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Deep Tissue Massage Benefits

Massage therapy involves the manipulation of the body and muscles to help relieve pain and stress. There are many kinds of massage, for instance, deep tissue massage, and each has unique benefits. If you’re a massage therapist looking to expand your skills and service offerings, taking courses through HICI Go, an online learning platform, can help you do so. HICI Go provides a diverse catalog of beauty and wellness courses online and live webinars for people throughout the U.S. and in person through our partner schools in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Here, we share more about the benefits of deep tissue massage. What Is Deep Tissue Massage? Deep...

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How Often Should Someone Get a Thai Massage

Thai massage is a unique massage method that uses ancient healing techniques to help clients feel better mentally and physically. If you’re a massage therapist or other wellness professional, consider learning Thai massage and adding it to your services to gain a competitive edge. HICI Go is an online center that hosts a wide-ranging catalog of beauty and wellness courses on in-demand topics, including various types of massage. With courses available online anytime throughout the U.S., a variety of live webinars, and in person through our partner schools in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas, it’s easy to continue your education with HICI Go. Here, we discuss Thai massage,...

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How Beauty Professionals Can Earn More With Cosmetology Instructor Jobs

Are you a cosmetologist, esthetician, or massage therapist interested in sharing your knowledge with aspiring beauty professionals? Consider providing instructional courses in a variety of beauty and wellness topics through HICI Go, an online education platform, to educate the next generation while also increasing your income. HICI Go offers online instruction throughout the U.S. and in-person instruction through our partner schools in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Here, we discuss how cosmetology instructor jobs can help beauty professionals earn more and share their knowledge. HICI Go Instructional Courses HICI Go is an online center hosting a diverse catalog of instructional health, wellness, and beauty courses. We offer courses in...

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Why Massage Therapists Should Add Swedish Massage to Their Repertoires

If you’re a massage therapist just starting in the industry, you want to make sure your repertoire offers the services customers are looking for. Swedish massage is an essential massage service to offer, as it’s the most popular type sought by clients. HICI Go is an online catalog providing instructional courses on beauty and wellness topics, like Swedish massage, for both professionals and novices. Courses are available online on-demand and in live webinars throughout the U.S. and in person through our partner schools in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Here, we discuss the benefits of learning Swedish massage and adding it to your massage therapy offerings. What Is Swedish...

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What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy is a kind of alternative therapy originating in ancient Chinese and Egyptian medicine that helps to relieve pain and inflammation. Cupping therapy can be beneficial for massage therapists and other wellness professionals to learn so they can expand their offerings and help their clients even more. HICI Go is an online education platform that connects learners with a diverse array of live webinars, on-demand online courses, and in-person courses. Here, we discuss cupping therapy and the related courses available through HICI Go. How Does Cupping Therapy Work? Cupping therapy is usually performed by a massage therapist or other wellness professional. The process starts with the therapist placing special...

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Manicure Methods: 6 Popular Types

Choosing the right manicure can seem like a daunting task. With so many options to browse through, it can be difficult to tell which method is right for you. HICI Go is an online education platform that connects learners with a diverse array of beauty and wellness courses. We offer nail tech courses through live webinars and on-demand online video courses available to students throughout the U.S., as well as live in-person courses in Florida, Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Here, we talk about six popular types of manicures nail techs should offer. Soft Gel Manicure A soft gel manicure uses gel polish to add color to natural nails. Gel nails...

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Dramatic Hair: Balayage or Ombré?

For people looking for an updated hair color but not wanting an extreme change, techniques like balayage and ombré might be just right. Hairstylists need to be up-to-date on these popular techniques, which offer a more subtle upgrade than a full-dye job. HICI Go is a learning platform that offers instruction in a variety of beauty techniques, including hair coloring, via online and in-person hair courses for both professionals and novices throughout the United States. We also offer in-person courses in Florida, Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Here, we’ll share more insight into balayage and ombré hair-coloring techniques, the differences between them, and when they should each be used. What...

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Gel Nails vs. Acrylic: Which Is the Right Choice?

Gel nails and acrylic nails both offer different advantages. But the right option depends on a person’s needs and what they are looking for out of a manicure. HICI Go offers a variety of cosmetology and wellness courses, including nail courses, through live in-person courses in Florida, Texas, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, and live webinars, and online video courses available to students across the U.S. Courses are designed for professionals looking to gain essential skills and for students entering the field, as well as enthusiasts who just want to learn how professionals do things. Here, we discuss what gel nails are, what acrylic nails are, and the benefits of...

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Hair Color: Permanent, Semi-Permanent, and Demi-Permanent

When it comes to coloring hair, there are many options to consider. Not only do you have a variety of colors at your disposal, but you also have many techniques and products. One thing clients must decide on before dyeing their hair is if they want permanent, semi-permanent, or demi-permanent hair color. HICI Go offers a variety of courses, including hair coloring, via live in-person courses, live webinars, and online video courses to assist current and aspiring hairstylists in learning about the most modern and advanced techniques. Here, we discuss the differences between permanent, semi-permanent, and demi-permanent hair dyes. What Is Permanent Hair Color? Permanent hair color is designed to...

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Eyelash Extensions: The Looks Customers Want

As beauty aficionados know, how the eyes look is a major focus of trade techniques and involves makeup, eyebrow shaping, and eyelash extensions. As with all things in the beauty industry, fashion changes, so it's good to know about the looks your customers want now. Both professionals and casual learners can access courses on eyebrows and eyelashes with HICI Go. We offer live in-person courses at our partner schools in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas, as well as live webinars and online anytime options available throughout the U.S. A More Natural Look for Eyelash Extensions? At a basic level, eyelash extensions create the look of mascara, increasing emphasis...