Barbara Ward
Owner Director
I have been in the Cosmetology profession for over 50 years. I have been a Cosmetology Instructor for more than 40 years and I have been the Owner/Director of the Arkansas Beauty College since 1982.
Debbie Deckard
Instructor
I have been in the Cosmetology profession for 33 years. I have worked, owned and operated a salon for 17 years. I have been an instructor for 17 years.
Brandy Pitts
Instructor
I have worked in the Cosmetology profession for 29 years. I have been an Instructor for 13 years.
Linda Prim
Instructor
I have been in the Cosmetology profession for 41 years. I have been an instructor for 38 years.
Vicky Clowers
Instructor
I have been in the Cosmetology Profession for 24 years. I have worked in a salon for 2 1/2 years. I have been employed at the Arkansas Beauty College for 21 1/2 years as an Instructor.
Tamee Runion
Financial Aid Advisor
I have worked in the Administrative Business field for more than 20 years. Since August of 2022 I have joined Arkansas Beauty College as their Financial Aid Advisor.
- Our Philosophy
Arkansas Beauty College is dedicated to the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to acquire quality career-oriented education that will allow them to attain fulfilling and productive careers in the cosmetology field.
The College is committed to providing programs that deliver quality training within a convenient time frame. A.B.C. feels a deep responsibility to the students, parents and business community that they serve.
The College attempts to instill a similar sense of responsibility in our staff, students and alumni.
Our training will provide students with the confidence and skills to enter their new chosen career. In addition, we incorporate both professional and personal development into our programs to help our students achieve a lifetime of success.
- Our History
Arkansas Beauty College was established in 1962 to provide the necessary training and instruction to create qualified cosmetologists.
It was located on Main Street in an upstairs area in downtown Russellville, AR. At some point in time, it was moved to 201 North Commerce and was owned by Louise Butler.
On September 1, 1983, Mrs. Barbara Ward became the new owner and the college remained at this location until 1986.
At this time the school was moved to a new location at 109 North Commerce, with all new facilities, designed to accommodate 96 students.
We recently remodeled again in 2016. We are still in this location today, Historical Downtown Russellville!
Cost & Program Information
- Class Schedules
- Current Cost & Program Information
- Financial Options
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