LaBaron Hairdressing Academies, was established in 1959 as a private, post-secondary institution, offering degrees in two disciplines: Cosmetology Arts and Sciences and Manicuring Arts and Sciences. The courses of studies are designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination as well as a profitable career in all areas of the fields of cosmetology and manicuring. In 1973, Lois M. Wroble left the field of public education to work with her husband Robert in the growing number of cosmetology schools. LaBaron Hairdressing Academy has been in Overland Park, Kansas, since 1984. Lesia Wroble Cochran joined the family business and became director of this school. LaBaron offers a Professional Institution with family atmosphere, where Education is a priority. Over the years LaBaron has graduated thousands of professionals. These professionals are working as hairstylists, haircolor specialists, permanent wave and relaxer experts, make -up artists, skin care specialists, cosmetic chemists, publishers, hair colorists. Our students have the flexibility to own or operate their own progressive salons, work for large hairdressing chains or small neighborhood salons, teach, or work with distributorships and manufacturers.