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Paul Mitchell The School Boise - Cosmetology School
Discover your potential at Paul Mitchell The School Boise. Founded in 2004 and spanning 13,000 square feet, our beauty school in Boise, Idaho, offers leading programs in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nails, makeup, and student instructor training.
Located within reach of Boise’s vibrant downtown and the Boise River, our campus in Idaho’s capital city is easily accessible from the freeway and provides private parking. Surrounding cities include Meridian, Kuna, Emmet, Eagle, Star, and Mountain Home, enriching the educational experience with diverse local cultures and attractions.
Explore all that Paul Mitchell The School Boise has to offer while you start your education journey!
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Start your cosmetology education and learn real-world haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nails. You’ll explore the fundamentals and theory in the classroom, then practice skills like braiding, extensions, and other popular techniques in a salon environment, using professional products, tools, and skills.
Cosmetology (1600 hrs), Cosmetology/Makeup (1700 hrs),
Barbering
Students in our barbering programs learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting. They also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves.
Barber (900 hrs), Barber Stylist (1500 hrs),
Esthetics
Learn hands-on skincare techniques and theory in hair removal, waxing, brow design, makeup, facials, facial massage, use of facial machines, and skin therapy.
Esthetics (600 hrs)
Nails
Students in our nails program learn about manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, fills, gels, tips, and creative designs, as well as the business skills needed in the nail industry.
Nail Technology (600 hrs)
Makeup
Go beyond the makeup basics taught in most cosmetology programs and learn about the advanced techniques required for bridal, editorial, and runway makeup.
Makeup Academy (100 hrs)
Teacher Training
Our Teacher Training program uses various methodologies to teach instructors how to facilitate theory and practical lessons, along with the necessary skill sets to evaluate student performance with proper coaching and feedback, and to prepare students for their cosmetology, barbering, or esthetician state board examination.
Student Instructor Training (500 hrs), Student Instructor Training (900 hrs)
Financial Aid
and Scholarships
We love supporting the dreams of our Future Professionals. That’s why our Financial Aid Office at our Boise campus is here to help educate you on the types of financial aid. There are several financial aid, alternative funding, and scholarship options available to those who qualify.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN BOISE
Our students (we call them Future Professionals) donate their time, talent and energy to various charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows and countless other fundraising events and philanthropic activities. We make a difference—and have fun doing it!
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Digital Support
Whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or getting inspired along the Boise River Greenbelt, our beauty school students always have access to their assignments, the latest school news, and career tips from beauty industry leaders at their fingertips.
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Student Clubs
At Paul Mitchell The School Boise, education doesn’t end at the classroom door. Our student-run Green Team teaches our school and local communities how to respect the Earth and find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more about our cosmetology school in Boise.
SCHOOL DISCLOSURES
Title IX Coordinator
Darbi McKean
1270 South Vinnell Way
Boise, ID 83709
darbim@boise.paulmitchell.edu
208-287-4034