MISSION STATEMENT

The Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design, Inc. was formed in 1969 to provide students and the community with an excellent level of service to meet the strong needs of our profession.

We strive to develop an environment where creativity and growth are emphasized. To achieve our goals, there is a commitment from staff members and students to teach and learn in the most professional manner.

The Academy will have a commitment to train you for a career in cosmetology, manicuring, esthetics, or instructor training. This includes living up to the expectations of potential employers, regarding appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation. Glen Dow Academy holds much of the same standards in the school as would be expected of the majority of the industry.

This will also involve responsibilities during school of keeping your own work area and equipment orderly, cleaning equipment and towels used in instruction. And at the close of the day, students participate in a team approach (pursuant to the sanitation roster in our catalog) to general appearance and sanitation standards of the school.
(WAC 308.20,080,110,130)

The Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design, Inc. will continue to remain a leader in the field of Cosmetology, Manicuring, Esthetics and Instructor Training by promoting a strong desire to achieve the best results possible. Our students and staff are encouraged to have a healthy curiosity for anticipating the ever-growing needs of our industry.

FOUNDING OF THE
GLEN DOW ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN, INC.

The Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design, Inc. was founded in 1969 under the guidance of GLEN E. DOW. The Academy has been located in its own building since September 1984. The facilities are very modern and progressive for the beauty school industry. The Academy meets a strong need that exists for a thoroughly trained beginning cosmetologist, one who can survive the competitive employment challenges of today’s business world. Courses are offered in general Cosmetology, Manicuring, Esthetics, Instructor, Advance Design, Retail Product Knowledge, People Skills, and Business Management. It was with these purposes in mind that the Academy was founded.

ACCREDITATION

The Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design, Inc. is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, 4401 Ford Ave, Suite #1300, Alexandria, VA, 22302 ; phone: (703)660-7600, an agency founded by the beauty school industry to uphold high standards and principles. The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the national accrediting agency for cosmetology schools. The academy has been accredited since March 1971, six years longer than any other school in the State of Washington.

LICENSING

The academy is licensed by the State of Washington. The address of the licensing agency is Business and Professions Division, Cosmetology Section, Box 9026, Olympia, WA 98507-9026. Telephone: (360)664-6626 .

AVAILABLE AREA OF SPACE

The Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design, Inc., occupies approximately 20,000 square feet. This includes a waiting room, clinics, restrooms, adequate storage lockers, five practical classrooms, visual-aid room, waxing rooms, facial room, nail and pedicure room, dispensary, supply room, library, student lounge, laundry, staff lounge, and offices.