Cosmetology program

Learn from industry leading educators

If you’re ready to study what you love, Avalon Institute is here to offer accredited education in beauty. Our program covers hairstyling, cutting, coloring, chemical treatments, as well as skin, makeup, and nail training. Talk to our team to see how you can turn your dreams into action.

Why Choose Avalon for Cosmetology?

At Avalon Institute, our student’s success is our top priority. Every step of the way is student focused, from the time you apply to your graduation. Our comprehensive program is designed to prepare you well for your state boards while offering individualized instruction.

Because of limited class sizes, you can expect more one-on-one time with licensed instructors to get your questions answered and feedback on your growing skills.

Our facilities are designed to help you get a feel for what it’s actually like to work in a beauty setting. We also offer career assistance to help you achieve your dreams of becoming a licensed beauty professional.

Unlock Your Potential

If you like making clients look and feel beautiful, cosmetology could be for you. The beauty field offers career advancement potential and flexible schedules. You can complete your training in under a year.

Come in to see our schools and envision yourself here!

Our Learning Phases

You can learn both the skills of a cosmetologist and how to market yourself as a future beauty professional! Avalon Institute also prepares students for the “real-life” side of the beauty industry by providing business and operations training to guide them to opportunities in salons or as independent entrepreneurs.

While our curriculum varies slightly per location, here is a general overview of the stages of learning you can expect to follow in our cosmetology program:

Phase One

Basic theory and instruction in:

  • Hair design
  • Hair cutting
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Texture services
  • Disinfection/ sanitation best practices
  • Skin care (facials and more)
  • Nail care (manicures and pedicures)

Phase Two

Advanced theory and instruction in:

  • Hair care
  • Skin care
  • Nail care

Also includes instruction in:

  • Business training
  • Product sales
  • State board preparation

Career development courses including:

  • Preparing your resume
  • How to interview successfully
  • Job search assistance

Avalon Institute

Class Schedules and Program Length

Each program varies in length based on location and schedule. You can choose from day or evening programs at each of our locations to balance beauty school and life’s obligations.

Aurora, CO

Day Schedule – 52 Weeks

Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Evening Schedule – 81 Weeks

Monday – Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day Schedule – 52 Weeks

Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Evening Schedule – 81 Weeks

Monday – Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day Schedule – 55 Weeks

Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Evening Schedule – 86 Weeks

Monday – Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day Schedule – 55 Weeks

Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Evening Schedule – 86 Weeks

Monday – Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Learning the Ropes: The Business of Beauty

So many beauty professionals strike out on their own or have their own book of business. To succeed in cosmetology, you’ll need to know your way around sales, marketing, and more.

Avalon offers all students valuable training in the business of beauty through the Prosper U program. This program—included in your tuition—covers savvy skills to help you do well while doing what you love.

Prosper U covers crucial tips  you’ll rely on throughout your career, including:

  • managing your schedule to improve profitability
  • increasing your retail sales
  • improving your client retention
“What convinced me about Avalon was how they made you feel
very welcomed. They wanted you to feel engaged.”

Cosmetology Program Tuition

The cost of each program varies per location, as each state has slightly different requirements of what beauty school programs must include.

Reach out to our admissions team to discuss program cost at your desired campus, as well as how Avalon can help you finance the cost.

Cosmetology

Our Student Kit

When you join our cosmetology program, you’ll receive a student kit chock-full of salon-quality tools and products! Many students find that unboxing kit materials is one of the fun highlights of starting the program.

Our cosmetology kits are subject to change and vary per location, but here’s an overview of what you can expect in your kit:

Online Access Materials & Textbooks
  • Digital Access: CIMA Milady Standard Cosmetology w/ Foundations
  • Electronic Tablet with protective sleeve
  • Digital Access: Prosper U Cosmetology
  • Wahl All Star Clipper Combo Set
  • Hot Tools Gold Plated Marcel Iron (3/4”)
  • Nano-Silver Tourmaline Straightening Iron (1”)
  • Hot Tools Turbo Soft Grip Blow-dryer
  • Female Manikin Head -21’ to 23’ (3)
  • Female Manikin Head – 22”-22”
  • Female Manikin Head – 20”-22”
  • Male Manikin Head
  • Manikin Hand
  • Deluxe Manikin Clamp
  • 4” Manikin Clamp Extension
  • Soft Touch Round Brush (3”)
  • Soft Touch Round Brush (2 ½”)
  • Denman Precision Carbon large Cutting Comb (8 1/2”)
  • Soft Touch Round Brush (1 ½”)
  • Marianna Oval Cushion Brush (11 row)
  • Marianna Tunnel Styling Brush (9 row)
  • Fine-Tooth Rattail Comb – 1 dozen (8 ½”)
  • Styling Comb – 1 Dozen (7”)
  • Ovations Anti-Static Ionic Pintail Comb (9”)
  • Marianna Super Styler/Lifter Comb
  • Andis Clipper Comb (white)
  • Nylon Bristle Brush (7 row)
  • Marianna Hair Lifting Pick (2 1/2”)
  • Dermalogica Esthetics Product Kit
  • Marianna Manicure & Pedicure Set (7pc)
  • State Board Nail Polish Kit
  • Manicure Bowl
  •  Sanitize Foot File – Large (10”)
  • Nail Brush
  • Beauty case on wheels (rollabout)
  • Avalon Student Apron
  • Avalon Student Smock
  • Avalon ID Card
  • Viper professional Shear Set (5 ½”)
  • Feather Razor
  • Smooth Magnetic Roller Flat Pack
  • Feather Razor replacement Blades (10 pack)
  •  Taffeta Cutting Cape
  • Digital Timer
  • Hair color kit (7pc)
  • Shampoo cape (black)
  • Chemical cape (blue iridescent)
  • Marianna All-Purpose Curl Clips (80 ct)
  • Manikin Shear
  • Crinkle Cloth Comb Out Cape (Black)
  • Aluminum Spray bottle (8.4oz)
  • Salon Hand Mirror  – large (7 1/2 x 6 ¼)
  • Deep Dish Tint Bowl (Black)
  • Comb & Scissor Spray bottle  – clear (16oz)
  • Color applicator bottle (6oz)
  • Wire Whisk (5 3/8”)
  • Marianna Duckbill Clips (1 dozen)
  • Butterfly Jaw Clips – black & white (1 dozen)
  • Jumbo Tint Brush (black)
  • Measuring Cup (4 oz)

Potential Beauty Careers

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Paying for beauty school is possible! Financial aid is available to those who qualify. You can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to see what you may qualify for, and our financial aid representative can help you with this. We accept payments from Pell Grants and federal loans, as well as other sources.

Reach out to our team to see what scholarships may be available to you! We’ve given out over $150,000 in scholarships to students in the past, and scholarships could help fund your education, too.

Job Placement Assistance

We pride ourselves on being a resource for our students during school and after graduation, so you can feel confident that it’s possible to find your dream career after your time at beauty school. We work diligently to aid students in finding the right career path for them.

While we cannot guarantee employment, you can feel confident in your education as we strive to help students secure employment after sitting for the state board exam.

Check Out Our Other Programs

Esthetics

If you love skincare, start following your dreams sooner by choosing an education in esthetics. At our esthetics school, you can learn facials, waxing, and more!

Esthetics

Beauty School Instructor

Teach others what you love most by learning how to become either a cosmetology instructor or esthetician instructor. You can become licensed to teach beauty professionally!

Beauty School Instructor

Advanced Classes

This comprehensive training can be completed in tandem with one of our programs, or independently as a non-matriculated student. Choose from or take all of our Advanced courses and gain the skills you want.

Advanced Classes