21st century Trends
What decade focused on chunky highlights, choppy layers, foil highlights, and natural texture?
2000s
What modern techniques followed the ombré trend?
Color melting, baby-lights, and shadow root.
Name one of the three most common specializations in cosmetology.
Haircutting, texture, or haircolor.
Who bridges the gap between a brand and hairstylists, creating education programs and setting standards?
Education Director
What is a salon manager's duties
scheduling, money, and clients
How have the Internet and social media impacted stylist's beauty careers?
connects stylist, promotes work, and attracts clients
What replaced heavy relaxers and heat straighteners in the pursuit of smooth hair?
Safer alternatives and treatments that protect hair health.
Who teaches salon professionals new techniques and helping with team development.
What career path focuses on teaching new professionals in beauty schools?
Cosmetology Instructor.
What are some of the career opportunities available?
Career opportunities include hairstylist, salon owner, educator, product rep, and platform artist
What male celebrity inspired a more body- conscious style and interest in men's grooming in 2002?
David Beckham
What trend reinvented classic hairstyles like pixie cuts and fades for modern times?
Brighter, creative colors like blues, greens, and pastels.
What does a Manufacturer Educator do?
Brands products and educates them about new trends
What creative leadership role usually requires 10+ years of experience and oversees brand image and educators?
Creative Director
What’s one way cosmetologists can continue to grow in their careers?
Attend workshops, classes, or gain new certifications.
What early hair coloring trend inspired late 2000s and early 2010s balayage and shadow root looks?
Ombre
How did men’s grooming evolve in the twenty-first century?
Barber services expanded to include facials, scalp treatments, and body grooming.
Who sets the artistic standard and represents brands or salons at trade shows?
Artistic Director
What is a Artistic Director?
set the artistic standard and represents brands or salons at trade shows
What are some examples of in-demand services today?
Balayage, textured styling, nail art, and men’s grooming services.
How did social media change the cosmetology industry in the 21st century?
Connecting with clients instantly
What is one major factor that defines cosmetology in the 21st century?
Different styles, global influences, and inclusion of all hair types.
What career involves working on film sets, TV, or photoshoots to style hair for media productions?
Film, theatrical, or editorial stylist
What is a film, theatrical, or editorial stylist?
It involves working on film sets, TV shows, or photoshoots to style hair for media productions
Why is specialization so important in today’s cosmetology field?