Dreaming of becoming a cosmetologist or barber is one thing, but making it happen is quite another. At American Hair Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, you can bring your dreams to life through our Cosmetology/Barber program. As part of this education, we prioritize supporting our students with the help of experienced instructors, class discussions, professional demonstrations, and skill practice on mannequins and real clients—all under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. We want to help you gain the knowledge and skills to build the confidence you need to succeed!
Achieve Your Dreams, Accomplish Your Goals,
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As a small beauty school, we offer a more personalized education than larger schools in the state. Our instructors have over 56 years of combined experience and are committed to the success of each student, from enrollment to graduation and beyond. We also offer job placement services and business lessons to help you gain employment after finishing the program.
Our school culture has a fun, family-like vibe where you can form lasting relationships with others who share your passion for beauty. We’d love to have you visit! Contact us to schedule a personal tour, you’ll get to sit in on a class and chat about your future career plans.
Because we are an accredited beauty school, we offer federal financial aid to those who qualify. Being able to offer financial aid sets us apart from other schools that do not have accreditation. Our Financial Aid team can help you through the financial aid process from start to finish, assisting with forms when needed, explaining the types of aid available, and helping you understand your options.
If you are ready to discover everything that American Hair Academy can offer you, reach out today to request enrollment information!
At American Hair Academy, we strive to provide a quality education in the field of cosmetology/barber. We give graduates the skills needed to have a rewarding, successful career as a cosmetologist/barber. Our goal is to train students to successfully pass all required certification or state licensure exams and to provide up-to-date training, information, and industry best practices. Our team teaches professionalism to each student and provides placement services that help students find gainful employment opportunities in the field of cosmetology.
Mt. Pleasant is in the southeast corner of Iowa, and we get students from Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. Our address is:
304 S. Iris St.
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Our beauty school is conveniently located near Highways 34 and 218. We have a spacious campus with plenty of parking available.
Yes, we are accredited by NACCAS, which means we meet high educational and professional standards. It also allows us to offer federal financial aid to those who qualify.
Yes, our program is very hands-on. Students work on the salon floor, providing services to people from the community under the direct supervision of licensed instructors. This gives students the opportunity to practice their skills, and it is a great way for people in the community to receive beauty services at discounted prices.
You can contact us to request updated program cost information. Applying for financial aid can help make beauty school more affordable for you. We are here to help you through the financial aid process, so contact us whenever you are ready to begin your enrollment and financial aid process.
We have a student-to-instructor ratio of approximately 5:1. You can expect small class sizes and personalized learning opportunities throughout your educational experience.
Our curriculum prepares you to sit for the state exam, so you can get a state-issued cosmetology/barber license.
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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