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 Kay Harvey Hairdressing Academy
11 Central Street
West Springfield,
MA 01089
About Us
Kay Harvey is located in the quiet picturesque
heart of West Springfield, across from the
police station and town hall. Kay Harvey
is directly off Route 5 and only two miles
from the Massachusetts Turnpike. This school
location is in a beautiful two-story building
with ample parking for staff and students.
Kay Harvey offers a Professional Institution
with family atmosphere and teamwork, where
Superior Education is a priority. Together
we acknowledge and accept our obligation
to the community as a whole and to our students
specifically in the training of the individual
towards a gainful occupation. We regard
as a privilege our role as an educational
institution in preparing our students to
make an important contribution to society.
Mission
Our mission since 1959 has been
to provide the highest caliber of education
for all. Each course has been organized
by a teaching specialist to be beneficial
to students and teachers alike. All programs
have procedures designed to be comfortable
for every type of student and to treat students,
teachers and patrons with the respect they
deserve.
 We
stay in step with the future by constantly
updating our courses to include the latest
styles and techniques. We do this to be
consistent with our mission to give the
finest quality education possible. As ethical
private schools we acknowledge and accept
our obligation to the community as a whole
and to our students specifically in the
training of the individual towards a gainful
occupation. We regard as a privilege our
role as an educational institution in preparing
our students to make an important contribution
to society.
Curriculum + Methods
Kay Harvey's educational objective is to
provide every student a superior quality
education in both theoretical studies and
practical experiences of each desired program.
Expert and comprehensive training in both
areas provide the student with the following:
- Experience and knowledge in all phases
of their desired profession.
- The ability to successfully pass the
appropriate state licensing examinations.
- The ability to work as a licensed professional
within a beauty salon.
- To perform in Cosmetology-related occupations.
- To develop employer/employee relationships
& good communication skills and to accept
the obligation of a good citizen to the
community as a whole.
Courses
Cosmetology
Curriculum
The primary purpose of the Cosmetology Curriculum
is to train students in both cosmetology
theory and practical experiences, which
will prepare them for immediate employment
opportunities. Subjects covered include
the following:
- Manicures
- Hair Straightening & Permanent Waving
- Shampooing
- Finger Waving
- Hair Arranging/Thermal Styling
- Facials
- Scalp Treatment, Rinses & Wig Instruction
- Hair Coloring
- Hair Shaping
- Oral, Written, & Practical Tests, Sanitation,
Hygiene, & Anatomy
- Instruction and Lectures on Sanitation
- Courtesy, Ethics, Salesmanship & Conduct
The student's time will initially be spent
on classroom work consisting of demonstration,
lectures, evaluation and practice on manikins.
Upon passing a practical and theory final
exam, the student will be permitted to work
on clients. Following this advancement most
of the student's time will be spent on practical
work.
Manicuring Curriculum
The primary purpose is to train students
in both manicuring theory and practical
experiences, which will prepare them for
immediate employment opportunities. Subjects
covered include the following:
- Scientific Concepts (Sanitation, Chemistry,
Nails, Skin, Anatomy)
- Manicuring
- Artificial Nails
- Business Practices
- State Laws
PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE
Manicuring Skills Services Minimum Practice
Basic manicure & Hand & Arm Massage Pedicures
Artificial Nails Sculpturing, Tipping &
Wrapping
Barber Crossover
Curriculum
The primary mission of the Crossover Curriculum
is to train barbers in both theory and practical
experience, which will prepare them for
immediate employment opportunities as a
cosmetologist. Subjects covered include
the following:
- Chemicals (Color, Perms & Relaxing)
- Make-Up Application
- Hairstyling, Pincurls, Rollers & Finger
Waves
- Manicuring
Student Financial
Aid
Student aid programs is currently
approved for the following student aid programs
for Cosmetology: (for those who qualify)
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal SEOG
- Federal Stafford Loans
- Federal PLUS
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation
- Massachusetts State Scholarship
- Veterans' Benefits
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