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Graduate Showcase-Ashley Hille 1. Where are you from? -Colby, KS 2. What was defining moment in choosing cosmetology school? -I went to college on a track and cross country scholarship and kept changing my major. I had always wanted to do hair, but went the college route and couldn’t find my passion. I moved to…

Graduate Showcase-Anna McKenna 1. Where are you from? I am from Salina, Kansas. 2.What was the defining moment in you choosing to attend cosmetology school? I always knew I wanted to attend cosmetology school, but my parents wanted me to “get the college experience first”. I went on from high school to attend Emporia State…

Financial Education for Hays Academy of Hair Design Students When you think about cosmetology school, you likely picture students providing services such as hair color, haircuts, manicure and pedicures. These self-evident aspects of an education in cosmetology are typical across the globe. In addition to students learning technical skills, they are also required to have…

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…

The Anatomy of Cosmetology School at Hays Academy Within the walls of Hays Academy of Hair Design in Salina and Hays, Kansas students start their days in a classroom setting. In these classes they learn everything from electricity to chemistry to sanitation. Classes are taught by licensed educators by the state of Kansas who strive…

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…

Maximizing your Winter Break Being a cosmetology student during the holiday season is great! The time off given allows you to perhaps work more hours at your part time job, get some needed rest, and allows for more free time. All of those added benefits are fantastic and well deserved, but it is also essential…

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…