Starting beauty school is simpler than most people think. You need a high school diploma or GED, to be at least 17 years old (18 years old for Massage Therapy), and to choose a program that fits your goals. From there, you apply, sort out financial aid, and begin hands-on training. Here’s exactly what that…

To become a licensed barber in Washington, you must complete either 1,000 hours at a licensed barber school or 2,000 hours through an approved apprenticeship. You must also pass Washington’s written and practical barber examinations. If you enjoy working with people, expressing your creativity, and helping clients feel confident, barbering could be the right path…

Yes: Elite Cosmetology, Barber and Spa Academy offers its cosmetology and barbering programs in both Spanish and English, so students can learn technique, safety, and business skills in whichever language helps them understand the material best. Bilingual instruction removes a common barrier for prospective students who are more confident communicating in Spanish, and it reflects the diverse, multilingual client…

Cosmetology is the broader path, covering hair, skin, and nail services for a wide range of clients, while barbering is the more specialized path, focused on men’s haircuts, fades, and facial hair using clippers and straight razors. At Elite Cosmetology, Barber and Spa Academy, students can train in either cosmetology or barbering, and explore both paths before deciding…

Balancing beauty school and life comes down to strong time management: mapping fixed commitments like class and clinic hours, building in buffer time, leaning on digital planning tools, and staying connected to a support network of instructors, classmates, and family. At Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy, students build these habits from day one, since…

Becoming a licensed cosmetologist in Washington means completing 1,600 hours of training at a state-approved cosmetology school (or roughly 3,000 hours through a registered apprenticeship), passing the written and practical state licensing exams with a minimum scaled score of 75% on each, and applying for your license through the Washington State Department of Licensing. At…

A tour at Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy typically includes a welcome from our admissions team, a walkthrough of theory classrooms and hands-on training areas, a visit to the student salon and spa floor, time to meet instructors, and a conversation about programs, schedules, and financial aid options. It’s designed to give you a real feel for…

Most students pay for beauty school with a mix of federal student aid and other funding, and the process starts with the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). At Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy, we’re pleased to offer Federal Student Aid to eligible students pursuing our cosmetology, barbering, or spa services programs, and our financial aid office…