AACS was founded in 1924 as a Non-Profit Educational Association to bring together all facets of the cosmetology industry (students, individuals, teachers, and suppliers); to further the education of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences; and to represent the interests of cosmetology institutions and students before Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, and state legislatures.
The purpose of the Association is to keep members abreast of changes in federal and state laws and regulations, provide the membership with educational services, to promote the welfare of cosmetology education in the United States, to establish a unity of spirit and understanding among institutions and their instructional staff in pursuing their goals and resolving the problems related to post-secondary cosmetology education.