Do you have the passion for hair, nails, and skin? Academy of Hair Design welcomes students who have flair, style, fashion and most importantly a dedication to learning. Since 1971 our dedicated staff and professional instructors have continued to provide quality education to future professionals in the beauty industry.
Our 1600 clock hour program offers a custom curriculum that goes above and beyond State Board of Cosmetology requirements. This program is a comprehensive course that includes extensive hands-on training with our busy and active student run clinic floor. We teach and guide you thru the basics first and eventually venture into trends; hair cutting, coloring techniques and design for men, women and children. Our students experience our diverse clientele that provides them with experience in many hair texture concepts. Our program is specifically designed to give our students a competitive edge upon graduation to achieve an entry level position in a salon ... your dream salon!
Our cosmetology students learn esthetics, including skin care such as facials, lashing, make-up application, waxing and microdermabrasion's.
Once licensed, cosmetology students can also offer nail services to their menu. They are taught manicures, pedicures acrylic application and fills and gel nails.
Business chapters are taught to foster an entrepreneurial growth for those dreaming of opening and owning their own salon in the future. Our students receive tools to navigate social media, self-promotion, retail, client cultivation, client retention and financial management. You will be encouraged to develop high level marketing skills with the clients served while in school.
Cosmetology Consumer Information
| Cosmetology | |
| 1600 Clock Hours | Full Time Days - Approx. 11 mos. Full Time Nights - Approx. 13 mos. Half Time Days - Approx. 21 mos. Half Time Nights - Approx. 25 mos. |
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Registration Fee | $125.00 |
| Kit, Books, Shirts, Chrome Book | $2,100.00 (includes tax) |
| Tuition | $20,800.00 ($13.00 per hour) |
| Total | $23,050.00 |
- The Academy of Hair Design does not accept students who have previously been enrolled, within the last 5 years, in any other beauty school(S) in Las Vegas or surrounding areas.
- Transfer students will be assessed $15.00 per hour per program.
- Transfer rate does not apply to students using Veteran's Affairs benefits.
- Students who do not complete within their contracted hours will be assessed a fee of $15.00 per hour to complete.
- All prices subject to change without notification.
| School Codes |
| OPE-ID: 013232 (FAFSA school code) |
| CIP (Classification Instructional Program) 12.0401, 12.0412, 12.0406, 12.0499, 12.0410, 12.0408, 12.0409, 12.0407 |
| Related Occupations |
| Hairdresser, Hairstylist, Cosmetologist https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5012.00 |
| Shampooer https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5093.00 |
| Skin Care Specialist https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5094.00 |
| Manicurist & Pedicurist https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5092.00 |
| Makeup artist, (Theatrical and Performance) https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5091.00 |
| Spa Director, Hair Salon Manager, Full Service Salon Manager https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-1021.00 |
| Financial Aid Links |
| FAFSA Application: www.studentaid.gov (Must be completed prior to enrollment) |
| Master Promissory Note: www.studentloans.gov (Must be completed prior to enrollment) |
| Entrance and Exit Counseling: www.studentloans.gov (Must be completed prior to enrollment) |
