Graduate Showcase- McKenzi Maska Where are you from? Hays, KS What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology school? I would go to the salon with my grandma as a little girl and I can remember admiring all the hair stylists.  I knew from early on this is what I was born…

 5 Tips to Success for the Kansas State Cosmetology Written Exam Cosmetology students in the state of Kansas are able to take their written state boards upon completion of 1000 of their 1500 requirement for program graduation. At Hays Academy of Hair Design, we require that the student has completed a minimum of 1000 hours…

 How to decide between college and cosmetology school? Post-secondary education is so vital to being able to achieve financial security as an adult. There are classes geared at understanding finances in both college and cosmetology school. However, as a college graduate that works in a cosmetology school, I have found that in college you can…

Success in Cosmetology School Success in cosmetology school is measured in many different ways. At Hays Academy of Hair Design, we strive to graduate the most hirable, financially responsible graduates in the nation. We work really hard to give students all the tools necessary to succeed not only in school, but in the workforce as…

 Budgeting Monthly Expenses in Cosmetology A budget is crucial to the successful operation of any business as it allows you to measure the performance of your company.  It provides information that owners/managers need in order to make decisions about the salon company. An owner needs to know if they are going to have enough money to…

Graduate Spotlight-Lisa Dechant  1. Where are you from? I am from Garden City, KS 2. What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend? I tried the college path and just felt like I wasn’t working towards something I was passionate about. Cosmetology was always in the back of my mind. I did some…

Is your Salon Successful? To become profitable and continue to be in business, one has to adapt and integrate the latest and most desired trends and desires of their clients. For salons, this goes beyond ensuring clients are satisfied and that their needs are met and carries over to the needs of the salon’s stylists….

It’s no secret—the industry is changing. Social media has upped the creative aspect and allowed you to build your own clientele, and with that comes new goals and new dreams. Maybe you’re dreaming of bigger things outside of your current salon station—having your own space where you can create, control and decide for yourself how…

Where are you from: Hays, KS What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology school? I always knew I had a passion for this industry. What fears did you have and how did you overcome them? I was just scared to make the jump to enroll in Hays Academy. I had already…

1.Where are you from? Las Vegas, Nevada 2.What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology school? I was working as CMA and knew I didn’t want to do that the rest of my life. I always enjoyed doing my friends hair growing up, so I decided to go to hair school. I…