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Paul Mitchell The School Federal Way (formerly Gene Juarez Academy) - Cosmetology School
Paul Mitchell The School Federal Way (formerly Gene Juarez Academy), is your source for leading programs in cosmetology, manicuring, and instructor training. Our cosmetology school in Federal Way, WA, is conveniently located off of I-5, just south of the SeaTac airport in a plaza that offers easy access to public transportation, shopping, dining, and the nearby cities of Seattle, Des Moines, Covington, and Tacoma.
Explore all that Paul Mitchell The School Federal Way has to offer while you start your education journey!
Visit Our CampusCosmetology
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)
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.
Barbering (1000 hrs)
Manicuring
Students in our Manicuring program learn about manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, fills, gels, tips, and creative designs, as well as the business skills needed in the nail industry.
Manicuring (600 hrs)
Instructor Training
Our Instructor 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.
Instructor Training (500 hrs)
Financial Aid
and Scholarships
We love supporting the dreams of our Future Professionals. That’s why our Financial Aid Office at our Federal Way 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 FEDERAL WAY
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 relaxing under the clock tower, 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 Gene Juarez Academy, 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 Federal Way.
SCHOOL DISCLOSURES
Title IX Coordinator
Mary Gabuat
2222 South 314th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
maryg@fw.paulmitchell.edu
253-681-6701