From DEC graduate to reality star, Tyler Green unleashed his passion and creativity in special make-up effects, finishing second in the SyFy channel's breakout reality competition series, Face Off. Face Off showcases some of the best special make-up effects talent in the country. Competitors prove they’ve got the skills to...
Katie's family and friends encouraged her to dream - and to learn. She spent a long time practicing on her family and friends' hair before she decided that she needed to go and learn how to do it properly from the folks who knew how...
After months of hands-on learning, lectures and exams, a graduation ceremony is a memorable event. Yet, for cosmetology student Hailee Dicesere, from Ligonier, Pennsylvania, it was particularly unforgettable - as it was also the day she became engaged! Like many graduating students, Hailee was a little nervous...
"Love your clients," is DEC alumnus Haley Stringhill's mantra. Whether behind the chair making someone's day, or in front of a team educating them in color techniques and application, Haley makes it her mission to spread the love wherever she goes. Cosmetology is a thriving career....
Happy 10-Year Anniversary! The Cosmetology Academy at Douglas Education Center (DEC) hosted a special celebratory day to mark its 10-year anniversary. DEC hosted a range of activities and events to mark the occassion, drawing together its family of cosmetology students, graduates, faculty, staff and community friends....
