Tag: haircut

Wella Inspires Hays Academy of Hair Design Students Ensuring we are partnered with industry professionals who deliver outstanding resources of knowledge is vital to a strong education in cosmetology. This type of relationship has been found in Wella and we are proud to have them on our team. Wella is a product line that features…

 Calling all Millennials  Scrolling through Facebook, you are bound to see perspectives as to how to market to millennials, what millennials value (hint: it isn’t avocados) and what makes these millennials unique.  I find myself trying to read these articles with an open mind, but often times have to leave the site without reading the…

 Cuts for Kids Event Our annual Cuts for Kids event took place on the 19th of August at both our Hays and Salina campuses. Combined, our school provided over 200 free haircuts to kids K-12. We were blessed to have Celebration Community Church in Hays and New Community Christian Church in Salina as sponsors who…

 Student Loan Debt Anxiety Acquiring student loan debt and preparing yourself for an education is a scary event in anyone’s lives. Going to school to acquire a skill or degree has become more important over time as the demand for qualified professionals rise nationally. There are endless articles online about how to be financially successful…

 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…