The Minnesota School of Beauty provides the best quality beauty education and produces graduates with knowledge and skills that exceed the requirements needed to be successful in a beauty industry career.

We provide beauty education and training leading to state licensure and academic support services to serve the needs of the students.

We provide knowledge in order to build awareness, abilities, and interest to help students become the best they can be.

We provide the knowledge and skills to support immediate employment goals in the beauty industry.

We provide a system of curriculum review with beauty experts and beauty salons to ensure appropriate and current programs for our students.

We maintain liaisons with beauty industry leaders through program advisory boards that will provide state of the art technology and current Cosmetology practices.

Beauty School Curriculum

Cosmetology Course

The Cosmetology course content is a 10 month program with 420 hours of instruction in applied sciences and skills in hair sculpture, hair design, hair color, hair permanent waves, manicures, facials, make up, and pedicures. Planned clinical instruction in the applied sciences of 1130 hours will include experience in hair sculpture, hair design, hair color, hair permanent waves, manicures, facials, make up, pedicures and much more. Upon completion of your Cosmetology training you will receive the required number of hours by the state of Minnesota and be eligible to take the State Licensing Exam to become a licensed Cosmetologist.

Nail Technology Course

The Nail Technology course content is a 12 week program with 150 hours of instruction in applied sciences and skills in the nail conditioning, nail cleaning, nail reinforcing, nail shaping, nail coloring, enhancing of nails, and application of artificial nails. Planned clinical instruction in the applied sciences of 200 hours will include experience in nail conditioning, nail cleaning, nail reinforcing, nail shaping, nail coloring, and application of artificial nails. Upon completion of your training you will receive the required amount of practical experience and coordinated theory hours and be eligible to take the State Licensing Exam to become a licensed Manicurist.

Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Esthiology Refresher Courses

Provides students with the Minnesota Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Esthiology Refresher course requirements needed for license renewal.

Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Esthiology Reactivation Courses

Provides students with the Minnesota Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Esthiology Reactivation course requirements needed for license reactivation.

Low Student Teacher Ratio

We have one of the lowest student teacher ratios in the area for a Minnesota beauty school. Having a low teacher to student ratio allows maximum time with each student to make sure class objectives are being understood. It is very important that each student is receiving the necessary skills needed to become a successful beauty professional.

A Minnesota Beauty School with Salon Quality Teaching Staff

The teaching staff at Minnesota School of Beauty is educated in the arts and sciences and possess an extensive amount of knowledge from the Cosmetology industry, including classroom and clinical training, as well as, salon experience. Each instructor hired by the Minnesota School of Beauty must hold a current instructors license as defined by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologist Examiners. The address is:

University Park Plaza
2829 University Avenue SE, Suite 710
Minneapolis, MN 55414
www.bceboard.state.mn.us

The instructors at Minnesota School of Beauty possess the following qualities needed to be the best they can be:

Passion - The instructors at Minnesota School of Beauty have the passion and desire to charge into the 21st Century with a sense to change their student's lives through education .

Enthusiasm - The Minnesota School of Beauty feels that our students deserve to be taught by someone who will create a positive, fun, and exciting atmosphere for learning.

Compassion - Minnesota School of Beauty believes that the most important characteristic in an instructor would be their compassion for students, as this is the essence of the teaching profession. The ability to place oneself in another's place is critical to achieving positive results.

Strong Interpersonal Skills and a Sense of Humor - The instructors at Minnesota School of Beauty possess skills required to 'connect' with the student. This connection -- this caring attitude -- motivates learners to learn. We also feel that an instructor needs to have a keen sense of humor in order to keep students learning and motivated.

Believe in the Vision - Each instructor is very clear on the vision of Minnesota School of Beauty. We all want each student to become the best they can be by receiving the highest quality of education.