Are You Concerned About...

  • What do you do when you see signs of abuse, like a bruise or a patch of missing hair?

  • How do you have a healthy conversation with a client who asks for help?

  • How do you avoid the dangers—emotional and physical—of getting involved?

  • How can unusual behavior signal an abusive situation?

  • Do you know which resources are qualified to offer the right kind of help?

Why You Need This Course?

  • The Victim

    One out of every FOUR women is a victim of domestic violence. If you average 8 women clients a day, 2 of them could be abused at home where they should be loved.

  • What Does That Mean To You?

    You could face an uncomfortable conversation or a cry for help… and that means you need to know how to help your client and protect yourself.

  • Listen

    Learn how to listen when a client talks about her life and how to identify warning signs of domestic violence.

  • Understand

    Understand the basics of the issue of domestic violence and the impact it has on your clients and community.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge is power – and in the case of domestic violence, you may help save someone’s life.

What People Are Saying

They Took the Course and Learned
About the Hurt and the Hope

"The course was very educational and I loved hearing everybody’s stories, how they overcame domestic violence and drug use and what their stories are going to be like in the future." - Sadie W., Student, Aveda Institute, Indianapolis

"As cosmetologists it’s vital to take this domestic violence course. As cosmetologists, we’re not only helping people feel better about themselves, we’re touching people’s lives and connecting with them. So, take this course. You just might save a life.” - Elissa N. , Student, Aveda Institute, Indianapolis

"Thank goodness you did this course so we know how to talk to people sitting in our chair." - Destany N., Student, Aveda Institute, Indianapolis

"I'm sorry I had to leave. It was bringing back too many memories. Your course is right on the mark. I wish I’d had a hairstylist who could have helped me back then.” - One woman told Lucinda after the course was presented in a live session

"Oh, thank you. Now, I know what to look for… and what to do.” - Victoria A., Student, Aveda Institute, Indianapolis

"Happy I took the course so I know the telltale signs to watch for.” - Monica K., Student, Aveda Institute, Indianapolis
2 CE Credit Hours
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Curriculum

  • 1
    HOW TO REACT AND HELP
    • How To Navigate
    • Domestic Violence Course Overview
    • Lesson 1 - Introduction
    • LESSON 2: LUCINDA’S STORY
    • LESSON 3: WHAT IS THE PROBLEM & STORY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
    • LESSON 4: A SPECIAL MAKEOVER – STEPHANIE
    • LESSON 5: WHO IS THE VICTIM AND ABUSER & TYPICAL ASPECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
    • LESSON 6: THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
    • LESSON 7: A SPECIAL MAKEOVER – CHRISTINA
    • LESSON 8: THE DECISION
    • LESSON 9: A SPECIAL MAKEOVER – DENISE
    • LESSON 10: YOUR RESPONSE
    • LESSON 11: MAKEOVER DETAILS FOR THE COSMETOLOGIST
    • Join the Awaken Your Beautiful Social Media Groups so we can continue the conversation about this important topic!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should I know about domestic violence?

    We are in the beauty business, but there's nothing pretty about domestic violence. It's important for everyone to know what to say and do, because our clients tell us everything!

  • What if I don't want to get involved in a violent situation?

    When you're faced with a domestic violence situation, you can listen, talk about help offered by people and organizations who know what to do and then you should step back ... not get directly involved. If you do these things, you will have helped.

  • What is AwakenYourBeautiful.com?

    Awaken Your Beautiful is a new continuing education service licensed by the state to do business in North Carolina and to offer a variety of online courses to North Carolina licensees.

    Awaken Your Beautiful makes a Certificate of Completion available immediately for you to download, print and submit with your license renewal paperwork.

    As an American company, working with beauty professionals--cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians--is our only business!

  • What makes AwakenYourBeautiful.com unique?

    Our partnership with Birds Be Free Foundation, dedicated to helping women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence, adds a unique aspect to many of our courses.
    Women in recovery receive a free makeover by qualified professionals so they can see the positive physical effects of the healing process within. This, plus interesting subjects developed by experienced professionals, Before & After makeovers, step-by-step techniques and sample formulas to try, make AwakenYourBeautiful.com an exciting, informative and supportive place to be... where we are committed to Creating Beauty, Change and Success.

  • Does this course qualify for North Carolina license renewal?

    Yes, this course qualifies to fulfill the continuing education requirement for license renewal in North Carolina. Awaken Your Beautiful makes a Certificate of Completion available immediately for you to download, print and submit with your license renewal paperwork.

    Working with beauty professionals--cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians--is our only business!

  • Will there be a test? Will I get a Certificate of Completion?

    NO! The Board does not require a test. And YES! You will be able to download and print your Certificate of Completion as soon as you complete the course.

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course? Do I have to take it all at once?

    This course is worth 2 credit hours toward your license renewal requirement. The course is divided into lessons so you do not have to complete the course in one session. For example, you can complete two lessons and then come back tomorrow to complete some or all of the remaining lessons.

  • Can I take this course anywhere?

    YES! All you need is a device like a computer, smartphone or tablet along with internet access to take one of our courses.

Meet Lucinda

  • Lucinda Crowe-Layne

    Vice President of Education
    Awaken Your Beautiful

    Lucinda Crowe-Layne

    Lucinda has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 30 years and a licensed instructor for 20 years. She owned her own salon, As the Crowe Flies, for more than 20 years and sold it to a wonderful creative and experienced cosmetologist who is thrilling her former clients with great styles and service while building the business.

    Then she began her career as an educator as Aveda Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana. Her goal is to bring real life experiences to new stylists entering the profession she passionately loves.

    Six years ago, she founded Birds Be Free Foundation to help women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence. Part of that work is to give women free makeovers so they can see in the mirror the beautiful changes they are working hard to make inside.

    After traveling the country for six years teaching and doing platform work for Clairol Professional, she continues holding classes for Awaken Your Beautiful where she is Vice President for Education.

    WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT LUCINDA!

    "Lucinda, it has been great getting to know you and hear you speak. Your passion really shines through in the messages you share. Keep up the amazing work!"
    --Robert Stuberg, Author, Coach, Speaker and Consultant

    "Lucinda is an amazing community leader and business person! During the four years she did my hair, I knew everything I said would stay in confidence. She encouraged me through career changes, divorce and handling my son’s bout with addiction. If says she is going to do something, her word is gold. She is a role model to many women and has been an inspiration to me."
    --Susan Burterbaugh, General Sales Manager, WISH-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting

Special Partnership

  • Birds Be Free Foundation

    Birds Be Free Foundation

    Awaken Your Beautiful has joined with Birds Be Free Foundation to feature the women it helps who are in recovery from domestic violence and substance abuse situations. Part of the foundation’s work includes a makeover so the victim can see the positive physical effects of her recovery and healing process. The women who appear in Awaken Your Beautiful courses believe that by telling their stories, they may help someone else. In addition, details about the makeovers may inspire professional cosmetologists as well.