Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but this Christmas I’ll give you the gift of great hair! TENAJ Salon Institute is not only a cosmetology school and full-service salon, but a salon boutique. We carry various hair care products, along with skin and nail products. Aside from the beauty goodies, we carry an array... Read More

According to the Milady Standard Cosmetology textbook, hair is to be washed “as often as necessary to remove dirt, oils, and product build-up.” Contrary to this hot take, cosmetologists, and people in general, differ in their opinion regarding how often you should wash your hair. Before getting into anything, what do you think? Do you... Read More

One of the most common questions asked when people get their hair colored is, “How long will this last?” The answer to this depends on a variety of variables, such as what type of hair color it is and the lifestyle of the individual. For instance, a person that’s not exposed to sunlight often and... Read More

You can feel it in the air, you can see it in your hair… Fall is near! The drop in humidity and temperature often make for better hair days, but create a battle with dryness for your skin and nails. Recognize your body changes with the seasons, accept this compassionately, and make conscious choices to... Read More

A daily hair struggle is trying to achieve the perfect amount of volume, regardless of hair type. It could be what products you’re using, what products you’re not using, your hair type, product build-up, or many reasons why your hair is falling flat. This can be fixed though! The hair fairies won’t let you down.... Read More

In the beauty industry, we’re digging deep into authenticity. Each of us is inspired to embrace our natural beauty and feel confident in our own skin. As a collective, society is evolving in their beliefs. They are realizing their outer beauty is a reflection of their inner beauty. Because of this realization, people are choosing... Read More

You’ve graduated from cosmetology school and now it’s time to take take your state board exam. Congratulations on making it to this point! Passing your cosmetology state board exam may seem like a daunting task, but with the proper preparation and positive mindset, you will pass with flying colors. During your time at TENAJ Salon... Read More

The first official day of summer in our neck of the woods (the northern hemisphere) is June 21! Now is the time to prepare our hair, skin, and nail routines for the hot sun, salty water, and chlorinated pools! During the summertime, our beauty routines must be adjusted to not fight against Mother Nature, but... Read More

Nail art is such a fun, unique way to express yourself and better connect with your individuality. Our nails are often a conversation piece because they are one of the first things we notice when talking to another person. “I love your nails!,” “Where did you get your nails done?,” and “Who did your nails?”... Read More