Program Overview
Cosmetology Hybrid – Theory Online & Hands on Application on Campus
Enjoy all The Elaine Sterling Institute has to offer in the comfort of your own home creating a schedule that works with your lifestyle.
The theory portion of the program is taught through a dynamic online educational platform with self-paced learning and live instruction.
A flexible on campus schedule has been created to complete the required hands-on portion of the program.
Total Program Length
1500 total hours
Full-time day: 10 months
Full-Time Day Program
Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:30pm plus 15.5 hours online weekly
Tuition: $18,600
Kit, Book and Supplies: $1,775
Total: $20,375
ESI offers tuition payment plans and offer federal financial aid. Tuition and registration payments can be made online in our tuition payment section of our website. More information can be found about financial aid and tuition on our Financial Aid page.
Intro to barbering
- Innovative Artistry (sciences, haircutting and styling)
- Barbering including hair design, facial treatments, waxing, tweezing, makeup and more
- Nail Care
- Salon & Barbering Business
Hair Cutting & Shaping
Shampooing & Conditioning
Men’s & Women’s Hair Designs
Hairstyling
Texture Styling
Layering
Chemical Waving
& Relaxing
Tools (shears, clippers, razor, curling iron, blow dryer, etc.)
Hair Coloring
Color Retouch
Highlighting with Foils
Relaxers
Weaving and Slicing
Balayage Techniques
Chemical Waving
Basic Barbering
Nail Care (manicure, pedicure, acrylics etc.)
Makeup
Hair Removal
Basic Facials
Waxing
Massage Techniques
Portfolio Building
State Board Prep
CPR/AED Certification
And Much More
Program Objectives
The objective of the Barbering program is to develop in the student the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional attitudes necessary for success in the Barbering industry and profession. To provide a content-rich curriculum that meets State, National and International requirements in theory, lab, and clinical experience, and that prepares students to confidently enter the industry ready to work. To train students to critically think as they assess and address the individual needs of each client. The goal of this program is to qualify and equip the student with the tools, experience, and confidence necessary to pass the State of Georgia Licensing Examination and to assure the student is the top candidate for future employers or business opportunities.
Student Kit
Students will receive the following:
- Apple iPad
- Milady Barbering textbooks
- CIMA online learning platform access
- CanvasMe access
- Qnity platform access
- Barbering kit
- ESI Jacket
- Makeup Forever makeup
Kits are provided to every student and are subject to change.
State Board Requirements
The curriculum for students in a school of barbering for a complete course of at least nine (9) Months totaling fifteen hundred (1500) hours of training shall be as follows:
(b) | When a student has completed 280 hours in the above curriculum, the licensed instructor shall complete a statement to be directed to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, signed by the licensed instructor, and the student (and properly notarized) stating the student is now prepared to progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on live subjects. After completion of the first 280 hours of training, the curriculum shall be as follows:
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Barbering Student Kit
Students will receive the following:
- Apple iPad
- Milady Barbering textbooks
- CIMA online learning platform access
- CanvasMe access
- Qnity platform access
- Barbering kit
- ESI Jacket
- Makeup Forever makeup
Kits are provided to every student and are subject to change.