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Crave Beauty Academy
Basic Information
Address: Wichita Crave Beauty Academy
3804 W. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67203
Ballwin Crave Beauty Academy
14858 Manchester Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
Phone Number: 316 943-5516
President: Kim McIntosh
Action Shots
Additional Information
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
Founded: 2013
Organization Affiliation: Our Professional Partnerships
Experience is paramount in any industry. We have been dedicated to the beauty education industry for over 25 years and have just put a new twist on things!
Crave Beauty Academy partners with some of the leading salon and spa professional manufacturers and leaders in our industry. We are dedicated to providing a quality education and as a leading creator of industry techniques and products, Crave’s educational materials are at the top.
Our educators are supported in the classroom by Pivot Point International, The Pacific Institute, Nuts and Bolts Business Training, and Summit Salon Tracking Systems. Additionally, we offer successful industry related guest speakers and product knowledge classes, service demonstrations, lectures, and continuing education for our Crave graduates.
Some of our industry partners include…
Pivot Point Redken OYA Beauty OPI Matrix AACS – American Association of Cosmetology Schools CEA – Career Educators Alliance American Crew ASCP – Associated Skin Care Professionals AHCP – Associated Hair Care Professionals KACRAO – Kansas Dermalogica Yegi Beauty MACRAO – Missouri CND – Creative Nail Design The Pacific Institute Nuts and Bolts training Summit Salon Tracking Systems Bio-Therapeutic Skincare Technology Hair pHix BioTone Amika Farmhouse Fresh Skincare SharkFin Shears
Degrees Offered:
Certification
Certifications:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technician
Instructor Training
School Setting:
THE PIVOT POINT EDUCATION
Crave Beauty Academy teaches students using the Pivot Point International educational system. Pivot Point has been in the business for decades, and provides helpful online resources to take beauty education to the next level. Crave Beauty Academy has been partnered with Pivot Point for many years because we love the quality of the education and the support it provides to students. Crave Beauty Academy is a Pivot Point Legacy School Partner.
Some people have difficulty learning in classroom settings, which is why Pivot Point breaks the mold by striving to make the education into a lifestyle. Learning doesn’t end when the student steps out of the classroom, Pivot Point continues to find ways to engage with the student throughout their day. The learning materials are available to students on the iPads, laptops or tablets. Students can literally carry their education with them wherever they go!
School Schedule: Monday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday 9:30 am – 9:00 pm Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Our salon is closed on Sundays.
School Holidays: Closed for the following Holidays: New Years Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, CHristmas Day
School Size: Our Wichita campus is huge and designed to help create an atmosphere our students love and to foster creativity! Students at our Wichita location can be in an environment that both has learning areas and a beautiful guest service area that looks and feels like a professional salon and spa. Plus, with comfortable classrooms, a great break room, and other resources, you can feel confident you’re in a place where you can work hard and play hard. This location is conveniently located directly on Douglas Ave, and you can find us right next to Salon Centric and a variety of other stores. You can’t miss us just down the road from West Douglas Park. Our Ballwin, Missouri Campus is our newest campus at Crave Beauty Academy. This location is over 10,400 square feet with 3 large classrooms, a student salon, and more. We’ve created an environment to help inspire students and foster creativity. Saint Louis students will get to enjoy brand new: Comfortable Classrooms Flexible Online Curriculum Guest Service Areas Business and Social Media Training And more!
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Financial Aid:
FINANCIAL AID is available to those who qualify. Please call our campus business office to set up an appointment with the Business Office to discuss your financial options: Wichita, KS 316-943-5516 or the Ballwin, MO campus 636-394-7335.
Disability Services:
Available upon request
Parking Spaces/Availability:
Adequate Front and Back parking available.
Admissions Deadline: Monthly
Computer Capabilities:
Laptop provided.
Mission Statement:
CULTURE. RELATIONSHIPS. ACHIEVEMENT. VALUES. EDUCATION.
Our culture is to learn, work hard, and have fun doing it! We promote a constant state of change, improvement, a positive team environment, and a sincere customer service culture.
Real relationships build real success. Real success is impossible unless you treat other people with kindness and respect. We work hard to build long lasting relationships that foster individual growth.
We want you to achieve more than you expect and be over the top with excitement in your new career. Our focus is on learning and the well-being of all our students.
We value you and will assist you in reaching for greatness. The values we instill in our team and students include; accountability, balance, community, diversity, empowerment, integrity and respect.
Education first. It is our academic responsibility to take our education serious and teach you how to master your skills while in training. We continue to add to our curriculums with new studies in industry trends, business training, marketing, salon success and personal development to give you an advantage to success.
Programs and Services:
Our accredited 1500-hour cosmetology program is built to provide all the basic skills and understanding you may need to work with hair, skin, and nails for your clients. The program incorporates both classroom and salon floor education, allowing you to feel prepared for your career as a cosmetologist.
Both salon locations offer a variety of beauty services. Cuts & styles, color, hand and foot treatments, waxing, make-up and ear piercing are just some of the services you can get at our salon. All of these are performed by trained students under the direct supervision of licensed professionals.
School History:
While our Crave Beauty Academy story begins in 2013, we have had years of experience and success. Prior to 2013, we had an extensive background and a global reputation as a leader in cosmetology education for over 25 years. This has given us a strong foundation to build upon and become even better.