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- Students offer a range of salon services. All services are performed by trained students under a licensed professional.
Why Cosmetology?
For students who see beauty as both art and science, the Cosmetology Academy offers a tuition-free professional salon experience where high school students gain hands-on training while earning high school credit. Each day, they trade traditional classroom desks for styling chairs and spa beds, working with real clients under the guidance of licensed instructors. In addition to mastering hair, skin, and nail techniques, students build professional skills by:
- Booking and managing client appointments
- Managing inventory and salon supplies
- Handling custormer service and communication
- Practicing salon safety and sanitation protocols
Hours count toward Arizona state licensing, seniors are graduate ready to sit for the state board exams. They can also earn college credit through Maricopa Community Colleges, preparing them to step straight into a salon or spa, or even open their own!
Why Choose the Hairstyling Track?
The Hairstyling track is a fast-paced, two-year program that allows students to earn up to 1,000 classroom and salon hours—qualifying them to work toward the Arizona Board of Barbering & Cosmetology Hairstyling License while still in high school.
Students gain hands-on experience with real clients in our on-campus salon and practice a variety of techniques, including:
- State-mandated sanitation
- Advanced foiling
- Precision cutting
- Balayage
- Texture services
- And more!
In addition, business modules teach skills such as booking, retail sales, and client consultations, so graduates are fully prepared to build and maintain a strong client base.
Why Choose the Aesthetics Track?
The Aesthetics track is a two-year program that includes the 600 state-required hours for licensure. Students study a wide range of topics, including:
- Skin anatomy
- Advanced facials
- Chemical exfoliation
- Waxing
- Brow shaping
- Eyelash tinting
- Aromatherapy
In our on-campus spa lab, students work with real clients under the supervision of licensed instructors. They build treatment plans, master product knowledge, and track their hours toward the Arizona Aesthetician License.
Business modules also teach essential skills in retail sales, scheduling software, and professional spa etiquette.
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Meet the Program Coordinator
Cynthia Martinez
Cynthia Martinez is the Program Coordinator for the Cosmetology Academy at American Leadership Applied Technologies Charter School. With over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, Cynthia brings extensive expertise in cosmetology education and student development. She is dedicated to creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in cosmetology. Cynthia oversees curriculum development, coordinates hands-on training, and partners with industry leaders to ensure students are exposed to the latest trends and techniques. Her passion lies in mentoring and empowering the next generation of cosmetology professionals through practical education and real-world experience.
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Cosmetology Academy – FAQ
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Have questions about the ALA Cosmetology Academy? We're here to help! Contact us to learn more about our unique curriculum, experienced instructors, and how your student can gain real-world skills in this high-demand field, or schedule a campus tour today and see firsthand how American Leadership Academy is preparing the next generation of stylists!