Cosmetology Programs
Cosmetology Program - McLean, VA
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 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.
Cosmetology (1600 Hours)
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition $23,200.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) 25.00
Technical Kit (non-refundable) 3,695.00
Textbook (non-refundable) 450.00
Digital Kit (non-refundable) 450.00
Stateboard Kit (non-refundable) 235.00
TOTAL COSTS $28,055.00
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 1600 hours
WHEN CAN I GET STARTED?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
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STUDENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
- 1 The Men’s Cutting System DVD
- 1 The Cutting System App
- 1 The Color System App
- 1 The Skills Cards
- 1 Connecting to My Future Book
- 1 Be Nice (Or Else!) Book
- 1 Plugged In Membership includes Master Audio Club subscription (while enrolled)
- 1 Mini-Color Swatch Book
- 1 The Makeup System App
- 3 Product Brochures
- 1 The Color Paper Swatch Chart
- 1 PM Shines Paper Swatch Chart
- 1 Shines XG Paper Swatch Chart
- 1 Color XG Paper Swatch Chart
- 1 The Book of Makeup Specialty
- 1 Apple iPad
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
- 1 Milady’s Standard Cosmetology 13th Ed. / MindTap; ISBN-13: 9781305632028, $249.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Cosmetology 13th Ed. Textbook (Hardcover); ISBN-13: 9781439059302, $112.50
Cosmetology (1500 hours)
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition $21,750.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) 25.00
Technical Kit (non-refundable) 2,395.00
Textbook (non-refundable) 450.00
Digital Kit (non-refundable) 450.00
Stateboard Kit (non-refundable) 235.00
TOTAL COSTS $25,305.00
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:
Please check back later for class start dates.
STUDENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
- 1 Cutting System APP, ISBN N/A, $199.00
- 1 Men’s Cutting System DVD, ISBN N/A, $162.50
- 1 Color App, ISBN N/A, $199.00
- 1 The Skill Cards, ISBN N/A, $26.25
- 1 Connecting to My Future Book, ISBN 0-9743205-0-1, $19.95
- 1 Be Nice (Or Else!) Book, ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7, $23.95
- 1 Plugged In membership(while enrolled)
- 1 Master Audio Club subscription (while enrolled)
- 1 Mini-Color Swatch Book
- 1 The Makeup System App
- 3 Product Brochures
- 1 Color XG Paper Swatch Chart
- 1 PM The Color paper swatch chart, ISBN N/A, $N/A
- 1 PM SHINES® paper swatch chart, ISBN N/A, $N/A
- 1 PM SHINES XG® paper swatch chart, ISBN N/A, $N/A
- 1 Apple iPad, ISBN N/A, $399.00
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
- 1 Milady’s Standard Cosmetology 2016 /Textbook (hardcover); ISBN-13: 978-1-285-76941-7, $123.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Cosmetology 2016 Theory Workbook; ISBN-13: 978-1-285-76945-5, $52.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Cosmetology 2016, Exam Review; ISBN-13: 978-1-285-76955-4, $38.95
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