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With Love and Care: True Education in an Accelerated and Progressive Manner Aligned with Kentucky State Licensing

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At Louisville Beauty Academy, we are dedicated to offering an education that is not only grounded in love and care but also laser-focused on helping students meet Kentucky State Licensing requirements as efficiently as possible. Our programs emphasize the core knowledge and skills required for state licensure, cutting out unnecessary content and minimizing wasted time to ensure students can enter the workforce quickly and confidently.

We understand that time is money, which is why we offer an accelerated program that enables students to complete as one of the example; the 1,500-hour cosmetology requirement in just 9.5 months. By attending classes 30-40 hours per week consistently, our students graduate within the same year, prepared to take their state licensing exams and start working right away. This focused approach saves time and money, allowing our graduates to achieve their goals faster.

In addition to time savings, we also provide significant financial incentives. Students who maintain consistent attendance and progress are eligible for scholarships that can cover 50-75% of their tuition, enabling many to graduate debt-free. This is a game-changer for students and their families, who not only see the financial savings but also experience the satisfaction of seeing their loved ones succeed through daily progress.

Our instructors are seasoned beauty professionals who own and operate their own salons, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom. They emphasize efficiency and progress, ensuring that students complete their education in 9.5 months—not in 2 to 2.5 years, which is common at many other institutions offering the same license. We focus on the essentials: state licensing requirements, safety, sanitation, and core cosmetology knowledge.

The beauty industry evolves rapidly, and our goal is to get our students licensed and working in the field as soon as possible. New products and trends emerge quickly, and there is no better way to stay competitive than by gaining hands-on experience in a salon. While we emphasize the basics needed for licensure, we encourage lifelong learning and invite graduates to return anytime to learn more and share their knowledge as guest speakers.

At Louisville Beauty Academy, we are proud to be one of the best beauty schools in Kentucky and across the United States. Our focus on Kentucky state licensing ensures that every student receives the education they need to succeed in the field, and our commitment to efficiency, progress, and debt-free graduation sets us apart. We welcome all students who are ready to embrace the “YES I CAN” mentality and begin a successful career in the beauty industry.

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Celebrating a Milestone: Senate Bill 14 Signing and a Call to Advocate for Inclusivity

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As Louisville Beauty Academy, a Kentucky State-Licensed Beauty College, stands at the forefront of bringing the latest updates on laws and regulations related to the beauty industry in Kentucky, the academy is committed to teaching students about the importance of law, safety, and sanitation. Today, they are excited to share the hottest and latest news with the community. The academy urges all community members to self-advocate for their rights and join forces to bring their voices to the table.

On June 3, 2024, the Kentucky State Capitol buzzed with excitement and a sense of accomplishment. Community leaders, business leaders, advocates, beauty industry professionals, licensees, students, and supporters gathered to witness a historic moment—the signing of Senate Bill 14 by Governor Andy Beshear. This event marked a significant milestone, celebrating the power of collective effort and the unwavering support from everyone involved.

A Testament to Collective Effort

The journey leading to the signing of Senate Bill 14 was one of dedication, resilience, and unity. Over the past year, hundreds and thousands of individuals came together with a shared goal: to improve beauty industry licensing, ensuring safe, sanitary, and professional services for the community. This celebration is not just about the passing of a bill but a recognition of the hard work and determination that brought this moment to fruition.

The relentless advocacy included:

  • Over 20 meetings with 100+ nail technicians, estheticians, cosmetologists, instructors, and community members.
  • Peaceful protests in challenging weather conditions to raise awareness.
  • Thousands of emails and letters sent to legislators and officials.
  • Extensive media coverage, both national and local.
  • Four new board members appointed to the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology, with the anticipation of adding the first nail technician and esthetician in history.
  • The first Asian woman appointed to the board.
  • Ongoing discussions about multi-language licensing exams, showing promising prospects.
  • Increased awareness and unity in the beauty industry, advocating for fair treatment by the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology.
  • Garnering support from thousands of licensees and community members nationwide.

These efforts led to unanimous support for Senate Bill 14 at every stage, a law primarily written to protect the beauty industry and ensure fair legal procedures for all licensees, salons, and schools. The law, effective in July 2024, also adds two new seats for a Nail Technician and an Esthetician to the board, expanding it to a 7-member board.

A Call for Continued Advocacy

While celebrating this significant achievement, it is crucial to remember that the work is not done. The Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology has not had a representative from the Louisville community for over 20 years. As the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville deserves representation on the board to ensure fair and inclusive governance.

For the two newly added seats for a Nail Technician and an Esthetician, Louisville Beauty Academy urgently calls on everyone to write letters to Governor Andy Beshear’s office, nominating themselves or others who are licensed nail technicians and estheticians from Louisville. The Governor’s office can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected].

The academy’s leadership, such as Di Tran, a Kentucky State Licensed Nail Technician with over 20 years of experience and a state-licensed Nail Technician instructor, urges the community to take this opportunity seriously. Nominations can include themselves, others they know best to serve, especially from Louisville.

Current Board Members:

  • Kerry Harvey, Chair – Consumer
  • Mickey Hobbs, Salon Owner
  • Lindsey Morgan, Salon Owner
  • Vacant, Nail Technician
  • Joni Upchurch, Technical Education
  • Lianna Nguyen, School Owner
  • Vacant, Esthetician

For more details, please visit the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology website.

In Closing

The academy extends heartfelt thanks to God, to each individual involved, to the state, and to the beautiful city. They appreciate the love, care, and relentless efforts put forth for each other and the small business community. This victory is a testament to what can be achieved together, but it also highlights the importance of continuing advocacy for an inclusive and fair government.

Let’s celebrate this achievement, but more importantly, continue to push for the representation deserved. Involvement and support remain as crucial as ever in ensuring a fair and inclusive governance structure for all.

Louisville Beauty Academy is also delighted to share this news, dedicated to staying up to date with the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology and beauty laws at both the state and federal levels. This achievement underscores their commitment to excellence and compliance, ensuring the community benefits from the highest standards of beauty education and practice.

Disclaimer: Louisville Beauty Academy does not endorse or support any specific candidates for the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology. All information shared is for informational purposes only. All inquiries regarding Kentucky state laws or regulations should be directed to the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology at [email protected].

Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment. Together, a brighter, fairer future for the beauty industry and the community can be created.

Media coverage list for Senate Bill 14 progress from 2023 to today:

  1. https://www.whas11.com/article/news/community/kentucky-nail-salon-owners-technicians-senate-bill-14/417-0d6235be-2649-48ad-b5a3-c15fb2d1f35a
  2. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/04/05/laws-for-the-beauty-industry-
  3. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24rs/SB14.html
  4. https://louisvillebeautyacademy.net/louisville-beauty-academy-a-beacon-of-inclusivity-and-excellence-celebrating-spectrum-news-coverage-and-the-unanimous-passage-of-senate-bill-14/
  5. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/05/10/lianna-s-nail-school-florence
  6. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3400161628017-gov-beshear-passes-bill-updating-regulations-for-nail-salons-in-kentucky
  7. https://online.fliphtml5.com/ahotm/vkgc/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2MfxkjJCUsf9g3Je6Q0ElnD0QKJOb9z8B82hlpU_oT-zjNHtRmiL9mRo0_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw#p=63
  8. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/04/05/laws-for-the-beauty-industry-
  9. https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/senate-bill-14-passes-kentucky-legislature-nail-technicians-to-receive-opportunity-on-state-board/417-0e12847d-cccb-448b-838a-f6f86bc9d7df
  10. https://nkytribune.com/2024/02/opinion-john-schickel-sb-14-secures-a-fair-and-just-environment-for-kentuckys-small-businesses/
  11. https://www.wkyt.com/2024/03/07/kentucky-house-committee-passes-bill-that-would-make-changes-state-cosmetology-board/
  12. https://www.whas11.com/video/news/local/bill-to-help-nail-technicians-passes-kentucky-senate-heads-to-house/417-c7c57ea6-238b-455f-a2a1-b9e1352e8dce
  13. https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/senator-gerald-neal-bill-proposes-changes-to-kentucky-board-of-cosmetology/417-d4ad5bb4-76cb-48c3-b76e-61e05b9db9a4
  14. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2024/02/06/changes-to-the-state-cosmetology-board-could-be-coming
  15. https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/beshear-appoints-former-justice-cabinet-secretary-to-cosmetology-board/
  16. https://www.lanereport.com/170837/2024/02/governor-appointed-leaders-to-kentucky-boards-and-commissions/
  17. https://www.facebook.com/SenatorSchickel/posts/pfbid02xMvWo3JSDoGCKDRS5rP5rvk6v3UfHC6X8Ffxxyz17XSCvXdBUnodvLyKcxd6qNqUl
  18. https://www.pbs.org/video/nail-tech-industry-asks-for-policy-changes-pjplv0/
  19. https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/kentucky-nail-technicians-demand-licensing-tests-be-offered-in-multiple-languages/
  20. https://www.change.org/p/reform-the-kentucky-board-of-cosmetology
  21. https://www.change.org/p/reform-the-kentucky-board-of-cosmetology
  22. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2023/09/11/kentucky-legislators-meet-with-hundreds-of-mail-technicians-for-policy-concerns-
  23. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2024/01/22/nail-technicians-call-for-state-regulation-changes-
  24. https://www.whas11.com/article/news/investigations/focus/kentucky-nail-salon-cosmetology-board-louisville-bullying-racism-allegations/417-075ae5dc-5ccf-4d56-8801-5b42cd1b1075
  25. https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/kentucky-nail-techs-go-head-to-head-with-the-board-of-cosmetology/
  26. https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/senator-gerald-neal-bill-proposes-changes-to-kentucky-board-of-cosmetology/417-d4ad5bb4-76cb-48c3-b76e-61e05b9db9a4
  27. https://vietbaolouisville.com/2024/01/beauty-and-brains-the-heartfelt-advocacy-of-kentuckys-highly-educated-beauty-professionals/
  28. https://vietbaolouisville.com/2023/10/upholding-democracy-the-crucial-role-of-voting-in-the-immigrant-and-asian-communities/
  29. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aoZjjY8Jyo
  30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TESXE40VG1g
  31. https://www.facebook.com/SBTNOfficial/posts/pfbid02b7VDqw7ma46jmdr37ehcNniX4PMoUhVUWbeRwM9593hpoy4p5c84n9sta9dtToeSl
  32. https://vietbaolouisville.com/2023/09/community-advocacy-empowering-the-passage-of-a-senate-sponsored-bill-in-kentucky/
  33. https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/kentucky-nail-techs-go-head-to-head-with-the-board-of-cosmetology/
  34. https://www.facebook.com/KYSenateDemocrats/posts/pfbid02WMWjVnuHabeqNAa2yrRZyZiRosZufAeewZjEyWJAbLQXVSmeMvjvBkg2RALR3hkCl
  35. https://fb.watch/sngUFBoh3I/

Empowering the Next Generation of Beauty Professionals: The Story of Sara Drager at Louisville Beauty Academy

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In the vibrant realm of beauty, where imagination and innovation intertwine, Louisville Beauty Academy shines as a beacon of empowerment and excellence. This esteemed institution, with its legacy of nurturing over 1000 beauty professionals and boasting a remarkable 90% graduation rate, is not merely a school; it’s a cradle for cultivating the future luminaries of the beauty industry and visionary salon owners.

Among the academy’s stars is Sara Drager, whose journey is a vivid illustration of the academy’s ethos of passion, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit. Sara’s story is a celebration of the transformative magic of education and the boundless opportunities within the beauty world.

Sara’s voyage into the beauty industry was marked by unexpected twists. Initially envisioning careers as diverse as a funeral director, veterinarian, or mental health professional, she found herself navigating the demanding waters of corporate life, wearing multiple hats. Yet, it was during a simple oil change, while flaunting her own vibrant and glittery nail art, that Sara experienced an epiphany. The admiration from her mechanic was a moment of clarity: her true destiny lay in the realm of beauty.

Fuelled by her past experiences as a model and encounters with exceptional beauty professionals, Sara set sail towards her newfound passion for nails. At Louisville Beauty Academy, she is immersed in the Nail Tech program, crafting her dream of delivering luxury nail services that exude warmth and comfort to clients.

What distinguishes Louisville Beauty Academy, in Sara’s eyes, is its unwavering commitment to nurturing a safe and welcoming atmosphere. The academy’s leaders, Di Tran and Ms. Crystal, are pillars of support, generously sharing their knowledge and ensuring a sense of belonging for all. Inspired by Ms. Crystal’s exemplary teaching, Sara envisions herself returning to the academy as an educator, passing on the torch of wisdom to future generations.

As a third-generation American with a rich heritage in hospitality and a deep-rooted understanding of the beauty sector, Sara shares invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. She underscores the essence of passion, asserting that a successful business should feel like a round-the-clock adventure, fueled by an undying love for the craft. According to Sara, when you’re truly passionate, work transcends into a labor of love, paving the way for prosperity in the beauty industry.

Sara’s narrative is a testament to the empowering influence of pursuing one’s passions and the pivotal role of institutions like Louisville Beauty Academy in sculpting the future of the beauty landscape. As Sara forges ahead on her path, she exemplifies the academy’s core principles of passion, education, and empowerment, inspiring others to chase their dreams in the enchanting world of beauty.