How Long Is Cosmetology School?

At Ohio State School of Cosmetology, we have designed a 1500-hour cosmetology program to prepare students to begin their journey in the beauty industry after completion of the program. We believe that all of our students should be well-rounded, and learn more than just cutting hair, so we also teach beauty techniques that can help you be more successful in the beauty industry. We understand that all students are different, so some students may take longer to complete our 1500-hour cosmetology program than others do. The length of time it takes you to complete the program will depend upon your schedule, your life outside the classroom, and your commitment to the program. According to the Ohio Board of Cosmetology, students must complete at least 1500 hours of cosmetology training in order to be eligible to apply for a cosmetology license from the State. 

Why Go to Cosmetology School? 

Completing a cosmetology program at an accredited beauty school like Ohio State School of Cosmetology will prepare you for continuing your journey in the beauty industry. In order to obtain a cosmetology license in the State of Ohio, the Ohio Board of Cosmetology requires you to complete at least 1500 hours of cosmetology training at an accredited school. Completing the cosmetology program and obtaining your cosmetology license can offer you a variety of career choices in the beauty industry. During your time in our cosmetology program, you can learn the latest trends in haircutting and coloring, explore skin care and makeup services, develop marketing, communication, and business skills, have access to business coaching, and make friends and build a network of contacts within the beauty industry.

What Can You Do When You Complete Cosmetology School? 

Completing our 1500-hour or 1800-hour cosmetology program brings you one step closer to achieving your goals in the beauty industry. Our cosmetology program, esthetics program, and nail technology program were carefully designed to prepare students who complete them to sit for the State exam, apply for licensing, and continue their career in the beauty industry. Completing our cosmetology program is the next step on the journey to becoming a beautician, salon owner, freelance cosmetologist, makeup artist, or instructor! The beauty industry is ever-evolving, and completing one of our programs gives you many choices for continuing your career journey.

About Ohio State School of Cosmetology

Our goal at Ohio State School of Cosmetology is to provide the theoretical education, practical training, attitude, modeling, and counseling necessary for our students to complete their course of training. We also want our students in our cosmetology program to gain the education, training, and experience necessary to sit for the Ohio Board of Cosmetology exam to become eligible to apply for a cosmetology license. We have carefully designed a curriculum for each of our programs that will help our students develop the tools, talent, and commitment required to continue their journeys in the beauty industry. In addition to the 1500-hour cosmetology program that the State requires students to complete, we also offer an 1800-hour advanced cosmetology program, and a shorter 1200-hour hair designer program in order to meet our students’ needs. 

Our School Catalog

If you’re interested in learning more about the classes we offer throughout our cosmetology program, or the other programs we have at Ohio State School of Cosmetology, we invite you to look at our course catalog. Students who enroll in our 1500-hour cosmetology program have the opportunity to take courses in scalp care, hair services, manicuring, pedicuring, massage, skin care, and more. The cosmetology program is designed for students who have a passion for the beauty industry and want to develop and grow their skills as a cosmetologist. Our 1500-hour cosmetology program is offered at our Canal Winchester, Heath, Marion, and Columbus campuses. 

Why Study at Ohio State School of Cosmetology? 

Ohio State School of Cosmetology is fully accredited, and has been educating students in the beauty industry for more than 80 years. We have three convenient cosmetology school campuses in Columbus, Marion, and Canal Winchester, and we operate The Spa School in Columbus as well. Our staff is highly educated, trained, and dedicated to enriching our students’ lives through training and education. We are also committed to changing and evolving with the times, which means that we offer our students the latest in industry innovations, techniques, and technology. We are approved to offer Federal Financial Aid to those who qualify, and anyone interested in beginning the admissions and enrollment process with Ohio State School of Cosmetology can fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). 

Schedule a Tour of Ohio State School of Cosmetology

If you’re interested in learning more about the admissions and enrollment process at Ohio State School of Cosmetology and The Spa School, we invite you to contact us. The first step in applying for our cosmetology program is to review our requirements for admission and then schedule a tour of the school location of your choice. Be sure to ask our admissions team for more information about our admissions requirements. We ask that applicants have a GED or the equivalent, are able to provide legal documentation of age, and have the ability to pay the tuition. Please visit our website for more information about Financial Aid and High School Scholarships. If you’re ready to take the next step towards your journey in the beauty industry, contact us today to schedule a tour!