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Academy Of Hair Design

Academy Of Hair Design

Overview of Academy of Hair Design

The Academy of Hair Design, founded in 1976, is a small institution targeting individuals seeking careers in cosmetology, nail esthetics, skin aesthetics, or cosmetology education. Located in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, the Academy prepares students to meet licensing standards for practicing professionals in the state of Pennsylvania and also to become familiar with the business side of the beauty industry, including management principles of salon operation and professional and ethical standards in the field.

Points of Distinction

  • Personal instruction
  • Benefits of small school environment
  • Federal student aid programs
  • Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)

Areas of Study

Certificate programs are offered in the fields of Cosmetology, Nail Esthetics, Skin Esthetics, and Cosmetology Instruction. The Cosmetology program prepares students to enter many areas of employment including salon stylist, hair colorist, permanent wave technician, facial makeup artist, nail technician and/or beauty industry rep. The objective of the Nail Esthetics (Nail Technician) program is to thoroughly train all students in the field of natural and artificial nail care. The Skin Esthetician program will provide thorough training to students in the field of skin care and makeup. The Cosmetology Instruction program will educate the student in required subjects for the State of Pennsylvania Instructor Exam and License. A Cosmetology Teacher License will be granted upon passing the State Board Examination.

Academy of Hair Design Admissions

The Academy has an open admissions policy. The enrollment process is straightforward and begins when the applicant contacts the school online.

Academy of Hair Design Faculty Quality

Faculty members are qualified and experienced. Instructors are supplemented by guest speakers who are current professionals in the industry.

Academy of Hair Design Student Body

Students are highly motivated individuals seeking employment in the state of Pennsylvania as licensed entry-level graduates in the cosmetology industry. Present enrollment is slightly over 30 students.

Academy of Hair Design Student Life

The Academy is situated in the small suburban community of Hazelton, Pennsylvania, located in the eastern part of the state, about 25 miles south of Wilkes-Barre. A very small commuter school, the Academy does not offer student housing.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Administration

  • Education General

Personal

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Teaching

  • Education General

Academy Of Hair Design Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Certificate

Academy Of Hair Design Campus Locations

Pennsylvania

  • Hazleton

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