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Personality Traits of Successful Stylists

April 5, 2019

Contributing writer, Kylee Davis, examines the personality traits needed to be successful in the beauty and barbering industry. Hairdressers came in fifth in a survey of the most (and least) trustworthy professions, in a recent survey by Veracity Index. The only professions that topped them were doctors, teachers, judges, and scientists – pretty good company to…

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5 Questions to Ask at Your Tour

April 1, 2019

The first step to getting started with us is to come in for a tour. You get to walk around the campus, meet students and educators, and get a feel for the Academy culture. Our campus recruiter will discuss your chosen program, tuition cost, scheduling, and answer any questions you may have. In all the…

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5 Skills Every Industry Professional Should Master

March 19, 2019

Join contributing writer Kylee Davis as we investigate the skills needed to be successful in this, and any industry. Introduction If you are studying to become a part of the beauty and barbering industry, chances are, you are passionate about making a real change to people’s lives. Beauty is much more than skin deep; it…

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Hair’s the Deal : March 2019

March 6, 2019

Are you dreaming of summertime? So are we. When you hit March, these last few weeks of winter seem to drag on forever. If you’re anything like the rest of us, in this last month of winter your mind is drifting off towards warmer days. Ready for a little liberation from that winter hibernation? Academy…

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The Shower Your Hair Wants You To Take

March 1, 2019

If you’ve ever been to a salon, I’m sure you know the age old upkeep struggle. (If you haven’t, then what are you waiting for?! AOHD accepts walk-ins!) You remember that angst-filled fourth day since you left your appointment when you can hardly bring yourself to wash it out at home.. When you walk out…

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Your Next, Best Barber Request

February 22, 2019

Overview Looking for the best men’s haircut to change up your look? If you are ready for a new hairstyle but you aren’t sure where to start, there are a few things you will want to consider. Of these, your hair type and texture are important, as is the amount of maintenance and the products…

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What’s FELT : Visualizing Transformation

February 10, 2019

At Academy of Hair Design, we know it’s important to identify your core values and hold them closely to every day interactions. In this series, we will be looking closely at the day to day applications of Fun, Love, Excellence and Transformation. In our final article, we’ll be talking about transformation and the important components…

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Hair’s the Deal : February 2019

February 1, 2019

How’s 2019 going for you so far? We’re in our second month and honestly we think it’s time that you nailed it. Dip nails are the way to go when it comes to upping your game. You deserve it and it really makes working with your hands feel better than ever. It’s a fast application…

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Steps to Success

February 1, 2019

Success is right around the corner. If you’ve always dreamed of being a barber or perhaps have developed a passion for make up in the last few years, a career in the beauty and barbering industry can add variety and prosperity to your life. 1) Meet the Academy First things first, we need to get…

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What’s Felt : Connecting with Love

January 31, 2019

At Academy of Hair Design, we know it’s important to identify your core values and hold them closely to every day interactions. In this series, we will be looking closely at the day to day applications of Fun, Love, Excellence and Transformation. For this penultimate examination, we’ll be looking into love and the life-changing power…

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