2020 was a year unlike any other. In addition to health & wellness concerns, countless businesses across the country have been severely impacted financially by COVID-19. As a result, people everywhere are experiencing a sense of uncertainty about what the future holds for their careers.
Maybe the shutdown caused you to suddenly lose your position, experience a reduction in hours, or realize that you’re unsatisfied with a job you’re not passionate about anymore. Or maybe you just woke up one day and realized now is the time for a career change – better late than never! In preparing for the future, one of the main concerns is pursuing a career path that offers job security, no matter where the economy stands.
Considering a career change with stability? Cosmetology could be the perfect option for you. If quarantine taught us anything, it’s how much people rely on their hairstylists and colorists. We saw firsthand how much the shutdown impacted people not being able to get their hair cut & colored!
With full-time & part-time schedules and three convenient campus locations (Neshaminy Mall, Queen Village, & University City), we offer flexible options to help you meet your goals. Once you’ve chosen your program, campus location & preferred scheduling, you could finish in as little as 10 months. If you have a passion for hair, makeup & skincare, now may be the time to take that next step.
Students have the opportunity to practice and perfect their skills while learning professional business building and retail knowledge. Our Cosmetology curriculum includes:
- Professional Development
- Hair Cutting
- Hairstyling
- Hair Coloring
- Chemical Services
- Permanent Waves
- Salon Treatments
- Basic Skincare
- Nail Care
- Manicuring
- Pedicuring
- Salon Business
- State Laws and Regulations
- And More!
Additional Things To Consider
Our Commitment To Your Health & Safety
Following the COVID-19 shutdown, we continue to implement new policies to ensure that our students, staff, guests & community experience the safest salon environment possible. Learn more below about what to expect during your next visit to the school salon including new safety requirements and policy changes.
Career Flexibility
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute graduates have become makeup artists, estheticians, massage therapists, salon owners/managers, hairstylists, teachers, and more! When it comes to beauty, there is what seems like an endless list of career possibilities. From being self-employed as a beauty influencer to working on film/TV sets, or becoming a teacher yourself, Cosmetology schoolopens up numerous career options.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Once you graduate, you’ll become part of the growing beauty industry. Combined with creative and technical skills, many Jean Madeline Aveda Institute graduates use skills learned from cosmetology school to build successful and rewarding businesses.
How to Become a Barber, Hairstylist, or Cosmetologist
The state of Pennsylvania requires barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists to be licensed. To qualify for a license, candidates are required to graduate from a state-approved barber or cosmetology program and then pass a state exam for licensure. Take the first step in starting your beauty career — contact our Admissions department now! And for more beauty inspiration, follow us on Instagram.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. All courses taught in English.
