5
Campus Locations in Arkansas
CHI
Professional Products
4
State-Licensed Programs
100%
Financial Aid Available
Who We Are
WE BUILD
SALON READY
PROFESSIONALS.
Career Academy of Hair Design turns passion into profession. We don't just teach you how to pass a test. We train you to walk into any salon on day one and perform.
With 5 campuses across Arkansas — Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Rogers, Siloam Springs, and Springdale, we're the beauty school that works around your life and for your future.
5 CAMPUSES ACROSS ARKANSAS
Choose the campus closest to you, financial aid and scholarships available at all locations.
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
4 CAREER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS
Choose your path. Every program is designed to earn your Arkansas license and launch your
career as fast as possible.
01
Cosmetology
Master haircutting, coloring, chemical treatments, lash & brow services, facials, and nail sets — the most comprehensive beauty license you can hold. SCHOLARSHIP: Up to $1,000 off tuition
1,500 HOURS · MON- FRI 8:30 AM - 4:30PM · 11 MONTHS
02
Aesthetics
Dive deep into skincare, facials, waxing, and advanced skin treatments. Build a career around skincare science and real, glowing results. SCHOLARSHIP: Up to $1000 off tuition
600 HOURS · ~5 MONTHS · FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
03
Manicuring
From classic manicures to nail art and enhancements, become an expert nail technician with a full scope of professional services. SCHOLARSHIP: Up to $1000 off tuition
600 HOURS · ~5 MONTHS · HANDS - ON TRAINING
04
Instructor Training
Already licensed? Take the next step. Teach the next generation of beauty professionals and build a lasting legacy in your fie
ARKANSAS APPROVED · CONTACT FOR HOURS
SIMPLE PROCESS
3 STEPS TO YOUR BEAUTY CAREER
Getting started is easier than you think. Here's exactly what happens after you submit your information.
Submit Your Info
Fill out the form below. It takes less than 2 minutes, we’ll take it form there
Campus Tour
Our admissions team schedules a free 30-min tour at the campus nearest you.
Enrollment & Financial Aid
We walk you through financial aid, your scholarship, and get your start date locked in.
Start
Walk into class ready to build the career you've always wanted with $500–$1,000 off.
WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE CAREER ACADEMY
Hands-On from Day One
Real clients. Real techniques. You build confidence and skills simultaneously from your very first week of class.
State Board Weekly Training
Every program meets Arkansas state board requirements — graduate fully prepared to sit for your licensing exam.
Financial Aid Available
Cost shouldn't stop you. Our team walks you through every financial aid and funding option available to you.
CHI Partner School
Train with professional-grade CHI products used in top salons nationwide, you'll graduate knowing the best tools.
Supportive Community
Our campuses are close-knit by design. Instructors know your name and your goals, you're never just a number
5 Campus Locations
Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale, choose what's closest. Flexible schedules available.
Students who
made it happen.
Sarah M.
Cosmetology Graduate
"I enrolled with zero salon experience. After training with real clients every week, I passed my state board exam and got hired at a top local salon. Within six months, I was fully booked."
Jessica R.
Esthetics Graduate
"I always loved skincare but didn't know where to start. Career Academy gave me the technical knowledge and hands-on hours I needed to open my own esthetics suite right after graduation."
Marcus T.
Cosmetology + Color Specialist
"The color techniques I learned here are the reason clients book me specifically. Training with CHI products from day one meant I walked into my first job already knowing the tools."
What Students Say
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
"The instructors here actually care. They pushed me to be better every single day, not just good enough to pass, but genuinely great at my craft."
Alyssa K.
Cosmetology · Fayetteville Campus
"I was nervous about going
back to school. The team
made the financial aid
process so easy and the
flexible schedule made it
actually possible for me."
Brittany N.
Esthetics · Springdale Campus
"I came in not knowing how to do a single thing. I graduated ready to work. That's exactly what they promised and exactly what they delivered."
Danielle W.
Nail Technology · Siloam Springs
Ready to Start?
YOUR CAREER IS ONE STEP AWAY.
Fill out the form and one of our admissions team will reach out within 24 hours, no pressure, just a real
conversation about your future.
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