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 … Read More
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENTS 2015
Academy of Hair Design students, staff, and alumni were honored to be able to participate in two Back-to-School events in Springfield on Tuesday, August 4th. A team of three alumni created new looks for 23 of the residents living in Springfield’s domestic violence shelter, Harmony House, … Read More
Student Spotlight – Joy Barry
One of our crossover students, Joy Barry, recently graduated from Ron King Academy! We’re always beaming with pride whenever one of our students gets to take everything they learned at Ron King Academy and put it into action in the real world. In just the … Read More
Student Hair Wars 2015
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 … Read More
Student Spotlight – Ben Morales
Since we love to share features on our students, we want to introduce you to Ben Morales, a student who just graduated from the Ron King Academy barber crossover program! He said that he originally decided to go to school because he loves making people … Read More
Teacher Spotlight – Mr. Leonard
For our second Teacher Spotlight (check out our first one here), we want to introduce you to Mr. Leonard! He is a pro when it comes to barbering and he’s a fantastic resource to all of the students who come through our barber school. Before … Read More
5 Things I Wish I’d Known on my First Day of Cosmetology School
Imagine this: It’s your first day at cosmetology school. You’re nervous, you’re excited and you’re suddenly wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into. Take a deep breath. It’s going to be okay! The first day of anything can be scary. First day at a new job, … Read More
Teacher Spotlight – Michelle Trzaskalski
This week, we want to feature one of our fabulous teachers, Michelle Trzaskalski. She’s an amazing teacher with an expertise in coloring and barbering! Do you want to learn how to take black hair to a pastel pink? She’s the one who can confidently tell you … Read More
Student Spotlight – Paul Schmidt
This week, we’re excited to turn our spotlight on Paul Schmidt, another promising student at Ron King Academy. Focusing on our Barber Crossover classes, Paul comes to us with a passion for finding his own personal style. Before deciding to become a barber, Paul was … Read More
Student Spotlight – Sarah Statham
We are happy to continue our Student Spotlight series and introduce you to Sarah Statham! An Austin native, Sarah is one of the capital’s top stylists and a co-owner of Method.Hair Salon. With over 18 years of experience, she is the perfect example of a … Read More