How much do stylists make? Stylists are among one of the fastest growing jobs in the nation. One of the more common questions we receive from potential students and their parents is “how much can I make after I get licensed?”. The answer for that question is very simple. You can make as much…

Kansas Cosmetology School Tuition How much is tuition for cosmetology school? Hays Academy of Hair Design in Salina and Hays, Kansas offers an extensive cosmetology program. The cosmetology program tuition is $15,900. Tuition pays for all books, tools, equipment, education and student salon production and supervision. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Also,…

Hays Academy Co-Sponsors Hays Middle School Fundraising Dance on October 27, 2017 Hays Academy of Hair Design in Kansas is pleased to announce that it is a co-sponsor for the Hays Middle School Halloween Fundraising Dance. Held on Friday night, October 27, at the Hays Recreation Commission, the event includes dancing, pizza, candy, costume contests,…

4 Steps to Choosing a Cosmetology School Choosing a cosmetology school can be tough. There are so many that seem to offer a very diverse experience. Some schools are very large and in big towns. Others, are smaller and located in smaller towns. Regardless of the location, Hays Academy recommends you use the following four…

How long does it take to get a Cosmetology License in Kansas?  One of the most common questions our admissions directors receive is a great one! How long does it take to get a cosmetology license in the state of Kansas? The simple answer is upon completing 1500 hours of training from a state licensed…

Tyler’s 5 Piece Salon Job Attainment Tool By utilizing Tyler’s 5 Piece Salon Job Attainment Tool, you are telling salons that you are serious. Tyler is our Student Services Director and talks with salons regularly. He has learned that each salon is different in their expectations of future employees. Meeting with salons, Tyler found that…

Hays Academy at Hays High Career Event When you think of a job fair, people generally think of a set-up similar to speed dating. The job fair at Hays High School did not resemble this image, but instead was a three-person panel from different professions who shared their ideas of how applicants should approach an…

Being Married to a Cosmetologist  Being married to a cosmetologist is unlike any other marriage possible. When I met my wife, her life was so busy that I had a hard time keeping up with her schedule. She was working in a salon while getting her hours to become a cosmetology instructor and raising her…

How to get a Kansas Cosmetology License Kansas Board of Cosmetology requires 1500 hours of completed training and the passing of a written exam and practical exam in order to become licensed. Over the course of 1500 hours, which generally takes a student 10.5-12 months, students are exposed to proper sanitation, Kansas State Laws, haircutting,…

Wella Inspires Hays Academy of Hair Design Students Ensuring we are partnered with industry professionals who deliver outstanding resources of knowledge is vital to a strong education in cosmetology. This type of relationship has been found in Wella and we are proud to have them on our team. Wella is a product line that features…