Cosmetology Program
Build a Beauty Career With Full Creative Versatility
1,550 Hours | 48 WeeksThe Cosmetology Program at Hastings Beauty School combines creativity, technical skill, and hands-on experience to prepare students for a wide range of professional opportunities in the beauty industry.
Hands-On Training
Learn in the Classroom. Practice on the Clinic Floor.
Students learn using the Milady Standard Cosmetology/CIMA curriculum, pairing trusted theory with daily hands-on practice. What you learn in the classroom is immediately applied on the clinic floor, helping skills stick and confidence build quickly.
Students work with real clients under instructor supervision, gaining experience that mirrors real salon environments, not just mannequins and theory.
Program Snapshot
- 1,550 total program hours
- Approximately 48 weeks
- Milady Standard Cosmetology/CIMA curriculum
- Real client experience under instructor supervision
- Professional kit and learning technology included
What You’ll Learn & Practice
Training That Covers the Full Beauty Industry
Included at No Additional Cost
Beauty as a Business
Being a successful cosmetologist today means more than mastering techniques. Students complete Beauty as a Business, a modern business and social media curriculum designed specifically for beauty professionals.
You’ll learn how to use platforms like Instagram to showcase your work, communicate professionally online, and begin building your personal brand while you’re still in school.
Business Skills You’ll Build
- Creating a professional online presence
- Showcasing hair, makeup, and beauty services
- Understanding how clients find and choose beauty professionals
- Building confidence in promoting your work authentically
- Learning how to get clients in the chair and keep them coming back
Professional Kit Included
Graduate With Tools You Can Keep
Cosmetology students receive a comprehensive professional kit designed to support hands-on training from day one through graduation.
Cutting & Styling Tools
- Professional haircutting and thinning shears
- Feather razor with replacement blades
- Cordless clippers and trimmers
- Professional brushes and combs
- Duckbill and butterfly clips
Thermal & Styling Equipment
- Professional blow dryer
- Flat iron
- Marcel curling iron
Practice Tools
- Multiple training mannequins
- Tools for cutting, styling, and chemical services
- Spray bottle and styling accessories
Nail, Makeup & Learning Materials
- Manicure and pedicure kit
- Professional cosmetic brush set
- Touchscreen Chromebook laptop
- Digital textbooks and Milady resources
Career Ready
Prepared for Licensure, Salon Life, and What Comes Next
By graduation, students are not only ready to test for licensure, but also ready to step into a salon environment with confidence, skill, and professionalism.