Cosmetology Operator

Cosmetology Operator (1000 Hours) — Enrollment Paused
We’re not enrolling new Cosmetology Operator students at this time.

Next best step: Request more info to join the waitlist and get details on our current training options: Hair Weaving (now enrolling) and Wig Making Intensive.

Program length (when open): Full-time 9 months • Part-time 13 months

This skill can change your income—if you treat it like a business, not a hobby.

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From foundations to mastery—graduate prepared for licensing, career-ready, and confident.

1000 hours • Hybrid (day or evening)
Hands-on training on manikins, models, and real clients
Student Salon experience in every phase
Field trips + guest speakers each phase
Financing options available for eligible programs and trainings

Inclusive education for all hair/skin types
Business, branding, and job placement readiness
Milady CIMA digital learning + printed texts
Enrollment is currently paused (join the waitlist above)

The Cosmetology Operator program is currently paused. The curriculum outline below reflects the program structure when enrollment is open.

Phase 1 — Foundations and Confidence (Hours 0–300) Focus:

Theory, safety, and core fundamentals
Manikin → supervised models; early client intros
1–2 field trips
Milestones: theory/safety benchmarks, first supervised client

Phase 2 — Advanced Skills and Salon Readiness (Hours 301–650) Focus:

Advanced cutting, color, texture, extensions; brows/skin/makeup
Increased clientele in the Student Salon
Weekly PSI Practical focus with timed drills
Milestones: service quotas, retail/rebooking goals, PSI-timed checkoffs

Phase 3 — Mastery, Business, and Career Launch (Hours 651–1000) Focus:

Majority of hours on Student Salon clients
Comprehensive mock exams (written + practical)
Business, branding, pricing, booking systems; resume + portfolio
Final Project: create and present a cohesive hair + makeup + nails look (inspiration, products/formulas, timing, finished photos)
Milestones: pass mock exams; career plan finalized; licensure scheduling support

Schedules shown below apply when the program is open.
Enrollment is currently paused.

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Day Schedule

Day (Full-Time):

Tue–Sat, 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Distance Learning (theory only): Tuesday + alternating Friday/Saturday
In-Person: Wednesday, Thursday, and the opposite Friday/Saturday
Field Trips: Wednesdays

Evening Schedule

Evening (Part-Time):

Tue–Thu, 5:00–9:30 pm;

Sat, 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Distance Learning (theory only): Tuesday + alternating Saturdays
In-Person: Wednesday, Thursday, and the opposite Saturdays
Field Trips: Wednesdays Note: No theory on in-person days.

State board readiness (PSI)

Phase 2: weekly PSI Practical rotations (sanitation, thermal curling, haircutting, chemical waving, relaxer/soft curl, haircoloring, skin/nail as applicable)
Phase 3: full mock practicals with scoring and corrective labs
Practical Packout: classroom practice + exam-day checklists provided

What you’ll gain

Inclusive skills for all textures and skin tones
Confidence with real clients
Business foundation and a career launch plan
A professional portfolio and a show-ready Final Project