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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,…

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…

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…

The Benefit of Job Shadowing For many cosmetology students, their first thought of attending cosmetology school occurred when they were sitting in a salon chair getting services done at a great salon with phenomenal stylists. Witnessing people who were excited and passionate about their careers who have the ability to make someone not only look…

3 Desires of New Cosmetologists Students of cosmetology at Hays Academy of Hair Design in Salina and Hays, Kansas are seeking employment from the best salons in the area. Although each salon has specialties and vary in the different products and services offered, the one thing that stands out among area salons is the fact…

How to Avoid Test Anxiety It is estimated that 1/3 of all students in post-secondary education suffer from anxiety over testing. The fear of failure, not measuring up to your standards, and the thought of being underprepared are a few examples of real-life fears many students experience in schools across the country. At Hays Academy…