Esthetician class (50% full) begins 5/20/25. Cosmetology + Nail Class begins 7/16/25.

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      • SOAR BRIDGE PROGRAM
      • FAQs
      • LET'S DO THIS! APPLY NOW!
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    • SHOP AFFILIATES
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ASCEND 
Alabama School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nail Design
  • Home
  • ABOUT
  • ADMISSIONS
    • TUITION + FEES
    • PROGRAMS
    • SCHOLARSHIP + LOANS
    • ASCEND PREP PROGRAM
    • SOAR BRIDGE PROGRAM
    • FAQs
    • LET'S DO THIS! APPLY NOW!
  • BOOK A SERVICE
  • SHOP AFFILIATES
    • ASCEND AFFILIATES
    • FEATURE YOUR BUSINESS!
  • CONTACT
  • PAYMENT PLAN REQUEST

Majors

Salon & Spa Management

Concentration in Advanced Cosmetology

1600 Clock Hours

Part Time 22 mo. | Part Time Extended Track 26 mo. | Full Time 12 mo.

Concentration in Advanced Esthetics

1100 Clock Hours

Part Time 15 mo. | Full Time 9 mo.

Concentration in Advanced Manicuring & Waxing

910 Clock Hours

Part Time 13 months | Full Time 7 months



Salon Management

Natural Hair & Bridal Styling

210 Clock Hours

Full Time 7 Weeks | Part Time  2.5 mo.

Makeup, Brow or Lash Artistry

70 Clock Hours Each

Salon & Barber Shop Management

Concentration in Advanced Barbering

1500 Clock Hours

Part Time 19 months | Full Time 15 months

*This program has a waitlist. If interested, please submit an inquiry vis contact form.


Class Room Management

Instructors Program requires 1500 Clock Hours or 650 Clock Hours with proof of 1 year salon or spa experience.

Concentration in Barbering

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1100 Clock Hours

Part Time 15 months | Full Time 9 months


650 Clock Hours

Part time 10 months | Full time 9 months


Concentration in Cosmetology

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1500 Clock Hours

Part Time 22 months | Full Time 12 months


650 Clock Hours

Part time 10 Months | Full time 9 months


Concentration in Manicuring

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1500 Clock Hours

Part Time 19 months | Full Time 15 months


650 Clock Hours

Part time 10 Months | Full time 9 months


Concentration in Esthetics

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1500 Clock Hours

Part Time 19 months | Full Time 15 months


650 Clock Hours

Part time | Full time 9 months



Massage Facility Management

Concentration in Advanced Massage Therapy

750 Clock Hours 

Part Time  8 Months | Full Time 6 Months


*This program has a waitlist. If interested, please submit an inquiry via contact form.


State Board Required Refresher Course

This course meets requirements to sit for the written and practica state board exam if you failed to test within the 2 year period following completion of a cosmetology program or failure to pass within 3 attempts. Clock hours will be obtained in your chosen discipline and include state board prep.

Refresher Course

375 Clock Hours

Part time 5 months | Full time 4 months

Programs are regulated by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering. Makeup, Brow & Lash Artistry programs do not require State Board testing.

We're here to help you succeed along your journey!

What to Expect?


  • Upon enrollment, you will be classified as a Freshman.
  • Upon completing 15% of state board required clock hours you wil be classified as a Sophomore.
  • Upon completion of 50% of clock hours you will be classified as a Junior.
  • Upon completion of 70% you will be classified as a Senior and eligible to work i

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