Get the Skills to Become a Cosmetology Professional

44-Week* Advanced Cosmetology Training Program in California and Texas

Do you have a passion for beauty? As a Cosmetologist, you can turn your passion into your career! As specialists in the art and science of haircare, skincare, and nails, Cosmetologists are the foundation of the beauty industry.

The Advanced Cosmetology program at Milan Institute provides the technical and practical skills training you need to succeed in the beauty industry. Gain advanced knowledge of the skincare, haircare, and nail procedures needed to take the State Board examination for licensure in as few as 44 weeks*!

The best way to see if Milan Institute is the right fit for you is to come and tour the school. You can tour our facilities and meet with students and instructors. Schedule a tour now.

Advanced Cosmetology Training at Milan Institute

The Advanced Cosmetology program at Milan Institute is designed to provide students with advanced technical skills instruction in the practice of hair, skin, and nail services. Similar to the Cosmetology program, the Advanced Cosmetology program includes an additional five (5) 60-hour modules. Each module explores a deeper study of the subject matter to support student success in his/her Cosmetology career by offering diverse services to clients. The modules may be completed in any order, but students must start at the beginning of a module.

In the Advanced Cosmetology program, the additional five modules include:

• Makeup – glamour bridal, corrective, and creative makeup applications
• Hair Extensions – full and supplemental hair extension applications
• Tapers and Fades – tapers, fades, and lineups
• Skin Care – microdermabrasion and peels

What students learn in Advanced Cosmetology School

In the Cosmetology program, students learn**:

• Hairstyling Services
  Master techniques like blow drying, shampooing, curling, arranging, and non-chemical straightening. You’ll also learn wet and dry haircutting using tools such as shears, razors, clippers, and thinning shears.
• Chemical Hair Services
  Dive into hair coloring, straightening, waving, and bleaching. You’ll practice hair analysis, perform predisposition and strand tests, mix formulas, and safely use dye removers.
• Skin Care Services
  Gain expertise in facials, massages, and exfoliation. Learn to cleanse and beautify the face, scalp, neck, or body using hands, esthetic devices, and cosmetic products like lotions, tonics, and creams.
• Hair Removal and Brow Services
  Train in tinting and mapping brows. Learn hair removal techniques using waxing, tweezers, sugaring, depilatories, and other methods.
• Manicuring and Pedicuring
  Perfect water and oil manicures, as well as hand, arm, foot, and ankle massages. Get hands-on experience with nail analysis and artificial nail applications, including acrylics, dip powders, tips, wraps, and repairs.
• Professional Development
  Build essential skills like communication, customer service, record-keeping, and job readiness. Learn professional ethics, decorum, and strategies for seeking employment in the beauty industry.
• Disinfection and Sanitation
  Understand best practices to protect the health and safety of clients and technicians. Learn proper procedures for disinfecting tools and equipment used in salons.
• Health and Safety
  Study anatomy (hair, skin, and nails), chemical safety, and preventing injuries. Learn about communicable disease prevention, electrical safety, and State Board Laws and Regulations.

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the state board examination for licensure and qualify for entry-level positions in Cosmetology or related career fields.

Gain experience in our student salon

Cosmetology isn’t learned all in the classroom – it’s learned in the student salon. As a student in this program, you’ll have the opportunity to work with real clients in our on-site student salon.

With supervision & guidance from our experienced instructors, you will provide clients with services similar to those offered in salons and spas. Become prepared to enter the professional world with confidence and begin building your client base once you have completed our program.

Many Cosmetologists may choose to own their salon! See if our program is the right fit for you. Our admissions representatives will be happy to answer questions and schedule a tour of our classrooms and student salon where you can learn more about the path to your new career.

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The Advanced Cosmetology program is offered at these campuses:

• Amarillo, Texas
• Bakersfield, California
• Clovis, California
• El Paso, Texas
• Houston, Texas
• Merced, California
• Palm Desert, California
• San Antonio – Ingram, Texas
• San Antonio – Texas, South
• Visalia, California
• Vacaville, California

*Program length varies by state; please contact Admissions for more information.
**Program content may vary by state; please contact Admissions for more information.

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