If you have a passion for beauty, it may be time to turn that passion into a career. At American Hair Academy, students receive hands-on cosmetology and barber education in a supportive, family-style environment.
Located in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, we are a small beauty school with a big focus on fundamentals. With small class sizes and an instructor-to-student ratio of about 5 to 1, our students get personalized guidance every step of the way. Our instructors bring decades of combined industry experience and are committed to helping students build confidence, skill, and professionalism.
Schedule a tour today and see why so many students choose American Hair Academy for an education that feels personal, practical, and career-focused.
You can master everything from haircutting and coloring to chemical services and grooming, all while building the professionalism and client skills that set great stylists apart. With hands-on experience working real clients on the clinic floor.
Our cosmetology and barber program is designed to prepare students for daily life in a professional salon or barbershop. Students learn haircutting, styling, coloring, chemical services, and grooming techniques while also developing time management, client consultation skills, and professionalism.
American Hair Academy uses Pivot Point textbooks and the LAB digital learning platform to support structured, step-by-step learning. Students then apply what they learn on the salon clinic floor, working with real clients under the supervision of experienced instructors.
This balance of classroom learning and hands-on client experience helps students graduate with both technical skills and the confidence to use them.
The cost of beauty school shouldn’t stop you from achieving your dreams. At American Hair Academy, financial aid is available to those who qualify. Our financial aid team is happy to help answer any questions you may have about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), payment plans, and more.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarship options that may be available to you.
I was a student at American Hair Academy and it was a great experience! We are taught by our wonderful instructors how to be professional out on the floor. I learned so much in the year that I was there, mostly because of the one on one that each student received from the instructors. I would recommend this school to anyone that is wanting to be a cosmetologist around this area.
I have been here for a haircut for myself, one for my daughter, and an eyebrow wax. It was all excellent. It did take a little more time, but I didnt mind as the students were friendly. LOVED the outcome of each service and was SO impressed with the cost! Such a great value! I will 100% be going back frequently.
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