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COSMETOLOGY
What will you learn
Hollywood Beauty Academy will prepare you from start to finish to work in a salon or spa. Every module starts with theory, followed by hands-on training. The modules consists of: Anatomy, Principles of Hair Design, Haircutting, Hair Styling and Braiding, Hair Coloring and Texture Services, Sanitation, Esthetics, Nail Technology and Salon Management.
Prerequisites
No prior experience required. You must have a high school diploma or GED by the time you graduate.
Course Duration
1200 hours. Class instruction runs Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. You will complete the course within 9 months if you attend from 9am to 4pm. Our instructor will work with you on a schedule in case you want to attend part-time.
Total Tuition
$6,990. This includes 9 months of instruction, a cosmetology kit, uniform, all state board license and registration fees. We use the latest edition of Milady’s cosmetology textbook, workbook and exam review books which you can purchase from Amazon. The ISBN numbers are listed below in the FAQ.
Only $600 is due at enrollment. The balance of tuition can be spread out over the 9 month program. This equates to $710 per month until graduation. If you decide to pay for the whole program at signup using cash, check or Zelle, you will get a $300 discount.
We do not offer federal student loans or financial aid. However, most students will attest that this program is one of the best bang-for-your-buck programs in Orlando. Most students recoup their tuition within five months after graduation when working in a salon.
Career Opportunities
With a cosmetology license, you can practice in hair styling, esthetics or nail technology. Most graduates continue onwards to work in a salon or to start their own salon.
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When can I start?
If you start in the middle of the current wheel (month 3), you would complete until month 9 and then finish when the class rotates past month 2 in the next revolution.
What language is the class taught in
Do you offer financial aid?
What is the ultimate cost versus a school that offers financial aid
At Hollywood Beauty Academy, the Cosmetology program costs $6,990. The total cost of our program is cheaper than schools that offer financial aid because the Pell grant covers only a fraction of the total cost.
You can enroll in the program with a $600 deposit. Then it is $710 per month until you graduate.
What books are required for the class?
ENGLISH
MILADY STANDARD COSMETOLOGY TEXTBOOK, 14th EDITION AND FOUNDATIONS WORKBOOK BUNDLE. ISBN: 978-0-357-87149-2
SPANISH
MILADY STANDARD COSMETOLOGY SPANISH TEXTBOOK, 13th EDITION. ISBN: 978-1-285-77262-2
MILADY STANDARD COSMETOLOGY SPANISH EXAM REVIEW, 2016 EDITION ISBN: 978-1-285-76958-5
MILADY STANDARD COSMETOLOGY SPANISH STUDY GUIDE, 13th EDITION ISBN: 978-1-285-76964-6
Do I need to take a final exam
In the advent that you do not pass on the first try, our instructors are available for further review in preparation for a second exam.