Cosmetology Programs
Cosmetology Program - Pittsburgh, PA
At Bella Capelli Academy, we prepare our students (or as we call them, Future Professionals) for careers in the beauty industry as licensed cosmetologists. Students are guided by our Learning Leaders through the Cosmetology program’s three levels—Core, Adaptive and Creative—taking on more advanced techniques and building real-world skills and confidence as they move through each stage.
Our Program Levels
Level 1: Core
A foundation course focusing on the fundamentals of cutting, color, texture, styling, skin and nails, and an introduction to our Paul Mitchell Schools culture. Future Professionals learn the fundamentals in theory, then practice them hands-on in the safe environment of the classroom. You’ll work on mannequin heads and receive close, personal attention from a Learning Leader guiding you every step of the way.
Technical Areas Covered Include:
- Braiding, up-styling and finishing
- Perming and smoothing hair
- Hair coloring and lightening
- Precision haircutting skills
- Manicure, makeup and facials
- And much more
Level 2: Adaptive
You will work with professional products and learn how to conduct client consultations and create extraordinary guest-service experiences.
Areas Covered Include:
- Practice on real people in a salon-like environment
- Perfect your skills with help from Learning Leaders
Level 3: Creative
The Creative phase is where Future Professionals begin to expand their skills and learn more advanced and creative techniques. At the Creative level, students prepare to become salon-ready by working more independently. The pace and conditions are similar to those in a salon. You will develop your speed, build a résumé and portfolio and prepare to pass the state board test.
Areas Covered Include:
- Work independently (under the supervision of a Learning Leader)
- Prepare a career portfolio
- Prepare to pass the State Board test
- Develop speed and prepare to start your career
Student Kit
One of the most exciting days for our Future Professionals is the day they get to unwrap their very own professional kit. It’s packed with all the essentials—hot styling tools, mannequin heads, combs and brushes, scissors and clips, and much more—so you’re ready to succeed in school and launch your dream career.
Digital Support
When you have the latest technology and resources at your fingertips, you’ll be more successful in school and in your career. Future Professionals have on-the-go access to schoolwork, advice from industry leaders, Paul Mitchell cutting and coloring apps, our exclusive Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future curriculum and much more.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.
OUR COSMETOLOGY PROGRAMS
We offer varying cosmetology program options. See below for more details on each of them.
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition: $17,500.00
Application Fee (nonrefundable): $25.00
Registration Fee: $75.00
Technical Kit: $1,580.24
Textbook (nonrefundable): $224.96
Digital Kit (nonrefundable): $370.02
Sales Tax (nonrefundable): $152.27
Total Cost $19,927.49
Drop Fee: $100.00
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 1250 hours
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- January 23, 2023 Cosmetology Full Time M-F
- March 20, 2023 - Cosmetology - Full Time M-F
- May 22, 2023 - Cosmetology - Full Time M-F
- August 21, 2023 - Cosmetology - Full Time M-F
- September 18, 2023 - Cosmetology - Full Time M-F
- October 16, 2023 - Cosmetology - Full Time M-F
- November 13, 2023 - Cosmetology - Full Time M-F
- 1 cutting App
- 1 Mens Cutting DVD
- 1 Makeup App1 Color App
- 1 The Skill Cards
- 1 Business Fundamentals- Connecting To My Future ibook
- 1 Be Nice Or Else ibook
- 1 Plugged In membership- includes 1 year Masters Audio Club subscription (while enrolled)
- 1 Mini Color swatch book
- 3 Product Brochures
- 1 Apple ipad ISBN: n/a- $299.00
1 Apple icare ISBN: n/a – $69.99 - 1 Notability APP- $9.99
1 Milady Standard Cosmetology 13th Edition- Mindtap ISBN: 13:9781305632028- $193.56
Distance Education
Bella Capelli Robinson offers two options for its Cosmetology program, one which provides 15% of the course via distance learning, and the second option requires all of the training to take place within our campus.
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Funding Your Education
Curious about your future as a cosmetologist? There are a wide variety of financial aid options out there—and we’re here to help you find them. Get information about tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and more from our helpful Bella Capelli Academy Financial Aid Leader.
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HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Contact us today and a member of our Enrollment Team will get back to you right away and answer all your questions.