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Why ASCEND?

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Curriculum Designed with Creatives in Mind

Our programs are structured to cater to creatives with multiple learning styles, incorporating art, music, entrepreneurship, additional hands-on training for kinesthetic learners, and extended state board prep. We encourage the use of fidget toys, as Ascend is a safe space for neurodivergent students.

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Happy.Healthy.Whole Program

Our Happy.Healthy.Whole Program encourages health and wellness by providing:


  • Student Cafe with a variety of healthy refreshments including but not limited to fresh fruits, coffee, herbal tea, and water daily
  • Group and individual counseling with a licensed therapist

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Professional Quality Tools and Products in Kit

As a private beauty school we recognize the importance of making enrollment hassle-free.  We ensure this by providing ours students with an Essentials Kit to jumpstart their hands on learning experience.  Upon reaching senior status, our students have the option to opt into building a Beyond Ascend Student kit, an investment into your professional beauty career. We equip you with products and tools that you can use to accept freelance work immediately after graduation!

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Student Organizations

Ask about joining our student professional business organizations, Phi Beta Lambda and Ascend Ambassador Program!

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Flexible Schedules

  • We offer a hybrid curriculum with a portion of lectures and assessments completed remotely via video lecture.


  • We believe in work life balance, allowing students and staff to have some weekends off for leisure and self care. Students are required to be physically on site 2-3 days per week.


  • We accommodate work schedules to help alleviate a common hindrance to get started while juggling your current obligations and striving for your dreams. Please note that this could delay your anticipated graduation date.


Schedule Options:


AM


Group A

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 am to 12 pm 

(9 hrs on site + 9 hours remote)


Group B 

Monday 9 am to 12 pm  & Saturday 8 am to 1 pm 

(8 hrs on site +  8 hours remote)


PM 


Group C 

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 4 pm to 7  pm

(9 hrs on site + 9 hours remote)


*Full time Schedule Option: 

(Custom schedule with 16 hrs on site + 16 hrs remote upon request)


*Students are encouraged to attend at least 1 Saturday per month for 3 hours contigent upon spa floor demand student capacity.






 


A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR

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Welcome to ASCEND!

Hello!  Thanks for considering ASCEND to jumpstart your career in this amazing field! My name is Tierra Holley. I am a Licensed Cosmetologist, Educator, and serial entrepreneur.  I am so passionate about the study of beauty culture and the ever-changing industry that I have been blessed to be a part of for 20 years.  I believe in transforming ideas into realities by envisioning the life you want to live and going after your goals relentlessly.  YOU deserve to realize your fullest potential and we’re here to help you elevate your career to the next level! The field of Cosmetology has allowed me to express myself as a creative entrepreneur while serving my community and offering others an opportunity to earn a living by operating in their areas of strength. Cosmetology has opened so many doors for me and I look forward to many more! Again, thanks for considering ASCEND and I hope to see you soon!  XOXO 

My journey in the field of Cosmetology includes:

·  20 years, Loctician

·  18 years, Manicurist

·  15 years, Makeup Artist including freelance and bridal makeup artistry and Counter Manager for Estee Lauder

·  6 years, Esthetician and Spa Owner

·  5 years, Certified Empowerment Coach

·  5 years, Medusa Nail Educator

·  Celebrity Esthetician

·  Certified in Non-Toxic Nail Care, Essential Oil Therapy, Cryotherapy, Wig Installation, Microdermabrasion, Facial Cupping, Dermaplaning, Chemical Peels, and Advanced Treatment of Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Sensitive Skin and Eczema.

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