Paul Mitchell beauty schools were founded by beauty industry hair and product experts Paul Mitchell and Winn Claybaugh. The Paul Mitchell schools emphasize "bringing out the best in people and situations, changing lives, making a difference, healing the planet, and healing ourselves," according to co-founder Winn Claybaugh. With partner and corporate locations in nearly every state teaching the same curriculum, beginning students can learn haircutting, hair color and texture and can study nails, makeup and facials. Fulltime students can complete the basic cosmetology program in as few as 15 months, and part-time students can graduate in about two years. Professional development courses are also offered to working professionals.
Paul Mitchell the School
2900 Bristol St., H-101
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-444-0788
paulmitchell.edu
The Sassoon Academy offers 44-week beginner-level courses in Santa Monica, Calif., and advanced courses in Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Miami and Santa Monica. Graduating from the Vidal Sassoon Academy offers name-brand recognition. In beginner-level courses, students learn theory and hands-on approaches to hairstyling and cutting for males and females, manicuring, product training, color application, freehand cutting techniques and customer service. Prior to graduating, students will participate in a graduation final show in which they work with experts to understand theme identification, clothes styling, music and lighting. For this final, students collaborate to showcase the skills they have learned. Upon its conclusion, students receive their diplomas.
Sassoon Academy
321 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
888-757-5100
sassoon.com/academy/index.php
The Toni & Guy Academy philosophy is based on four principles: educational excellence, consistent quality, commitment to culture and customer service. The academy programs are designed to provide the latest tools and techniques while ensuring high standards of quality throughout their many academies across the U.S. Toni & Guy students are taught the skills needed for licensure and how to spot and work with current fashion and hair trends. The program, which lasts about 10 months, teaches technical aspects needed to succeed, and it is designed to provide an understanding of salon-management practices, client relations and job-hunting skills.
Toni & Guy USA
2311 Midway Rd.
Carrollton, TX 75006
800-256-9391
toniguy.com/academy/default.aspx