy program has a 100% job placement rate?

and

Our Cosmetologists and Skin Therapists begin earning money in as little as 10 months!

Join us Monday, October 13th from 2-7pm at Metro Beauty Academy!

Enjoy refreshments, swag bags and an opportunity to meet the Instructors and Staff!

Learn more at www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

October 2014 Salon & Spa Specials

One of the many reasons we are happy it is October is because we have the opportunity to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

For the entire month of October, we will be offering:

$5 Haircuts with the donation of at least $1 to the BCRF.

$5 Pink Extensions and $10 Pink Streaks (a thick highlight) – all profits benefiting the BCRF.

In addition to those specials, we will also be offering:

$5 Add-on Services (Conditioning or Shine Treatments, or a Toner/Glaze/Refresh)

50% off Waxing

Don’t forget about our Massage Specials – only $20 for a 60-Minute Massage and 20% off any 30 or 90-Minute Massages!

We’re also offering $10 Hour-Long Facials & Back Treatments with our Esthetics Students!

For a full list of our services and pricing, please click here.

Please call 610.398.6227 to schedule your appointment now!

Join us in the fight against Breast Cancer!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

Intro to Massage Workshop 9.13.14

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Are you interested in beginning a career as a Massage Therapist?

Did you know that Metro Beauty Academy has 100% job placement through their Massage Therapy Program?

Join us for a FREE – Hands on! – Intro to Massage Workshop on Saturday, September 13th from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Enjoy morning refreshments as you get to meet our massage instructors and learn some massage techniques!

You will have the opportunity to learn how to give a massage and put them into practice – then receive a massage from another prospective student!

Please RSVP to this event by calling 610-398-6227 and choosing Option 1.

We hope to see you there so we can help get you on your way to a lucrative career in Massage Therapy!

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September Salon & Spa Specials

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We can’t help but get PUMPED about the #ALSicebucketchallenge that has taken social media by storm. So why not participate?!

Not only would we like to help raise awareness, we would love to donate as well, therefore, for the month of September, we will be offering $5 Haircuts with a minimum of a $1 Donation to the ALS Association!

We will also be offering the following specials for September:

* $10 off any Texture Service (Perms or Relaxers)

* $5 Add-on Services (Conditioning/Shine/Scalp Treatments or a Toner/Glaze/Refresh)

* $20 Hour-Long Facials or Treatments

Also…we would LOVE for you to join us on Monday, September 8th at 4:30pm for our very own Ice Bucket Challenge! We are going to be gathering as many students, teachers, staff members and clients as we can -and we’ll all do this #ALSicebucketchallenge together!

If you are interested in participating, please RSVP to Terese Cary, at tcary@metrobeautyacademy.com, by Friday, September 5th, and let her know you plan to join us, and how many people will be coming. If you would like to come just to watch, that’s ok too!

Please Bring Your Own BUCKET!

We hope to see you all there!

For more information on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, please click here!

610.398.6227

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

Red Carpet Open House! 8.27.14

Roll out the Red Carpet!

Join us at Metro Beauty Academy for a New Student Open House Event onWednesday, August 27th from 2-7pm!

Learn more about a career you’ll love in

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Massage Therapy

Make-up Artistry

or Educator Training.

Metro Beauty Academy has a 100% job placement rate through their Massage Therapy Program & Cosmetologists and Skin Therapists can begin earning money in as little as 10 months!

Join us on Wednesday, August 27th from 2-7pm for a New Student Open House – Red Carpet Style!

Enjoy resfreshments, swag bags, and take a picture on the red carpet!

We look forward to meeting you!

610.398.6227

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

#metrodoesmusikfest2014

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If you haven’t heard the good news already – Metro Beauty Academy is the proud sponsor of Main Street at Musikfest this year!

We will be there, each day of the ‘fest, offering prizes, services and of course – FUN!

We will have a booth, permanently placed next to the Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street, August 1st – 10th…so please stop by and see us!

We will be offering mini manicures, hair braiding, chair massages, face painting, and more!

We will also have a Photo Booth set up for you to take as many pictures as you’d like with our fun props – and feel free to post them to your social media accounts, using our hastag #metrodoesmusikfest2014 – for a chance to win a prize!

We may even post your picture to OUR social media sites! Either Facebook or Instagram – so make sure to follow us!

(Instagram: metrobeautyacademy)

We hope to see you there!

#metrodoesmusikfest2014

August Salon & Spa Specials

We can’t believe it either…Summer is almost over!!

In honor of “Back to School” Season – we will be offering the following Salon & Spa Specials for the entire month of August:

* $8 Haircuts

* 20% off all Massage Services

* $5 Add-On Services (Conditioning/Shine/Scalp Treatments or a Toner/Glaze/Refresh)

Call now to secure your appointment before summer comes to an end!

610.398.6227

For a full list of our Salon & Spa Services, click here!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

July Salon & Spa Specials

Stay cool with these HOT specials!

For the month of July we are happy to offer you:

-$10 off Perms (Basic or Spiral)

-$5  haircuts with a minimum  of a $1 donation to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the LV

-$5 Add-Ons (Conditioning/Scalp/Shine Treatment or Toner/Glaze/Refresh)

-Painted with Love cards for sale for $10 (designed by children with cancer)

call  610.398.6227  to book your appointment!

Summer Open House Event 7.9.14!

It’s time to make some WAVES in your career – and Metro Beauty Academy has all of the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

We’ve partnered up with our friends at B104 for our Big Summer Open House Event on Wednesday, July 9th from 2:00-7:00pm!

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Join us, Stephanie Wells of Mike and Steph in the Morning, the B104 Bee, and a distinguished P&G Platform Artist, and learn how to begin an exciting and lucrative career in :

– Cosmetology

– Esthetics

– Massage Therapy

– Make-Up

– or Educator Training!

B104 DJs will be broadcasting LIVE on-site with prizes and giveaways!  Including:

– A “Register to Win” Trip to Hershey Park – Taylor Swift Merchandise & Giveaways – B104 Giveaways – And more!

Refreshments will be served – and FREE Swag Bags filled with Metro Merchandise will be given to the first 20 prospective students!

Don’t leave without spinning the Metro Prize Wheel to win some additional prizes!

Questions?  Call us at 610.398.6227 x14

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

June Salon & Spa Specials

We are hoping that June FINALLY brings more warm weather, sun, and flip flops!

We have quite a few specials for the month of June to help get you looking your best just in time for summer!

This month, we will be offering:

$5 Haircuts

$5 off Highlights (Partial or Full)

$5 Add-Ons (Toner/Glaze/Refresh, Conditioning/Shine/Scalp Treatments)

50% off Waxing

60 Minute Facials/Treatments: Either 1 for $20 or Buy 1 for $35 and Get 1 FREE!!

We’ll have you looking your summer best in no time.

Call to book your appointment today!

610.398.6227

To view all of our Salon & Spa Services – click here!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

Open House! 5.21.2014

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For a bright future – join us for Metro Beauty Academy’s New Student Open House this Wednesday – and you could be on your way to the career of your dreams by the time Summer arrives!

Learn how to start your career in:

* Massage Therapy

* Cosmetology

* Esthetics

* Make-up

* Educator Training

Receive complimentary refreshments, swag bags, & hand treatments!

Join Metro Beauty Academy, Wednesday, May 21st from 2-7pm!

Learn more online at www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

Call 610.398.6227 with any questions

May Salon & Spa Specials

May is finally here and SPRING is officially in the air!

Why not “warm up” to our Salon & Spa Specials and pamper yourself this month?

The month of May, we are pleased to offer you:

-$5 Haircuts

-$5 Add-On Services (Conditioning/Shine/Scalp Treatments or a Toner/Glaze/Refresh)

-$20 Hour-Long Facials or Treatments

-50% off Waxing Services

Look your Summer best by calling and booking your appointment today!

Call 610.398.6227 to book now!

April Specials for Autism Speaks

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We are so excited for April because it means it is officially SPRING and we are one month closer to SUMMER!

To celebrate our excitement, we came up with some Springtime specials just for you:

– $5 Haircuts with a minimum of a $1 donation to Autism Speaks

– $10 off Perms (Basic or Specialty Wraps)

– $10 off Color Services (Single/Double Process, Partial/Full Highlights)

– $5 Add-on Services (Toner/Glaze/Refresh, Conditioning/Cellophanes/Scalp Treatment)

– With every Massage service in the month of April, you will receive a coupon for ONE FREE 30 MINUTE MASSAGE, valid with our next massage class, anytime between July 1st – September 30th, 2014!

Want to view a full list of our Salon & Spa Services? Click here!

Call us at 610.398.6227 to book your appointment now!

We hope to see you soon!

Metro’s Student Newspaper – THE STRAND – Issue 1

 

Metro Beauty Academy’s Student Newspaper – The Strand

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Cosmetology Color Class

by Silvia Aquilar

On October 28th, we attended an advanced color class that was taught by Clinic floor Instructors, Mrs. Bennett and Ms. Amey. They taught the students two different techniques on how to achieve “chunky” highlights and how to achieve natural highlights.

    Mrs. Bennett showed us how to achieve a natural highlight using a medium weave using only one foil. And Ms. Amey showed us how to achieve a thicker highlight using only one foil as well, by alternating of back to back highlights. Both techniques helped increase our speed and saved time on foils.

    Overall this class taught me that there are many ways to do highlights and lowlights and I will be using these techniques in my career as a cosmetologist.

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Esthetics News

     On Tuesday October 8th, the esthetics class had an opportunity to learn first hand about Botox and fillers. Michelle Balbi is a Registered Nurse and has been specializing in Nurse Aesthetics since 1992. She is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses.

   The students learned that Botox is a type of injection that’s mostly used for wrinkles and lines around the eyes and the forehead. It’s popular among younger people because there’s some preventative aspect to it. What Botox is made of is a diluted form of botulism toxin; it’s been used for 35 years in various applications in medicine. When you inject it in the small muscles around, say, the eyes, they don’t squeeze quite as hard. It works especially well for brow creases and crow’s feet.

    Another type of injection is a filler called Juvederm. A filler is mainly used for lines around the mouth. Most of the time that means the one crease that goes from the nose to the corner of the mouth called the nasolabial fold. Juvederm is great for softening that crease. In many ways it’s similar to Restalyne – they are both

hyaluronic acids, which is a protein we have in our body anyway. Hyaluronic acid is part of the cell wall, so it’s natural and we don’t have to worry about bad reactions. Juvederm is a thinner consistency than Restlyne, which means there is less bruising and swelling after the injection.

    Clients will see full results in a maximum of 10 days!

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Massage News

by Shae Kelly

    This has been an exciting year as Metro offered massage for the first time ever! As we approach the holidays we are shaking things up with two classes graduating and two brand new groups beginning their journeys. The inaugural year was full of surprises and kept us all on our toes. There have been plenty of kinks to work out and lots of new faces and instructors finding their way around. It has been interesting for sure, but we had a blast! Many thanks to Ms. Lowrie, Ms. Luciani, Mr. Portley, and Ms. Bradford. You’re all an incredible resource and pretty darn fun to be around too; a plus when we have to see each other every day… We welcome and wish the best for Miss Mack and all of the new students. It’s hard work, but remember to have fun and “hakuna matata.” And don’t do anything we wouldn’t do, amen….

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MUD Make-up News

This fall is all about metallic’s and chiseled cheekbones. Add a pop of MUD’s Tinsel, Graphite or Spanish Gold to your lid for a subtle hint of metal. If you want more impact, dampen your brush and apply the shadow wet for a liquid metal effect. Line the eye with MUD’s black cake liner and add mascara to your curled lashes to complete the effect. After you’ve properly set your base, grab Gingerbread from MUD; using a contour brush (MUD’s 700 brush is perfect for this) apply Gingerbread to the hollows of the cheekbones and blend upward. Be careful to use only a small amount of the product, as it’s incredibly pigmented. You can always go back and build up your color if needed. Remember, you have a lot of attention being drawn to your lids and cheeks. Keeping your lip subtle is key to not overdoing your look.

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Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!

Days: Stephanie Miller

Day Esthetics:  Brittany Gentile

Nights:  Alyson Brader

Night Esthetics: Jamie Rahn

Did you know?  A survey from People magazine suggests the average women will spend $42,000 on her hair in her lifetime!

March Specials for The Red Cross

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Happy March! Spring is almost here – are you itching to freshen up your look?

We have some great specials this month that will help you look your best and save a bundle!

Our March Salon & Spa Specials, to benefit the American Red Cross Heroes Campaign, are as follows:
$5 Haircuts with a minimum of a $1 donation to the American Red Cross
50% off all Waxing services
Buy 1 Massage get 1 50% off *
$5 Add-On Services (Conditioning Treatments, Scalp Treatments, Shine Treatments, Toner/Glaze/Refresh)
*When you purchase a massage, you will receive a coupon, expiring 4/30/14, for 50% off one massage.  You may either use both massage at the same time (i.e. for you and a friend), or save your second massage for some time before the end of April.
To sweeten the deal, we are donating a percentage of the total revenues from the above specials to the Red Cross Heroes Campaign as well!

Look great + contribute to a good cause = WIN-WIN!

What are you waiting for? CALL NOW to book your appointments!

610.398.6227

For a full list of services, please click here.

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

Open House! 2.19.2014

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Follow your passion.

Listen to your heart.

Fall in love…with a new career!

Join us on Wednesday, February 19th from 2-7pm for a New Student Open House!

Learn how you can begin an exciting and lucrative career in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy or Makeup.

Treat yourself to a new career full of endless opportunities.

Your future is in your hands.

First 20 prospective students receive a FREE swag bag!

Learn more at Metro Beauty Academy’s New Student Open House this Wednesday from 2pm-7pm.

610.398.6227

To fill out our inquiry form to receive more information, please click here!

www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

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February 2014 Salon & Spa Specials

February is here and love is in the air!!!

(We’re hoping that the air is a little warmer this month as well!)

Even if the weather doesn’t get any warmer – we’re hoping you can “warm up” to these specials for February!

We have partnered with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. and are proud to offer $5 Haircuts with a minimum of a $1 donation to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation!

We will be offering Perms (either Basic or Specialty) for only $15!

We will continue to offer $20 Hour-Long Facials & Treatments throughout the month of February.

All Massage services will be 20% off all month long!

Don’t forget about our new Aromatherapy Service – only a $5 add on!

For a full list of Salon & Spa Services, please click here!

Call 610.398.6227 to schedule your appointment now! We hope to see you soon!

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Open House! 1.20.2014

It’s a brand new year…so treat yourself to a new future!

Learn how you can begin an exciting and lucrative career in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy or Makeup.

Join us at a New Student Open House Monday, January 20th from 2pm-7pm and get “treated” with complimentary chair massages, skin consultations, makeup demos and a FREE gift bag to the first 20 prospective students!

Treat yourself to a new career full of endless opportunities.

Your future is in your hands.

Learn more at Metro Beauty Academy’s New Student Open House this Monday from 2pm-7pm.

610.398.6227

To fill out our inquiry form to receive more information, please click here!

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January 2014 Salon & Spa Specials!

Doesn’t it feel great to start a brand new year?

It’s a fresh start – which makes it a perfect time to freshen up your look and try something new!

Why not? New Year – New Look!

We would love to help make you feel brand new, so check out our Salon & Spa Specials for January:

$8 Haircuts

$20 Perms (Basic or Spiral)

$20 60-minute Facials/Treatments

50% off all Waxing Services

In addition to our specials – we have even more great news! We are happy to inform you that our Massage students are now taking appointments! Please call for available days and times.

We hope to see you soon – Happy New Year!

Call us at 610.398.6227 to book your appointment today!

The Metro | Sassoon Academy Connection

Metro Beauty Academy is very excited and proud to announce that, beginning in 2014, we will be offering the number one hair cutting system in the world: ABC | Cutting Hair the Sassoon Way.  This new program for Cosmetology schools provides students with the premium credentials on which they can build a great career. Sassoon has been at the forefront of hair design for over 50 years, revolutionizing the industry and pioneering creativity with innovative cutting and colouring techniques and avant garde thinking.  ABC | Cutting Hair the Sassoon Way is and always has been recognized as THE most successful hair cutting system in the industry.  Now, for the first time, this has been made available to a select number of progressive schools in the United States.  Metro Beauty Academy has been selected as one of those schools. Metro Beauty Academy has invested in our phenomenal teaching staff and immersed them in the Sassoon Academy proprietary ABC Cutting and Colouring Methodology. Choosing to study Cosmetology at a Sassoon Academy| School Connection School, like Metro Beauty Academy, provides you with the unique opportunity to access:
  • A kit that includes both ABC Cutting & Colouring Manuals/DVDs.
  • A handpicked teaching staff that have attended, at minimum, a two-week intense cutting and colouring course.  This allows our teaching staff to immerse themselves in the Sassoon Academy culture & the ABC Philosophy.  Our teachers will attend ongoing Sassoon Academy education to refresh their skill levels and continue to raise the bar.
  • Knowledge from the Sassoon Academy Creative team members, as they annually visit and update our teaching staff in our Sassoon Connection School.
  • A Cosmetology school that reflects a real-world, student salon – all Sassoon Academy | School Connection member schools teach salon oriented retail skills & up service motivation.
If you count hard work, commitment and dedication as your personality traits, and you consider creativity, flexibility and financial rewards to be high on your list of career objectives, then a future in hair may be for you!  There is no better place to start that journey than at a Sassoon Academy | School Connection member school – Metro Beauty Academy. If you would like more information about Metro Beauty Academy as a Sassoon Connection School, or about the Cosmetology Program, please call us at 610-398-6227 x12 or x14. We look forward to speaking with you about this exciting opportunity! member 2010

November 2013 Salon & Spa Specials

 

Goodbye October…Hello November & Hello Holiday Season!

 

In this month of Thanksgiving, we would like to offer you something special, as our way of saying Thank You for being such loyal supporters of Metro Beauty Academy.

 

November 1st – December 31st, 2013, for every $50 you purchase in Gift Cards, you will receive a $25 Gift Certificate! (valid on services only)

 

So, for example, if you purchase a $100 Gift Card, you will receive a Gift Certificate for $50 to use towards salon or spa services!

 

The entire month of November, we will also be offering Basic Perms for only $15, and Specialty Perms for only $20!

 

We will continue to offer $5 Add-On Services (Conditioning/Shine Treatments, Toner/Glaze/Refresh) as well.

 

We hope you take advantage of our November Specials, because we’d love to Thank You in person for all of your support this year.

 

Click here for a full list of services and pricing.

 

Call 610.398.6227 to book your appointment now!

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Open House: November 4th & 5th!

    Join us for our 2-day OPEN HOUSE event, Monday, November 4th or Tuesday, November 5th!    A new year is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to consider a new career at Metro Beauty Academy! Learn how you can begin an exciting and lucrative career in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Makeup and Massage Therapy. Come to our New Student Open House on either Monday, November 4th or Tuesday, November 5th from 2pm-7pm AND receive complimentary  
  • skin mapping
  • MUD make-up touch ups
  • parrafin hand treatments
  • swag bags for the first 15 prospective students, each day!
We hope to meet you then! Nov2013OpenHouse

October 2013 Specials

hot-pink-bricks-background We’re glad we live in a world where there are Octobers, too. One of the many reasons it makes us glad is because we have the opportunity to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For the entire month of October, we will be offering: $5 Haircuts with the donation of at least $1 to the BCRF. $5 Pink Extensions and $10 Pink Streaks (a thick highlight) – all profits benefiting the BCRF. In addition to those specials, we will also be offering: $5 Add-on Services (Conditioning or Shine Treatments, or a Toner/Glaze/Refresh) $20 60-Minute Facials 50% off Waxing Don’t forget about our Massage Special – 20% off any Massage scheduled through October 12th! We will also be selling pink jewelry all month long. 25% of each jewelry sale will be donated to the BCRF! For a full list of our services and pricing, please click here. Please call 610.398.6227 to schedule your appointment now! Join us in the fight against Breast Cancer!

How to Get Great Results using Air Forming (aka Blow Drying)

  • Always use a heat-protective styling product.
  • Towel blot your hair to remove about 90% of the moisture.
  • Begin using the blow drying, using the high setting. Then use medium, ending with cool air to set the style.
  • Style and dry your hair in the direction your hair grows, not against it.
  • Always keep the hair dryer 3 to 5 inches away from the hair. Move it back and forth constantly to reduce hair and scalp damage from the heat.
  • Use caution of damaged or bleached hair. It will be more susceptible to hair breakage, friction and heat damage. In this case, remove all moisture using towel. Complete drying on the medium setting and then style the hair on low and set the style with cool air.

Basic Make-Up Application Steps:

Do you know the order which is best to apply your make-up? Step 1: Match your foundation to your skin and apply where needed. Step 2: Conceal any blemishes or unevenness. Step 3: Apply highlights or shadows if desired. Step 4: Apply powder: Step 5: Apply blush. Step 6: Analyze the brows to make corrections if needed and then fill them in. Step 7: Apply eye shadow as desired. Step 8: Apply liner. Step 9: Curl lashes, apply mascara. Step 10: Lips.

September 2013 Salon & Spa Specials

Sept2013specials_edited-1 We at Metro Beauty Academy are hoping that September is good to us, so in turn, we would like to be good to you and offer you some Salon & Spa Specials for the month of September. Enjoy the following Specials all month long: $10 off Full or Partial Highlight/Lowlight Services.  Regular price for a Full Highlight/Lowlight is $35, and for a Partial Highlight/Lowlight, $25.Enjoy the following Service & Retail Specials all month long: Choose an Add-on Service for just $5! Options include a toner, glaze, refresh, deep conditioner, or scalp treatment. A toner is applied to color to remove unwanted tones, such as orange and yellow from the hair (mostly done on highlights to take out the brassiness). A glaze helps to revive your hair color or highlights and make dull hair look shiny and healthy again — just what you need after spending all that time in the chlorine this summer. Refresh is a service designed to “match” your root color to your ends; it refreshes your existing color. $10 off any 60 minute Facial (Esthetics accepting appointments on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays ONLY from 9:15am – 2:30pm)  Regular price for a 60 minute facial is $35. Take 10% off any full size Dermalogica product with any Esthetics service Take 20% off all TIGI Bed Head Products Be good to us this September and come in to pay us a visit! We hope to see you soon! Call 610.398.6227 to book your appointment now!

Massage & Esthetics: 2 of the Fastest Growing Careers in America!

USA Today recently published some fantastic news!  In their article, “10 Fastest Growing Jobs in the USA”, published September 2nd, 2013, they recognized both Skin Care Specialists and Massage Therapists as 2 of the fastest growing careers in America. We are proud to offer both an Esthetics Program and a Massage Therapy Program here at Metro Beauty Academy.  We provide a tremendous opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in these quickly growing fields.  With the industry growing so rapidly and the demand for licensed professionals constantly increasing, you are destined for success! Here is some of the information from the article that we found to be most valuable.  There is a link below to the full article if you would like to read it in its entirety. 24/7  Wall Street compared employment figures  from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Occupational Employment Statistics program for hundreds of occupations in 2002 and 2012.  And this is what they found: 10th Fastest Growing Career in America:  Skin Care Specialists 10 year job growth:  104% 10 year job growth:  16,230 Total employed:  31,810 Median annual pay:  $28,640 The number of employed skin care specialists doubled in the 10 years ending in 2012. Specialists typically work in salons and spas, although many are self-employed. Among the services they provide are skin cleanings, advice on proper skin care and removal of unwanted hair. New skin care services and products have driven demand for such specialists. Click here for information on Metro Beauty Academy’s Esthetics Program 5th Fastest Growing Career in America:  Massage Therapists 10 year job growth:  162% 10 year job growth:  43, 880 Total employed:  71,040 Median annual pay:  $35,970 The reason for the growth in massage therapists jobs has been a rise in the number of spas and massage clinics, according to the BLS. The Bureau also cites an increase in the nation’s elderly population as contributing to demand for massage therapists. The median salary for employed massage therapists was just under $36,000 last year, but the majority are self-employed and most work only part time. The median hourly wage for a massage therapist was $17.29 in 2012. Click here for more information on Metro Beauty Academy’s Massage Therapy Program Click here to read the full “10 Fastest Growing Jobs in the USA” article. So…what are you waiting for?  Our Massage Therapy and Esthetics Programs are constantly enrolling.  Call us at 610.398.6227 to begin your journey on the path to success.  

August 2013 Specials

We’re just as upset as you are that Summer is on its way out. We thought we’d try to cheer you up with our August Specials – and help you look too cool for back-to-school. Add some color to those sultry tresses with $10 off a Single or Double Process Color Application. Skip the messy boxed hair color and opt for a trained stylist’s opinion and technique. Take 20% off any Texture Service (Basic or Specialty Perm, Relaxer or Japanese Straightener). Choose an Add-on Service for just $5! Options include a toner, glaze, refresh, deep conditioner, or scalp treatment. A toner is applied to color to remove unwanted tones, such as orange and yellow from the hair (mostly done on highlights to take out the brassiness). A glaze helps to revive your hair color or highlights and make dull hair look shiny and healthy again — just what you need after spending all that time in the chlorine this summer. Refresh is a service designed to “match” your root color to your ends; it refreshes your existing color. We’ll also continue to offer any 2 Sebastian Liters for only $20! We look forward to seeing you sometime soon! Enjoy the rest of your summer! 610.398.6227 www.metrobeautyacademy.edu

50’s Inspired Open House!

Come to our 50’s INSPIRED OPEN HOUSE event Wednesday, July 31st!  Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to dive into a new career at Metro Beauty Academy! Learn how you can begin an exciting and lucrative career in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Makeup and Massage Therapy. COME TO our New Student Open House on Wednesday July 31st from 2pm-8pm AND receive complimentary
  • skin mapping
  • chair massages
  • a hands-on 50’s inspired makeup demonstration at 6pm
  • swag bags for the first 20 prospective students.
Dive into a new career at Metro Beauty Academy’s Open House:  July 31st from 2pm-8pm!

July Specials

Want to be the “Firecracker” everyone is talking about at this year’s 4th of July picnic?  No problem.  We’re hooking you up with $4 haircuts until July 13th!  Don’t worry…it doesn’t end there.  We’ll be offering $8 haircuts for the remainder of the month! Is the humidity causing your hair to frizz?  No worries…we’re taking $10 off all Straightening and Relaxer services.  Want those beautiful beach waves without having to use a curling iron every day?  We knew you did…that’s why we’re taking $10 off all Perms as well. Stock up on Sebastian Shampoo & Conditioner Liters…on sale 2 for $20!! (While supplies last.) Take advantage of these specials while they last.  We hope to see you soon! July Specials 2013

Summer Open House Event!

Come to our OPEN HOUSE event Wednesday, July 10th!  Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to dive into a new career at Metro Beauty Academy! Learn how you can begin an exciting and lucrative career in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Makeup and Massage Therapy. COME TO our New Student Open House on Wednesday July 10TH from 2pm-8pm AND receive complimentary
  • skin mapping
  •  chair massages
  • a hands-on summer makeup demonstration at 6pm
  • swag bags for the first 20 prospective students.
Dive into a new career at Metro Beauty Academy’s Summer Open House:  July 10th from 2pm-8pm!

Introducing the NEW MUD Make-Up Kit!

Introducing the new MUD make-up kit for the Beauty Essentials Course: This durable, uniquely-designed case is ideal for any aspiring make-up artist and will hold all of the supplies and tools in our Beauty Essential kit. The new case officially replaces the set bag. While you’re here…meet our MUD Make-Up Artist Workshop Instructor!  Katelynn Walsh was trained at MUD in Los Angeles. Since then, she has been the key artist in many Indie Movies, a key artist on 2 television shows, her print work has been, and still is being, published nationally and internationally (editorials, magazine ads, catalogs, billboards, etc..), huge talent agencies and managers have their up and coming actresses and models fly here, from all over the country to work with her. Aside from that, she has also been teaching makeup for the last six years. Some notable clients include: Whilhemena Modeling Agency, Ford Modeling Agency, Gatorade, Nike, Lehigh Valley Magazine, Lehigh Valley Style, and Image International.

June 2013 Salon & Spa Specials

Can you believe it??? Summer is HERE…and we are excited!! We know how much you love looking your best while your hair is blowing in that salty, ocean breeze and you’re digging your smooth, tan legs into the sand…your highlights glistening under the sun. No need to worry…we are here to help you achieve this highly anticipated Summertime bliss! Book your appointments for the month of June and take advantage of these fantastic specials!!
  • $8 Haircuts!!! (You save $4…go buy yourself some sunblock!)
  • Get $10 Off your Full or Partial Highlights!  (Regular price $35 for Full and $25 for Partial)
  • All Waxing services are Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off!
  • 60 Minute Facials are only $20! (Appointments available Thursdays & Fridays only)
While you’re here, load up on your favorite products!
  • Sebastian Shampoos & Conditioners are Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off!! (8.45oz size only – up to a $8 value!)
  • Stock up on Travel Sizes for all your vacations!! Sebastian Travel Size Shampoos, Conditioners and Hairsprays are selling 2 for $6 or 3 for $10!  (Up to an $18 value!)
We’re always here to help you turn heads on this year’s summer vacation… Call 610.398.6227 to book now! June 2013 Salon & Spa Specials

TIGI Bed Head

We can all agree that routine is boring, right?  Going through the motions, the same actions every day, eventually becomes habitual.  As we know…bad habits are hard to break.  It takes a lot of diligence and effort, and usually requires one specific characteristic in order to initiate the change…INSPIRATION. Fortunately, we here at Metro Beauty Academy, have your back.  We LOVE to inspire people, whether they are potential students, current students, educators, salon guests, alumni, administrators….heck, pretty much everybody! Since we love inspiration so much, we decided to share the wealth.  We invited a few professionals to come to Metro Beauty Academy to educate our students and instructors on the topic.  Everyone was so excited, that we decided we should actually put some inspiration out for SALE!  That’s right!  All of our clients, guests, students, visitors…you name it! – can purchase some inspiration here at the Academy. You guessed it folks…it’s our new product line: TIGI Bed Head! Obviously, we know how important your hair is to you.  We all feel better when we’re having a good hair day.  We don’t want your daily hair-styling routine to be humdrum…we want it to be EXCITING!  Exciting is a great adjective to use when describing the TIGI Bed Head line.  We could think of a million other great adjectives too, but we would like you to come up with some on your own, once you’ve experienced this line for yourself. Don’t get what all the “hype” is about?  Maybe we should tell you a little bit about TIGI… Anthony Mascolo, the Founder and International Artistic Director for TIGI, once said, “To be a truly great hairdresser requires intelligence of the head, heart and hands.“ We couldn’t agree more. What is the TIGI Philosophy? 
  • It’s about keeping the art of hairdressing fresh and dynamic.
  • It’s about balancing expression and invention.
  • It’s about gaining recognition for the craft, artistry and dedication they put into hairdressing.
  • It’s about celebrating the journey, not just the destination.
  • It’s about creative intelligence – what keeps hairdressing fresh and alive.
  • It’s about redefining the standards of excellence and driving hairdressing into a form of art.
Pretty cool stuff, right?  Yeah.  We thought so too. Want to read more? Our students are having a blast using all the new TIGI Bed Head products.  Want to have one of our talented students try a certain product on your hair?  Just ask!  They’d be happy to help you mix up your daily hair-styling routine.  Plus, all of the products smell absolutely incredible, so it’s impossible not to love them. So, the next time you visit us, please make sure to check out all the inspiration we have for sale.  We keep the shelves stocked, just for you.

May Specials

Happy May! Spring is officially here, and May means Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Pamper yourself (or mom) with our specials this month! Come in to enjoy: – $5 Haircuts – $25 Single Process Color – 20% off all texture treatments (perms and straighteners) -$25 60 minute facial Product specials include 20% off TIGI products (with service only), and 20% off all hairsprays. Call now to book your appointment! 610-398-6227. Please remember, one special per guest per visit!

April 17th Open House!

  Please join us for an open house on Wednesday, April 17th from 2pm – 8pm. If you are considering a career in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Make-Up, Massage Therapy, or becoming an Educator in the beauty industry, this open house is for you!

Metro Studies Abroad

Metro Beauty Academy instructor Tiffany Heller and two advanced students are traveling across the globe to London, England for a European take on hairstyle. For one week, they will attend the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Academy and participate in the ABC Cutting Class. This course is taught by world-renowned Sassoon stylists and provides the basis of techniques and knowledge, while also allowing students hand-on sessions. They will be departing from Metro Beauty Academy on the evening of April 27th and arriving at London Heathrow Airport on April 28th. After arriving, they will tour the city and sightsee landmarks such as Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. The trip will come to a close the evening of May 4th. Be sure to check back soon for pictures from London and to learn about the experience of a lifetime.

April Specials!

April is here and that’s no joke! Enjoy Metro Beauty Academy’s specials this month, sure to make you smile all month long:
  • $20 Mani/Pedi combo
  • $10 off any texture treatment
  •  Add on a treatment to any service for $5 (shine, conditioning, scalp)
  •  2 Wella Liters for $20 ($1 from each liter being donated to Autism Speaks)
  • FREE trial size Wella Shampoo and Conditioner with any chemical service (a $10 value!)
Call NOW to book your appointment! 610-398-6227.

March Specials

Happy March! Spring is almost here – are you itching to freshen up your look? We have some great specials* this month that will help you look your best and save a bundle! To sweeten the deal, we are donating 15% percent of the total revenues from the below specials to the Red Cross Heroes Campaign. Look great + contribute to a good cause = WIN-WIN! What are you waiting for? CALL NOW to book your appointments! *Limit one special or coupon per person at each visit

Enter the Beacon Hair Competition

Want to enter the Beacon hair competition? The entry has been extended and you may now enter until March 5, 2013. The Beacon entry process was designed to help guide you from student to salon professional. The professional portfolio created during this process includes everything you need to WOW potential employers. Entries are judged on creativity, professionalism, and overall content.
Please note: all entries must be completed in ONE session; You are not able to save your application and return to it later.
 
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
 
Once you are ready, visit here to apply. Good luck!

Join Us for An Open House!

February Salon Specials

Show yourself some love and book yourself  a few hours of pampering. We have $20 facials and $20 mani/pedi combo. You deserve it!

January 21 Open House

How to Curl the Hair using a Flat Iron

This method will achieve loose curls using a 1-inch flat iron. Remember to use heat protection product and hairspray to make your curls last!
  • Work in small sections, starting at the neckline. Clip the remainder of the hair up and out of the way.
 
  • Place the flat iron on the hair near the scalp. Curling your wrist, make a full rotation with the flat iron.
  • Gently glide the flat iron through to the ends of the hair.
 
  • Repeat along the sectioned off portion of the hair.
  • Taking down another small section, begin making more curls, alternating the direction of the curls. This will result in a more natural look. For example, if row one was curled to the left, curl the second row to the right.
                             

How to Get Beachy Waves Using a Curling Iron

This method uses a curling iron, but instead of clamping the hair inside the iron, instead wrap your hair around the barrel.
  • Take small sections of hair.
  • Using your curling iron as a wand, wrap the hair around it, starting at the bottom and working your way up.
 
  • Repeat on all sections of hair, alternating the direction you are wrapping your hair, in order to achieve a more natural look.
 

Faux Bob

Creating a faux bob is an easy way to have short hair…minus the commitment!
  • Roll the hair under and pin it up using bobby pins, crisscrossing the pins.  You can pin under more or less hair, depending on the length of hair you want to achieve.
     
  • Follow around the perimeter of the hair.
  Done!  

How to Create a Waterfall Braid

This braid can be worn with straight or curly hair.
  • Part hair on the side or middle.
  • Choose which side of the head to begin the braid.
  • Take 3 strands of hair near the top of your head and start braid.
  • After starting a small section of braid, pick up more hair at the top of the head to add to the top strand of hair.
  • Add into the braid and place in the center of the 3 strands.
  • Pick up the strand on the bottom of the braid, leaving out the middle strand of hair. Hair will cascade down, giving a waterfall effect.
  • Pick up more hair at the top of the head to continue braiding, again leaving the middle section to cascade down. Repeat throughout braiding process.
  • End the braid depending on the desired look you’d like to achieve. You could pin off the braid using a bobby pin or hair clip. Or, at the end of the waterfall braid, braid normally down your hair.

January 2013 Clinic Specials

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that it is already 2013….time flies so quickly it makes our heads spin! So this month, we’re keeping things simple and offering one great clinic special.Get your hair cut and get a treatment for only $15! You can choose between a scalp, shine, or conditioning treatment. Call today, we can’t wait to see you here! 610-398-6227.  

December 2012 Clinic Specials

It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us. Soon life will grow even faster and busier! To close the year with a bang, and help you look your best for all of your holiday events, we have some great specials for you! – BOGO! Buy a $50 gift card and get a $25 gift certificate FREE! Perfect for stocking stuffers — one for them, one for you! Gift certificates may be redeemed on services only, limit 3 offers per customer per visit.) – Get a haircut for only $7! – Single process hair color, partial highlights and a cut for only $55. – Single process hair color, full highlights, and a cut for $60. – Available on Wednesdays or Thursdays only during the month of December, have both a haircut and a mani for $12! Hurry up and book your appointment NOW to be certain you are looking your best this holiday season! 610-398-6227

Our Thanks to You

This season, we’re celebrating our thanks to you, our wonderful clients, with an extra special offer to show our appreciation. All of us at Metro Beauty Academy are certainly feeling the spirit of Thanksgiving. From now until December 7, treat yourself or someone special with a customized $15 facial. Prepare yourself for the holidays with a much-deserved moment to relax. Allow our talented student estheticians to pamper you and your skin. Get glowing and get going! Don’t waste another minute. Call 610.398.6227 to schedule your appointment.

November 2012 Clinic Specials

Can you believe that November is here already? It is time for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to begin. Are you ready? We know that you have tons of parties and holiday events on your schedule over the next few weeks, so we’ve designed our specials to get you looking fantastic. – $20 Facials. There will be ample time to book several facials before Thanksgiving. You will look years younger by the end of the month. – $20 Back Treatments will get your back ready for the little black dress. What is a back treatment you ask? It typically includes – Cleansing, Exfoliation, Massage, Treatment Mask, Tone & Moisturize, all treatments are customized for the client’s specific needs using Dermalogica products. There is a high emphasis on massage during the treatment. –  $5 Haircuts. ’nuff said. – 50% off ALL spa services during Nov 12th -17th.This includes waxing and make-up application. As we begin to consider of the meaning of Thanksgiving, we are so grateful to you — our clients and students. We wish you and your families a happy and stress free start to the holiday season.

Hurricane Sandy, Schedules and Halloween

Our thoughts are with those in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas as well as along the East Coast devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Please stay safe. If you are without power and/or hot water, Metro Beauty Academy is here for you. We are open and currently taking appointments. We’re also celebrating Halloween! (more…)

2012 Recycled Regional Fashion Show

Last weekend, some of our students traveled to Harrisburg to style model’s hair and make-up in the 2012 Recycled Regional Fashion Show. The show was put on by high school students, and the outfits were crafted out of recycled materials the designers felt inspired by. Some of the outfits are quite cute!

OPI Scholarship Available

OPI is offering several $500 scholarships to students enrolled in Cosmetology programs! Download your application now to apply. Good Luck!

Fall’s Must-Try Makeup Trends

Inspired by the runway, we’ve compiled a list of fall’s must-try makeup trends just for you. Featuring the coveted cat eye, bold brows, mulberry lips and more, this season is all about playing up your best features and having fun with makeup. (more…)

October 2012 Clinic Specials

This October we decided to mix things up. We’re still offering monthly clinic specials, but we’re taking a seasonal approach and making it interactive while promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read on to learn more about the first-ever Hallo-Wheel! (more…)

Mark Your Calendars for Metro Career Day

Calling all Lehigh Valley beauty industry job seekers! Metro Beauty Academy will host a Career Day on October 1, 2012 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (more…)

Metro Students Participate In NYC’s Fashion Week

A small group of our students were given the opportunity to do the model’s hair and make-up at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Check out a few of the highlights:

Metro Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

At Metro, we support the efforts to cure Breast Cancer. This year, we will be selling the White and Pink Beaded Bracelets shown in the photos, and donating a portion of the proceeds towards the cause. Each bracelet is $20. Stop in and pick one up starting October 1st. Additionally, we will be selling pink hair extensions for $10. Support Breast Cancer Awareness month with style!

Open House September 26

Have you always envisioned yourself working in the beauty industry? Then Metro Beauty Academy invites you to attend our “Red Carpet” Open House and take a peek inside the exciting and lucrative world of glamour. Stop in on Wednesday September 26th from 12-4pm or 5-8pm and get treated like a star. Receive complimentary: Paraffin Dips Face Mappings Makeup consultations and Hair color consultations In addition, the first 25 prospective students who come in will receive a “celebrity swag bag.” And……as an added bonus, anyone who enrolls in a program that day will win a free spa package! Can’t wait to see you!

September 2012 Clinic Specials

Is it September already? Yes, yes it is. Labor Day has come and gone. Our team took a little breather. And now we’re ready to gear you up for fall with our September 2012 Clinic Specials. (more…)

August 2012 Clinic Specials

Look back-to-school cool with our August 2012 specials. Arrive classroom ready and waltz into fall with a brand new look to complement your brand new fashions. (more…)

Independence Day Specials

You have only one more day to grab your choice of awesome Fourth of July specials. Book now because spots are limited! Valid July 2 and 3, 2012 only. (more…)

Esthetics Clinic Now Open

Metro Beauty Academy’s Esthetics Clinic is now officially open for the summer. Call to book your skin-pampering, body-rejuvenating appointments today. (more…)

June 2012 Clinic Specials

Although Mother Nature may be sending us mixed signals, summer’s official start is just around the corner. Sizzle this season and heat things up with one of our spectacular specials valid only until June 30. (more…)

May 2012 Student Salon Specials

Whether you have an upcoming prom, wedding or special event, Metro Beauty Academy students will help you look bold and beautiful on a budget. Check out this month’s Student Salon specials and save on head-to-toe beauty all month long. (more…)

Are you a Metro Elite?

Do you have what it takes to become a Metro Beauty Academy Elite student? Show us your stuff! A Metro Elite student is defined by displaying outstanding skills in their academics, professionalism and overall performance. (more…)

Metro Is Expanding

Coming Soon in May 2012! Stay tuned for more information on our expansion!

April 2012 Student Salon Specials

This month we’re supporting Walk Now for Autism Speaks, and you can help support this amazing organization, too, by partaking in April’s specials. (more…)

Hey, We’re on TV!

Maybe you’ve seen it; maybe you haven’t. We recently launched a brand new commercial featuring one of our very own talented students, Megan Rhyner, wearing quite the eye-catching pair of red peep-toe heels. (more…)

Hairdresser Named One of Best Jobs in 2012

U.S. News and World Report listed hairdresser as one of the best jobs of 2012 in an article posted on USA Today. Metro Beauty Academy can help you get started on a rewarding cosmetology career! (more…)

Spring 2012 Trends We Love

As we prepare this Spring 2012 Trend Report, the sun is shining and the temperatures are in the 60s; it seems we may have escaped winter after all. To get you in the mood for all of the lovely aspects of the season, we’ve prepared a glimpse into fashion and beauty’s must-try trends. (more…)

March 2012 Student Salon Specials

March Madness is in full effect! We’re taking part in the madness by offering you several spectacular specials valid until the end of the month. Plus, we’re donating 25% of the proceeds from this month’s specials to Heroes of the American Red Cross campaign. Click to learn more! (more…)

Hilde Kinn Scholarship

In loving memory of Metro Beauty Academy’s 1st Cosmetology Instructor, Mrs. Hilde Kinn. Please join us in supporting ‘The Hilde Kinn Scholarship Foundation’. This foundation was created in honor of Hilde to help fund the education of aspiring cosmetologists and beauty industry instructors. (more…)

February 2012 Student Salon Specials

February is the month of love, and we want to share the love with you. This month, we’re offering smooch-worthy specials that will make you swoon. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you can treat yourself, your sweetie or someone special to pampering at a discount. (more…)

January 2012 Student Salon Specials

Knock ’em dead with a fabulous new look this new year. We can help you achieve it on a budget. Check out this month’s specials valid now until January 31. Don’t wait another moment to treat yourself. (more…)

Open House Jan. 5, 2012

If you have ever envisioned working in the beauty industry, you won’t want to miss our Open House tomorrow January 5, 2012 from 2-7 p.m. Make this the year you do something for yourself. Begin on the path to a rewarding career making people look and feel beautiful inside and out. Stop by to learn more about our cosmetology, esthetics, teacher’s, and new massage therapy programs. Don’t miss the opportunity to enroll for our next semester beginning January 23, 2012. Space is limited! With new and improved schedules, government aid, full- and part-time schedules and a caring, knowledgeable staff, it’s never been easier to have the career you’ve always dreamed of. Visit us at 4977 Medical Center Circle, Allentown 18 (more…)

2011 Holiday Hours

There’s still time to let our team make you look beautiful for the holidays and there’s still time to grab gift cards for salon services, spa treatments and must-have products. We’re celebrating the season, too, so check out our holiday schedule so we don’t miss you. (more…)

December ’11 Student Salon Specials

It feels a bit odd to be writing the last blog post of 2011. Where did the year go? Between all the hustle and bustle of shopping, baking, wrapping, decorating and decking the halls, you need to squeeze in some “me” time, and Metro Beauty Academy makes it easier and more affordable to bliss out — even if it’s for 30 minutes. (more…)

Metro Joins Twitter

Follow us! Metro Beauty Academy recently joined Twitter. Click here to follow us @metrobeautyacad. (more…)

Reminder: November 2011 Clinic Specials

As we prepare to officially welcome the holiday season, we want to remind you of the incredible November specials happening right now. After you partake in Black Fridays specials, we recommend recuperating with a pampering day at our salon or spa. While you’re here, don’t forget to pick up multiple gift cards. They make the perfect stocking stuffer, Secret Santa gift or solution for the gal (or guy) with everything. (more…)

October 2011 Student Salon Specials

To celebrate the vibrant foliage colors and the obvious change of season, we believe you should change your look. OK, maybe not completely. But a hint of pizzaz in all the right places will take you further than you think. There are still a couple of weeks left to take advantage of our October specials. (more…)

September 2011 Student Salon Specials

It’s New York Fashion Week, and we’re so excited we almost forgot to give you a rundown of this month’s specials. Our eyes have been glued to the internet to catch sneak peeks of spring 2012’s trends fresh from the runways of Marchesa, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs and more. Luckily for you, there’s still plenty of time to snag a great deal. (more…)

Back to Cool: Our Fave Fall Hair Trends

We can hardly believe it ourselves, but that time of year has returned. Metro is abuzz with back-to-school chatter revolving around fall fashion, the latest hair trends, color palettes and more. To usher in September, we’d like to give you a sneak peek at some of our favorite hair trends. (more…)

Open House Aug. 30 & 31, 2011

Prospective students, listen up! We’re hosting an Open House on Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31 from 2-7 p.m. Come check out our school’s offerings and amenities and set your career path on fire. Read on for a special offer and a sneak peek at one of our successful graduates. (more…)

August 2011 Specials

There’s still plenty of time to up your hotness factor — even if summer is winding down. Take advantage of our super awesome and super cheap August specials now until August 30. Bust out the iPhone, open up your planner or check your digital calendar (or all three) and pick a date to be beautified. You’ll spend less than $40 to look fabulous. And that’s a fact! (more…)

Pretty in Pink

We have some exciting news to share! Metro Beauty Academy has partnered with our friends at Eurosports in Coopersburg and Valley Social Magazine, along with other local businesses around the area, in an amazing fundraiser to raise a combined donation of $10,000 for the Get in Touch Foundation (GIT). (more…)

Metro Students Primp & Prettify

Some of our trendsetting Metro Beauty Academy cosmetology students recently primped, prepped and prettified a handful of Image International models who were jet-setting to a bikini contest held in sunny Boca Raton, Florida. Read on for more details and behind-the-scenes pics. (Hint: there’s a private jet involved!) (more…)

July 2011 Student Salon Specials

Beach season is officially in full swing, and those dog days of August are quietly lurking around the corner. Make sure you’re beach- and poolside-ready with one (or heck, all!) of Metro Beauty Academy’s July summertime specials. We invite you to beat the heat in our ultra cool salon. Hurry; these specials expire July 31. (more…)

June 2011 Student Salon Specials

The outdoor temperatures are getting hotter, but it’s uber cool inside Metro Beauty Academy. Come check out this month’s specials, valid until June 30. You should certainly get yourself a chic new look to match that patterned summer frock you just purchased. (more…)

Cut-A-Thon on May 25

Join Metro Beauty Academy, cosmetology schools and salons across the country on May 25, 2011 for Cut-A-Thon to benefit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Come help our students and staff make this another successful fundraiser! (more…)

May ’11 Student Salon Specials

April showers bring May flowers — and May specials at the upbeat salon and cozy salon inside Metro Beauty Academy. As we ladies (and gents) prepare for swimsuit season, some very important treatments come to mind so you’re looking your absolute best. That’s why we put together a few wonderful pre-summer prep specials. Plus, Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Treat her to something special and even choose a service for yourself. Make it a day at the spa! Keep reading to find out what we’re offering this very merry month of May. (more…)

Day Student Salon Re-opening

This month, our Day Esthetics Student Salon re-opens. To celebrate, we’re offering $20 facials now until April 30. (more…)

April ’11 Student Salon Specials

As we type this blog, the sun is shining and hints of warmer temperatures are evident. That’s good news, because we’re about to reveal this month’s clinic specials. Get yourself spring ready at a discount. You know how much we love making you look gorgeous for less! Plus, we’re donating money from this month’s specials to the American Red Cross Japan Relief Campaign. Read on to learn more. (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy is a HERO

This year, Metro Beauty Academy is taking part in the 3rd Annual Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign until March 31 during Red Cross Month. (more…)

March ’11 Clinic Specials

We’re finally starting to thaw out; and that can only mean one thing — spring is on its way. Prepare for the much-anticipated season change with a new look at a fabulous price. Be ready when the clocks move forward with a fashion-forward style. Want to find out how you can donate to the American Red Cross this month? It’s easy and you’ll look more beautiful doing it. Check it out! (more…)

February ’11 Clinic Specials

We’re spreading our own dose of red and pink hearts in the form of lovey, dovey February specials just in time for Valentine’s Day. Just because we’re still in the thick of winter doesn’t mean you can’t look beautiful. Point Cupid’s arrow in the right direction and check out these secret admirer-inspired deals that will surely make someone blush. Now that’s amore! (more…)

Matrix Mannequin Mania

You may recognize her name from Bravo’s hit TV series Salon Takeover, but that’s not why Tabatha Coffey was in town. Metro Beauty Academy students recently visited Patrick Mcivor Color Studio in Bethlehem to celebrate Nathan Rosenkranz’s winning look from the Matrix Mannequin Mania contest. Tabatha made a special guest appearance as she was one of the judges who helped select Nathan’s mannequin for a $25,000 grand prize. Not too shabby, Nathan! (more…)

Spring ’11 Runway Trends

Never mind the frozen snow mounds and impending winter weather on those future forecasts, we have spring on the brain. In an effort to put you in the mood, too, we’re releasing a selection of the upcoming season’s most sought after hair and makeup trends straight from the runway.

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Open House Tuesday & Wednesday

Attention all prospective students! Yours truly, Metro Beauty Academy, will host two Open House events on Tuesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 19 from 5-8 p.m. Do you envision yourself creating beautiful people? Are you seeking a career change? Love the fashion and beauty industries and want in on future access to Fashion Week and photo shoots? Find your answers today. (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy January ’11 Clinic Specials

New Year, new you, new ‘do. We can help with that! After enjoying a wonderful holiday, the students and staff are back in action here at Metro Beauty Academy, and we’re ready to set you up with a new look for 2011. If saving some green is one of your New Year’s resolutions, we can help you with that, too. What’s better than looking amazing and saving money at the same time? We really can’t think of anything… (more…)

Happy Holidays!

Metro Beauty Academy would like to wish you and your family a warm, wonderful holiday and Happy 2011! Check out our holiday schedule. (more…)

$10 Facials Dec. 20-Dec. 23

Ho, ho, ho! Santa stopped by and dropped off this amazing deal to share with all of you. Beginning Monday, December 20 until Thursday, December 23 from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m., we’re offering facials for a merrily cheerful price of only $10. (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy December ’10 Clinic Specials

Ah, yes. The holidays are officially upon us. With all the hustle and bustle, now is the perfect opportunity to take some time to relax and enjoy the festive decor and holiday tunes. Pamper yourself and someone else. Metro Beauty Academy services and gift cards make the perfect presents for that special someone who could use a breather. Read on for this month’s holiday-inspired, wallet-friendly specials. (more…)

$15 Facials are Coming Soon!

Is your skin feeling a bit more drab than fab? Instantly wipe the dull away with a rejuvenating facial and face the world with a glowing, more youthful complexion. We’re offering a deal that you’ll find difficult to refuse. (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy Unveils New Treatment Available Nov. 22

The words “Keratin,” “smooth,” “Brazilian” and “frizz-free” have recently begun circulating the beauty biz in a big way, and Metro Beauty Academy has joined the buzz. Beginning November 22, we will officially offer the Simply Smooth Brazilian Keratin Treatment that some of the hottest celebs including Nicole Richie and Jennifer Aniston swear by. (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy November ’10 Clinic Specials

With the impending Thanksgiving holiday on the horizon, we have much to be thankful for including all of our awesome students, talented staff and, of course, our new and loyal customers. After stuffing your face with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, treat yourself or someone you love to one of our superb specials going on now until the end of the month. The holidays are right around the corner. Start your shopping with us! (more…)

Nathan Rosenkranz of Patrick Mcivor Visits Metro

On October 27, Metro Beauty Academy students not only donned their best Halloween looks but were treated (no pun intended!) to an enlightening guest speaker. Fashion Director Nathan Rosenkranz of patrick mcivor color studio fame stopped by to offer insights and inspiration. (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy Celebrates Halloween

Witches. Candy corn. Ghosts. Ghouls. Divas. Metro Beauty Academy students put their creativity to the test for an early Halloween celebration on October 27. We encouraged everyone to dress up in their scariest, prettiest, and most inventive costumes. There’s never an ordinary day of class!  (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy Students Scheduled to Visit Allentown Y this Tuesday

This Tuesday, October 26, Metro Beauty Academy students are scheduled to visit the Allentown YMCA/YWCA on 15th Street from 5:30-8 p.m. (more…)

Metro Beauty Academy October ’10 Specials

There’s nothing scary about these spooktacular specials. Come get boo-tiful this October. Book one of our great services for a super low price. Plus, we’re honoring the cause and offering a little something special for breast cancer awareness. Read on! (more…)

Award-winning Australian Stylist David Glover Takes Over Metro

This Sunday, Aug. 22, Metro welcomes award-winning Australian stylist David Glover to our facility for a meet-and-greet and educational event for students and staff from 3-5 p.m. Come and see how the Kevin Murphy line gives movement and control in hair without weight. Learn how to create Updos in 10 minutes without compromising her femininity, or her time. (more…)

One+One and August ’10 Specials

During the entire month of August, we are offering $2 haircuts. Yep, you read it correctly! Plus, we’re giving back, which means $1 of each haircut will benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. Go ahead and schedule your appointment now! Look beautiful and support a great cause all at the same time. Call 610.398.6227. (more…)

May We Predict Your Future?

The Metro Beauty Academy students and staff held a special Future Event on August 3 featuring our visions of life 20 plus years from today. What were the results? View the photo gallery for some of the highlights. Have we mentioned that there’s always something awesome going on at Metro? (more…)

Face Mapping Event pics

Did you miss our free Face Mapping event ? Don’t worry, we took photos to capture the afternoon’s activities. (more…)

Map Out Your Skin

Having trouble deciding what foundation color you should wear? Want to try a new skincare or makeup product, but you’re not sure where to start? Let us help you map out your skin! (more…)

July 4th Picnic Pics

We captured some of our students hanging out and enjoying the July 4th picnic last weekend. Students, faculty and staff all enjoyed delicious foods, good conversation and a nice little break from their studies. View the gallery:

More Summery Specials for July ’10

It’s hot outside, but it’s even hotter inside! In addition to our July $5 haircut special, Metro will offer several other sizzlin’ deals and steals this month. Look paradise getaway-ready and turn up your hotness factor. (more…)

Our July 4th Celebration!

Attention ALL students, faculty and staff! Let the Fourth of July festivities begin! (more…)

Update Your Look With Our July Salon Special

Need a fresh new ‘do? Great! Because we have an awesome haircut special happening NOW! (more…)

Renowned Photographer Fadil Berisha Visits Metro

Metro Beauty Academy’s beautiful state-of-the-art facility transformed into a high-fashion photo studio on June 19 as Fadil Berisha visited town to photograph Image International models. (more…)

Esthetics Clinic Open

The Esthetics Clinic at Metro Beauty Academy has officially opened this month for the first time since early winter. A new wave of students is now available to take an array of facial, microdermabrasion and waxing appointments. (more…)

June ’10 Clinic Specials

Whether you’re a new or returning client, add these special discounted services when you book your next appointment. Consider this the perfect opportunity to get yourself beach and vacation ready! You’ll save money, too, which is an even better deal. (more…)

June 2010 Graduation Details

Metro Beauty Academy students, staff and faculty would like to congratulate our spring 2010 graduating class! Our commencement ceremony and events are scheduled for Wednesday, June 16. We are excited to celebrate with our latest group of talented grads, and wish them the best of luck on their future endeavors. (more…)