How long Will It Take For Me To Finish Cosmetology Training? August 16, 2023

Each state has its own sets of requirements for a candidate to become a licensed cosmetologist, in which the number of hours a person needs to attain for training plays an important factor. A candidate must have attended a specific training duration from an accredited cosmetology school to qualify for licensing exam. For instance, in New Jersey, you must complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of cosmetology training before applying for licensure.

However, unlike traditional colleges that often take four years or more to complete a bachelor’s degree, in most cosmetology schools in NJ, you will find options to complete your training in as little as 8 months or up to a year or more depending on whether you want to pursue your training part-time or full time.

let’s look at the two major factors that can influence the length of your cosmetology school

Part-Time or Full Time 

When planning to get your cosmetology training you will generally have two options to choose from- Part-Time or Full Time. Basically, choosing full-time will allow you to complete your cosmetology school much faster compared to part-time. Sometimes you might also find some cosmetology school offering unique part-time schedules that allow you to complete your training faster than others. Before you choose your cosmetology school it is a good idea to take a look at the different part-time and full-time training schedules each school offers.  

The Cosmetology School You Choose

Of course, every cosmetology school is different and will provide a different length of training. It is crucial that you contact the cosmetology school you are interested in and ask about how long the training might take you. This is perhaps the only way you can determine precisely how long your training is going to be. 

The Salon Professional Academy in Howell offers full-time cosmetology training for 36 weeks. That means in just less than a year you will be able to complete your cosmetology training and be eligible to appear for licensing exams. 

Feel free to contact us for any information you want to know about our cosmetology training and courses in NJ.