Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School Near Detroit, MI
Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School Near Detroit
Paul Mitchell The School Michigan is a leading cosmetology school for your Detroit-area beauty education. Located in nearby Sterling Heights, our campus serves Future Professionals throughout the Motor City area and beyond. With programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and instructor training, our 15,000-square-foot campus makes it easy to discover the wide range of opportunities in this exciting industry. Explore all that Paul Mitchell The School Michigan has to offer while you start your education journey!
Programs Offered
Paul Mitchell The School Michigan proudly serves as a leading beauty school for Detroit’s next generation of cosmetologists, estheticians, and industry instructors.
Cosmetology Program
Your cosmetology education starts with the fundamentals and theory of haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nails. At our hair school, you’ll begin with classroom instruction and advance to practical application in our salon-style learning environment while working with premium cutting shears, styling implements, and all the necessary equipment to kick-start your practical training.
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Esthetics Program
Specialize in the art and science of skin care through comprehensive training in professional techniques of hair removal, waxing, brow design, makeup, facials, facial massage, use of facial machines, and skin therapy. Learn skin analysis, treatment planning, and skin therapy methods to address varied client needs.
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Cosmetology Instructor Program
Our Teacher Training program is designed for experienced beauty professionals ready to share their expertise with future industry professionals. You’ll learn proven teaching methodologies and effective mentoring strategies to help prepare students for their state board examinations.
Explore the Instructor ProgramOur Program Levels
At Paul Mitchell Schools, we prepare our students (or as we call them, Future Professionals) for careers in the beauty industry. Learning Leaders guide our students through three levels—Core, Adaptive, and Creative—helping them develop more advanced techniques and build real-world skills and confidence as they move through each stage of our comprehensive curriculum.
Level 1: Core
Level 2: Adaptive
Level 3: Creative
Phase Two
Level 1: Core
Your education begins in Core, a foundational level focused on essential theory, sanitation protocols, and basic technical skills required for all Paul Mitchell School programs. You’ll learn the basics in your theory class, then practice them in the classroom. Working on mannequins and using a variety of simulated and introductory products, you’ll receive close, personal attention from a Learning Leader guiding you every step of the way.
Level 2: Adaptive
Your hands-on learning continues in the classroom and in the clinic classroom—a salon-like environment where you’ll practice and perfect your skills with help from Learning Leaders. The Adaptive level bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, as you start working on live models (or as we refer to them, service guests) and using professional products. This level is designed to refine both your technical abilities and your interpersonal skills, preparing you to conduct client consultations and create extraordinary guest-service experiences with confidence and competence.
Level 3: Creative
The Creative level helps you explore your creativity, refine your artistry, and master advanced techniques. Under the guidance of a Learning Leader, you’ll work more independently at a pace and in conditions similar to the real world. The focus shifts toward developing your speed, working more efficiently, and maintaining high quality as you work on live models (service guests). You’ll also receive career services support, working alongside you as you build your résumé and portfolio and preparing you to pass the state board exam and step into your career.
Phase Two
Phase Two is an advanced learning experience that focuses on hard and soft skill development and is offered during the Creative learning level. Phase Two provides elevated guest service experiences through an emphasis on time management skills and advanced technical abilities.
*Phase Two is currently only available for the cosmetology program.
Student Kit
Start building your skills with your very own professional student kit. This comprehensive collection includes precision cutting shears, professional styling tools, practice mannequin heads, and everything needed to begin your hands-on training with confidence.
*Kit contents may vary by program. Please contact our admissions team for specific details about your program’s kit.
Digital Toolkit
Future Professionals enrolled in our Detroit-area cosmetology school gain flexible, on-the-go access to coursework, advice from industry leaders, Paul Mitchell cutting and coloring apps, our exclusive Connecting to My Future professional development curriculum, and much more.
LEARN MOREConsumer Information
Review important, transparent information on our program’s licensure rates, placements, and graduation statistics for our students in and around the Sterling Heights and Detroit regions.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Paul Mitchell The School Michigan offers various financial assistance options to help make beauty education accessible for Detroit students. Explore scholarships, grants, and loan programs that fit your unique situation.
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Start your beauty journey at Paul Mitchell The School Michigan. Explore our programs and schedule your visit today!