Battle Creek (269) 964-4016 * Portage (269) 321-8708 

       

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Is Beauty Your

Take this quiz to see if you are destined for this career field!

  • Do I enjoy being creative?
  • Do I love making people feel good?
  • Have I always liked playing with hair -- my own, my sister's, my doll's?
  • Am I observant about colors, shapes, fashion and other inspirations that occur in my daily life?
  • Do I read every hair and fashion magazine I can get my hands on?
  • Am I often browsing websites for hair and fashion ideas?
  • Do I get along with all types of people? (Everyone has hair, so this is kind of important.)
  • Am I a good listener to really hear how people want to change their appearance or improve their life?
  • Am I mature enough to handle rules, such as being on time or a requirement to attend a staff meeting even if it's my day off?
  • Would I be doing friends' hair even if I didn't get paid for it?
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    Scoring:

    If you answered yes to:

    1-3 questions -- better go with Plan B!
    4-7 questions -- worth a try, read more about the career.
    8-10 questions -- WELCOME to your new life!

     

     

    Class Schedules

    Battle Creek
    Cosmetology: Monday - Friday 9-1 or 9-4:30
    Nails: Wednesday - Friday 10-4, plus a lab block

    Portage
    Cosmetology & Nails: Monday-Friday  9-1, 9-2:30, 9-4:30

     

    Admissions Criteria

    Students enrolled at Wright Beauty Academy must have the following:

    • High School Diploma or GED (or dual-enrolled at a high school)
    • Driver's License or Michigan ID
    • Social Security Card
    • Must be 16 years old or older

    In addition, we have a 3 part admissions process. On your first visit you will meet with the registrar to discuss your career plans, tour the school, and see what we're about, On the 2nd visit you meet with someone about financial aid. On the 3rd visit you'll meet with the owner for your admissions interview. 

     

     Uniform Policy

    Students in Battle Creek wear solid black or white tops, black slacks or skirts,
    full shoes, smock or apron, and a name tag.

    Students in Portage wear the above, with the addition of white or black slacks or skirts.

    We do offer Wright Beauty Academy logo shirts for sale that the students may wear to school.

     

    Attention Grads: Fill out our grad followup and receive a free service!

    Battle Creek, MI:  (269) 964-4016 * jgieske347@aol.com

    Portage (Kalamazoo), MI: (269) 321-8708 * wrightbty@aol.com

    NACCAS accreditation for cosmetology schools

    Accredited by NACCAS
    Licensed by the State of Michigan