Hays Academy of Hair Design - Salina Campus

Hays Academy of Hair Design's Salina campus, located at 115 S. 5th Street in Salina, Kansas, has trained beauty professionals in the community since 2012. The school offers two primary programs: a comprehensive Cosmetology program covering hairstyling, skin care, and nail services, and an accelerated Nail Technology program that can be completed in as little as three months. As a Wella Signature School with Cut Craft Education System certification, the academy provides students with industry-recognized training, and its exclusive partnership with Fort Hays State University offers a Business Essentials Certificate Program to help graduates build entrepreneurial skills alongside technical ones. Hands-on learning takes place through student-staffed salon services, performed under the supervision of licensed professionals, giving the public access to beauty services at student pricing. The academy offers financial aid, including a scholarship exclusively for Kansas high school graduates, and provides opportunities for students to compete at the national level. With its blend of technical training, business education, and real-world salon experience, Hays Academy's Salina campus prepares students for careers across the beauty industry.