Foil Smarter, Not Harder Plus Iowa Law & Sanitation

Make a day of professional development designed specifically for Iowa cosmetology and barbering professionals. Begin the morning by completing the required Iowa Law & Sanitation continuing education hours, then shift gears in the afternoon with Foil Smarter, Not Harder, a hands-on, industry-focused session featuring current highlighting techniques, product selection, and salon marketing strategies. Morning Session: Iowa Law & Sanitation - This course satisfies the mandatory 2-hour Iowa Law & Sanitation continuing education requirement for licensed cosmetologists and barbers. Designed for working professionals, the course provides a clear, practical review of current Iowa Administrative Code provisions and sanitation standards governing cosmetology and barbering practice. Participants will examine licensing and renewal requirements, scope of practice, inspection expectations, and professional responsibilities, with an emphasis on infection control. Afternoon Session: Foil Smarter, Not Harder - After completing the morning's required continuing education, turn the focus from compliance to creativity, technique, and business growth. Are you ready to elevate your highlighting game? In this class, you will learn three trending, high-impact techniques that you can start using the same day, plus clear guidelines for selecting the right lightener for every highlighting job. This class focuses on precision placement and application methods designed to transform your highlighting services. Explore quick contour balayage and seamless transition techniques, high-impact halo placement for adding brightness and contrast around the face and crown, and a tip-out method designed to maximize lightness for high-impact highlights. Beyond the chair, you'll also explore practical ways to market yourself and your salon, strengthen client relationships, and increase retail sales. Learn how to use holiday product promotions, gift sets, seasonal offers, and client conversations to recommend products naturally, encourage holiday purchasing, and create additional revenue opportunities during one of the busiest retail seasons of the year. Walk away with your required Iowa Law & Sanitation hours completed, fresh highlighting techniques, and actionable business and marketing ideas you can immediately put to work behind the chair and in your salon.