Hays Academy of Hair Design Celebrates Black History Month by Commemorating Madam C.J. Walker In February, Hays Academy of Hair Design would like to take the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month. As a school, we celebrate and commemorate the pioneers who have worked to bring equality for all Black Americans! In the beauty industry,…

7 Tips for Out of Town Salon Job Searching Hays Academy of Hair Design students in Salina and Hays, Kansas are getting jobs and becoming professionals in the industry all over the Midwest and even across the country. We take pride in knowing our Family of Graduates are finding success and enjoying the fruits of…

10 Must Know Tips from Previous Avenue Five Students Once you have graduated from cosmetology school, you must take another big step. That is taking your State Board examination and previous cosmetology students can offer the best tips toward acing this test. Once this examination is passed, you will be licensed in cosmetology, as a…

 3 Things to Know Before the Hair Competition Hays Academy of Hair Design students in Salina and Hays, Kansas are exposed to many aspects of the cosmetology industry throughout their time in school. From a full cosmetology educational experience to actual salon visits to business training, our students have the opportunity to become very well…

Maximizing your Winter Break Being a cosmetology student during the holiday season is great! The time off given allows you to perhaps work more hours at your part time job, get some needed rest, and allows for more free time. All of those added benefits are fantastic and well deserved, but it is also essential…

Hays Academy’s Incredible Sassoon Competition Accomplishment The Sassoon Academy Connection School Annual Cut and Color Contest is one of the most looked forward to events that our students participate in on an annual basis. Schools from across the country enter their students work to be considered with the hopes of at least one of their…

3 Results of Professional Social Media Pages Over one billion people are active on Facebook and more than 100 million people use Instagram regularly. The ability to reach new clients has never been more accessible in history! Are you developing a solid foundation in social media to showcase your work and your salon? Regardless of how you answer…

Client Care in the Holiday Season The holiday season, for some, can be a time of joy and celebration as families come together from all over to be together and celebrate the reason for Christmas. For others, the holiday season is one of hardship and sadness. For example, this may be the first Christmas without…

Featured Student-Caitlyn Larson 3 Questions for a 3 time Nuts and Bolts Business Student of the Month Caitlyn Larson is from St. George, Kansas and a graduate of Rock Creek High School. After graduation, Caitlyn went to college to play softball and soon realized that her passion was in cosmetology. Being in cosmetology school for…

Who is Hays Academy? Who is Hays Academy of Hair Design? People are always wondering what these cosmetology schools in Salina and Hays, Kansas are all about. Any organization that has stood the test of time has developed or integrated pillars of success that deserve to be recognized. When you think of Hays Academy of…