Cosmetology

Careers in Cosmetology

Haircolor Artist

You're creative; love color; & love to mix things up! Dream in color? Work in color!

UpDo Specialist

Can you do the UpDo? If you were stranded on an island...would you want bobby pins, hair spray, & a mannequin?

Blowout Bar Stylist

Do you love to transform? Give you a blow dryer + curling iron = Change the world!

Men's Hair

Become a cosmetologist with a men's hair specialty.

Lash or Brow Specialist

You know the lash & the arch. You know how you can enhance the face. Demand is growing for lash & brow specialists.

Aesthetician

Cosmetologists can be aestheticians! With a cosmetologist license, you can always specialize in aesthetics.

Nail Technician

Cosmetologists can also specialize in nails!

Children's Hairstyles

Love kids? Specialize in children's hairstyles. You should have patience & a good sense of humor!

Extensions

Hair extensions are in! For length, volume, pops of color! As a service, it can take time; however, the money is great!

Beauty Influencer

Being licensed gives you credibility to tell others.

Hotel or Cruise Ship Stylist

Imagine the travel & the people you'll meet! You might not get to know your clients, but you will meet lots of them.

Media Darling

Work in media & lead fashion.

Makeup Artist

As a cosmetologist, you can work as a makeup artist, too!

On Set! Stylist to the stars!

Like celebrities? You might be on call 24/7 with finicky clients, but you might get to see the stars!

Work for us!

Working in a school & sharing your passion is especially rewarding.

Bridal Expert

Be an integral part of a very special day...the wedding day. You must be artistic, efficient, juggle clients, deal with stress, & have a good sense of humor!

Brand Educator

We work with terrific people who represent the brands we use. Fun career with lots of travel, teaching, & being on the leading edge of innovation.

Salon or Spa Owner or Education Director

Be your own boss. Or, be a manager & boss others. Or, be the educator who teaches the others!

Inventor, Manufacturer, Marketer

Take your cosmetology license & make something for other cosmetologists!

About Cosmetology

What can a cosmetologist do?

Cosmetologists can do everything that a licensed aesthetician & licensed nail technician can do. That's why it takes 1,500 clock hours while the aesthetician license training takes 750 hours. Specifically, cosmetologists can do all of the following.

hair & scalp shampoo/condition
hair coloring, tinting, bleaching
permanent waving
hair relaxing
hair cutting, thinning, shaping, trimming
curling
hair treatments
blow drying
everything under the aesthetician license
everything under the nail technology license

How much does it cost?

Total Tuition & Fees: $18,425.00

Tuition: $18,325.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable): $100.00
Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies, Online Access to Mindtap, Online Access to the Student Information System (SIS): Provided free while you are enrolled.
Sales Tax: Paid by The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

When can I start?

Cosmetology Start

Cosmetology Start Dates 2023

2024 Start Dates will be posted by 01 July 2023

What is a clock hour?

Clock hours are the time that the state requires you to be "clocked in" to earn the opportunity to take the state license. Students must be engaged in "meaningful education" while they are clocked in. Most day-time programs are 30 hours maximum per week. A student who comes in late, leaves early, or does not come in to school does not get credit for the time the student is not "clocked in." To graduate & begin working, it is important to be clocked in & engaged in your education at every opportunity.

How long does it take?

Cosmetology is a 1,500 clock hour program.
If you have 100% attendance, it should take you 50 weeks; with Official School Holidays, about 52 weeks.

What is the schedule?

Cosmetology is a 1,500 clock hour program.
If you have 100% attendance, it should take you 50 weeks; with Official School Holidays, about 52 weeks.
We have school on Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays-Fridays, so you are off on Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays!
The schedule is 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. We are closed on Saturdays.
Students are expected to arrive up to 15 minutes before class begins.

What else is included; such as my educational materials?

1 Milady Standard Cosmetology 13th Edition/ Textbook (hardcover): ISBN-13: 9781285769417 $123.95
1 Milady Standard Cosmetology MindTap/ Personal Learning Platform; ISBN- 10: 9781305632028,$249.95
You will get access to the University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology Student Information System.
You will get a 1 year membership in Associated Hair Professionals
Official Student Name Tag

What is the kit & is it included in the cost?

Professional Cosmetology Education Center provides each cosmetology student with a kit to use at no cost while they are in school. Upon graduation, graduate students may keep their kit as a graduation presen

Career Research

Finding a new career. It’s a big deal. These resources can help you find what’s right for you. When you decide, we hope you think of us for cosmetology or aesthetics training.

O*Net Online (The Occupational Information Network)

O*Net is the Occupational Information Network. It's free & contains occupation information on many different careers. Below, find links to cosmetology, aesthetics, & instructor careers.

College Navigator

The College Navigator website is operated by the US Department of Education. Each year, over 6,000 schools like ours provide lots of data (called "IPEDS") which they organize into a useful tool for you to look for schools & compare information. You can find us here:

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

Arkansas Department of Health

Cosmetologist, Aesthetician, & Instructor licenses are issued & regulated by a state department. In Arkansas, it is the Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology.

States issue laws to regulate professional licenses, commonly called Acts. In Arkansas, the Act used to regulate cosmetologists, aestheticians, etc. is called the Cosmetology Law Book or Act 358 of 1955 & amended by numerous Acts. For a copy, please click here.

States also issue Rules which protect the public safety, health, etc. In Arkansas, these Rules are a good way to understand the requirements of things like salon registration, continuing education, license renewal, etc.

Beauty Changes Lives

Beauty Changes Lives is supported by the beauty industry (schools, professionals, vendors, etc.). Beauty Changes Lives offers scholarships & information to encourage future beauty professionals to go to school & join the fun!

Beauty Changes Lives Career Info

Beauty Changes Lives has also prepared the following documents to help you learn more about joining the beauty industry.

American Association of Cosmetology Schools

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is an association of schools that supports education & careers in beauty.

Careers in Beauty

How can you learn more?

Contact our Enrollment Team to get answers. Whether you are ready to enroll or you have more questions, we are here for you.