Hairstylist Training Cost

Typical costs:

• Training is required to be a hairstylist. Tuition varies significantly between training programs at private technical programs and training programs at state-funded community colleges, but all programs should prepare students to work as a hairstylist in the state. On the lower end of the scale, expect to pay around $8,000 for tuition, fees and books. On the higher end of the scale, costs can exceed $20,000.
• Average tuition costs ^[1] at the Aveda Institute^[2] run about $17,000 for tuition in a 1,700-hour program.
• Tuition at community colleges can be significantly less expensive than private schools for in-state students. At Everett Community College in Washington State, tuition^[3] is about $7,500 for a 93-hour program^[4] resulting in an associate's degree; tuition costs are significantly higher for out-of-state students, totaling about $23,000.

• Typically, schools offer training in hair cutting, styling, coloring and permanents. In addition to hair care, some schools offer training in skin care, hair care and makeup application.
• Training begins in the classroom, moves to wigs and mannequins, and then to real people at the beauty school's salon.
• States have different program length requirements, typically around 1,500 hours (the requirement in Louisiana^[5] ) and reputable training programs should meet these requirements.
• Some schools include access to job banks and other job placement services.

• Hair stylists must be licensed, and fees for a license vary by state. Typically, fees are less than $100. Renewals are required every one to two years, and are also typically under $100.
• State exams are typically part of the licensing requirements. State exam requirements and costs vary by state. At the higher end of the scale, California^[6] charges $110-$125 for its exam. At the lower end of the scale, Kentucky^[7] charges $75 for its exam.
• Books costs for barbering programs are what students usually pay at community colleges, several hundred dollars per semester.

• The amount of aid available to students varies significantly by program. Some schools offer federal financial aid^[8] such as Pell Grants, Stafford loans and PLUS loans.
• Some schools provide aid through veteran's benefits.
• Check with the financial aid office at each school for information on specific programs.

• Some states, such as West Virginia^[9] and Arizona^[10] list accredited schools on their state licensing board websites.
• State licensing boards may also keep pass/fail rates for licensing exams for graduates of programs in their state; check with individual states for details.
• Most private schools require contact information such as e-mail address, phone number and addresses before they release tuition costs to prospective students.
• Admissions offices may have information on the success of the school's past graduates, such as pass rates for the state exam and job placement rates.

1.  www.naturalhealers.com/questions.htm
2.  aveda.edu/
3.  www.everettcc.edu/enrollment/tuition/index.cfm?id=3514
4.  www.everettcc.edu/catalog/index.cfm?courselist=list&dept=20&search=
5.  www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/faq_ind_license_info.aspx#NeverhadLicense
6.  www.dca.ca.gov/proflic/cosmetology_fees.shtml
7.  www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/201/012/260.htm
8.  studentaid.ed.gov
9.  www.wvbbc.org/MenuPages/SchoolListings/tabid/1546/Default.aspx
10.  www.azboc.gov/licensing/SchoolList.htm

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