The descriptive phrase, "mom and pop" has been used for decades to describe a privately-held, family-owned business characterized by strong local community ties and a high level of personal customer service. The phrase, however, too often carries a negative connotation -- small business -- with all the perceived limitations inherent in those words.

Federico Beauty Institute (FBI) can surely be classified as a "mom and pop" business. The Sacramento-based beauty school, founded in 1946 by James Federico, is a private, family-owned business currently operated by the third generation of the Federico family.

But that's where the comparison ends. Two of the world's leading beauty industry giants have recognized the school's commitment to the highest standards in beauty education and designated Federico as a Wella Signature School and a Pivot Point International Member School.

Educational Partnerships Contribute to Continued Growth
As a Wella Signature School, Federico joins the ranks of only four other beauty schools in the U.S. Signature School status earns points for Federico through beauty products' purchases by customers of the school's boutique and beauty services clinic, which then translates into both educational benefits and purchasing power for FBI students.

Points earned by Federico are "redeemed" for enrollment in Wella's Advanced Instructor Seminars for FBI's professional, tenured instructors. Advanced Training for instructors keeps FBI students on the cutting edge of beauty trends and techniques. Additionally, Federico students have access to Wella, Sebastian and Graham Webb products from Federico's on-campus beauty boutique -- offered at salon cost!!

With these strong educational partnerships between Federico, Wella Sebastian and Pivot Point International, the school's mission is fulfilled everyday: "to hold the highest standards in beauty education so we can produce future leaders of the beauty industry."

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