I started doing hair on my front porch when I was just 11 yrs. old as a hair braider. I've been in the beauty business since that time. With over 40 years in business as a stylist, educator, salon owner, beauty school owner, beauty school evaluator, consultant and community outreach activist, I've helped a great amount of people reach their goals.
You don't believe me? Check out what they have to say...
~Amanda Manigault
Amanda's Business Associates
Christine McFarland
Director / Amanda's Art of Cosmetology Institute
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It was an honor working with Amanda at her beauty salon in Atlanta, Georgia. Later she hired me as her Beauty School Director and helped me build my business as a private coach. It's been an awesome experience! She's one of the hardest working women I've ever met. She's will push you to go higher! She's trustworthy, she's fair and full of tenacity!
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Reginald McGlawn
Host / The Empowerment Zone
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My experiences with Amanda has been nothing but AMAZING! She introduced me to people who gave me great advice and put me in front of audiences which gave me much exposure. I truly enjoyed her professional business conferences. It's been a pleasure working with her. Her kindness is much appreciated.
Reginald McGlawn
Host / The Empowerment Zone
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Student Testimonials
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Being a graduate of AACI was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life... I was challenged in areas of cosmetology in which I had no idea I could make a lucrative income. I was encouraged to complete the instructors program which landed me a position at AACI.
Since graduating, I’ve worked independently at hair salons specializing in hair design, makeup, lash extensions, and eyebrow sculpting... Thanks to AACI, the sky is the limit with my career.
Since graduating, I’ve worked independently at hair salons specializing in hair design, makeup, lash extensions, and eyebrow sculpting... Thanks to AACI, the sky is the limit with my career.
Tameka Cameron
Cosmetologist / MUA Salon 2000
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Confession Brings Possession
My name is MariamaDumbaya. Being a hair braider for so long, I decided to go to school and acquired my license in Cosmetology at Amanda’s Art of Cosmetology Institute. I not only learned about hair but I learned a lot of life lessons. At Amanda’s School I learned the power of motivational confessions and writing down your vision statement. My vision statements have become my power source of strength and keeps me grounded in my profession as an entrepreneur making sure that my going to school is not wasted. With these confessions I was able to put a picture in my mind of where I’m going with my career as a licensed cosmetologist. At one point I had stopped doing hair, but that picture that I created in my mind while a student at AACI is what kept me going…
My name is MariamaDumbaya. Being a hair braider for so long, I decided to go to school and acquired my license in Cosmetology at Amanda’s Art of Cosmetology Institute. I not only learned about hair but I learned a lot of life lessons. At Amanda’s School I learned the power of motivational confessions and writing down your vision statement. My vision statements have become my power source of strength and keeps me grounded in my profession as an entrepreneur making sure that my going to school is not wasted. With these confessions I was able to put a picture in my mind of where I’m going with my career as a licensed cosmetologist. At one point I had stopped doing hair, but that picture that I created in my mind while a student at AACI is what kept me going…
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Cosmetologist / Hair Braider
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A small seed can open big doors
Another valuable lesson I learned is never underestimate the value of a dollar or cent. Ms. Amanda never turned down a client because of the price. Although a client may not have been paying the expensive price, she still found a way to give them a valuable service. For she believed that this very client may be the seed that will flood my salon with customers and I found that to be true. I learned that clients are the people that build your business. They are the harvest of souls for your salon. They will advertise you.
Ms. Amanda always believed in treating everyone with respect, and pushing you to do your best! I will never forget that experience at AACI.
Another valuable lesson I learned is never underestimate the value of a dollar or cent. Ms. Amanda never turned down a client because of the price. Although a client may not have been paying the expensive price, she still found a way to give them a valuable service. For she believed that this very client may be the seed that will flood my salon with customers and I found that to be true. I learned that clients are the people that build your business. They are the harvest of souls for your salon. They will advertise you.
Ms. Amanda always believed in treating everyone with respect, and pushing you to do your best! I will never forget that experience at AACI.
Mariamma Dumbaya
Cosmetologist / Hair Braider
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