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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…

Where are you from? McPherson, Ks What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology school? I can’t really put a finger on exactly when I wanted to go to Cosmetology School. My junior year of high school, I visited Sidney’s in Hutchinson and I was set on going there until one of…

Graduate Showcase-Helen DeJesus Helen Dejesus was a phenomenal student. Not only was she on the leadership team, but she was a high producer on our student salon floor. Seeing Helen work her way up in this industry in such a short time has been no surprise for our staff. We knew she was management ready…

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…