If you’re an aspiring hair stylist or colorist student, or a professional who wants to advance your hair styling and hair coloring skills, this directory will help you find the right advanced academy, school or class that fits your needs. Most hair product manufacturers, beauty associations and other private schools offer advanced hair styling, coloring and hair product knowledge classes. Check out the directory below.
For a current listing of colleges and schools that offer cosmetology, hairdressing and barbering licenses in your state, please see our list of State Cosmetology Boards. Most cosmetology, hairdressing and barbering state board websites have an approved list of colleges and schools.
- Research at least five different academies, schools and classes, and decide which interest you. All academies and schools have different programs and/or certifications.
- Get expert advice from at least three professional hair stylists and colorists, and ask them what are the best academies and schools to attend. Ask your personal hair stylist or colorist, walk-in a local salon and inquire within, contact them by phone or email, or contact them via Facebook, LinkedIn or some other social media site.
- Find a school that fits your budget—determine the costs (tuition, tools, materials, etc.) and inquire about financing options.
- If possible, visit at least three academies and schools, and take a tour.
- Ask the school whether all their instructors are working professionals in the industry and if they’re showing students the latest techniques.
- Take as many classes as you can. Obtain several certifications. The more education you have under your belt the better you will be. This is the best way to get your resume and online portfolio to stand out in the competition.
- Seek out working professionals you can assist. Learn from their expertise and guidance.
- Create an online resume on LinkedIn and network with other professional hair stylists and hair colorists online. Join groups on LinkedIn within the beauty industry. This is a great way to find out about events and job opportunities!
- Create an online portfolio of your work and update it regularly. Purchase a domain and create your own website or “Create a Page” on Facebook for free. We don’t recommend using your personal Facebook page.
Affinage Education
International Hair Cosmetics, Inc.
2545 Fortune Way
Vista, CA 92081
760.597.2929
[email protected]
www.affinage.com/us
Alfaparf Milano Miami Academy
Miami, FL
786.523.7433
[email protected]
usa.alfaparf.com/section/professionals
All-Nutrient
See website for locations
800.221.3496
www.allnutrient.com
Alterna Academy at Century Park East
Los Angeles, CA
888.425.8376 x 289
www.4alterna.com
Agility Group/Strictly Business
Grand Rapids, MI
800.718.5949
[email protected]
www.strictlybusinesstraining.com
American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS)
9927 E. Bell Rd., Suite 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
800.831.1086
www.beautyschools.org
American Board of Certified Haircolorists
P.O. Box 9090
San Pedro, CA 90734
310.547.0814
[email protected]
www.haircolorist.com
American Crew Menswork Academy
See website for locations
Denver, CO
800.598.CREW
[email protected]
www.americancrew.com/stylist
Angus Mitchell Academy
440 North Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.550.7716
[email protected]
www.angusmitchellacademy.com
Aquage Academy
See website for locations
440.893.1100 x 106
[email protected]
www.aquage.com/academy.aspx
Arrojo Academy
New York City, NY
212.242.7786
[email protected]
www.arrojoeducation.com
Artease Colors
See website for locations
888.993.9912
[email protected]
arteasecolors.com
Artistic Institute
(Zotos International, Joico, bain de terre, Shiseido)
100 Tokeneke Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
203.656.7900
800.242.9283 x 7900
[email protected]
www.artisticinstitute.com
Aveda Institute & Advanced Academy
See website for locations
www.avedainstitutes.com/institutes/index
http://avedaadvancedacademy.com
blowpro Academy
New York City, NY
212.235.5188
[email protected]
http://new.blowny.com/academy
Bumble and bumble University (Bb. University or Bb. U)
415 West 13th St., 6th Floor
New York City, NY 10014
866.7-BUMBLE
[email protected]
www.bumbleandbumble.com
Chi Academy
Farouk Systems Education Department
250 Pennbright Dr.
Houston, TX 77090
800.237.9175 x 3018
[email protected]
www.farouk.com
Chromastics
See website for locations
212.665.0674
www.chromastics.com
Empire Beauty Schools
See website for locations
www.empire.edu
Eufora You School
Vista, CA
800.6.eufora
[email protected]
www.eufora.net
Farouk Systems Chi Academy
Houston, TX
281.876.2000
[email protected]
www.farouk.com/CHI-Academy.aspx
Framesi Academy
See website for locations
http://framesi.it/en/
GK Hair
See website for locations
305.390.0044
[email protected]
www.gkhair.com/us/en
Goldwell & KMS California Academy
See website for locations
800.627.3377
877.670.6767
www.goldwell-northamerica.com
Great Lengths Certification
See website for locations
800.999.0809
www.greatlengthsusa.com
Hair Academy
See website for locations
800.327.5555
www.hairacademyonline.com
HairDesignerTV.com Online Academy
See website for class schedule
Aquebogue, NY
866.484.8622
[email protected]
www.hairdesignertv.com
Keune Haircosmetics Academy
See website for locations
800.330.9302
[email protected]
www.keune.com/us
L’oreal Professionnel Academy
See website for locations
917.606.9565
[email protected]
http://us.lorealprofessionnel.com/
Mainentrance Artists
40 W. 29th St., Space 406
New York City, NY 10001
212.792.9480
[email protected]
www.mainentranceartists.com
Masters of Beauty
See website for locations
[email protected]
www.mastersofbeauty.com
Marinello Schools of Beauty
See website for locations
www.marinello.com/def/main.aspx
Mastercutter Academy
See website for locations
212.995.9334
www.mastercutteracademy.com
[email protected]
Matrix SoHo Academy
New York City, NY
866.764.6692
www.matrix.com
Organic Color Systems
See website for locations
888.213.4744 x 202
www.organiccolorsystems.com
Paul Mitchell Schools & Advanced Academy
See website for locations
http://paulmitchell.edu/
http://paulmitchell.edu/advanced-academy
The Studios
(P&G Salon Professional, Wella Professional, Professional Sebastian, Clariol Professional, Nioxin)
World Studio
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York City, NY 10112
212.399.8800
800.422.2336
Studio
6109 De Soto Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818.999.5112
800.422.2336
www.thestudioeducation.com
www.wellaschoolprogram.com
www.pgbeautyschoolprogram.com
Professional Beauty Association (PBA) &
National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
15825 N. 71st Street, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.probeauty.org/education
Professional Salon Concepts
Joliet, IL
(see website for locations)
800.343.5289
[email protected]
pscspace.com
Pureology
New York City, NY
800.545.8175
www.pureology.com
Redken The Exchange
Redken Certification
New York City, NY
800.545.8157
www.redkensalon.com
Robanda International—ProRituals
See website for locations
[email protected]
http://prorituals.com
Sassoon Academy
See website for locations
888.757.5100
[email protected]
www.sassoon.com
Schwarzkopf Academy
877.219.1955
www.schwarzkopfacademy.com
Scruples Academy
See website for locations
800.457.0016
[email protected]
www.scrupleshaircare.com
Simplicity
See website for locations
877.413.5225
[email protected]
www.simplicityhair.com
Strategies
See website for locations
800.417.4848
www.strategies.com
The Bond Academy
Bloomfield, NJ
973.748.2663
[email protected]
www.thebondacademy.com
TIGI Academy
466 Broome St.
New York City, NY 10013
888.311.8444
[email protected]
www.tigiprofessional.com
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts (USCA)
P.O. Box 13395
Springfield, IL 62791
217.753.8990
www.uscart.com
Zerran Hair Care Education
12820 Pierce St.
Pacoima, CA 91334
800.626.1921
www.zerran.com
