Cosmetology

Seguin Beauty School's Cosmetology programme. The school's consumer information states students must complete 1,000 hours of study, complete the state-required practical applications and pass the state examination. Charges are billed across three payment periods (1-450, 451-900 and 901-1,000 hours).

Seguin Beauty School has trained cosmetologists in downtown Seguin since its first class on May 31, 1977. It was opened by Joe and Sherrell Evans, licensed cosmetology educators from a family with generations of Texas cosmetologists and beauty-school owners, and unlike many proprietary schools the owners participate daily to ensure quality instruction; their daughter Jennifer Evans, a fourth-generation cosmetologist, is the campus administrator and admissions director. All faculty members are full-time, and two of its educators hold Texas Master Teacher certificates.

The school calls itself a family-friendly institution, with classes only four days a week. Students learn the latest cutting, coloring, texturing and styling techniques in the Salon Sessions Studio, and fine-tune their skills in a School Salon designed like an exclusive hair salon, serving family, friends and guests at discounted prices. Students can earn honors certificates such as Summa Cum Laude and Cum Laude, enter competitions, and receive certificates and cosmetology tools for achievements throughout the programme.

To be accepted for enrollment in the Cosmetology programme, students must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED), be 17 years of age at completion of the course, present four self-photos (1½ by 1½ inches), and submit $25.00 for state registration and the law book. Students must also submit the required fees for the state written and practical examinations, and the license fee upon passing both exams.

The admission staff is available to help Tuesday through Friday. Prospective students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using Seguin Beauty School’s code 016910, then call to set up an appointment for admissions and a tour of the facilities; the school helps with all the requirements to begin. Registration is one week before the first class, and tuition is due in full 100 hours before the required hours are completed. No person is excluded from participation on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, age or color.

Class hours. Classes meet four days a week, Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 5:30, so students enjoy every Saturday off and a three-day weekend every week. Full-time Cosmetology is 1,000 clock hours at 30 hours a week, and full-time students have 34 weeks (about eight months) to complete it; the maximum time frame is one and one-half times the course length (51 weeks), and additional time beyond the contract carries an additional charge disclosed in the enrollment agreement.

Starts and holidays. New Cosmetology classes begin twice a month on select Tuesdays, with registration one week before the first class. The school observes New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving (two days), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, plus a summer vacation and a winter vacation. Daily attendance is required, students may earn no more than eight hours in a single day unless an educator approves additional time, and monthly hour reports are prepared by the 10th of each month for students to review.

Tuition and fees. Cosmetology tuition is $15,450.00, plus $1,300.00 for the kit and books and a $100.00 school registration fee, for a total of $16,850.00. The kit and books are non-refundable. Tuition charges beyond the contract period are $268.00 per week. Students also pay $25.00 for state registration and the law book, and the state written and practical examination fees and license fee. The school has no housing.

Paying for school. Seguin Beauty School allows interest-free monthly payments with no financing fees, and a finance specialist goes over options such as no-interest school financing, student aid programmes, and educational assistance; most students start school with less than a $400 down payment. The school participates in the Pell Grant and federal Direct Loan programmes: start by submitting the FAFSA at studentaid.gov with school code 016910, then complete entrance counseling and the Master Promissory Note for any loan. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services offer assistance to those who qualify, and the school does not prohibit attendance or impose penalties while waiting on VA payments or federal aid.

Debt. The average federal student loan debt for Cosmetology students in 2022/23 was $8,898, and 2024 Cosmetology graduates had $0 private loan debt and $0 institutional financing debt.

Cosmetology occupations include hairstylists and cosmetologists, manicurists and pedicurists, makeup artists, estheticians, product sales representatives, salon and spa managers, salon and spa owners, instructors, and trainers or educators for product lines. Seguin Beauty School graduates have become stylists, manicurists, nail technicians, hair color specialists, cruise ship stylists, independent contractors, salon managers, salon owners, regional supervisors, manufacturer representatives, state board inspectors, examiners and education directors. Once a student passes the TDLR state exam and receives the state license, they are qualified to practice in licensed cosmetology establishments in Texas and other states with reciprocal agreements.

Placement services. While the school cannot guarantee employment, it helps graduates find suitable employment by posting area job openings and career opportunities, and students receive training in professionalism and job search skills, including writing a resume, completing an employment application and preparing for an interview. The school maintains a network of relationships with professionals and employers, and graduates are encouraged to stay in contact about their employment needs.

Outcomes. The school reports a 2024 COE Annual Report completion rate of 82%, placement rate of 81% and licensure rate of 90%, and a 2023 IPEDS completion rate of 87%.

Learning. Classrooms provide in-depth classes through lectures, demonstrations and group learning sessions, and personal training is provided throughout the programme to ensure students learn the fundamentals of hair care, teamwork and time management. In the School Salon, students gain real-world experience on family members, friends and school guests. The school library has computers, books and videos on hair designing, cutting, coloring, permanent waving, facials, make-up, relaxing and manicuring.

Grades and graduation. Students must maintain a minimum average of 76%, and test grades below 76 must be retaken at the end of the course. To be eligible for the state examination, students complete the 1,000 hours of practical and theory training under the TDLR curriculum, complete all practical applications and assignments, pass the school written and practical exams, and pay tuition and any other debts; graduates receive a diploma stating they are graduates of a scientific school of cosmetology.

Dress and conduct. Students wear two school uniform smocks (purchased through the school), all-black full-length dress slacks and all-black closed, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes, report to class on time with books and equipment, keep work areas sanitary, and clock out when leaving the building. The school maintains no residential facilities but provides information on area housing on request.

The school prints tuition of $15,450.00, kit and books of $1,300.00 and a $100.00 school registration fee, for a total of $16,850.00. Kit and books are non-refundable. Tuition accrues at $268 per week over the contract period. State written and practical examination fees and the licence fee are charged separately by the state.