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Cosmetology

ACE ADVANTAGE FUNDING

The Cosmetology program prepares students to become the creative, well-trained professionals demanded by today's beauty industry. The Professional Cosmetologist will be trained with entry-level skills relating to hair, nails and skin with an emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and salon management. The program provides the Cosmetologist with theory and skills-training in basic haircutting, hairstyling, and hair coloring. In addition to training on related hair services, nail and skin care will be introduced and implemented. Graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination from the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

This is a Day time program. Class meets Monday - Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm

Depending on weather class usually takes time off in June and starts back early July.

This 1800 hour program can be completed in about 19 months. (315 School days)

Class starts in March and September each year.

Per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Apr 18, 2022:

Number of available jobs as of 2020 - 622,700

Job Outlook from 2020 to 2030 - 19% growth

Median Pay 2021 - $29,680 per year or $14.27 per hour

The March class can TABE test starting in December.

The September class can TABE test starting in July.

Students sit for their WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists license upon completion.

Financial Aid

The Cosmetology program qualifies for Pell, Heaps, VA, WIOA and WV Vocational Rehabilitation. These are Grants not Loans. ACT does not offer in any student loan options.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To meet SAP, a student must:

  • Maintain a continuous "C" average.

  • Attend at least 90% of the program hours for each grading period.

  • Maintain a continuous 90% attendance rate for the program.

  • Complete the course within the originally scheduled course hours.

Refund Policy

During the first enrollment period 1 to 900 hours

There is no refund for fees after the start of class! There is a 100% refund on tuition during the first five days of the program! There is a 50% refund on tuition during day 6 thru day 10 of the program! After day 10 of the program there is No Refund!!

During the second enrollment period 901 to 1800 hours

There is No Refund once the second enrollment period starts!

Enrollment Procedures

CosmoEnrollment

Printable Enrollment Check Sheet

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Prerequisites

       Must be 18 years old (within 6 weeks of the start of the class)  

       High school diploma or WV approved equivalent

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Start Here

  • Schedule your free TABE required entrance exam after July 1, 2023

  • Receive an email for day/time to test. (Check spam/junk folder)

  • Complete your Financial Aid Applications.

      ​For Pell Grant visit:

www.fafsa.ed.gov    ACT's ID 015748 Complete 23-24 application

​      For HEAPS Grant visit:  (fill out AFTER July 1, 2023)

https://wvhepc.org/secure/apps/applications/heaps/welcome.aspx

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  • Notify ACT's financial aid department that your applications are filed.

  • Successfully complete the TABE exam.

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Once Financial Aid Applications Are Received by ACT

      PLEASE BE ADVISED allow 10 or more business days for ACT

      to receive your report.​

  • You must supply any required documentation to complete financial aid.

    • You will need to complete the following:             

  1. The WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists Application.          

  2. The Certificate of Health signed by a physician.

  • Schedule an appointment with Melani Hylton to register for class.      

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Final Steps

​         To Register you MUST bring the following with you:

  1. High school diploma or WV approved equivalent

  2. Social Security card

  3. Photo ID

  4. Non-Refundable registration $201 (must be exact change/check)

  5. Certificate of Health

  6. WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists Application

  7. 2"x2" photo for application

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          During Registration be prepared to:        

  1. Complete Registration form

  2. Register for background check

  3. Apply for ACE Advantage grant.

  4. Sign Cost Sheet and agree to school policies

  5. Sign Awarded Letter (if applicable)

 

               Before you can attend class, you must submit your

                  background receipt from IdentoGo to ACT!   

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Start Class

Salon Information 

Salon

Our Salon

We are open Tuesday thru Friday

From 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Please call (304) 256-4669

          for your appointment

NAIL CARE

Basic Manicure $7  

Spa Manicure $10

Shellac Manicure $15

Paraffin Dip $2  

Nail Art (per nail) $1  

Polish Change Only $3  

Shellac Polish $+10  

  Spa Pedicure $20

Acrylic Nails (full set) $20

 Plexigel Nails (full set) $20

Plexigel and Shellac Polish $30

Fill In (Acrylic) $7  

(Gel) $10

Nail Repair (per nail) $3  

Nail Removal $5  

WAXING

Eyebrow Shaping (begin at) $5   

Chin Wax (begin at) $5   

 Lip Wax (begin at) $5   

Eyebrows, Lip & Chin Wax $15 

 Leg Wax per leg(knee to ankle) $20 

per leg (thigh) $25 

FACIAL 

Basic Facial $10 

Make-up Application $5   

HAIRCUTS

(Includes Shampoo & Conditioner)  

Haircut $8    

Haircut & Blow Dry $10   

Haircut, Blow Dry & Flat Iron $20   

STYLES

Shampoo, Conditioner & Blow Dry $5 

(Is included in the following)       

  Roller set or Curling Iron $10

Flat Iron (Short) $10

(Medium) $12

(Long) $15

Wrap and Flat Iron $12

Special Occasion Style $20

Finger Wave $10

Corn Rows (Per braid) $50

Two Strand Twist (Per Twist) $30

Deep Conditioning $5 - $15 

COLOR  

(Includes Style)               

Color starting at $25 

Full Head Foils 1 Color (Short) $30 

(Medium) $35 

(Long) $40 

Full Head Foils 2 Color (Short) $40 

(Medium) $45 

(Long) $50 

Partial Head Foils (Max 12)$30 

2 Color Process (Lighten & Tone)        Starting at $50 

Additional Product or Toner       

Per Bowl $10 

 

CHEMICAL TEXTURE

(Includes Style)             

Permanent Wave $30 

Long Hair Spiral Wrap $50 

Long Hair Piggy Back Wrap $50 

Long Hair Creative Technique $50 

Relaxer $30 and up 

Texture Release $50 and up 

Curl Reformation $40 

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