Cosmetology | Hair, Skin, & Nails

1500 clock hours | 50 weeks

Certificate Program: Our Cosmetology program is an intensive one-year course, with graduates receiving a certificate upon completion.

Professional License Required: To practice Cosmetology in Michigan or be employed in the field, students must pass the Cosmetologist Licensure Exam and apply for a license to the State of Michigan.

What You’ll Learn

Hair | Cutting, Coloring, Styling, Natural Hair, Braiding

Skin | Facials, Waxing, Makeup

Nails | Manicuring, Pedicuring, Artificial Nails

Business and Job Training

Safety and Infection Control

And Much More!

Class Schedule

Full Time Only | 30 hours per week

Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dress Code

All Black | Professional | Stylish

Creative Hair Shirt T-Shirt and Uniform Smock are included in the Kit!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Application Fee: $25 (Non-refundable)

    Registration Fee: $75

    Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $1,200

    Tuition: $16,170

    Total Charges: $17,470

    For more information, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

  • Eligible students in our Cosmetology program may qualify for federal student aid, as well as many scholarships, job training grants, & tuition assistance programs.

    Note: Students at Creative Hair School of Cosmetology, regardless of program of study,  are ineligible for VA educational benefits or Michigan Student Aid funds (including TIP). Use the  GI Bill Comparison Tool to locate a VA-approved school. Go to the  MI Student Aid Programs page and open the Fact Sheet for any program you qualify for to find a list of participating schools. 

    For more information go to our Financial Aid page

  • Students can set up plans to pay weekly, biweekly, monthly, or by payment period.

  • Milady Standard Cosmetology, 13th Edition: ISBN-13 978-1-285-76941-7 Retail Price: $169.95

    Theory Workbook for Milady Standard Cosmetology, 13th Edition: ISBN-13 978-1-285-76945-5 Retail Price: $64.95

  • 2023: To Be Announced

    2022:

    Graduation: 81%

    Licensure: 60%

    Placement: 100%

  • To receive a Cosmetology license, you must meet the following requirements:

    • be at least 17 years of age;

    • be of good moral character;

    • have an education equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade; and

    • have successfully completed a course of study of at least 1,500 hours;

    • pass the State Board examinations;

    • and apply for a license online at the MyLicense website www.michigan.gov/miplus, submit the required fee to the State of Michigan.

  • Creative Hair School of Cosmetology's offered programs meet the State of Michigan's requirements. The school has not determined if any of the programs meet other state's requirements. You can find other state's requirements here:

    https://nacams.org/cosmetology-states/

  • Michigan Application & Cosmetology License Fee: $63 (State of Michigan LARA)

    State Board Examination Fee: $167 (PSI Exams)

    Total Cost: $230

    • Ms. Cheryl Payton, Theory & Practical

    • Ms. Kristen McNeal, Practical

    • Ms. Corinthian Carouthers I, Intro to COS

    • Ms. Corinthian Carouthers II, Alternate

    • Ms. Janine Holliman, Substitute