Get the Skills to Become a Cosmetology Professional
34-Week* Cosmetology Training Program in California, Nevada 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 Cosmetology program at Milan Institute provides the technical and practical skills you need to enter the beauty industry. Learn the skills needed to take the State Board examination for licensure in as little as 34 weeks*!
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Cosmetology training at Milan Institute
The Cosmetology program at Milan Institute provides students with instruction and technical skills to perform hair, skin, and nail services. Students receive practical training in the areas of hairdressing, health and safety, skin care, manicuring, and pedicuring.
What You’ll Learn in the Cosmetology Program
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 Lash/Brow Services
Train in tinting, perming, and applying eyelashes and 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.
I decided to go to Milan Institute after researching the Cosmetology program and thought it was the best choice being that I was a single mom. My overall experience at Milan Institute was something that I will never forget, it set up my standards for how I run my salon. As of 2020 I became a full owner with my partner and opened our very own salon during the pandemic which became so successful that within six months we expanded. Now we run two successful buildings and are always looking to expand our team and grow.
Gain experience in our 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. Once you’ve completed your program, you will be prepared to enter the professional world with confidence and begin building your client base.
Employment opportunities
As a graduate of Cosmetology school, you may find employment in:
- Beauty Salons
- Resort Hotels
- Spas
Many Cosmetologists may also choose to own their own salon! 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.
The cosmetology program is offered at these campuses:
- Amarillo, Texas
- Bakersfield, California
- Clovis, California
- El Paso, Texas
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Merced, California
- Palm Desert, California
- Reno, Nevada
- San Antonio – Ingram, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas – South
- Vacaville, California
- Visalia, 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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