Cosmetology Program
Launch Your Career as a Licensed Cosmetologist in Seattle
From your first haircut to your State Board exam, train hands-on with real clients and instructors working in the Seattle beauty industry today.
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About
Program
Seattle Beauty Academy’s Cosmetology Program is a 1,600-hour, state-approved course covering the full scope of professional hairstyling — cutting, coloring, chemical services, and styling — alongside the skin, nail, and business fundamentals Washington requires for licensure. You’ll build your skills on real clients in our on-site training clinic under instructors currently working in Seattle salons, so you graduate with a portfolio and real client-facing experience, not just a certificate.
Objective
The program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the State Board theory and practical exams, as well as to develop proficient expertise in your profession.
Professional hairstyles
Learn how to create trendy hairstyles, from simple to complex, creative hairstyles.
Hair care and repair
Provides knowledge about hair care methods, damaged hair repair, helping you become an expert in preserving the natural beauty of your hair.
Hair coloring and perming techniques
Master the latest hair coloring, perming and straightening techniques in the hair industry.
Customer service and consulting
Learn how to communicate, advise and understand customer needs, creating a great experience for your customers.
TRAINING PROGRAM
The Cosmetology course is divided into theoretical and practical modules, allowing students to learn and practice right in the classroom:
THEORY
- Students will be equipped with basic knowledge about hair structure, hair care products, safety and hygiene in the hairdressing industry.
- Review and guidance for the theory exam.
PRACTICE
- From theory, students will directly practice on real hair, from styling, cutting, dyeing to curling, straightening, and restoring hair, helping you master the techniques and grasp modern trends.
- Practice the steps to take the State Board practical exam.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Washington consistently ranks among the highest-paying states in the country for cosmetologists, with a median annual wage of roughly $58,920 — well above the national median. Graduates go on to work in salons, blowout bars, and editorial/session styling, or build an independent client base as a booth renter or salon owner.
Cosmetology – Hair Design – Barber
Which Program Fits You?
Cosmetology (1,600 hrs)
The broadest license: hair, skin, and nails, plus the widest range of salon job opportunities.
Hair Design
Hair-focused only, for students who know they want to specialize in styling without the full skin/nail scope.
Barber
Men’s grooming, clipper work, and beard services, licensed separately from cosmetology.