2022 is a special year for Louisville Beauty Academy, a postsecondary education organization in Louisville, KY. This year, the school hits its milestones of 1000+ graduates for multiple disciplines/programs within its organizations. “At Louisville Beauty Academy, we do not count enrollment, we count success, and success for us is our students’ success which is graduates.” We thank you for the privilege of serving our community of Louisville city and the state of Kentucky.
Thank you our community people for your ongoing support now and in the future. Our growth is continuing in multiple directions, and GOD blesses us.
Kentucky’s Gold Standard of Lawful and Humanized Beauty Education
About the Program
Louisville Beauty Academy (LBA), a Kentucky State-Licensed and State-Accredited beauty college, is a KBC-approved provider for the official Eyelash Extension Specialty Permit training.
Rooted in our philosophy of Humanization, we believe beauty education is not only a path to skill mastery but a journey of service, dignity, and purpose. Every eyelash extension performed is an act of care — a quiet moment of human connection that enhances confidence and well-being.
This 16-hour, 2-day intensive course aligns with all Kentucky Board of Cosmetology (KBC) standards (KBC Specialty Permits Page) while honoring the deeper calling behind our profession — to serve others through touch, precision, and empathy.
Humanized Learning Experience
At LBA, education begins with the person — not the procedure. Every student is guided to:
See the client as human first, not a transaction or model.
Practice with intention, understanding how calm presence, conversation, and confidence-building enhance service outcomes.
Cultivate gratitude — each lash service is a gift of trust between client and artist.
Reflect on impact — how the beauty professional uplifts others, especially those seeking self-esteem and renewal.
Our classrooms are filled with warmth, mentorship, and encouragement — embodying Di Tran’s guiding principle:
“We train not just the hands to serve, but the hearts to care.”
Business ethics and professionalism — “beauty as a lifelong human service”
Second live-model practical evaluation
Certification, permit application process, and celebration of commitment to lawful excellence
Louisville Eyelash Training – 2-Day Certification + Professional Manual
Now includes the official Louisville Beauty Academy Professional Eyelash Extension Training Manual – Clinical Safety, Technical Precision, and Practical Application, a comprehensive 16-hour textbook developed for professional certification and long-term career success.
Louisville Beauty Academy Certificate of Completion (for KBC submission)
Guided support through KBC’s online application portal (kbc.ky.gov)
Step-by-step assistance with infection control, ID, and documentation requirements
LBA staff also file pre- and post-class notifications with KBC (per 10-day rule) and maintain full compliance logs.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this course will:
Understand legal frameworks governing eyelash services in Kentucky
Demonstrate technical mastery in safe lash application, maintenance, and removal
Embody the humanized service mindset — calm, ethical, and client-centered
Be prepared to apply for and obtain the Eyelash Extension Specialty Permit from KBC
Why Choose Louisville Beauty Academy
Because we go beyond compliance — we teach character through craft. LBA stands as Kentucky’s only humanization-based beauty college, training over 2,000 licensed professionals who see beauty work as human healing. We integrate Milady scientific excellence with heart-based leadership, guiding every learner to say:
“YES I CAN — I HAVE DONE IT.”
Legal Disclaimer
All information herein is provided for educational purposes only and reflects Louisville Beauty Academy’s lawful alignment with KRS 317A, 201 KAR 12:082, and current KBC guidance as of publication. Laws, policies, and interpretations are subject to change; students and licensees must always verify directly with the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology at https://kbc.ky.gov.
This correspondence also serves as an official compliance notice under KRS 317A.130 and 201 KAR 12:082 for institutional documentation of enrollment attempts and system interactions.
This book shares the real example of successes in the application of the Law of Attraction with the focus on the OTHERS when it takes the author to a new height in his career as a beauty professional, beauty instructor, beauty salons and proprietary school owner and other small businesses.
Drop the “ME” and Focus on the “OTHERS”: The Power of Gratitude – by Di Tran, the Author
“It is easier to say something than to do it, but it is through the doing that we know what is possible and what is not,” a mentor told once told me. Personally, I have adopted a “do it now” mentality. I built this approach over time and now certain practices have become muscle memory, and I do them without thinking. To paraphrase Brian Tracy from his book, The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires, it takes discipline to create positive habitual behavior. Habit leads to consistency, and consistency leads to growth and results. Many say it takes hundreds of repetitions to create a habit. For me, it is whatever repetitive number is required. I do this in the easiest, most convenient way, for as long as I need in order to do it without much thinking. The key to “do it now” is care. When you care, you will pay attention. When you pay attention, you will focus on the details. Focusing on the details creates a drive to action. The question for all “do it now” behavior is,” Do you care enough?” “We are facing a challenge of care in this society. We live in a technological world, in which virtual activity has become so commonplace that people think they totally interact and socialize with each online via the internet, but they actually do not,” a mentor once told me. He was referring to how destructive social media and the internet have become, especially for children and the young generation. They live in a different world, where care is limited, and individualism is elevated. Actual live human interaction is becoming a burden, and when there is a requirement for real life work that adds true value to others, we struggle because of the lack of care for the actual human being; however, we have become quite adept in virtual life using avatars online. “Care, really care. Put yourself in others’ shoes to understand and empathize with the situation. That’s when the best of you will show in your actions,” my mom taught me.
Book Cover – “Drop the ME and Focus on the OTHERS – the Power of Gratitude” by Di Tran, CEO of Louisville Beauty Academy
PSI Beauty Licensing Exam Exact Process as evolved daily as of now
10 DAYS DELAY SINCE STUDENT GRADUATE – As soon as Louisville Beauty Academy graduated and graduation is submitted to KY State Board of Cosmetology, the board needs 10 days to upload eligibility to PSI- eligibility rosters are only sent to PSI on Friday afternoons. This means there is a delay between a student completing hours and the PSI registration email.
MISSING INFO WILL DELAY PROCESS – Students who do not have a completed file with the board will not be released as eligible for examination- a file is not complete if there is not a:
Valid phone number
Personal email address
ONLY EMAIL KY STATE BOARD AFTER 30 DAYS AFTER GRADUATION – Students do not need to email the board any information unless they have not received a registration notice from PSI – 30 days post-graduation.
NO MAIL BUT ONLY EMAIL – Students do not mail paper applications.
Students will not receive registration notices any more quickly by repeatedly emailing their information to the board general email address. They are graduated and registered In the order received by the office.
KY State Board of Cosmetology Email as of 08-18-2022
It is illegal to practice beauty service on any customers for money without a license in Kentucky state. Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology requires all beauty professionals or beauty practitioners to acquire his/her required study hours of 450 hours at licensed schools such as Louisville Beauty Academy, and pass KY State Board Exam for nail technicians before practicing nail service on any customer in the state of Kentucky.
This course is about one of many nail services within the nail salon industry, probably one of the most popular; that is ACRYLIC NAIL and the completion of the full set of the acrylic nail in the most efficient and effective method, the 10 MINUTES ACRYLIC NAIL FULLSET APPLICATION COMPLETION.
This course is assuming you will learn to do this for self-service if you are an unlicensed individual or you are a licensed beauty professional – wishing to do a more effective, efficient, professional, and beautiful acrylic nail.
Motivation:
Louisville Beauty Academy CEO, Di Tran is a 20+ years licensed nail professional in the state of Kentucky. He is an active nail professional in a family business of more than 10 nail salons at one point. More importantly, Di Tran and his mom have developed a proprietary technique that would accomplish the full set of nail applications completion within less than 10 minutes. YES, END TO END, from nail tips preparation, and acrylic application to nail shaping; no acrylic to having acrylic full set in 10 minutes.
This is a rare rare opportunity for you to learn directly from Di Tran himself. He wishes to share this special technique with his students and beyond that can helps many build their wealth in the nail industry in the best way possible.
Who is this for?
This is for adult, unlicensed and licensed individual who wish to master his/her acrylic nail service. Regardless of how long you have done nails, surely you would benefit yourself and your customers if you can learn this 10 minutes acrylic nail completion technique.
Technique:
Di Tran, CEO of Louisville Beauty Academy has shared this technique generally and the basically on school’s YouTube Channel; Review this for your information. The detailed secret will be taught through the one-day (8 hours) session and practice at Louisville Beauty Academy that includes:
Safety and sanitation – do and don’t
Booth/table setup effectively
Body posture and arm/hand position
Natural (real) nail preparation
Tips application and shaping filing (the meat)
Primer and Acrylic Application (the meat)
Finalize full-set acrylic nail
Nail filing/drilling and things to consider – do and don’t
Enrollment:
The student may enroll anytime and start at a scheduled time. This will be an 8 hours/day of training on acrylic nail application specifically and only. Tools will be provided that include:
Brush – the big one
Acrylic kits of acrylic powder, liquid, and container
Nail acrylic application can be made in many ways and of course, it is often purely based on the preference of each nail technician. There is no right and wrong technique as long as the acrylic nail is done safely, beautifully, and to the satisfaction of your customer.
Di Tran, Louisville Beauty Academy is 20+ years of experience nail technician. There are days that Di Tran completed 50+ full-set of nails, to give you some perspective. Di Tran will share with you his technique, the ONE BALL METHOD, but more importantly, all tips and tricks that maximize your effectiveness and efficiency while making your customers happy safely.
This series of videos is more than 10 videos. Each one is important on its own and has everything to do with safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. YOU CAN COMPLETE A FULL-SET end to end in less than 10 MINS – YES beautifully and professionally.
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction video series – Introduction by Di Tran
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction – Part 2 – Things to Consider
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction – Part 3 – Tools and Products
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction – Part 4 – Table Towel and Paper Towel
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction – Part 5 – Body posture and sitting
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Part 6 – Nail Check and License Limitation
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction – Part 7 – Filling and Electrical Filler
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction – Part 8- Roughen Real Nail
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Full Instruction – Part 9 – Tip Application with speed
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail Full Instruction – Part 10 – Tips Measurement and Cut
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Part 11 – Full Instruction – Nail Shape and Blend
Louisville Beauty Academy – Acrylic Nail – Part 12 – Acrylic Application – One Ball
Louisville Beauty Academy is on the mission to solve the beauty student debt crisis by providing debt-free opportunities to its cosmetology students. Cosmetology is the longest program in the beauty field that requires 1500 hours (10 months for full-time students) when there are Esthetic requires 750 hours (5 months for a full-time student) and Nail Technology requires 450 hours (3 months for a full-time student).
Throughout the state of Kentucky, there are hundreds of stories about KY licensed cosmetologists and cosmetology graduates who are in debts of $15,000 and more. Worse than that, many struggles to pay off the loan even after 10 years in the fields. This story is very common. If you meet any cosmetologists, ask about their student loans today.
How can Louisville Beauty Academy provide debt-free study programs to its student?
The level 2 support: Louisville Beauty Academy provide a payment plan with zero interest directly to the students on a super flexible term (pay any amount beyond minimum requirement and pay off one time in the end.
Level 3 support: Louisville Beauty Academy supports employment to every single graduate. School leader such as Louisville Beauty Academy CEO, Di Tran actively makes the partnership with potential employers who can hire school graduates as soon as they complete the program. Of course, no guarantee of employment but the school puts every effort it can to make this happen upon request.
Level 4 support: Louisville Beauty Academy makes itself available to provide financial management to its graduate upon request this would increase the debt-free opportunity for school graduates.
As of February 10, 2022, according to Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology, Blow Drying is a license that student can strive for through 400 required hours of training by a licensed beauty school such as Louisville Beauty Academy.
Text Louisville Beauty Academy enrollment department number for detail – 502-625-5531
According to Ramirez-Castro and Valenzuela, the majority of high schools students are not being informed about career opportunities in Skilled Trade such as construction or beauty. Beauty services fulfill the basic needs of hair, nail, and skincare. Construction fulfills the basic needs of living and working space and facilities. Anything that is related to the basic needs of humanity is an ON-GOING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, that can more often than not generate or cultivate new small business owners.
On November 19, 2021, Louisville Beauty Academy and Shelby County Public School in Kentucky are collaborating and taking a step closer together to address this skilled workforce gap, by exposing Shelby County Public School high school students to beauty industry trade, and skills.
