Want more info?
Please provide the following information and an Admissions Representative will contact you.
"*" indicates required fields
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrollment
We offer 4 programs at the Academy of Hair Design: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Manicuring!
To help you find your perfect fit, we like to discuss where your interests, passion, and creativity lie. Our admissions officers will ask questions to get to know you and help determine what program is the right fit for you.
We offer classes on a rotating schedule with classes starting continually throughout the year. Academy of Hair Design class schedules have been designed to help our students develop productive salon habits and build businesses from the beginning of their education.
Students have schedule options that will allow them to attend classes in a combination of daytime and evening hours so that they can get the practical experience on a real clientele with the hopes of keeping those clients after they graduate.
- Cosmetology school costs $16,950
- Barber school costs $14,700
- Esthetics school costs $10,950
- Manicuring costs $8,250
- Our cosmetology program takes 10 ½ months to complete (1500 hours)
- Our barber program takes 7 months to complete (1000 hours)
- Our esthetician program takes 5 ½ months to complete (750 hours)
- Our manicuring program takes 4 ½ months to complete (600 hours)
You can customize your education with additional Honors Certificates. Students at Academy of Hair Design will have an opportunity to take advanced classes in their chosen areas of interest such as lash extensions, social media, advanced color, or beard and mustache design. After taking the classes, showing mastery of the skills, and turning in all required projects, the student will be awarded an Honors Certificate in that area of study.
You will receive a customized kit with professional-grade salon tools. Our kits are a point of pride, stocked with customized tools that will take you through the state boards and beyond.
Missouri
Academy of Hair Design is accredited through NAACAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences).
2018 Annual Reports
Graduation Rate 85.03%
Placement Rate 76.80%
Licensure Rate 94.23%
The above information is Academy of Hair Design’s findings for the 2018 annual report, due November 30, 2019.
Texas
Academy of Hair Design is accredited through NAACAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences).
2017 Annual Reports
Graduation Rate 80.23%
Placement Rate 89.71%
Licensure Rate 98.21%
The above information is Academy of Hair Design’s findings for the 2017 annual report, due November 30, 2018.
During your initial visit to the Academy, you will be provided an enrollment application. Once completing this application, any person wishing to attend Academy of Hair Design must submit to the Admissions Department. We recommend completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) with our school code as soon as the decision is made to apply with the Academy.
Yes! As a fully accredited school we offer financial aid options. To apply, visit studentaid.gov and enter our school code: 040375 when filling out the FAFSA.
We have a friendly and knowledgeable team who are here to answer all of your questions and walk you through the process until it is complete. Please contact our Financial Aid Department at 417.233.0219 ext. 3403 and we will set up an appointment.
Financial Aid Director, Michaela Hutchinson michaela@aohd.com.
A tour is your first step to a salon, spa, or barbering career. Please contact us to book your tour by calling your campus at:
Missouri
Texas
Graduation
Once you are an alumna, you can always come back to freshen up your skills and learn new techniques. We provide preferential treatment to graduates and discounts depending on the class.
We know that finding a job in the beauty industry is the most important piece for students when they choose this field for a career.
We offer many professional development opportunities with guest speakers such as salon professionals explaining the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, resume building, practice interviews with former alumni, and mock board training to make sure you ace your state board exam after graduation! 75% of our students land jobs in the beauty industry after graduation.
Missouri
Missouri state law requires that all students take and pass their mandated state exam, which consists of a theory and practical portion. To learn more about their requirements, click here.
Texas
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requires that all students take and pass their mandated state exam, which consists of a theory and practical portion. To learn more about their requirements, click here.
Each state has its own licensing requirements. We prepare students to pass the state exam, many states have a reciprocity process that allows licensed professionals to apply for a license in their states. If you are planning to move out of state once you graduate, call or come in and we can walk you through that process.
About the Academy & Curriculum
Academy of Hair Design was founded with the purpose of serving others locally and abroad. The Academy has an affiliated school in Rwanda, Africa, as well as two other academies, Academy of Hair Design in Springfield, Missouri and BeVelle Barber School in Austin, Texas. We plan to continue to grow globally by building a network of schools in developing countries to empower people and give them hope.
The Business Realities program teaches students the business skills necessary for succeeding in owning and operating salons. Through Business Realities, you will learn how to increase your average ticket, reservations, add-on services, and retail sales and learn other important ins and outs of the salon business.
Yes, within the school there is a fully functional salon and spa where students get to work on actual clients. The salon preps you to leave school with a clientele already in place.
In our student salon, you will work with real clients. This will help you learn how to conduct a proper consultation, develop skills and build a clientele.
Our educators and staff are our strength as a school. You’ll receive hands-on training in all 4 of our programs. Our school performs 2,000 beauty services per month, so there’s never a dull moment! You’ll have additional opportunities to further your education through leadership training, business skills, and marketing/social media classes!
