Advanced Cosmetology - Part Time

Summit Salon Academy’s objective for the advanced cosmetology program includes theory and practical teaching that prepares the student to perform hair, skin, and nail services on the general public. Summit Salon Academy offers an 1800-hour training program in the advanced cosmetology arts and sciences that meet Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board, standards.

Summit Salon Academy provides education in all phases of advanced cosmetology. The graduate will have knowledge in the business skills of today’s industry as well as the theory and practical skills required by the laws of the State of Ohio. The graduate will have the background and skills to pass the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board, Advanced Licensing Exam and to work as an Advanced Cosmetologist in the salon.

Summit Salon Business Center is the largest salon and spa consulting company in the world. Summit Salon Academy has exclusive access to teach these methods at our academy. We train in a combination of technical and soft skills that take professional beauty to the next level.

Our 1800-hour Advanced Cosmetology Program and Ohio State Cosmetology License allow the flexibility and options to provide a wide range of services that both clients and employers will value. Once you gain experience, you can choose a direction of specialty in hair, skin or nails. If your goal is to own your own business, having knowledge in all of these fields brings the benefit of multiple revenue and leadership opportunities.

Student objectives.

• Engage Creativity: Inspire the students with instruction that challenges and enhances their creative perspective. Students experience how to push creative boundaries like learning the principles of creating looks for photos and special events.
• Become Business Minded: Coach students through Personal Development Meetings to track, plan and create critical clientele and business building habits using the Summit Salon Business Center’s award winning methods.
• Sit for Your State Exam: Prepare students through extensive instruction and thorough preparation to pass the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology’s exam.

• “Recognized by Redken for Excellence in Education”
• Professional edge training in Advanced Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Manicuring
• Prepares students for the business climate in today’s latest salons and spas by incorporating critical business skills utilizing a system of Performance Goal Setting
• Summit Salon Academy curriculum is infused with Redken education
• Aids in placement with the primary target being privately owned salons and spas
• Contacts for placement in over 6,000 Redken Club 5th Avenue salons
• Salon and Spa owners who serve on Advisory Board recruit from Summit Salon Academy
• Small class size to accommodate the visual, hands-on learner
• Academy designed by Internationally known New York City Designer, Peter Millard
• Affiliated with Redken industry leaders such as, Michael Cole, Peter Mahoney and Kris Sorbie

The Enrollment Application must be submitted to Summit Salon Academy admissions office via the Internet, mail, or in person. Send a copy of high school and post-high school transcripts. Schedule an interview and tour with an Admissions Representative. During the meeting you will tour the facility and meet staff and students. Information concerning curriculum, books and kits, apparel code and payment plan options will be shared. Upon acceptance to Summit Salon Academy, applicant will sign the enrollment agreement and pay the registration fee.

Prospective student’s educational background is considered prior to enrolling a student. Students are admitted on the basis of educational background, aptitude and commitment. Summit Salon Academy does not admit ability-to-benefit students.

Part Time program: 21 hours a week. Summit Salon Academy is open Monday-Saturday plus evenings. Schedules are pre-determined which define the students’ hours of attendance; schedules will be given at the time of enrollment.

Program Cost. Summit Salon Academy does not publish a separate price for this schedule; contact the school for cost details.

• Registration fee: $100.00 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement

Books and Kit. Students are required to purchase from Summit Salon Academy books and kit items, required for the Educational Program. The textbook and kit items are non-refundable. Students provide their own basic classroom school supplies; a list of required materials is provided at the time of enrollment. Apparel code is required for all of Summit Salon Academy programs and is the responsibility of the student.

Over Contract Charges. If the student does not complete training by the contractual graduation date, an additional $13.59 per clock hour will be charged until the required clock hours are completed.

Other Fees. Students who withdraw or terminate prior to course completion are charged an administrative fee of $150.00. A re-entry fee of $175 is charged to students who have withdrawn and wish to re-enter more than 30 days after withdrawal.

Payment Plans. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, credit card or through a non-federal agency, Title IV Aid, or consumer loan programs. We charge no interest on the Pay as You Go payment plan as long as payments are made on time.

Federal Financial Aid. Summit Salon Academy has been approved to receive Federal Title IV funds for students in our Advanced Esthetics & Advanced Cosmetology programs. Federal Title IV funds are available to those who qualify. Complete the FAFSA® using school code 041668.

Scholarships. Summit Salon Academy is partnered with the American Association of Cosmetology and Beauty Changes Lives, which offer over 100 scholarship opportunities combined.

Veterans. Summit Salon Academy follows the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 for students using GI Bill® benefits; students utilizing VA benefits are not eligible for internships.

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Licensed Advanced Cosmetologists, Advanced Estheticians, and Advanced Manicurists have many opportunities available to them in the industry. Summit Salon Academy prepares all graduates for the state licensing exam and entry-level positions in salons, spa salons, hair studios, and destination spas. There are opportunities in manufacturer sales, education, distributor sales consultants, cosmetology school admissions and administrative office positions to name a few of the additional career possibilities after industry experience. In most states, one must acquire a state educator license to become an educator in a cosmetology school.

Placement. Summit Salon Academy staff maintains contact with salons and spas in order to assist students in job placement. Although Summit Salon Academy cannot guarantee job placement, every effort is made to secure job opportunities for each graduate. Job possibilities are posted in the student lounge.

2023 Program Outcome Rates.

• Graduation Rate: 74%
• Placement Rate: 96%
• Licensure Rate: 100%

Licensing Requirements. Licensing for Advanced Cosmetology in the state of Ohio includes students completing 1800 hours of approved training and graduating from a state approved school and must pass the state board licensing exams.

Cosmetology Course Kit. When you have the right tools and the skills to use them, the world comes alive with opportunity. Our cosmetology toolkit goes with you throughout the course so you can become familiar with professional, salon grade tools that will stand the test of time. Summit Salon Academy provides Sam Villa professional tools.

Premier Partnerships. Being a Redken Premier Academy, our beauty school has access to unprecedented support from industry leaders in hair color and hair care. Throughout the year Redken and Summit Salon Business Center bring top licensed industry professionals to SSA for their training programs and advanced education. Other corporate partners include: Tearsheet, Pivot Point International, Dermalogica, Novalash, Mizani, Sam Villa and OPI.