OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To provide an up-to-date course of instruction that will equip and prepare our students for a successful career in the beauty industry. Our aim is to provide training needed for each student to realize his or her full potential as a professional hairstylist, esthetician, manicurist or electrologist.
UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
Our school is located conveniently at 1681 N College Ave. Bloomington IN 47404
The facility has over 3,100 square feet of space with modern, up-to-date equipment and facilities. The school includes large training rooms along with smaller advanced training rooms.
We also offer a spacious clinic area for cosmetology, esthetics and manicuring to accommodate 30 students. Free parking is available to our customers.
OWNERSHIP & HISTORY
International Hair L.G., Inc. was formed in 1984 to operate as Hair Arts Academy.
LICENSES, ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS
Licensed by:
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
302 W. Washington Street, Room E034
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2700
(317) 232-2980
Accredited by:
National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 600-7600
Memberships:
Hair Arts Academy is a member of the Indiana Cosmetology Educator’s Association and also has affiliation with the Indiana Cosmetology Association.
Our school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, which is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the national accrediting agency for post secondary schools and programs of cosmetology arts and sciences. This enables us to supply Pell grants and student loans to those who qualify. For more information, check out our Enrollment Information page.
Our Teaching Methods
Our teaching system has been developed over many years. It involves quality products available on the market along with current techniques. Our students have been successful because of our unique instructional program that is divided into three levels:
Level 1 – Introductory work in skills and theory covering: Unit (A) Basic training in styling, haircutting and permanents, Unit (B) Basic training in all chemical applications, Unit (C) Basic background in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, sterilization, etc.
Level 2 – Students begin to work with live models in the clinic area under instructor supervision. Time is devoted to teaching specialized activities.
Level 3 – Additional clinic work under instructor supervision with advanced work in hair shaping, styling, salon management and related material.
The length of the cosmetology course is mandated by state law and consists of 1500 clock hours of in school training. The length of the esthetics course is mandated by state law and consists of 700 clock hours of in school training. The length of the manicuring/nail technology course is also mandated by state law and consists of 450 clock hours of in school training.
Staff and Instructors
Our Instructors are fully licensed professionals and have experience working in the salon industry. They have received additional training with the Indiana Board of Cosmetology to become licensed educators.
Charlotte Porter
Owner
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Cosmetology Educator
Teresa Russell
Director of Education
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Cosmetology Educator
Nuts and Bolts Instructor
Erica Rogers
Enrollment Administrator
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Cosmetology Educator
Nuts and Bolts Instructor
Barbie Roberts
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Cosmetology Educator
Nuts and Bolts Instructor
Stephanie Selcial
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Cosmetology Educator
Esthetics Instructor
Judy Byrd
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Esthetician Educator
