On this bonus episode of The Walk Of Life podcast, Cheryl Thibault is joined by Doug Schoon of Schoon Scientific and contributing author to the Milady Textbook as well as authoring his own books and holding many patents. The pair talk about his chapter in the book ‘Career In The Beauty Industry: Discover If It’s For You’ as well as his distinguished career.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘I quit counting how many years I’ve been in the industry after 25 years.’
‘No one can ever know everything and nobody ever stops learning.’
‘Nail technicians are someone who can answer their questions and give them a credible answer that makes sense. And it’s so hard to find credible answers that make sense, are believable and are fact based.’
‘No one invents anything in a vacuum. You’ve got to have input from people.’
ABOUT THE GUEST
Doug Schoon is an internationally-recognized scientist, author and educator with over 30 years experience in the cosmetic, beauty and personal care industry. He is a leading industry authority, known for his technical and regulatory work that has helped shape the beauty industry. He is Co-Chair of the Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC), and as Creative Nail Design's (CND) Chief Scientist, was head of the R&D laboratory, QA, and Field Testing/Evaluation departments for almost 20 years.
Schoon has authored several books, video and audio training programs, as well as dozens of magazine articles about salon products, safety, and best practices for salon professionals. Schoon is well known for his captivating presentation style and his unique ability to make complex concepts easy to understand.
In 1986, Schoon founded Chemical Awareness Training Service (CATS) – the beauty industry’s first safety training company. This was followed by his book, Nail Structure & Product Chemistry, 1st and 2nd Edition, which has become essential reading for nail salon pros. Schoon is a chief contributor to Milady’s Standard Nail Technology and Standard Cosmetology, as well as several medical reference books such as Baran and Maibach’s Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology: A Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Text.
Schoon serves as an expert witness in legal cases, and doctors, dermatologists and podiatrists often consult Schoon when writing articles, books or scientific papers. He has worked as a scientific researcher, author and lecturer for almost 35 years and holds a Masters Degree in Chemistry from UC-Irvine. He currently resides in Dana Point, CA.
Website: https://schoonscientific.com/
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