The Best Cosmotology Schools in the Nation
Cosmetology schools can cover a wide variety of subjects, but are not limited to make-up, hair styling, hair coloring, esthiology, nail therapy and massage therapy. To become a licensed cosmetologist, you must take required classes for certification. Does this Spark an idea?
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Aveda Institutes
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Aveda offers training in training in classic cosmetology (i.e. makeup), as well as esthiology, nail therapy, massage therapy, hair styling and hair coloring. Courses cover both theoretical and practical applications of each discipline. Aveda is considered the best cosmetology school in the country by many in the industry. For a full cosmetology program, tuition to the school is $17,000.
Empire Education Group
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Empire has over 87 schools in 18 different states and is one of the biggest cosmetology schools in the world. Empire offers all of the same programs as Aveda, and in addition offers a "Teacher of Cosmetology" certification, which allows you to teach others what you have learned. Programs vary depending on state requirements.
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Ogle School of Hair, Skin and Nails
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Ogle, founded in 1973, prides itself on offering practical skills in a number of different areas that will help future cosmetologists in the real world. In addition to traditional theoretical and practical applications of the trade, they teach sales skills, different communication techniques and artistic expressions of hair and skin designs.
Paul Mitchell Schools
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Paul Mitchell Schools, inspired by the famous hair product designer Paul Mitchell, was "created for hairdressers, by hairdressers." While it began with just hair, Paul Mitchell Schools offers one of the top cosmetology programs in the country, with classes in both theoretical and practical applications of the trade, as well as classes that will help you on the business end.
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