Thank you for your referrals!

Because of YOUR referrals, Esteem has had a great increase of prospective students who are already convinced we ARE THE BEST and are eager to learn from the best!  We just want to THANK YOU for continuing to spread the word by REFERRING us.

Our students really are the best because of YOU.  They come to us knowing they are getting the best education possible and are completely committed to their education.  They have a sense of respect for others which is so refreshing.  This makes teaching much more rewarding when students value their education and are respectful and kind to others.

Because of our small student body, we get pretty cozy with one another and you often hear laughter echoing in the school.  I love hearing the sound of laughter outside my office door, it's important to me that our students are enjoying themselves.  We truly believe at Esteem that it should be fun and fun it is.  As the manager, I had always dreamed of a cosmetology school with this kind of an environment.  As cheesy as this may sound it's the truth.  And I'm proud to be a part of it.

We really do have it all.  A fabulously talented owner, Darci Brown, who genuinely cares about each of her students and mentors.  She takes time out of her busy schedule to teach our students that latest techniques.   I, myself, under the direction of Darci, do my very best to create an environment where everyone is continually learning and continues to feel valued.  But this is only possible because of our great mentors.  Our mentors take teaching very seriously and have a strong desire to help others succeed.

This all would not be possible if YOU were not sending us such fabulous individuals.  The most rewarding AND difficult part of our job as mentors is watching our students grow and develop into fabulous stylist and eventually spread their wings and take off on their own.  It is a beautiful process.  We become attached to our students and saying goodbye is always bittersweet.

Together we have built a great reputation.  Our students and their employers are recognizing that Esteem Students are heads above other schools (no pun intended).

So, once again we need to say Thank You.  Thank you for referring us. Thank you for trusting us. And, most of all Thank You for believing in us!

With sincere appreciation,

Jenny Kraaima, Campus Manager

Christmas Spirit Week

"Let's recite the Code of the Elves, shall we?

1. Treat every day like Christmas.

2. There's room for everyone on the Nice List.

3. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."

 

 

This week we have had Christmas Spirit Week at Esteem Academy to help get us ready for Christmas!  It's been fun to have time to be a little silly and help spread cheer to our clients as well.

 

 

 

 

 

We love our crazy gifted students!  Ugly Sweater Day!

 

 

 

On Friday we had a Hot Chocolate Bar!  Toppings and flavors galore!

 

 

We work hard each and every day but we also know how to have fun!  Stop by and see what we're all about!

 



Winter Happenings

The last little while has been very busy at Esteem Academy!  In November we graduated three of our students- Sally, Samantha and Tiffany. They each passed their state boards with flying colors and are off to create hair magic in the real world. We miss seeing them here at the school every day but look forward to seeing them excel in all they do.



Samantha, Sally, Shelby (one of our amazing Salon Coordinators!), and Tiffany



Way to go Samantha!


Way to go Tiffany!


We love our Esteem Team!


December has been a very busy month for us.  Out on the salon floor, our incredibly talented students have been very busy as our amazing clients have been filling our appointment books to make sure they look their very best for the holidays!  We are so grateful for our amazing clients.


Stylish undercut created by our student Shaylee.  Fun change!


Purple hair by Abbey

We love what we do and we hope to see all your smiling faces back again soon!

Ruby's Birthday Celebration

We had the opportunity to host a fun birthday celebration for Ruby! Each girl was treated to a manicure and pedicure. We provided decorations and also offered fruit, dessert, candy and lemonade for the girls to snack on while they got their services done. We had so much fun and loved having them at Esteem! Happy Birthday Ruby! Thank you for celebrating at Esteem Academy!

Did you know that Esteem Academy of Beauty offers an event package? From birthdays to wedding parties, we offer services that can fit everyone's needs! If you are interested in hosting a party at Esteem go here to contact us and find out more!

Building a Business!

                                                     

Yesterday the students learned all about how to create a successful business from business owner,  Zack Simonsen,. He covered topics from preparing a resume and interviewing to building a clientele to using social media for marketing. The students learned a lot and can't wait to put what they learned into action! Thanks for they great class Zack!

Hands-on Corrective Color Class

Our students were able to participate in a hands-on color class. So much fun and learning going on over here! Watch for before and after photos of the model soon! 

Dress Work Contest Winner

The students had the opportunity to participate in a dress work up-do contest. They were each  given the same look to use as inspiration and then judged based on certain criteria. Our winner was LAURA WOOD. I sat down with a Laura to ask her a few questions and find out more about her. 

Q: Why do you love the beauty industry? 

"I love that my business can be about making people good about themselves and not just about looking good.  

Q: What is your favorite product to use and why? 

"I love to use Densite by Loreal Professional. It is something I can use on every client. I usually put it on damp hair after I shampoo them and it helps to add texture and body. 

Q: What is your favorite thing you have learned in beauty school so far? 

"I have learned that there is more than one way to do things. You learn how to do the basics and then find what works best for you." 

Good job Laura! See the photos of the winning up-do that Laura did below.