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Find Accredited Beauty Schools in WISCONSIN listed by city, then in alphabetical order - FINALLY! Find the very BEST Beauty School in your area.

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Beauty Schools in WISCONSIN (WI)

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City: Appleton, WI

Empire Beauty School

Gill-Tech Academy of Hair Design

The Salon Professional Academy

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City: Eau Claire, WI

Professional Hair Design Academy

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City: Green Bay, WI

Empire Beauty School

Wisconsin College of Cosmetology, Inc.

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City: Greenfield, WI

Regency Beauty Institute

VICI Beauty School

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City: Janesville, WI

Academy of Cosmetology

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City: Madison, WI

Empire Beauty School

Regency Beauty Institute

VICI Beauty School

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City: Manitowoc, WI

Empire Beauty School

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City: Milwaukee, WI

Empire Beauty School

The Institute of Beauty Wellness

VICI Beauty School

Visions in Hair Design Institute of Cosmetology

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City: Peshtigo, WI

The Wisconsin Academy

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City: Waukesha, WI

The Academy Waukesha, Paul Mitchell Partner

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City: Wausau, WI

State College of Beauty Culture

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The Benefits of Massage in the Salon and Spa

There are several types of massage taught in cosmetology colleges. There is hand and arm massage during a manicure and foot and leg massage during a pedicure. Scalp massage is offered in many salons and barber shops. And, of course there is reflexology, Swedish full body massage, Acupressure massage, aromatherapy massage, lymphatic drainage massage, chair massage, vibratory massage and some fun services like stone massage (and the list could go on) which are fast becoming a part of courses offered at many beauty colleges due to the easy integration of those services with cosmetology services offered in salon/day spas. There is also manual facial massage that is a part of esthetics curriculum, which offers age defying effects on the skin.

Of course, there are some safety cautions to consider when performing massage in the Salon and/or Spa. Do not massage if the client has high blood pressure, heart condition, or has had a stroke. Massage increases circulation and may be harmful to this type of client. Have such a client consult with their physician before performing massage. Also, be careful to avoid vigorous massage of joints if a client has arthritis. Be certain to communicate with the client throughout the massage and adjust your touch to the client’s needs. Some clients will need a softer touch, while others will not feel relaxed unless more pressure is applied.

Some of the benefits of massage are listed below:

It is possible for massage to relieve pain because of the relaxing effect the massage has on tense muscles.

Massage nourishes, strengthens and firms muscle fiber.

Massage soothes nerves making the client feel regenerated and invigorated.

Massage promotes warmth by increasing blood supply and circulation.

Massage reduces fat cells in the subcutaneous tissue which helps firm the client’s skin and underlying tissue.

Massage nourishes the skin, by bringing oxygen by way of stimulation of blood circulation. Oxygen is vital to cell growth, and carries away waste products and carbon dioxide.

Massage makes the skin softer and more pliable.

Massage manipulations can aid in depleting fluids in tissues.

Massage can help to reduce puffy or sagging areas.

Massage improves the appearance of the skin. It increases the production of sebum, which helps to regulate moisture content of cells. The moisture helps the skin retain a dewy, youthful appearance and improves the skin’s texture.

Massage loosens and helps to clear away dead surface cells and other debris, revealing healthier skin underneath.

And my favorite: Massage retards aging of the skin!

To obtain proper results from a massage, the Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Pedicurist, Massage Therapist, or Esthetician must have a thorough knowledge of all the structure involved. This includes muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. Almost every muscle and nerve has a motor point. Clients have different body structures – so the position of motor points will vary on different clients. Your course of study will enable you to understand massage and the proper application of massage in order to maximize the Salon or Spa experience and keep them coming back week after week.

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