Meet the Team Want to meet the team? Hays Academy of Hair Design is blessed to have a family of team members that go above and beyond. We have prided ourselves in hiring employees who share our core values. In addition, we make every effort to hire a team that will pour into students and…

About Lash Extensions Eyelash Extensions Low Down We all want to be in the beauty know, so here is the lowdown on lash extensions! There are different curls, thickness and length of extensions. Thickness varies from .03-.3 mm, and lengths range from 4-20 mm. Lashes are applied one at a time using a specially formulated…

The award winning tradition continues on at Hays Academy of Hair Design. Recent graduate Rachel Amerin was recently awarded with the 2nd Place prize in the Nuts and Bolts International Business Student of the Year Competition! She won a fantastic prize package including tools, resources, and even cash! You can watch her awards presentation here….

Are you looking for the inside scoop on healthy lightening? If you’re like most of our clients, taking your hair a little bit lighter and brighter for spring is probably on your radar. Along with going lighter, we risk getting dry and damaged, and have to take extra careful care of our locks. WELLAPLEX: Hays…

Guys-this one’s for YOU! Think ladies are the only ones that need to know about trending hairstyles and fashion? Think again! You may be the guy that has gone to the same barber or stylist for fifteen years and you have been getting a high and tight, no changes, for that long. That’s ok! These…

Choosing the right cosmetology school can be very stressful! A lot goes into a decision like this and we want to help you make the best decision for you! At Hays Academy of Hair Design, with schools in Hays and Salina, Kansas, we understand that we may not be the right fit for everyone; however,…

Sassoon Academy Cut, Color, and Finish Competition is an international annual competition that Hays Academy of Hair Design students have participated in for years. It takes the dedication to creating a vision that is outside the norm-something special that fits the trends that Sassoon produces for the competition. Students complete an outline and choose a…

Cold weather started when fall came rolling in. But that doesn’t mean that winter won’t be bringing anything cool. A new season requires for a new hairstyle. And we’ve found several cool ones that are making the round this winter. Not only will they help you stand out during the dark days ahead, your glamour…

Graduate Showcase with Andrea Kuhn! Hays Academy is excited to deliver information from our graduates for all current students, future students and graduate clients to enjoy! If you are a graduate who would be interested in being showcased, or if your stylist is a Hays Academy graduate and you would like to nominate them, please…

Repaying Student Loans as a Student Being able to save money while in school can be difficult. When you already work a job while taking 12+ hours of coursework or being in school 36+ hours a week, money can be tight. Millions of us have been there, but few of us have actually paid on…