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Are you about to start school at Hays Academy of Hair Design? We  look forward to having you join us and teaming together to achieve success! Hays Academy of Hair Design strives to provide you with a  well-rounded education that can help expedite your ability to succeed in this industry. There are a few things…

Graduate Showcase- Ember Pfeifer  Ember is a graduate of Hays Academy of Hair Design in Hays, Kansas! We are excited to feature her in this blog and look forward to seeing her successes in the salon! 1. Where are you from?  Hays, Kansas 2. What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology…

 Nail Art? Why YES, Please!  What is something everyone loves to look at but most people do not get done? You were probably thinking along the lines of high fashion hair colors or bold makeup, but in my opinion it’s nail art! We look at Pinterest and watch the relaxing, mesmerizing videos on every social…

 The Power of Competition by Ms. Ashley Ashley Paulson NATVA 2017 Finalist Hays Academy of Hair Design-Salina Campus Manager When I was in hair school at Hays Academy, I was introduced to the opportunity of competition. I remember being on the clinic floor after doing a peer’s color and Mr. Melvin saying, “Have you thought…

1. Where are you from? I was born in North Carolina. I was an army brat, so I moved a lot. I would have to say that Waynesville, Mo is my home.  2. What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology school? Always having had passion for the cosmetology field. One day, I just decided…

The truth about going lighter by Kirstin Bertram It’s no secret that one of the many summer trends is to lighten your hair. We love all shades of hair, but if you are wanting to go lighter for the summer here are some things you may need to think about: Lightening is a process.  When…

Where are you from? I was born and raised in Colby, KS. What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology school? You know, when I was younger (middle school age) they gave us “career days” each year, where we could go shadow a career we were interested in. I always chose cosmetology….

 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…