Western Beauty Institute News

WBI Students Win Several Barristar Awards

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:08:45 EDT

Western Beauty Institute's gifted students continue to make the academy proud. Once again, several students took home awards from the 2009 Barristar Beauty School Forum student trade show and competition, which was held on Sunday, September 20th and Monday, September 21st in Pasadena, California

WBI Launches New Barbering Course

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:51:23 EDT

Hey, did your hair, I mean hear? Western Beauty Institute is now accepting day and night course pre-enrollment for those considering an exciting career in the Barbering field. The study program covers all phases of Barbering, Hair cutting, Styling, Shaving, Facials, Hair Waving, Hair Coloring, and much, much more!

Nail Technology Course Begins at WBI

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:38:17 EDT

Western Beauty Institute is proud to begin its exciting day and night courses in the field of Nail Technology. The Manicuring Program which covers all phases of Manicure and Pedicure services will be taught at both the Panorama City campus out in the San Fernando Valley and the Lancaster campus located in the Antelope Valley.

Another Look at the 2009 SuperSunday Event

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:11:54 EDT

Western Beauty Institute takes pride in allowing our students the opportunity to shine. Back on May 31st, 2009, WBI was one of many beauty and cosmetology schools to participate at the 2009 SuperSunday styling event. However, WBI sparkled in the spotlight, receiving honorable mention and 2nd place in the SuperStyle Competition.

WBI Students and Staff Volunteer in Mayor Villaraigosa's Day of Service

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:43:47 EDT

On June 27th, 2009, Western Beauty Institute's Students and Staff were offered a chance to participate in Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa's Day of Service. Rachel Reynoso, Placement Director for the San Fernando Valley campus said, "They contacted me and asked us to volunteer for the Day of Service." CEO, Ms. Christina Diaz loved the Day of Service idea and accepted the invitation. WBI was the only beauty school selected by the city to be a part of this honored event.

Here Are the Beautiful WBI Brides

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:07:58 EDT

On Thursday June 25th, the Western Beauty Institute at the San Fernando Valley campus hosted a couple of wedding day competitions. Students had to gather their best bridal fashion ideas since this was all about that special unforgettable day. The cosmetology school event was held in a two-part contest, the Fantasy Bridal Competition and the Bridal Competition.

WBI Goes Hollywood For A Day

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:32:37 EDT

They rolled out the red carpet and the entertainment's industry most famous celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Marilyn Monroe, singer David Cook, Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sandra Bullock, even Octomom and many others shined at the Western Beauty Institute. Of course we are talking about look-a-likes.

WBI Wins 5 Consecutive Years In A Row

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:22:09 EDT

For the fifth year in a row Western Beauty Institute students collectively won the competition for largest number of students at the Supercuts SuperSunday event.

WBI Wins Again, and Again, And Again, and Again!!!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:32:55 EDT

On May 31st, Western Beauty Institute instructors and students were invited to the Pechanga Casino and Resort in Temecula, California to participate in this year's SuperSunday event sponsored by SuperCuts and The Regis Corporation with help from Esche and Alexander Public Relations.

WBI's Mark Walker helps keep students safe

Wed, 27 May 2009 19:51:40 EDT

Recently, legislation has been introduced into the California legislature which will allow the use of a restraining order for an entire school, protecting the entire student body and staff from known threats. The implementation of this as a legal tool for schools was the brain child of Western Beauty Institute's Mr. Mark Walker, Supervisor Instructor, (pictured with our CEO, Ms. Christina Diaz).

WBI Teams up with Murad

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:44:41 EST

Recently, Western Beauty Institute partnered with Murad, Inc. to bring to our students and customers to the exclusive Western Beauty Institute Skin Care Center and Spa the finest skin care products developed by Dr. Murad.

Students/Alumni Job Resumes To Go Online

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:14:33 EDT

Creating a good resume can be a daunting task. Getting it "out there" can also be difficult. Here at Western Beauty Institute, we've now made these tasks much easier for our students. We've set aside a special area of our student portal website, myWBI(tm), to publish student and alumni resumes, complete with instructions and tips on how to do it right.

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