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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…

5 Steps to Winter Hair Care Although you might not think it will ever get here, Winter in Kansas can be absolutely brutal. From cold temperatures and sharp winds to snow and ice, these elements do more than affect your core temperature, they affect your hair! Knowing how to combat this issue is vital to…

The Importance of a Client List Everyone from doctors to car salespersons keep a list of potential and previous clients. They keep a database of all who have sought or continue to seek their services for both record keeping and advertising their specials and happenings. In this regard, cosmetology is no different! Ensuring that you…

Breaking Stereotypes There are assumptions made about every industry that exists that are completely false. For example, all lawyers aren’t alcoholics, all mechanics aren’t dishonest, and all cosmetologists aren’t poor. These outright lies damage reputations and promote false understandings of hard working and dedicated professionals. As the student services person for Hays Academy of Hair…

Want to own a salon? Here is what you should know! Me- What would you like to do in cosmetology? Student- I want to own my own salon! Working in cosmetology education, I hear this answer a lot. In fact, I believe it is probably the goal of 75% of our students to one day…