Cosmetology is a Diploma program offered by Headmasters School of Hair Design in Lewiston, ID. The program takes 50 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $12,960.
Program Overview
Headmasters School of Hair Design’s Cosmetology course consists of 1,600 hours of theory and practical training in the art of hairstyling, hair cutting, coloring and permanent waving, as well as primary skin and nail care.
Students learn professionalism, care of equipment, shampooing, cutting, chemical hair relaxing, thermal styling, wig care, nail and skin diseases and disorders, anatomy, light therapy, chemistry and salon management, and how to handle a blood spill properly. Guest speakers help educate students on a more personal, in-depth level.
The course is designed to prepare the student to successfully complete the Idaho State Board Cosmetology examination necessary for licensing. Idaho requires at least 1,600 hours of instruction in a board-approved school to qualify for a cosmetology license.
What sets this Program apart
- Mock boards. School instructors give mock boards to make sure each student is ready to apply for the Idaho State Board Cosmetology Examination.
- A busy client floor. After a daily theory class, students work on real guests on the clinic floor, with hair, skin and nail services.
- Working stylists as instructors. Part-time instructors who actively work in salons bring years of hairstyling experience into the classroom.
- Salon connections. Salon and industry representatives visit regularly, and the senior instructor works with area salons on job placement.
- Serving the Lewis-Clark Valley since 1982.
Admission Requirements and Process
Are you looking for a fun and exciting career in the beauty industry? Enroll in our cosmetology program and discover a career path full of opportunity! At Headmasters School of Hair Design you will train with experienced industry professionals.
General Requirements
- Application FormComplete an application form.
- High School Diploma or GEDProvide proof of having successfully completed high school or its equivalent, such as a copy of a high school diploma, GED certificate, a transcript showing high school…
- Proof of Age 16½The school requires documented proof of age, and that you have reached the age of 16 ½ years, such as a valid driver’s license, birth certificate, valid government-issued…
- Proof of Name ChangeIf your name has changed between your proof of education document and your proof of age document, you must submit proof of name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce…
- Registration FeePay registration fee of $150 (non-refundable).
Application Process
- 1Tour the SchoolWe encourage you to schedule a tour. We invite you in to meet with our staff and receive a complimentary service so you can visit with our current students about their experience at Headmasters. Please contact us ahead of time to make any necessary arrangements.
- 2Complete an ApplicationContact Headmasters admissions to complete an application form and provide your proof of education and proof of age.
- 3Submit Your FAFSAStudents are asked to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for processing prior to enrollment.FAFSA Code for Lewiston: 016668Fill Out the FAFSA
- 4Financial Aid Counseling SessionA financial aid counseling session will be scheduled before enrollment. At this time we will help you set up your financial budget and discuss with you the financial assistance you will qualify for during school.
- 5Pay Registration Fee and EnrollPay the $150 non-refundable registration fee to complete your enrollment.
- 6Start ClassCosmetology and Esthetics classes start several times a year (the enrollment limit is 20 students per Cosmetology class and 6 per Esthetics class). Call the school for Cosmetology Instructor start dates.
Program Schedule
1,600 clock hours over about 50 weeks, full time only, Monday through Friday. Theory class runs from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., and the client floor takes the remainder of the day; the school is open until 4:30 p.m. The maximum time allowed is 63 weeks (2,000 scheduled hours).
Cosmetology classes start about five times a year, with up to 20 students each. The school’s 2026 dates are January 26, March 30, June 8, September 8 and November 2 (the catalog prints each a day later). Up to 30 documented outside hours may be accepted.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you attend a school that has been independently evaluated for educational quality.
This program: Headmasters School of Hair Design is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). It is licensed by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Lewiston Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,960.00 |
| Registration fee (non-refundable) | $150.00 |
| Kit & books | $2,012.26 |
| Sales tax (6% on kit and books) | $120.74 |
| Total contracted program cost | $15,243.00 |
Paying for the program. Payment may be made in full when the enrollment agreement is signed, or the registration fee may be paid then with the balance paid before the start date or through the school’s interest-free payment plan: a down payment and the balance in equal payments over eleven months. Cash, check, money order, credit card and non-federal agency or loan programs are accepted.
Federal student aid. Headmasters is certified by the U.S. Department of Education, and federal student aid is available for those who qualify; students are asked to submit a FAFSA before enrolling and a financial aid counseling session is scheduled before enrollment. Students must be 18 to receive federal Title IV aid. The school is also authorized to enroll students eligible for veterans’ education benefits. Headmasters does not offer its own scholarships or fee waivers, but will apply an outside scholarship to tuition.
Other charges. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Sales tax of 6% applies to the kit and books only. Students who do not finish within their contracted time may be charged $100 per day, and a $150 withdrawal fee applies to students who withdraw or are terminated before completion.
Curriculum
33 theory subjects totalling 270 hours and 18 practical areas totalling 1,330 hours: 1,600 in all.
The required courses below are from Headmasters School of Hair Design's published catalog.
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Career Outcomes
The course prepares students to pass the Idaho State Board practical and theory examinations and to work as licensed cosmetologists in a professional hairstyling salon or spa, or in cosmetology-related occupations.
The school lists careers a cosmetology license can lead to, including hairstylist, hair color specialist, esthetician, manicurist, makeup artist, salon owner or manager, cosmetology instructor, platform artist and educator, and manufacturer or distributor sales representative.
Headmasters publishes its 2025 Cosmetology rates: graduation 75.76 percent, placement 100 percent, and licensure 95.83 percent.
What to expect as a Headmasters School of Hair Design student
Headmasters School of Hair Design was established in Coeur d’Alene in 1981 and opened in Lewiston in September 1982; it has been at 602 Main Street, in downtown Lewiston, since 1990. Small shops, stores and restaurants are nearby, the building is heated and air conditioned, and public parking is available.
The school has more than 3,000 square feet: a reception area, offices, a clinic floor, theory classrooms, a basics work area and storage. Equipment includes 29 styling stations, 27 hydraulic chairs, 6 shampoo bowls, 2 pedicure sinks, 4 manicuring tables, 5 pedicuring tables, a waxing station and 3 facial rooms, with desk seating for 40 and locking stations and lockers. Enrollment is limited to 60 students.
The school is open Monday through Friday. Theory class runs from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and the client floor takes the rest of the day; all client work is done by students under the supervision of licensed instructors. Staff meet students monthly for evaluations and advising, invite salons in as guest speakers, post area job openings, and teach résumé, application and interview skills, though employment is not guaranteed. The school does not provide housing; off-campus housing is available within walking distance.