Knock ‘em dead with a fabulous new look this new year. We can help you achieve it on a budget. Check out this month’s specials valid now until January 31. Don’t wait another moment to treat yourself.

This month, purchase a minimum of $25 worth of products  and receive a haircut and style for $5. Score a sweet new ‘do for less than that latte you purchased this morning.

Add on a prettifying manicure with paraffin for $10. Treat dry winter hands to a soothing scrub, buff and dip in warm paraffin. Finish with the color polish of your choice.

If your hair has the winter blues, spice it up with a new hue and new ‘do. Receive a single process color, haircut and style, and choice of treatment (choose conditioning, scalp, shine or texture) for just $45.

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If you have ever envisioned working in the beauty industry, you won’t want to miss our Open House tomorrow January 5, 2012 from 2-7 p.m.

Make this the year you do something for yourself. Begin on the path to a rewarding career making people look and feel beautiful inside and out. Stop by to learn more about our cosmetology, esthetics, teacher’s, and new massage therapy programs.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enroll for our next semester beginning January 23, 2012. Space is limited! With new and improved schedules, government aid, full- and part-time schedules and a caring, knowledgeable staff, it’s never been easier to have the career you’ve always dreamed of.

Visit us at 4977 Medical Center Circle, Allentown 18106. To contact our admissions office, call 610.398.6227 or click here to request more information.

There’s still time to let our team make you look beautiful for the holidays and there’s still time to grab gift cards for salon services, spa treatments and must-have products. We’re celebrating the season, too, so check out our holiday schedule so we don’t miss you.

Metro Beauty Academy will be closed from Friday, December 23 until Tuesday, December 27, 2011. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Additionally, we will be closed for a New Year’s break from Saturday, December 31, 2011 until Monday, January 2, 2012. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

As a reminder, you can still pick up last-minute gifts, and for every $50 gift card that you purchase, we’ll throw in a free $15 gift certificate valid on salon services.

Happy Holidays! See you in 2012!

*Image courtesy Joe Buckingham, Flickr

It feels a bit odd to be writing the last blog post of 2011. Where did the year go? Between all the hustle and bustle of shopping, baking, wrapping, decorating and decking the halls, you need to squeeze in some “me” time, and Metro Beauty Academy makes it easier and more affordable to bliss out — even if it’s for 30 minutes.

Let our fabulous cosmetology students whip your hair into something spectacular. All month long, single process color with haircut is just $35. Let your hair do the talking and wow your family and friends at every holiday shindig. If you’d prefer, for $30, score a perm and haircut and sport the ever classic look with effortless ease.

Have a special event coming up? Go from so-so to stunningly glam with a Special Occasion Style for $15 when added to any service. Plus, when you spend $50 in services, we’ll give you 10% off your retail purchases so you can recreate the look at home.

If you’re still shopping for the gift that keeps on giving, why not give her (or him!) the gift of looking and feeling amazing? Let the receipt choose his or her beauty adventure with each and every gift card. For every $50 gift card purchased, you’ll get a free $15 gift certificate (gift certificates valid on services only). Keep the gift certificate for yourself, give it to someone else or make it an extra incredible gift by presenting both to that special someone.

Just a reminder, our esthetics spa is currently closed and will reopen in 2012 with eager and attentive students ready to make you feel fresh and vibrant.

From the Metro Beauty Academy family to yours, we’re wishing you a warm holiday season and a New Year filled with joy!

Follow us! Metro Beauty Academy recently joined Twitter. Click here to follow us @metrobeautyacad.

Here we’ll keep you up to date on the latest trends and beauty insider news from all of our fave brands and tweeters from around the globe. You’ll even find career insight and job opportunities. Let social media help jump-start and inspire your career!

You’ll notice that we’re just getting started. Connect with us and invite your friends to connect with us, too.

As we prepare to officially welcome the holiday season, we want to remind you of the incredible November specials happening right now. After you partake in Black Fridays specials, we recommend recuperating with a pampering day at our salon or spa. While you’re here, don’t forget to pick up multiple gift cards. They make the perfect stocking stuffer, Secret Santa gift or solution for the gal (or guy) with everything.

Glam up for every upcoming holiday party with a new ‘do. Wow the crowd — you don’t even have to tell them you did gorgeous on a budget. Women’s haircuts are just $10. Add a single process color for an additional $25. Go for the gold (not the color, just the saying…unless of course you really want to do gold) and pump up your color with full highlights or lowlights for $30.

If you’re looking for an edgier head-turning look, why not add plumage to your mane? Well, you can with our feather hair extension deal. We’re offering a single strand for $6 or three strands for $15. The best part? They’re washable and you can style them however you please. Make the most out of every holiday look with an accessory that you don’t even need to think twice about.

For all of your gifting needs; buy a $50 gift card and receive a free $15 gift certificate for your choice of services.

Don’t forget about your skin! Our soon-to-graduate esthetics students are ready and waiting to turn your drab winter skin into fab skin. Make sure it looks smooth and clean this holiday season with your choice of two services. Take your pick of two and get a third service free*. Choices include: microdermabrasion, facials, back facial, facial waxing, body waxing, and even makeup application.

From all of us, to all of you, thank you for supporting us this year! Happy Thanksgiving!

*Discount is applied to the lowest priced service.

To celebrate the vibrant foliage colors and the obvious change of season, we believe you should change your look. OK, maybe not completely. But a hint of pizzaz in all the right places will take you further than you think. There are still a couple of weeks left to take advantage of our October specials.

For starters, there’s just something about Sebastian — sleek, luscious, voluminous. No, we’re not talking about some hunky guy. We mean Sebastian products, and this month all product kits are only $19.99. Score huge savings and treat your tresses right with formulas created specifically for varying hair types: extend your color, control frizz, be stick straight or pump up the volume. We have it all and we’re more than thrilled to choose the right products so you get maximum impact.

In fact, this month it’s all about hair. For $60 get a haircut, color, your choice of highlights or lowlights, and style and dazzle all of the autumn fairies (and maybe even Sebastian) with your fabulous new fall hue. Our trendsetting cosmetology students will sit you down in one of our comfortable salon chairs and help you decide on the perfect shade and cut shape.

With Halloween less than 15 days away, it’s time to finalize that costume. Whether you’re going as Pocahontas or Avril Lavigne, hair feathers will add the perfect touch to every Halloween look — and your everyday look. We’re offering feather extensions for just $8 each installed or three for $20.  The best part? They’re washable and can be straightened, curled and styled however you like. Just treat the feathers like your own hair. When cared for properly, they can last up to two months.

And finally, if your skin is saying uh-nuh no to this weather, treat it right with a facial. Buy one facial and get one half off all month long. Have your impurities whisked away by one of our talented esthetics students in a calming spa environment. It’s the perfect pick me up after a long day at the office or a splendid way to start a Saturday. You’ll be addicted with just one treatment, so that’s why we’re giving you two.

To book an appointment, call us at 1.888.782.7221.

It’s New York Fashion Week, and we’re so excited we almost forgot to give you a rundown of this month’s specials. Our eyes have been glued to the internet to catch sneak peeks of spring 2012′s trends fresh from the runways of Marchesa, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs and more. Luckily for you, there’s still plenty of time to snag a great deal.

We are now officially scheduling appointments with our Day Esthetics students. Try one of our many services including customized facials, back facials, microdermabrasion (best value!), waxing and makeup application.

Speaking of makeup, this month you can grab a free makeup application with your minimum purchase of $25 in products or services. If you have an upcoming event, a job interview or just want to look fab for a first date, we highly recommend prepping with this deal. It’s all about first impressions.

We’re also offering a $55 color special for school employees and Health Network employees*. You get a single process color, highlights or lowlights, plus a haircut and style. Yes, you read that right. Maybe you can try out this season’s hottest color trend: haute honey.

Plus, there’s still plenty of time to stop by and make your donation to the Get In Touch Foundation. When you make a donation, you’ll receive a free haircut and style in addition to 25% off a full day of services during the upcoming holiday season. (It’s right around the corner, ladies!)

Stop by and come see us. Call 1.888.782.7721 to make an appointment. We may even dish on the hottest looks of SS’12 with you!

*Please bring valid photo ID.

We can hardly believe it ourselves, but that time of year has returned. Metro is abuzz with back-to-school chatter revolving around fall fashion, the latest hair trends, color palettes and more. To usher in September, we’d like to give you a sneak peek at some of our favorite hair trends.

Looking to try a new hair hue? A-listers are sporting haute honey, which will brighten and complement just about every complexion. Depart from your typical blonde or brunette and go for a rich gold tone instead. If you’re not convinced, opt for face-framing honey highlights. Your classiness factor instantly skyrocketed.

Bad hair days be gone! Never get caught with a bad hair day when you try one of this season’s updos or down-dos. Downtown chick meets uptown with a voluminous updo. Tease at the crown, wear a low, messy chignon or go boho chic with braids. Rule #1: There are no rules, so inject some fashionable flair into your strands and never leave the house worrying what someone is going to think of that bedhead again.

We also caught the never-fail ponytail on the runways of Alexander Wang, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs. Models for Dries Van Noten and Gucci sported ponies with a little bit of bling and peacock feathers respectively. Nothing like amping up the hotness with a simple accessory.

*Photo courtesy redken.com

Prospective students, listen up! We’re hosting an Open House on Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31 from 2-7 p.m. Come check out our school’s offerings and amenities and set your career path on fire. Read on for a special offer and a sneak peek at one of our successful graduates.

The first 25 prospective students to arrive and take a tour with our knowledgeable admissions representatives on either day will receive a complimentary gift certificate for a haircut and blow dry or a 60-minute customized facial.

Check out graduate Stacy Ho and her successful career as a stylist in NYC.

Meet Stacy Ho, Metro graduate

Stacy’s advice to students

Ever wonder what’s on the brain of the founder of an international beauty brand? Find out here!

Meet Rodney Culter, founder of Cutler

We hope to see you at our Open House next week!