We are a locally-owned, boutique school. We have been in Hot Springs training the best professionals since 1984.
We love this school, we love what we do here, we take such pride in the education that we provide and we are so thrilled that you are reading About Us and are considering a career in the beauty industry.
Our goal for this school is that you are PREPARED for work. We don’t teach state board minimums, we teach what you really need to know to start working the day you finish school. We want you to LEARN & to BE HAPPY!
Our instructors bring years of experience, creativity, and care to every class—mentoring you with the skills and support you need to succeed.
I have been leading this school for 17-years. I am a licensed Instructor, Cosmetologist & Esthetician. I received my Esthetics license at 17 years old & hold a CIDESCO diploma for Esthetics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Masters in Adult Education from U of A & MBA from Chapman University in Orange, California. I am a local girl and went to Lakeside before leaving to pursue my California dreams.
You will meet me in Admissions & I do all financial aid, teach some classes, whatever needs to happen to make this a happy place.
Jessie has been here for 15 magical
years. She is a licensed cosmetologist and a proud graduate of HSBC. A pageant girl through and through, Jessie brings both glamour and grit to everything she does. She’s not only your best friend in the classroom but also a magnificent teacher. Jessie teaches theory and guides you as you work with your clients, always offering support and encouragement. She will set a standard for you higher than you thought you could achieve. Simply by observing how she takes care of people, you’ll find yourself learning more than you ever expected.
Hillary is a licensed cosmetologist, instructor, and permanent cosmetics artist (PMU). She is the most amazing and dedicated Freshman and Esthetics instructor, known for her kind and artful feedback that helps students grow their talents. Her skill set is vast, but what really blows our minds is her talent with cutting, especially when it comes to short hair! In addition to her teaching, Hillary is our social media master. If you’ve seen our TikTok, Reels, or any of our social media posts, you can thank Hillary for her magnificent creativity that brings it all to life.
Kristin is a licensed cosmetologist, instructor, and hairstylist with over 17
years of experience. She brings her professional knowledge to assist and support everyone around her. Friendly and always ready to help with a smile, Kristin works tirelessly to keep our inventory and essential dispensary duties up to date, and we are so thankful for her dedication. She loves working with small groups, especially teaching clipper cutting, and is also trained in custom hair extensions. Kristin has a wealth of experience working with students in all areas, ensuring they have the guidance and support they need to succeed.
Greg has been with us in some capacity since 2009. He has 14 years experience behind the chair and is a master in client care.
Greg brings the best energy to the school everyday and is the perfect fit to our positivity mindset. He excels in all things hair related and is an asset to our team of experienced instructors.
In addition to his work at the School, Greg works in a salon, and he is essential to running a well-known downtown restaurant.