Run in the right direction.

World-class barbering, beauty, and cosmetology programs that give training and experience in a fast-growing industry.

Quick application process with no fees.

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The Best Barber & Beauty School For You

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Flexibility

Make your own hours and work anywhere in the world.

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Fulfillment

Spend your time around people that value your craft.

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Freedom

Build unlimited income with a client base that you grow yourself.

Programs We Offer

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Learn to channel your creativity through clippers, shears, and hot tools! Our cosmetology program teaches the basic foundations for hair cutting, coloring, styling, as well as how to market yourself as a future beauty professional.

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There's Bigger Bucks in Bangs

Cosmetology, Beauty, and Barber school are first pick options. Get to your career 3x quicker than traditional university with a fraction of the debt and 4x the return on investment.

Secure Yourself in an Economy-Proof Career

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Graduate in
Less than a Year

Academy of Hair Design offers classes in a combination of daytime and evening hours, both full-time and part-time. Attend classes full-time to finish a program in less than a year, or ease in part-time and graduate in as little as 18 months.

This is your journey! You control the speed.

For the Dapper and the Daring

Looking for an 8 to 5 in a cozy cubical?

Get lost. This is the place for the ones who aren't afraid to jump in the driver's seat, forge their own path, and dream bigger than the box the rest of the world wants to put them in.

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Why they picked AOHD

We're Calling the Ones...

  • AOHD is for the creative dreamers and the technical do-ers.
  • The ones with contagious smiles and entrepreneurial sparks.
  • The honest and their willingness to provide professional opinions.
  • The daring that are brave enough to break molds.
  • AOHD is for anyone ready to take their next step in the right direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

One Step Closer to Where You're Meant to Be

Join a program at Academy of Hair Design to hand-design a life worth really living.

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Real People, Real Transformations

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M. M.
11 days ago
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Nice, kind & respectful people. They do really good cuts. The charge is really affordable. Thank you!
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Taco Ciar
12 days ago
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Didn't go there but they are awesome
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Scott Heide
13 days ago
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My wife and I did a couples massage and then got our hair cut.
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Emily Kakolewski
22 days ago
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It is THE best color/highlight I have ever gotten in my life-it is not an exaggeration. Emilie Is the student whom did it and she took her time-did a truly wonderful job. It is very rare to find somebody who does blonde well and not cost a small fortune. She did not mind that I just sat quietly through the whole process and took a mini mental meditation. When I told her what I was looking for, instead of just nodding her head, she went and got her teacher to make sure that my request was honored. The teacher/manager was absolutely amazing. He has had a stunning career in premier salons locations and is now utilizing that to teach, which I think is a wonderful gift back to humanity-we are all grateful for specialists! He showed her special layering cuts to add volume to my fine hair and is a very straightforward, kind person. Also, he is highly knowledgeable about all hair products due to the extensive learning he has done from the passion of loving his art. I highly recommend them-you will not be disappointed.
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Jacqueline Persinger
48 days ago
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Great experience, instructor was visible but not overbearing giving the student room to learn but close enough to answer questions.
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Chicago Hud
55 days ago
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Awesome haircut and professional staff
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George McGriff
66 days ago
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Great barbers and reasonably priced haircut. Vets are free!
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Tina Wallace
74 days ago
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Madelyn did my hair. She did an amazing job. It turned out amazing. It looked so good once I got home and saw it under the lights in my bathroom. So beautiful. 💖 See you in August Madelyn. Thanks for doing a fantastic job 👏 🙌 👍
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Charity Hicks
83 days ago
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Mark was an amazing student stylist with an amazing teacher. Best place to get your hair done with great service and a smile 😃 Would highly recommend anyone to check them out.
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Stephanie
88 days ago
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Thank you Emily for the great haircut!
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We’ve all been in places where we don’t want to be. A job we don’t love. A degree that isn’t paying off the student loans. A career without passion.

Feeling stuck is the worst possible feeling. Can you make a change? Will it pan out? Will it be the right decision or another wrong direction?

That’s why we’re so passionate about the Academy of Hair Design. It flips the script for stuck lives. It offers adventure and freedom for those brave enough to say ‘no’ to the status quo. In the past 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of people (just like you) step into a life of passion and talent.

You’re at a crossroads. Will you stay where you’re at? Or will you step into your new destiny, a future full of potential? I’d love for you to give us a try. We’re cheering you on.

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Christie & David Gonzales

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