Events
Academy of Hair Design Hits the Runway Ask a beauty professional to talk about their childhood and you will hear stories of kids playing in mom’s makeup and raiding closets to dress in style. Now, as adults, we spend our few spare moments watching videos of intricate line designs and nail art for new inspiration.…
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Academy of Hair Design Adopts Rwandan Tradition Umuganda translates as ‘coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome’. In Rwandan culture, this means members of the community call upon their family, friends, and neighbors to help complete a challenging task. The last Saturday of each month the entire country closes down in the morning…
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It’s that time of year again! Here at Academy of Hair Design we are unboxing the lights, banding together to decorate and… What? No, not for Christmas. It’s time for our annual Fashion Show! We’re rolling out the red carpet. If you’re hearing about this for the first time, let’s break down what has everyone…
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Monday, June 27th, Academy of Hair Design launched their newest community project, Umuganda. On this day, all students and staff dispersed into the Springfield and surrounding communities to offer complimentary services, including haircuts, manicures, waxing, and make-up application. “Our goal is to create a strong foundation of service in our students and staff,” says Linda…
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The Academy of Hair Design is celebrating its 20th year in 2016! Academy of Hair Design focuses on individual transformation starting with a first-class education in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring. The academy is committed to helping students reach their full potential by preparing them for a career in the beauty and barber industry. Academy of…
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The Academy of Hair Design revealed their 2015 Fashion Show on November 2nd. This year’s event took place in downtown Springfield at the beautiful Veridian Event Center. Guests were served popcorn, soda, and candy. “Night at the Movies” was the theme for this year’s event! We welcomed many professionals from the community to join us…
Read MoreA sneak peek at the Kris Sorbie class, hosted at Academy of Hair Design. Never stop learning!
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We’re so thrilled to have had our ribbon cutting and official grand opening on July 14, 2015! We had specials all week long and even had complimentary samples of our favorite products. Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way and to all the students and teachers who make Ron King Academy…
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Friday, June 5, 2015 Academy of Hair Design hosted the Student Hair Wars 2015 Reveal Party. Students, friends, family, and the general public were invited in for an evening of networking, and voting on for this years winners. Our goal as an Academy is to expose our students to every facet of the industry we…
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A group of cosmetology students and admission counselors made a life changing trip recently. They traveled to Rwanda, a country with a dark history and a bright future. Two decades ago, the small African country of Rwanda was home to one of the worst genocides in recent history. This year marks the anniversary of what…
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