Danielle Markley
Owner/Director of Education
Danielle runs education here — and was named Wella Regional Trend Vision Educator of the Year in 2016.
The 60-second quiz
Which program fits you?
Five taps. No contact info needed to see your match — just honest questions and real numbers at the end.
Quiz questions
Question 1 of 5
Your match
You're a stylist.
The whole craft is calling — cutting, color, skin, and nails, and a license that opens every door in the salon.
1,500 hours · ~11 months · $18,900 published all-in
Your match
You're a nail artist.
Small canvas, big skill — and the fastest path in the building: licensed and earning in about three months.
350 hours · 3 months · $4,595 published all-in
Brandy Mauldin
Instructor–Salina Campus
Brandy teaches nails on the Salina floor — you'd know her by week one.
See the nail technology program or compare both side by side
Want the details in your pocket? The form below is already set to your match — we'll text you cost, start dates, and a tour invite.
Want us to text you about your match?
Real answers, no pressure: cost, start dates, and a tour invite for the program that fits.
Ok — check your texts. 💌
Randi will text you real answers — cost, start dates, and a tour invite. No spam, no pressure.
Randi Gerstner
Admissions Director — she's the one texting you.
Skip the wait: call Hays at (785) 628-6624 or Salina at (785) 833-2280.
- Hays Campus: (785) 628-6624 · text us
- Salina Campus: (785) 833-2280 · text us
“Hays Academy became like my second home.”