The Program The Program

Eric Fisher, our world-famous founder and leader, feels extremely passionate about training the next generation of cosmetologists. He loves spending time doing demos, photo shoots and shows for the students. As an extra bonus, he works most Saturdays on the salon floor with Eric Fisher Academy cosmetology students.

You will receive hands-on training week after week from award-winning instructors, and as an Eric Fisher Academy cosmetology student, you will work directly with Eric Fisher. Instructors at Eric Fisher Academy have been trained by Eric Fisher, plus they receive on-going education to learn the latest techniques to stay on the forefront of the industry.

As a student of Eric Fisher Academy, you will practice on people and perform real-world services. Plus, our student-to-instructor ratio is low, so you’ll receive more hands-on training!

One of the greatest benefits as an Eric Fisher Academy student is the interaction with celebrity guest artists. We regularly bring in top industry leaders, from NYC to LA, to help educate you! These artists perform demos, teach in the classroom and even work with you on the student salon floor.

Every 10 weeks, our graduating classes collaborate to create a runway show. Lights, music, models, decorations, costumes, hair, make-up and theme—the students create it all! With a packed house of friends and family, we watch the models strut down the runway displaying the incredible hair and make-up skills of Eric Fisher Academy future professionals. These runway shows allow our students to gain experience in teamwork, event planning, and working hands-on with models in a fast-paced environment.

All Eric Fisher Academy students participate in a professional photo shoot with Eric Fisher in our state-of-the-art media studio. Students find their own models and create hair and make-up looks that show off what they’ve learned during their time at Eric Fisher Academy. This is the ultimate opportunity for our hair school students to display their individual talents and work with a professional photographer to build their portfolios.

While attending school, our students have the opportunity to compete in the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). NAHA is the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional beauty salon industry. Since we opened our doors in 2007, thirteen Eric Fisher Academy students have been finalists, two have won in the Student Hairstylist of the Year category, and one has won in the Makeup Artist of the Year category.

View our NAHA collections here!

Cosmetology is the professional skill or practice of beautifying the face, hair and skin. This means cosmetology students have the opportunity to learn techniques like cutting, coloring and styling hair. Additionally, cosmetology students learn about the face and skin, which includes topics like waxing, skin treatments and makeup (depending on the school and state).

One of the best parts of becoming a professional cosmetologist is the wide range of skills you can master when it comes to hair, skin and nails. Because of this, cosmetologists can hold a number of different jobs in the beauty industry, like hairstylist, salon owner, or beauty blogger! Depending on the career path you choose to pursue, your day-to-day activities can look completely different. Many people love this aspect of becoming a cosmetologist: the possibilities are endless!

Cosmetology offers a wide range of possibilities and endless opportunities based upon your interests! As a licensed cosmetologist, you could pursue one of many careers:

• Hairstylist
• Barber
• Hair Color Specialist
• Makeup Artist
• Manicurist
• Wedding & Event Stylist
• Salon Owner
• Artistic Director (for salons or brands)
• Platform Artist
• Cosmetology Educator/Instructor
• Editorial Hairstylist
• Fashion Show Hairstylist
• Celebrity Hairstylist
• Hairstylist for Film & Theater
• Beauty Blogger

At Eric Fisher Academy, it takes approximately 10 months to complete the cosmetology program (depending on rate of attendance). If you are not located in Kansas, be sure to check your state’s requirements for each program.

There are certain required steps you must take to become a licensed cosmetologist, and these steps will vary slightly depending on the state you’re getting your license in. As you work toward certification in your chosen specialty, you must attend a licensed school and complete the state’s minimum required training hours.

To become a licensed cosmetologist in Kansas, you must complete 1,500 hours of training. When you either meet or exceed the minimum training hours to qualify for licensure, you’ll be required to pass a licensing exam issued by the Kansas State Board of Cosmetology. Once you pass this exam, you will receive your Kansas cosmetology license and be legally permitted to practice in approved beauty settings.