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The art of cosmetology.

Hands-on training in the technical, creative, and professional skills used in the beauty industry.

1200-clock-hour program

A foundation for beauty professionals.

Our cosmetology instruction combines classroom study with practical application and supervised student salon experience. Topics include hair cutting and styling, coloring, chemical texture services, skin and nail care, professional conduct, and Florida cosmetology regulations.

The program is designed to prepare eligible graduates to pursue cosmetology licensure under applicable Florida requirements.

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What you will learn

Technical skills meet real experience.

01

Hair artistry

Hair shaping, cutting, styling, shampoos, scalp care and finishing.

02

Color & texture

Color theory, application, lightening, chemical waving, and relaxing.

03

Skin & nails

Facials, makeup, hair removal, manicures, pedicures, and hygiene.

04

Client care

Consultations, services, professionalism, and client communication.

05

Safety & law

Sanitation, sterilization, HIV/AIDS awareness, and Florida regulations.

06

Career readiness

Work habits, business ethics, practice and preparation for licensure.

Curriculum overview

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The academy's published cosmetology curriculum includes 17 course units covering Florida law, sanitation, chemistry, skin theory, hair shaping, styling, coloring and chemical texture services, among other subjects.

The available downloadable cosmetology catalog is dated May 2022; ask admissions for the current edition and enrollment agreement.

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1200

Clock hours

Listed on the academy's cosmetology curriculum and admissions pages.

FL

Licensure-oriented

Students must meet the applicable Florida licensing requirements before practicing independently.

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