Cosmetology Programs
Cosmetology Program - St. Louis, MO
We educate and train our students (or as we call them, Future Professionals) to begin their careers in the beauty industry as licensed cosmetologists. Future Professionals 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 cosmetology program curriculum includes Paul Mitchell Advanced Education’s proprietary Cutting System, Color System, Texture System, Short Hair System, and Makeup System.
Our Program Levels
Level 1: Core
Level 2: Adaptive
Level 3: Creative
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, pedicure, makeup and facials
- And much more
Level 2: Adaptive
The learning continues in the classroom and on the clinic floor, where Future Professionals practice and perfect the fundamental skills learned in Core. Adaptive-level students work on live models in a salon-like environment with the oversight and support of their Learning Leaders. 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 Curriculum
When you have the latest technology and resources at your fingertips, you’ll be more successful in school and in your career. That’s why every Future Professional at Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis receives digital curriculum with their student kit, giving them on-the-go access to schoolwork, career 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.
Cosmetology 1500 Hours
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
| Tuition | $20,250.00 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 50.00 |
| Registration Fee | 100.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 2,802.52 |
| Textbook (non-refundable) | 350.00 |
| Digital Kit (non-refundable) | 306.00 |
| Sales tax (10.68%) (non-refundable) | 369.37 |
| Handling Fee (nonrefundable) | 144.08 |
| Testing Fee (nonrefundable) | 146.00 |
| TOTAL COST | $24,517.97 |
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 1500 hours
WHEN CAN I GET STARTED?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- Core 195 - DECEMBER 6TH, 2024 - Daytime
- CORE 196 - JANUARY 10th, 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 197 - FEBRUARY 3RD, 2025 - EVENINGS
- CORE 198 - FEBRUARY 14TH, 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 199 - MARCH 21ST, 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 200 - APRIL 25TH , 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 201 - APRIL 28TH , 2025 - EVENINGS
- CORE 202 - MAY 30TH , 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 203 - JULY 14TH, 2025 - DAYTIME (NOT ROLLING)
- CORE 204 - JULY 21TH, 2025 - EVENING
- CORE 205 - AUGUST 1TH, 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 206 - SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 207 - OCTOBER 6TH , 2025 - EVENINGS
- CORE 208 - OCTOBER 10TH, 2025 - DAYTIME
- CORE 209 - NOVEMBER 14TH, 2025 - DAYTIME
STUDENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
- – 1 The Short Haircutting App
– 1 The Cutting System App
– 1 The Color Systems App
– 1 The Skill Cards
– 1 Connecting to My Future E-Book
– 1 Be Nice (Or Else!) E-Book
– 1 Plugged In Membership includes Master Audio Club subscription
(while enrolled)
– 1 Mini-Color Swatch Book
– 1 The Makeup System App
– Money by Qnity (Financial Success Training)
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
1 Pivot Point Digital Education Package $300.00
Sales Tax (10.68%): $32.04
TOTAL: $332.04
*Textbooks may be purchased from the school or from an independent vendor. If the student plans to purchase
their textbooks from an independent vendor, they should inform the admissions’s team prior to signing the
enrollment agreement.
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