• What Programs Does Phagans School of Hair Design Offer?
• What Are the Benefits of Learning Multiple Specialties?
• Tips to Choose The Right Program for You
• Is Flexible Scheduling Available?

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What Programs Does Phagans School of Hair Design Offer?

At Phagans School of Hair Design, we offer many different educational paths within the beauty industry. We know each student is unique and has different career goals. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to learn what’s important to you!

We offer a full program, several dual programs, and a few standalone programs.

Full Program

Our full program is your fastest track to becoming a full specialist! It combines learning in all three branches of cosmetology: Hair Design, Nail Technology, and Esthetics. If you want to become a well-rounded cosmetologist, this course is for you! There are also many benefits to learning more than one specialty that can help you find a thriving career.

This program is 1835 hours of instruction and starts with classes in Hair Design. You will branch out into learning nail technology and esthetics from there!

Dual Programs

Our dual programs fast-track learning in two fields. You can choose from a few combinations based on your interests and career goals:

• Hair Design/ Nail Technology: 1391 hours
• Hair Design/ Esthetics: 1594 hours
• Esthetics/ Nail Technology: 725 hours

If you start with a dual program and decide to become a full specialist instead, you can always add the required course after enrolling! Just remember this will take a little more time than enrolling in the full program to begin with. For example, if you start with the dual Hair Design/ Nail program (1391 hours) and add the standalone Esthetics program (600 hours), it will take you a total of 1991 hours to become a full specialist instead of 1835.

Standalone Programs

Our standalone programs help you master only one area of cosmetology. Some programs (like Barbering or our Cadet Instructor programs) are only available as a standalone.

• Barbering: 786 hours
• Hair Design: 1150 hours
• Esthetics: 600 hours
• Cadet Instructor: 1,000 hours approximately

Note: Our Nail Technology program is not available as a standalone program. If you want to learn nail technology, you will need to enroll in either our full specialty program or one of our dual programs. If you first enrolled in the dual Hair Design/ Esthetics program, you can always add Nail Technology to become a full specialist.

What Are the Benefits of Learning Multiple Specialties?

Now that you know what paths you can take, the next question is whether you should enroll in our full program, a dual program, or a standalone program. While you can still have a thriving career with only one specialty, there are several benefits to learning multiple. Here are just a few!

1. Explore Your Passions
   Not sure what your passion is? Enrolling in a dual program or our full program allows you to explore. Or, if you already have one passion, enrolling in multiple specialties may lead you to another passion! You may start out interested in hair, but find that you love esthetics just as much. You never know what you may love until you try it!
2. Increased Earning Potential
   Having multiple specialties can increase your earning potential. It allows you to offer more skills and services to your clients, giving you more opportunities to upsell. This can help you increase your ticket price and your bottom line!
3. Fill Your Books
   If your clients come to you for multiple services, you will also likely see them more often. For example, your hair client used to see you every other month for color, but now sees you every three weeks for a nail fill! Being a one-stop-shop for your clients can help you fill your books.
4. More Marketable
   Have your eye on a certain dream salon or spa? Having more skills makes you more marketable during job hunting. This may give you a better opportunity to potentially snag your dream job!
5. More Career Options
   Knowing multiple skills can also increase your career options. For example, knowing hair and makeup (which you can learn in our dual Hair Design/ Esthetics program) can open the door for you to work in film, music videos, or photoshoot work! Many of these editorial fields look for someone proficient in both hair and makeup. Knowing manicuring as a full specialist can open even more doors!

Tips to Choose the Right Program for You

Still not sure what program is right for you? Here are a few questions to consider that may help you decide:

1. What careers interest me?
2. What skills would be beneficial to have in these careers?
3. What added skills could help set me apart?
4. What skills do I definitely want to learn?
5. What skills might I want to learn?
6. What’s the fastest program track to teach me all I want to know?

You may also find it helpful to shadow industry professionals in different careers! Spend a day talking with your go-to nail technician, hairstylist, or esthetician. They may help you learn different benefits to each field you were previously unaware of.

Is Flexible Scheduling Available?

Yes! At Phagans School of Hair Design, we want our education to work for you. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend classes.

• Evening Schedule
  Monday – Friday from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
• Day Schedule
  Thursday – Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

For more information on what schedules are available for each program, please contact our admissions office. We are happy to walk you through each option!

Get Started at Phagans School of Hair Design

Ready to take the next step? Schedule your tour of Phagans School of Hair Design today to see if we may be right for you! During your tour, you can get your questions answered, learn about financial aid, meet our staff, and more. To schedule your tour, fill out this form or call us at (503) 652-2668. We can’t wait to meet you!

Don’t forget to check out our guide to choosing a beauty school!

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Oil Is Your Friend

For a long time, we thought that putting oil on our faces was a beauty no-no. While certain oils are bad for the skin, like certain oils are bad to eat, there are others that have massive benefits. Examples of good oils are argan oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil, and coconut oil. And these oils don’t only make your skin glow. They’re full of vitamins and minerals and can treat a range of common problems, from general dry skin and eczema to acne prone skin and fine lines.

Put a Mask on It

Face masks are a classic staple when it comes to pampering yourself. There’s no reason why you should reserve masks for Sundays or a special trip to the spa. Sure, there are plenty of face masks on the market, but there are TONS of face masks you can make right in your own kitchen! For that “lit from within” look, try making masks from strawberries, oatmeal, cucumbers, avocados, bananas, yogurt, and oranges. If you’re not into DIY-ing, stop by our student salon and spa where one of our talented students can treat you to a relaxing facial under the supervision of licensed professionals.

Stop and Smell the Roses

Rose-infused products are all the rage in the skin care world because of the natural benefits of rose petals. Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that leave your skin refreshed and hydrated. It also tones your skin and helps maintain its pH balance. When you feel tired in the middle of the day, spritz some rose water on your face for an instant refresh. Circling back to those trusty oils, rosehip oil can lighten scars and blemishes, tighten pores, reduce dark circles, and even out your skin tone. This makes for more glowing, youthful, and supple skin.

Relax and Enjoy that Avocado Toast

Avocados are trendy for a good reason. This tasty, green superfood is your skin’s best friend. Avocados are rich in nutrients like A, B, C, and E vitamins and minerals like potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. Studies have shown that eating avocados is linked to various skin benefits. These include increased moisture levels, wrinkle reduction, UV protection, acne prevention, psoriasis treatment and more.

Try Some Supplements

Why not add an extra boost of nutrition to your morning routine? Taking daily supplements is a great way to improve the health and quality of your skin. Fish oil has omega-3 fatty acids that help with collagen production and fill in fine lines, reduce rosacea and eczema, and regulate moisture balance for healthy, glowing skin. When ingested, Vitamin A reduces sebum production and maintains skin’s protective tissue. It’s also useful for acne, psoriasis, and eczema. We all know that Vitamin C fights off the common cold. Its antioxidants are also great for your skin. Vitamin C supplements protect your skin from free radicals, build collagen, support cell strength, and fight against dullness.

Like learning about skin care and all things beauty? Check out our esthetics program! You can also read some of our other blog posts:

Read: “Treat Yourself: Spa Day Suggestions”

Read: “Anti-Aging Tips for Moms of Every Age”

Read: “Summer Skin Tips for Sun-Starved Northwesterners”

For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program click for our Clackamas report.

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Are you ready for a completely new look? Getting that unique hair color you’ve been thinking about is a perfect way to do this. At Phagan’s student salon you can get that color to take your look to the next level.

If you’re looking to make styling your hair easier and quicker, a relaxer may be the way to go. Relaxers take naturally curly hair and make it straight. If you have a hard time dealing with the frizz everyday, come on in and give this a try!

The perfect nail designs can be the finishing touch to your beautiful look! Visit us to get the royal treatment and walk out with nails that you won’t be able to take your eyes off.

If you’ve never had a facial before, it’s a must! You can get a soothing massage and give your skin the treatment it deserves. People will probably start asking you how you got your “glow” once you give it a try.

Whether it’s for a special event or another day in the life, you can get your makeup done by a passionate artist. You’ll be amazed by the stunning results.

Don’t forget to eliminate unwanted hair during your next spa day. It’s a key part in getting the soft, smooth, buttery skin you want.

Double Your Money!

For the month of December you can double your money with a gift card. Buy a $50.00 gift card for $25.00 or a $100.00 gift card for $50.00! Get one for yourself and for the special someone who will love it. Once you’re ready to use it, schedule an appointment and treat yourself.

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What to do about your hairy stems? There are lots of options if you choose not to go au natural. Shaving, depilatories, and laser treatments will all remove hair effectively, but waxing offers the longest-lasting, most affordable treatment around. Here are a few reasons why we think waxing is the way to go:

Safe: Think about the last time you shaved your legs. Chances are you were hunched over in a cramped shower with water pounding your back and shampoo or conditioner running into your eyes. This common scenario is not the safest place to be wielding a sharp object. Naturally in this position, chances are high of cutting your skin when the razor slips. Over time, these nicks and cuts can leave unsightly scars. Chances of damaging the skin in this way when waxing are next to none.

Natural: Unlike depilatory creams that use harsh chemicals to eat away the hair from your body, waxing uses natural elements to remove the hair at the root.

Affordable: Whether you do them at home or have them done professionally in a salon, waxing sessions are an affordable way to remove hair for weeks at a time. Compared to laser hair removal sessions at thousands of dollars per leg for hair removal, monthly waxing, even in a high-end salon, is a bargain.

Efficient: Plain and simple, waxing your legs can save you time. While the procedure can take an hour or more to complete, you won’t have to repeat for weeks, saving your precious time each morning in the shower that you would have spent shaving. Legs stay smooth for up to three weeks after waxing.

Waxing isn’t for everyone, though. If you have certain skin conditions, extremely sensitive skin, or take acne medication, waxing your legs is not recommended. And if you can’t hold off on shaving long enough to let your hair grow out to a minimum of ¼ inch, the wax won’t be able to secure the hair and remove it from the follicle.

Bottom line is that you can get better, longer-lasting results with waxing than shaving and that should be enough to help you dare to go bare this summer.

During the month of June, save $5 on a full leg was at Phagans salon. Call our Clackamas at 833-840-9039 to schedule your appointment today. 

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Let’s face it. Waxing, especially the first time, can be a little frightening.

The truth is that in addition to the obvious result of smooth sexy skin all summer long, waxing has other benefits. Hair in the armpits and bikini region trap natural oils that can produce unwanted odor, especially during the warmer summer months. Waxing eliminates the hair and can therefore reduce odor. Also, regular waxing changes the texture of hair and thins the follicle, making future waxing less painful.

Once you’ve wrapped your head around the process of having your hair removed from the root using hot wax, popsicle sticks, and cloth strips, the next steps to smooth summer beauty are as easy as 1-2-3. Read on for tips to get started for a terrific waxing experience.

Before

• Exfoliate: Every other day, use a loofah to remove dead skin cells from the area you plan to have waxed. Be sure to stop exfoliation at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
• Plan wisely: Let your hair grow out to at least ¼ inch before your appointment so the wax has something to grab onto. Also, don’t schedule your waxing appointment in the 3-4 days prior to your period when you are more sensitive to pain. Instead, schedule for a week or two after your period.
• Medicate: Taking 2 ibuprofen about an hour before your appointment can help you manage any pain and works to mitigate any inflammation from the process.

Immediately After

• Cotton is king: Wearing loose clothing or underwear made of natural cotton fibers can help your skin rebound from waxing. Tight, synthetic fabrics can irritate the skin and prevent it from breathing.
• Hands off: It can be difficult to resist your new silky smooth skin, but you should avoid touching the waxed areas for at least 30 minutes following your appointment. This allows your pores to replenish their natural oils which act as a protective layer.
• Stay dry: Following your waxing appointment, wait several hours before you go into a swimming pool, hot tub, or spa. Your open follicles are susceptible to bacteria that can cause infection.

After

• Protect your skin: Waxed skin is sensitive to the sun and more prone to burning. Take care to cover up, but don’t use perfumed lotion or tanning lotion for at least 24 hours following your appointment.
• Exfoliate some more: Five days after your appointment, you can begin exfoliating the waxed skin. Use a loofah or a light exfoliating cream. This will keep your skin smooth and help prevent unwanted ingrown hairs.
• Toss your razor: For best results, don’t shave or trim hair between your waxing appointments. Schedule appointments 4-6 weeks apart. This increases the chance of removing the follicle with the hair, often resulting in a decrease in hair growth. Many women see a change in hair growth after just two sessions.

If you’re ready to make your skin smooth and sexy for summer, Phagans can help. During the month of June, you can get a bikini and full-leg wax for only $45. Call the Phagans location nearest you to schedule your appointment today.

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But beware that all that fun in the sun can wreak havoc with the nails on your hands and feet. Here’s how:

Dry Weather

As we write this, acres and acres in the state of Colorado are burning due to the forest fires* brought on by dry, hot summer weather. In Portland and Vancouver, we are lucky to have much more moisture in the air, but our area does dry out considerably during the summer months. Dry weather and wind can suck the moisture right out of your body, including your finger and toe nails. Be sure to drink lots of water each day to stay hydrated and use hand and foot cream to moisturize your nails.

Sun Exposure

Extended amounts of sun that we’re so grateful for during the summer season can also harm your skin and nails. In addition to sun burn, sun exposure can dry cuticles and harm your nail growth. Always use a sunscreen on your skin and hands to help protect them during the summer.

Chlorine

Hot, sunny weather means more time in the pool. But chemicals like chlorine in the pool can do fast damage to your easy, breezy, summer look by turning hair greenish, fading polish on your nails, and making previously healthy nails brittle, weak, and prone to breakage. To combat this damage, always wear base and top coats with your polish and wash and dry your hands and hair after a dip in the pool.

Outdoor Activity

Whether you are a surfing, hiking, gardening, or simply barbecuing in the back yard, more time outdoors can equate to more exposure to the elements. As we’ve seen, wind, sun and dry weather can cause dry, brittle nails and flaky, callused feet. Be sure to moisturize and use sunscreen.

Diet

Sometimes in the summer we’re eating on the run and not getting the nutrients we need to keep our nails healthy. Be sure to drink lots of water, indulge in the bevy of fresh fruits and veggies available at the local farmers market, and take your vitamins. Your nails will thank you for it.

Want a little extra help pampering your nails this summer? Visit Phagans for our July special. You get a Spa Pedicure and Express Manicure for only $20. Treat yourself today!

Need help maintaining your nails after you leave the salon? All OPI products are buy one, get one half off during July at both Phagans locations in Clackamas and Lloyd Center.

*The health and safety of every man, woman, child, and animal in Colorado are in our thoughts.

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