Classes
Getting started is easy. It begins with a qualification interview.
Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy applicants must:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Have a High School Diploma or GED
If you qualify and are accepted for enrollment, your training can be completed as quickly as 9 months. We have full and part time schedules available. Classes start weely and class size is limited.
Cosmetology
Express your creativity and talent in hair, skin, and nail care. Our cosmetology course incorporates hours of extensive hands on learning to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness.
Upon completion, you'll be prepared for a career as a Stylist, Make-up Artist or as a Salon Owner.
Your cosmetology training will include:
- Theory knowledge, the foundation of your education
- Practical Experience, the application of your knowledge
- Professional business-building skills, vital for your success A Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy education is rigorous and thorough.
Junior Curriculum
You'll start by learning the fundamentals of hair, skin, and nail care. Lectures, demonstrations, and workshops concentrate on developing skills and accuracy and reinforcing classroom knowledge. You'll be introduced to retail merchandising, client servicing, and personal development skills. You will also cover state law and safety requirements.
Senior Curriculum
Find your creativity as you explore the latest trends and techniques in haircutting, styling, coloring, permanent waving, and chemical restructuring. Time in the clinic allows you to become increasingly confident in your professional abilities, and you begin to learn vital employment and career-advancing skills. You will finish off your education with in-depth training in client service, time management, self-promotion, goal setting, merchandising and entrepreneurship. Your speed, accuracy, and concentration are ready for the salon. You can demonstrate competency in all tasks required for the practical examination and possess the theoretical knowledge needed to pass the written examination, both required by the State of Kansas for licensing.