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Beauty academy in eye of beholder
by Sharon Schnakenburg they’re getting the attention, so that t
Some may think an academy of beauty just teaches we can move them along and teach w
specific skills, but The Studio Academy of Beauty them more advanced techniques.” t
(TSAOB) owner Cathy Koluch says there’s more to her It took Koluch and husband Jeff –
beauty school than meets the eye. TSAOB coowner, MBA and electrical T
“There are so many opportunities for people in this engineer – about three months toe
industry, for someone who has high aspirations to gut the former Chandler Hostessg
become a stylist to the stars, or for someone who just outlet bakery and transform it into o
wants to work part-time or for someone who wants TSAOB. The 7,000-square-footT
to own their own business,” she explains. “There are locale is designed with a welcoming l
product companies you can go work for, you can “boutiquey” interior design, and“
become an educator and you can travel.” contains an esthetics suite featuring semi-privatecontains an est
The Studio’s mantra is to turn students into “total rooms, plus a separate suite for cosmetology services.
salon professionals” without leaving its graduates out The public can take advantage of student-
in the cold. administered salon and spa services at discounted
“Obviously to be in this industry, you have to pass prices such as cut and style ($10), hair color (begins
your state board test to get your license. That’s not our at $25), facials ($25 to $35), manicures ($11), and
one and only goal. We want them to be proficient at
STSN photos by Gordon Murray
pedicures ($16).
color; we want them to have a higher level of expertise
LEARN BY DOING: Students at The Studio Academy of Beauty
“It’s such a win-win. In today’s economy where
in their techniques for cutting hair. But we also want
prepare a facial for a client, left, and practice on a mannequin’s
people are really trying to save their pennies, one
them to have an understanding of salon operations
hair, right.
way to not give up your beauty regimen is to find a
and the business aspects,” Koluch details. is 600 hours and includes facials, waxing, makeup, beauty school that you feel comfortable with,” Koluch
Part of TSAOB students’ preparation includes microdermabrasion, chemical peels, reflexology, says, adding that all services and consultations are
helping students get a proverbial foot in the aromatherapy and body treatments such as a supervised by licensed professionals.
employment door. seaweed regime or cellulite body firming treatment, “Beauty schools are diamonds in the rough. They’re
“I feel it’s the school’s responsibility to train them for example. little jewels. The students get practice and the clients
to write a resume, to interview and present themselves Meanwhile, the cosmetology course comprises get to save money and everybody’s happy.”
well,” explains Koluch, who has two decades 1,600 hours of “everything hair,” Koluch says, such as The Studio Academy of Beauty is located at 610 N.
experience in the technical/trade school industry, cutting, styling, perms, relaxers, color, extensions and Alma School Rd. in Chandler. Salon and spa services
climbing the ladder from student services advisor to wigs, along with manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, are available to the public Mondays from 6:15 to 10
school president at a former company. facials, facial waxing and makeup. p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 9:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and
TSAOB, in business now for two years, hosts career The school, designed to host 120 students maximum, Saturdays 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information,
days twice a year where students can network with presently has about 65 students and is relatively small visit
www.TSAOB.com or call 480-857-1138.
salon and spa owners and hiring managers. by design.
Hard work is key to students’ success, whether “We didn’t build a 20,000-square-foot facility to
Sharon Schnakenburg is a freelance writer who can be reached
they opt for TSAOB’s 13-month daytime or 15-month have 200 students. We have at the very most 40
at
Sharon@SanTanSun.com.
nighttime programs. The academy’s esthetics course students assigned to two or three instructors so that
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