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- WBI.edu Goes Mobile
Cosmetology is on the move! Western Beauty Institute students have known that for a while, but now theres a Beauty School in your phone! Western Beauty Institute now has its own mobile website, accessible from cell phones and other mobile devices at m.wbi.edu.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:02:01 EST
- LA Times Cuts It Short
In an article featured in the Image section of the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, March 2nd, Hollywoods glamour girls are going for short, kicky dos. The paper and its partner website feature photos of Rihanna, Renée Zellweger, Selma Blair, Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham and Charlize Theron all taking short cuts to the street.
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:40:58 EST
- WBI Team Wins Spectrum Beauty Expo!
A talented team of students from Western Beauty Institutes San Fernando / Panorama City campus took First Place in the recent Spectrum International Beauty Expo 2008 Celebrity Look-alike Competition, held Monday, February 25th at the LAX Marriott Hotel.
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:08:39 EST
- Show Your Love Makeup Event
Recently, students in the San Fernando Valley Campus of Western Beauty Institute were challenged to come up with their best Evening and Fantasy makeup production for Valentines Day. Students chose to do either evening makeup or fantasy makeup or both. The event took place on Valentines Day in the Senior Room of the Panorama City campus.
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:23:00 EST
- WBI Marketing Director Recognized
Recently, our very own Randy Fugate, Director of Marketing, was recognized and acknowledged by Brooks Institute Alumni Association. Brooks Institute is a world-renowned school of photography, cinematography and art.
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:56:00 EST
- Valentine Cards Make The Cut
Students from Western Beauty Institutes Antelope Valley campus once again showed their creativity by creating Valentine cards for a contest held on February 14th at the Lancaster school. Winners were chosen from a number of impressive entries employing styled strands of hair and jewelry accents.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:53:00 EST
- Our Beautyful Buses
We want to get the word out about the fabulous school and training available to such a diverse population of students as we have here in Southern California, said Western Beauty Institute Director of Marketing Randy Fugate recently. His Be Beautyful poster designs are now appearing on buses all over the San Fernando Valley and beyond.
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:24:00 EST
- AV Veterans Stand Down
Specifically designed to help veterans having difficulties live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible was the goal of the Antelope Valley Veterans Stand Down event held at Grace Chapel in Lancaster on February 2nd. Student volunteers from Western Beauty Institute gave haircuts to the vets.
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:55:00 EST
- Palmdale High School Fashion Show
Western Beauty Institute students and staff lent their skills to help Palmdale High School students look their best for a fashion show event on Thursday, January 31st. This was the second time WBI was involved with the event, which featured male and female high school students cruising the runway on an outdoor stage.
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:25:00 EST
- Be Beautyful
Recently, Randy Fugate, Director of Marketing for Western Beauty Institute called for a shoot to illustrate the brand new marketing campaign he had envisioned called Be Beautyful. Mr. Fugate chose one of our incredibly beautiful and talented students, Michaela Foley from our Panorama City Campus, to model for the series of billboards and bus posters to be produced in support of this campaign.
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:17:00 EST
- La Opinión Shares WBI Nail Secrets
A recent feature article in La Opinión newspaper highlighted the manicuring tips of Western Beauty Institute Instructor Supervisor Flor Leaños. The article by La Opinión writer Patricia Prieto outlined the care, techniques and treatments Ms. Leaños teaches to make strong and beautiful nails.
Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:23:00 EST
- Cosmetology Job Outlook: Looking Good!!!
Fifty-three percent of beauty salon owners had job openings in recent years, according a report released by The National Accrediting Commission Of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). Three-quarters of those surveyed said they had trouble finding applicants.
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:23:00 EST
- WBI Gives Brides A Makeover
Prospective brides were given free makeovers at the recent Wild and Wonderful Weddings Bridal Show at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds on Sunday, January 13th. Talented students from Western Beauty Institutes nearby Lancaster campus performed the beauty makeovers, featuring the latest makeup and hairstyle techniques.
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:30:00 EST
- News Archive
Read up on all the past WBI news stories.
Wed, 09 May 2007 17:08:00 EDT