Cosmetology

Our Cosmetology/Operator course incorporates 1,000 hours of extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Our courses use lectures, demonstrations and student participation which will help you demonstrate your competency in cosmetology theory and practice through mannequin repetitions and salon activities. Your instruction will be supplemented with visual aids, student exercises, student presentation and other instructional techniques.

An important part of our educational program is to also prepare you with behavioral and people skill concepts such as attitude, communication, salesmanship, success psychology, job readiness and professionalism. Upon graduation you will be prepared for many different careers including hair stylist, platform artist, colorist, sales representative and so much more.

Course description. The Cosmetology course consists of 1000 hours of theory training in the art of cosmetology. Students will train in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in entry-level positions in cosmetology or a related career field.

Objectives. Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

• Perform basic manipulative skills in the area of hairstyling, hair shaping, hair coloring, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and make up, manicure, pedicure, and nail extensions.
• Apply learned theory, technical information, and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions and procedures.

Course format. Students are taught through lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual aids and student participation including workshops and clinic practice. Students demonstrate their knowledge of all subject matter in theory and application through the completion of required written and practical examinations.

We aspire to inspire. At Salon & Spa Institute, we aspire to inspire. Whether you're interested in a career in cosmetology, esthetics, or manicuring, our educators strive to develop your natural abilities using innovative curriculum to blend professional techniques with entrepreneurial skills.

Salon-modeled training. Salon & Spa Institute offers students quality technical training and produces highly skilled graduates and professionals ready to enter the workplace in the beauty industry. Designed as a full service salon and spa, students receive extensive hands on training while using state of the art equipment in an elegant, upscale and premier environment while clients can enjoy being pampered by a multitude of services.

The facility. The Salon & Spa Institute is a standalone facility consisting of approximately 12,000 square feet. Our building is an open concept with a warm and inviting atmosphere. We feature 16 hairstyling stations, 6 luxurious pipe-less pedicure stations, and 4 manicure stations, all in a clean and relaxing environment. To ensure privacy, our Spa area has individual rooms for facials and skin care treatments. We also have 1 reception area, administrative offices, 5 classrooms, and restrooms with showers.

Pipe-less pedicure bowls. Salon & Spa Institute will carry the latest in the beauty industry, including Sanijet pipe-less pedicure bowls, which are the most sanitary pedicure equipment on the market.

Salon & Spa Institute's Admissions Office adheres to the school's Mission. We offer equal opportunity for admissions regardless of race, age, sex, color, religion, national or ethnic origin. The school does not actively recruit students already enrolled in or attending another institution offering similar programs.

Requirements. To be admitted a student must be at least 17 years of age or older on the date of enrollment and have an official High School Diploma, official high school transcript (in a sealed envelope), a verifiable GED certificate, a State approved Home School Completion Certificate/Diploma, a foreign diploma translated and verified for U.S. High School Equivalency or higher by an outside, certified agency, or a verifiable original diploma or official transcript showing completion of an associate degree. The credential must be an original document. A high school graduate under the age of 18 can attend with written permission from a parent or guardian.

Diploma validity. If Salon & Spa Institute has reason to believe that the high school diploma is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary school education, we will check with the high school to confirm the validity of the student's diploma, and confirm with the relevant department or agency in the state in which the secondary school is located that the secondary school is recognized as a provider of secondary school education.

Ability to benefit. Students without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent who were enrolled in an eligible program at a Title IV institution prior to July 1, 2012 are accepted under the previous ability-to-benefit (ATB) alternatives if the student can provide proof that an appropriate ATB process was followed, that the student withdrew after earning credits, and that the student received federal aid for those credits.

Three-step enrollment. Step 1: meet our requirements. You must be able to speak and write English or Spanish fluently, and have a high school diploma from an accredited school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Step 2: speak with one of our Admissions Representatives. Meeting with one of our representatives will provide you and your family the opportunity to sit down and review the catalog, ask questions relating to courses, get a campus tour and map out career goals.

Transfer students. We accept students wishing to transfer into Salon & Spa Institute; the same admission requirements apply. No more than 500 hours will be transferred for the Cosmetology course. A document outlining the grades obtained at another institution must be provided to the Admission office, proof of hours completed at the previous institution is required, and the student will be charged at an hourly rate based on how many hours are needed. There is no transfer of hours between programs within the institute unless approved by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR).

Texas licensing notice. Eligibility for a TDLR license could be affected by the person's criminal history; TDLR is responsible for having in place guidelines regarding a license applicant's criminal history; there are other state or local restrictions that would affect the student's eligibility for an occupational license issued by TDLR; and students have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from TDLR.

Accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made on an individual basis. It is the responsibility of persons with disabilities to seek available assistance and make their needs known at the time of enrollment, with documentation to support the disability.

Open enrollment. We practice open enrollment.

Length. The Cosmetology course is 1,000 clock hours. The definition of a full-time student is a student in attendance for 30 scheduled hours per week; the definition of a half time student is a student in attendance for 20 scheduled hours per week. The academic year for all courses is 900 hours.

Days. Full time: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. Half time: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Nights. Half time: Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Progress checkpoints. Satisfactory academic progress is measured at 450 actual hours (15 weeks full time, 22.5 weeks part time) and at 900 actual hours (30 weeks full time, 45 weeks part time). Students must attend 80% of the actual hours of attendance and must complete the program in no longer than 125% of its published length in clock hours.

Language. Cosmetology and Esthetics are offered in English and in Spanish: the school publishes its catalog in both languages, and NACCAS lists Cosmetology (English) and Cosmetology (Spanish), 1,000 hours each.

Make-up hours. Day students can make up hours (part time Tuesday to Friday 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.; full time Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.), and night students Mondays to Thursdays 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2026 holidays. New Year's Break 01/01-01/05; Charro Days 02/27; Spring Break 03/16-03/20; Easter Break 04/03 (04/06 nights); Memorial Day 05/25 (nights); Independence Day 07/03; Labor Day 09/07 (nights); Fall Break 10/9-10/13; Thanksgiving 11/24-11/27 (nights 11/23-11/27); Christmas 12/23-12/31.