THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO OBTAIN YOUR COSMETOLOGY/BARBER LICENSE
If you're considering a career in cosmetology, you have an option of attending a traditional cosmetology school or an apprenticeship program. These paths provide the same licensing options, but the journeys are very different. Black Girl Beauty Inc. offers both opportunities to those who qualify. Black Girl Beauty & Barber Schools will give you the traditional classroom experience with a live cosmetology or barber instructor guiding you every step of the way, while Black Girl Beauty & Barber Apprenticeship Program gives you in salon training with a licensed cosmetologist or licensed barber guiding you every step of the way. Both options offer the Cosmetology and Barber licensing and both will give you a real world experience. ​

OBTAIN YOUR  LICENSE BY ATTENDING A TRADITIONAL BEAUTY SCHOOL

A traditional student receives their license in a state certified beauty school with a licensed instructor with a specific schedule and a certified curriculum. Full-time students can generally complete the full cosmetology program anywhere from 7 months to two years. (depending on the school curriculum) Part-time students generally take anywhere from 12 months - three years. Depending on your state, some of your training can be achieved through distance learning.

Each state also determines how many hours of class time and experience you’ll need to get your license, which affects the time it takes to complete a program. According to the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), the national average for a full program is between 1,400 to 1,600 hours. For an esthetician, it’s 650 hours. For an electrologist, it’s 500. For a nail technician, it’s 300 hours. Refer to our listing of state cosmetology boards for more information.

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OBTAIN YOUR LICENSE BY SALON APPRENTICESHIP

A cosmetology/barber apprenticeship program is an alternative path to traditional beauty school for cosmetology or barber students to gain the training needed to pursue licensure. A cosmetology/barber apprenticeship can be an excellent way for prospective stylists to start in a salon right away. Students work with a licensed cosmetologist in a salon and receive one-on-one training. Apprentices usually start by observing their sponsor and gradually work into practicing various techniques on real clients. The second consideration is time. Cosmetology apprenticeships usually take significantly more time to complete than a beauty school program. Specific hours vary between states, but apprentices can generally expect to spend twice as much time in their apprenticeship than they would in beauty school. This can be a huge drawback if you’re eager to get your license and start working at your own station.

Black Girl Beauty & Barber Apprenticeship Program offers a real world experience. Click below to learn more.