Got the vision and the drive? Versatile’s covers everything from precision fades to color and design, giving you the skills to perfect your craft and step into the chair with confidence.
Cosmetology Program
For those who want it all. Our cosmetology program offers the flexibility to pursue careers as a hairstylist.
Learn By Doing
Our hands-on training equips you with real-world skills, ensuring you’re confident and prepared from day one in the salon.
Fits Your Life
Our flexible scheduling is designed to fit your life, making it easier to balance work, school, and everything in between.
Ivan NaciancenoMeet our Barber Instructor, who has more than 12 years of professional experience and 29 years behind the chair. Ivan and his wife, Brittney, are proud owners of The Academy Barber Shop/Salon (est. 12 years) Versatile Hair Studio in Madisonville, TX and Versatile Hair Studio 2 in Huntsville, TX.
Kindra NaciancenoWith proven teaching strategies, she guides every student toward a clear path to success. Kindra Nacianceno offers more than 20 years of industry experience and deep knowledge of all hair types, with specialties in highlights, lowlights, balayage, color, and more.
Our Awesome Creative Team
Your success is our priority. To support our inclusive learning community, we take a personalized approach—tailoring instruction to each student’s individual needs, whether they are enrolled in our Cosmetology program or our Barber program. We embrace a learning environment built to prepare you for what’s next. By combining classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experience, we help you build the skills needed to succeed.
Your Future Starts Here
Cosmetology & Barber Education
936.291.6388
Tired of Jobs That Go Nowhere?Maybe you’ve been stuck in retail, food service, or an office job that leaves you feeling unfulfilled. You’ve always imagined a career in beauty and wellness, but you’re unsure where to start. Without the right training and a professional license, moving forward can feel out of reach—and the longer you wait, the harder that first step can seem.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. There is a clear path forward—and it’s closer than you think. Enroll at Versatile Barber & Beauty Academy.
Your success is our priority. To support our inclusive community, we provide a personal approach, tailoring learning methods to each student's needs rather it be for Cosmetology or for our Barber Program.
This school has a wonderful balance of teaching technical skills, having fun, and prioritizing hands on experience. They keep class sizes small and manageable to ensure everyone gets the one on one instruction they need. I’ll forever be grateful for my time here. I’d highly recommend to anyone considering.Kaylee Drake - 9/14/2025
I’ve never been one to enjoy any sort of schooling, but this school here changed everything. The way I would be so excited and ready to get back into that building because it was so enjoyable and fun and I actually was learning!! I have nothing but good things to say and i’ve always said that I would do this over again and again. Thank you Versatile Barber and Beauty Academy! You shaped me into the stylist I am today!!Shaye Mitchum - 9/14/2025
Excellent service. Staff and students are extremely polite and customer service oriented.Daphne Jones - 5/12/2025
I graduated from the Barber program at Versatile Barber Academy in May 2024, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! The training, hands-on experience, and support I received gave me all the tools I needed to build a successful career. Great teachers, great training, and a positive environment. Alexis - 9/14/2025
I am a Versatile Barber and Beauty graduate, and i could not have been more blessed to have been able to attend school there. The people, the teachers, and the learning is all amazing. There aren’t enough words to explain how awesome it is!Abagail Crowton - 9/14/2025
I attended school here in 2023 and loved all of it! Kindra and Ivan are the best instructors you could have and the environment is awesome! This is a school that teaches you both state board and real life situations. I’m so glad I chose VBBA!Hailey Hilley - 9/14/2025
I attended this school for their barber program and let me just say this is the best Barber/Cosmetology college in Texas. The instructors there are excellent and they actually teach you things you need to know about providing good services before you graduate. They made learning fun I can’t recommend them enough.Grayson Albarado - 9/14/2025
This school has a wonderful balance of teaching technical skills, having fun, and prioritizing hands on experience. They keep class sizes small and manageable to ensure everyone gets the one on one instruction they need. I’ll forever be grateful for my time here. I’d highly recommend to anyone considering.Moira - 9/17/2025
Was part of the first graduating barber class with Versatile and would give a 10/10 rating for any aspiring barbers to learn the skills and mindset needed to grow in this business. Ivan and Brittany run a very clean and organized environment with fun courses and down to earth teaching styles.AARON Shipley - 9/16/2025
We’ll Help You Build a Real CareerI’m Here to Help You Build a Career You’re Proud OfWe understand—you want more than just a paycheck. You’re looking for purpose. You’re creative, motivated, and ready to build a career you genuinely care about. Still, the thought of going back to school can feel overwhelming.That’s where we come in. With over 40 years of experience, licensed instructors with real-world salon expertise, and a state-of-the-art training facility, we’ve helped hundreds of students move from feeling stuck to becoming licensed professionals who are thriving. Add flexible scheduling and hands-on training designed for real life, and you’ll find a program built to support your success every step of the way.You can do this, and we’ll help you every step of the way.
Got the vision and the drive? Versatile’s covers everything from precision fades to color and design, giving you the skills to perfect your craft and step into the chair with confidence.
Cosmetology Program
For those who want it all. Our cosmetology program offers the flexibility to pursue careers as a hairstylist.
Learn By Doing
Our hands-on training equips you with real-world skills, ensuring you’re confident and prepared from day one in the salon.
Fits Your Life
Our flexible scheduling is designed to fit your life, making it easier to balance work, school, and everything in between.
Ivan NaciancenoMeet our Barber Instructor, who has more than 12 years of professional experience and 29 years behind the chair. Ivan and his wife, Brittney, are proud owners of The Academy Barber Shop/Salon (est. 12 years) Versatile Hair Studio in Madisonville, TX and Versatile Hair Studio 2 in Huntsville, TX.
Kindra NaciancenoWith proven teaching strategies, she guides every student toward a clear path to success. Kindra Nacianceno offers more than 20 years of industry experience and deep knowledge of all hair types, with specialties in highlights, lowlights, balayage, color, and more.
Our Awesome Creative Team
Your success is our priority. To support our inclusive learning community, we take a personalized approach—tailoring instruction to each student’s individual needs, whether they are enrolled in our Cosmetology program or our Barber program. We embrace a learning environment built to prepare you for what’s next. By combining classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experience, we help you build the skills needed to succeed.
Tired of Jobs That Go Nowhere?Maybe you’ve been stuck in retail, food service, or an office job that leaves you feeling unfulfilled. You’ve always imagined a career in beauty and wellness, but you’re unsure where to start. Without the right training and a professional license, moving forward can feel out of reach—and the longer you wait, the harder that first step can seem.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. There is a clear path forward—and it’s closer than you think. Enroll at Versatile Barber & Beauty Academy.
ADDRESS2505 Lake Road Suite 1, Huntsville, Texas 77340
CALL US936.291.6388
Your success is our priority. To support our inclusive community, we provide a personal approach, tailoring learning methods to each student's needs rather it be for Cosmetology or for our Barber Program.
Was part of the first graduating barber class with Versatile and would give a 10/10 rating for any aspiring barbers to learn the skills and mindset needed to grow in this business. Ivan and Brittany run a very clean and organized environment with fun courses and down to earth teaching styles.AARON Shipley - 9/16/2025
Excellent service. Staff and students are extremely polite and customer service oriented.Daphne Jones - 5/12/2025
This school has a wonderful balance of teaching technical skills, having fun, and prioritizing hands on experience. They keep class sizes small and manageable to ensure everyone gets the one on one instruction they need. I’ll forever be grateful for my time here. I’d highly recommend to anyone considering.Moira - 9/17/2025
I attended this school for their barber program and let me just say this is the best Barber/Cosmetology college in Texas. The instructors there are excellent and they actually teach you things you need to know about providing good services before you graduate. They made learning fun I can’t recommend them enough.Grayson Albarado - 9/14/2025
I attended school here in 2023 and loved all of it! Kindra and Ivan are the best instructors you could have and the environment is awesome! This is a school that teaches you both state board and real life situations. I’m so glad I chose VBBA!Hailey Hilley - 9/14/2025
I am a Versatile Barber and Beauty graduate, and i could not have been more blessed to have been able to attend school there. The people, the teachers, and the learning is all amazing. There aren’t enough words to explain how awesome it is!Abagail Crowton - 9/14/2025
I graduated from the Barber program at Versatile Barber Academy in May 2024, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! The training, hands-on experience, and support I received gave me all the tools I needed to build a successful career. Great teachers, great training, and a positive environment. Alexis - 9/14/2025
I’ve never been one to enjoy any sort of schooling, but this school here changed everything. The way I would be so excited and ready to get back into that building because it was so enjoyable and fun and I actually was learning!! I have nothing but good things to say and I’ve always said that I would do this over again and again. Thank you Versatile Barber and Beauty Academy! Shaye Mitchum - 9/14/2025
This school has a wonderful balance of teaching technical skills, having fun, and prioritizing hands on experience. They keep class sizes small and manageable to ensure everyone gets the one on one instruction they need. I’ll forever be grateful for my time here. I’d highly recommend to anyone considering.Kaylee Drake - 9/14/2025