Are you looking for a career that is right for you? Are you tired of your current job and ready to make a change? A career in cosmetology could be a great fit! The beauty industry is growing in popularity for good reason. As a cosmetologists you can rest easy knowing that the industry isn’t…

Have you ever considered a career as a barber? Jobs in the beauty industry are on the rise and expected to grow faster than average over the next decade. Right now may be the perfect time to begin a rewarding career in barbering. If you answer yes to most of the questions below than you…

The world of beauty is ever-changing. We love how diverse our industry is, and we love how fulfilling beauty industry careers can be . You know you’d be a perfect candidate to make your mark in the beauty community, but are you ready for beauty school? Check out our blog to see just how ready you are to start beauty!

Don’t be Deterred by the Myths, Check out Raphael’s – a Beauty School in Ohio You may be interested in attending beauty school but have some reservations about it. That’s pretty normal. However, you should check your assumptions. There are some common myths about attending beauty school, the purpose of this article and video is…

Holly Devorick!  Holly will be attending our Boardman Campus for the Managing Cosmetology program.  Holly said that nothing will get in her way of completing this course. Quoting Holly, “There is nothing more rewarding then helping someone feel beautiful.  I am eager to learn and grow in this field.  Knowledge is power and the trends are forever…

It’s was another Great Day at Raphael’s! Our students from the Boardman and Niles Campuses participated in a Shark Tank Contest! The students worked together in groups for about a month leading up to today’s “episode”. They worked on creating different products that would be useful in our industry. Some of the products that the…

Our 2015 summer scholarship winner is Mary Cooper!  Mary will be attending our Brunswick Campus.  Mary has always had a sense of style and loves doing hair; she remembers being 4 years old and doing her mothers hair.  She wants to make people feel their best by making them look their best!  Mary knows first hand…

Scholarships can be a great source of funding for your education. They are generally sponsored by an organization that would like to help students with a common interest pay for school. For example, the Sally’s Beauty Supply sponsors a scholarship each year to help students who would like to attend a program in a branch…

  So you’re thinking about school but you’re not sure how to pay for it? Financial aid can be a big help, but sometimes it can be confusing. We’d love to help you figure it out and we hope this will help. What is financial aid? Financial aid helps students pay for school and other…

Have you ever thought about becoming a licensed, managing Nail Technician? Maybe you wondered how to get started? Or maybe you want to know what the requirements are to get into a beauty school? These are just some of the questions I hope to answer for you today. “How Do I Become a Nail Technician?”…