Tag: nails

  Beauty done the Hays Academy way! Our students often hear our guests refer to the services about to be conducted as “being experimented on”.  Although they are in an environment where students are supervised, I find this term to really be demeaning.  Students spend 3 months working on mannequins and each other prior to…

Insanely Effective Product Alert Attention all Hays Academy of Hair Design patrons!  This is a product that you HAVE to know more about! Are you tired of shampooing, conditioning and styling your hair only to find it looking dull and lacking a healthy shine?  If so, Wella Oil Reflections is the product solution to your…

HAHD: Goal Setting Goal Setting tends to lead to success. However, often times people have difficulty following through the entire process of goal setting to goal accomplishment.  There are many ways of achieving the entire process, but for those who struggle, Hays Academy of Hair Design has created a 7-point guide.  Step 1- Brainstorm ideas and…

How to be an Entrepreneur in the Beauty Industry By Rachel Stiawalt, HAHD Instructor    Ask yourself… Do you feel it in your bones? Do you have the need to help others? Do you have PASSION?     If so, here are some good habits to follow and key ways to build your business.    * You’re always coming…

Does your salon or spa have integrity? Does your salon or spa have integrity? Merriam-Webster defines integrity as a) the quality of being honest and fair b) the state of being complete or whole.  These simple definitions in the cosmetology industry are characteristic of a salon or spa that cares about its client’s, invests in…

Tips and Tricks to Freshen Your Locks by Brooke Martens People often want a new look but sometimes feel the only way is to take drastic measures or do something like cut all of their hair off. I am one of those people. I always tend to grow my hair out and then chop it…

Three things Men can do to look their best for Valentine’s Day So you have the flowers ready to be delivered, you have made reservations at her favorite restaurant, you’ve bought her some jewelry or something she really wants…what more is there to do?  You do realize that she will be looking AMAZING as always,…

New Trend in Cosmetology What you are doing as a student makes a difference in what your future will hold.  There is a new trend among cosmetology students across the nation, and it is fueling this industry with some of the highest quality graduates on record.  We are talking about not only hire-ability, but trendsetters…

Choosing the Right School for You! by Hilary Martinez The idea of a career in cosmetology is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You have tons of things to look forward to from making life-long friends to fulfilling your dream and starting your career. It is more important than anything else to find a…

Huffington Post Article- Running With Scissors: Why Struggling Professionals Should Be Sprinting to the Hair Industry by Nick Arrojo As a hair stylist lucky enough to have enjoyed a long run on a makeover show on national television, I am often approached by people with a burning question: “What’s the big secret of beauty?” Surprisingly,…