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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.

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Our Program Levels

Level 1: Core
Level 2: Adaptive
Level 3: Creative
Phase Two

Level 1: Core

Begin your experience in the safety and comfort of a classroom to learn the theory and technical basics that will form the core of your foundational skills. You’ll practice on mannequin heads and receive close, attentive Learning Leader coaching.

Level 2: Adaptive

Start bridging the gap between the theoretical knowledge of the classroom and the practical application of the clinic classroom to develop and hone your new skills under close supervision.

 

Level 3: Creative

It’s time to shine and prepare to become salon-ready by working more independently, exploring your creativity, and mastering more advanced skills as you prepare for the state board exam.

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.

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Consumer 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.

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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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Paul Mitchell The School Michigan
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E02118

ADDRESS

40688 Van Dyke Avenue,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313

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586-939-8600

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586-939-8600

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Von Curtis, Inc., dba Paul Mitchell The School Michigan

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Paul Mitchell The School Michigan is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

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