Cosmetology Schedule (Full-Time)
* Days: Monday - Wednesday
* Hours: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Our beauty school schedule offers entirely in-person, hands-on education three days a week. Students can graduate in just under a year, and the three-day schedule provides our student artists with improved work-life-home balance.
Our Program
At The Art of Beauty Academy, our Scottsdale cosmetology school is proud to offer the best cosmetology classes in the industry. Our academy is built for cosmetologists by cosmetologists and is renowned for its comprehensive curriculum, cutting-edge facilities, and experienced instructors. We are the only school in AZ to incorporate training in headspa services including training and use of a K Headspa as we work to revolutionize the beauty industry. We believe that education is the foundation of excellence, which is why we have carefully crafted our program to provide future artists with a well-rounded education in all aspects of cosmetology. Our classes combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training, ensuring that our future artists graduate with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the competitive beauty industry.
Your Cosmetology Journey at ABA
At The Art of Beauty Academy, your education is more than just learning the basics — it’s about preparing you for a career in today’s beauty industry. With our modern ABA Pro System, you’ll train in advanced, real-world techniques that reflect what clients are asking for right now. Every phase of your journey is designed to build your confidence, grow your creativity, and shape you into a salon-ready professional.
Your journey begins here! In the first 10 weeks, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of cosmetology and start building the skills that set you apart. From cutting & barbering, coloring, skin care, makeup, lashes, and nails — this is your foundation. By the end of this phase, you’ll be ready to step into The Gallery, our salon classroom, with confidence.
With the ABA Pro System, you’ll experience a modern take on hair and beauty education, preparing you for today’s services in the industry.
Now it’s time to level up! In this phase, you’ll explore advanced techniques with:
- Hands-on artistry classes in cutting & barbering, color, styling, skin, makeup, lashes, and nails
- Real client services in The Gallery — putting your creativity to work in a salon setting
This is where you’ll start finding your style, sharpening your artistry, and discovering the kind of beauty professional you want to be. And through the ABA Pro System, you’ll gain a fresh, modern skill set designed to meet the demands of today’s clients.
This is where it all comes together. In the Imaginative Phase, you’ll push your creativity further while mastering your craft. You’ll continue building your knowledge with professional development and attend advanced artistry classes designed to refine your skills in:
- Cutting & Barbering
- Color
- Styling
- Skin
- Make-up
- Lashes
- Nails
With every client service you perform in The Gallery, you’ll grow more confident, more proficient, and fully prepared to step into the salon world as a true professional. The ABA Pro System ensures you graduate with advanced, real-world training that keeps you on trend and industry ready.
What You’ll Learn in our Scottsdale Program
From hairstyling and skincare to advanced makeup techniques, our cosmetology program covers a wide range of beauty services. Our instructors are passionate experts dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in each future artist. With access to the latest beauty tools and products, you'll gain the skills needed to stand out in the beauty industry.
Hands-On Training in a Real Salon Setting
At The Art of Beauty Academy, our future artists gain real-world experience by providing salon services to actual clients under the supervision of licensed professionals. Small class sizes and personalized instruction ensure that every future artist develops safe, effective techniques and builds the confidence needed to succeed.
The goal of our program is to empower aspiring professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to excel in the world of Cosmetology. We love to watch our future artists thrive in their profession and achieve their dreams!
Potential Futures
You can provide spa services to actual clients in our Student Gallery, under the supervision of licensed professionals. Our courses feature small class sizes and hands-on instruction, so future artists can receive the attention they need to build safe techniques.
The goal of our program is to empower aspiring professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to excel in the dynamic world of Cosmetology. We love to watch our future artists thrive in their profession and achieve their dreams!
Questions? We’ve got you covered
Find your path with confidence.
The Cosmetology Diploma program typically takes less than a year to complete, depending on the future artist's schedule and pace. We offer full-time options to accommodate different needs and lifestyles.
Absolutely! Our courses are designed to provide extensive hands-on experience. Future artists train in our modern, real-world facility, which mimics a real salon environment. This approach ensures that our graduates are fully prepared to handle the demands of a professional salon setting.
Yes, we understand the importance of making education accessible. We offer various financial aid options and flexible payment plans to help future artists manage the cost of their education. Our admissions team is available to discuss these options and assist you in finding the best solution for your needs.
Yes, our future artists gain valuable real-world experience by providing salon services to the public in our student-run salon. All services are performed under the supervision of licensed professionals, allowing future artists to apply what they've learned in a practical, supervised setting.
At The Art of Beauty Academy, we combine over 20 years of industry experience with a passion for modern education. Our unique approach integrates the Ikigai philosophy, ensuring that our future artists not only learn the technical skills of beauty but also find their passion and purpose. Our experienced instructors and hands-on training set us apart as a leader in beauty education.