The Michigan College of Beauty is in Monroe, Michigan. The school has accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences as well as approval from the Michigan Board of Cosmetology. It opened in 1939 and offers a 1,500-hour program in cosmetology, more than 1,000 hours of which are spent in laboratory settings and the school's salon. The program covers hairdressing as well as nail technology. The school also offers specific courses of study in nail technology and esthetics (skin care) and a training program for licensed cosmetologists who wish to become instructors. Day and evening classes are available. The school offers an annual hair show, which allows its students to display their work and compete for prizes. Federal financial loans and grants are available for eligible students. The school boasts a 98-percent first-try pass rate on the Michigan cosmetology licensing examination, according to its website. Job placement assistance is available.
Michigan College of Beauty
1020 South Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48161
734-241-8877
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The Aveda Institute is a cosmetology training school affiliated with the Aveda brand of haircare products and Aveda salons. The school has branches in the Michigan cities of Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and Royal Oak. The school's primary cosmetology program involves 1,500 hours of training in hair cutting, styling, coloring, texturizing, skin care, nail care and makeup application. A 600-hour course in skin care and an instructor training course are also offered. In addition to working in the schools' salons, students have the opportunity to participate in local competitions and work with models preparing for fashion shows and other events. The schools are approved by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology. Qualified students can receive federal loans and grants and institutional scholarships while studying at the Institute. The school has more than a 98-percent average first-try pass rate on the Michigan cosmetology licensing exam, reports its website. The Institute helps students locate housing near its campuses, offers job placement assistance and guidance for resume-writing and interviews.
Aveda Institute
333 Maynard St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-929-0453
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Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences and approved by the Michigan Board of Cosmetology, The Gallery College of Beauty is in Clinton Township. The college's 1,500-hour cosmetology program covers infection control, safety, anatomy, biology, bacteriology, hair styling and cutting, coloring, waving and relaxing, skin care treatments, cosmetics application, nail services, ethics, human relations and business management. Courses in manicuring and skin care and instructor training programs in general cosmetology and nail care are also offered. Programs last three to eleven months when taken full-time. Qualified students can take advantage of federal grants and loans and institutional payment plans to help manage the cost of tuition. The school offers job placement assistance.
The Gallery College of Beauty
38132 South Gratiot Ave.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-783-7358
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