ITS Academy of Beauty in Odessa Helps Pamper Moms for Less

Save money and show mom you care with a Mother's Day Pamper Package for $25 at ITS Academy of Beauty school, 1541 J.B.S Parkway in Odessa.

2012-05-08

ODESSA, TX, May 08, 2012 (Press-News.org) You can show your mom you not only care about her, but you recognize a good deal when you see one by purchasing a Mother's Day Pamper Package for $25 at ITS Academy of Beauty school, 1541 J.B.S Parkway in Odessa.
The $25 package includes shampoo and conditioning treatment, haircut, blow dry and style, basic manicure and pedicure, as well as a facial with makeup. Packages are on sale through May 12, but there is no expiration on when they can be redeemed.
Walk ins are welcome and no appointment is necessary. Services are performed by students under the supervision of a licensed instructor.
"Our Mother's Day Package is a great way to show your mom she deserves a little pampering for all the hard work she has done through the years," said Jessica Wolman, one of the owners of the schools. "Mothers and fathers of all ages are also invited to tour the school to see if the creativity and flexibility of a career in beauty is something they might enjoy," adds Margie Wisniski, vice president of operations.
According to a U.S. News and World Report hairdresser is cited as one of the best jobs of 2012. In a March 21, 2012 article in USA Today, beauty salon sales grew 5.4 %.4 in the last two years vs. a 2.3% sales increase in 2009. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of 15.7% employment growth expected by 2020, the future of hair salons and the future of hair stylists should continue to grow.
In addition to the cosmetology schools in Odessa the company owns ITS Academy of Beauty schools in the Fort Worth area, El Paso and Wichita Falls in Texas as well as Lawton, OK, Olympian University in New Mexico, International Academy of Hair Design in Arizona and Hair Benders Academy of Beauty in Florida.
For more information visit http://www.itsacademyofbeauty.com. Or call 432-367-7500.

Marks Public Relations is a PR firm specializes in the promotion of small businesses, schools, shopping centers and salons. Sally Marks, president of MPR, is also the co-author of the self-help book, Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within. Visit http://www.EraseNegativity.com for more information.

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