Hairstyling school training courses in Des Moines, IA (public, in-house or online)

An advanced program of 2700 clock hours to a Master Diploma. After completing 2160 hours in the school, the student completes an internship of 540 hours in a shop or salon. The student will be paid by the shop or salon just as if the student were licensed. After completing this course with the internship, you would be better prepared to seek a management position, or possibly own your own shop or salon.

We find many beauticians feel ill-prepared in the area of haircutting, permanent waving and hair coloring. This program is designed for either licensed cosmetologists or students transferring from a beauty school. An individual already holding a cosmetology license may obtain a barber’s license by completing a 1080 clock hour program and taking the state exam. A student transferring from a beauty school may be granted as much as 50% of the hours he or she has attained at their original s...

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This 400 hour course is for previously licensed hairstylists or barbers who wish to return to school in order to improve their skills or study new topics in the industry. It is also designed for barber-stylists from other states who wish to prepare for the state examination.

Graduates of this course receive a certificate.

A program for individuals with no prior experience in the haircare industry. This program requires 2160 clock hours of instruction and results in a Basic Diploma. At completion of this course, you could expect to work in an entry level position in a shop or salon.