How Long Does Cosmetology School Take?

If you’re someone who loves the cosmetology industry, then you might be a good candidate for cosmetology school. However, you have to make a plan for your education before you arrive on campus. Before you commit to a school, you need to know how long it will take you to complete your program. You shouldn’t enter a cosmetology program without having a clear understanding about the commitment that you’re about to undertake.

At Mitsu Sato Hair Academy, we want to make things as easy for you as possible. With that being said, we want to give you some more information about the length of our cosmetology programs. You’ll know with confidence how long a program at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy lasts after reading this, and then, you can decide if going to cosmetology school is the best choice for you.

State Requirements

Although the length of each cosmetology program will vary based on many factors, the state’s requirements for licensure plays a large role in determining how long a program will be. Mitsu Sato Hair Academy is located in Kansas, and in order for students in Kansas to become a licensed cosmetologist, they need to complete 1500 hours of training. To comply with state regulations, it will take 1500 hours to finish your cosmetology degree at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy. Full-time students might be able to complete the program in as little as 10 months, but part-time students can take 18 months or longer to finish. Talk to our team at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy to find out how long it will take you to complete your program—everyone’s path is unique. 

When compared to other states, this number is somewhat standard. Of course, there are some states that require more hours and some states that require less hours, but the range is typically between 1200-2100 hours. In Florida, for example, students need to complete 1200 hours of training, while students in South Dakota need to complete 2100 hours of training. So, as you can see, the length it will take to become a cosmetologist varies based on the state you go to school in.  

Program Options at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

There are many different programs that you can participate in when you go to cosmetology school. You might enroll in a program that’s focused on hair cuttery or skin care. As you might expect, the program that you enroll in will impact how long it takes you to graduate from cosmetology school. We offer a wide variety of programs at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy. Here are a few:

Cosmetology: If you’re looking to learn to style hair, cut hair, color hair, and do other things of the like, then enrolling in our regular cosmetology program might be the right choice for you. Prospective hair stylists should participate in our cosmetology program. Students must complete 1,500 hours of training to complete this program.

Esthetics: Esthetics is all about skincare, so in our esthetics program, you’ll learn the things you need to know to become an esthetician. Students must complete 1,000 hours of training to complete this program.

Nails: Nail professionals need to know the ins-and-outs of the industry in order to thrive. So, when you enroll in our nails program, you’ll be taught how to perform manicures and pedicures and so much more. Students must complete 450 hours of training to complete this program.

MUD Makeup: In our MUD makeup program, you’ll become versed in things like makeup theory, color correction, highlighting and shadows, beauty and natural makeup, and more. Makeup is an art, and you’ll learn the art of makeup at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy. Students must complete 84 hours of training to complete this program.

Factors Affecting Duration

We’ve discussed a few things that affect the length of your cosmetology degree program, like state requirements and the requirements of the specific program you choose. In addition to these things, your status as a student will affect how long it takes you to graduate. If you choose to attend as a part-time student, it will usually take you longer to complete cosmetology school when compared to full-time students.

Also, if you choose to enroll in an accelerated program, you will probably graduate faster than someone who is not enrolled in an accelerated program. Not all schools offer accelerated programs, but if the school you’re interested in does, you have the option to complete cosmetology school faster than your other peers—it’s more intense, but you get licensed faster than you would otherwise, assuming you meet all the requirements of the program.

Benefits of Different Program Lengths

You might be thinking: “Why wouldn’t I just want to get cosmetology school done as fast as possible?” Although some people might want to operate this way, there are some benefits to having your cosmetology school length be long. When you’re contemplating between full-time vs part-time cosmetology school, know that there are pros and cons to each option.

If you go to school full-time, you’ll usually compete the program faster. However, if you go to school full-time, you probably won’t have time to work a part time job or spend time with friends on the weekend. Part-time students will benefit from having more time in their schedule, but they’ll also have to wait longer to get licensed. Whether you pick part-time or full-time school, however, you’ll still be ready for your career upon graduation.

What to Expect During Cosmetology School

You’re more familiar with how much time you’ll be committing to cosmetology school—around 1500 hours in Kansas—but you might still have questions about what cosmetology school is like. Cosmetology school requires you to participate in long classes, practice examinations, and other industry tasks. It’s hard work, but that hard work is usually worth it in the end.

Planning for Success

In order to be successful in cosmetology school, you need to do more than just go to class. You should be able to manage your time well, which means you should be able to devote time to your class assignments, any part-time work responsibilities, and the family and personal commitments you have. You should also reach out to our admissions office if you have any personalized questions about attending cosmetology school—we can help you plan for success!

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy Can Help You Reach Your Goals

If you’ve made it this far, you’ve learned a lot—like the fact that you need to know basic information about the cosmetology programs you’re interested in before you attend the program! By now, you know all about the Mitsu Sato Hair Academy and the commitment it will take to finish our program. We encourage you to reach out to us if you have any remaining questions. Our team is ready to help you take your next steps toward attending cosmetology school.

Resources:

Kansas State Board of Cosmetology information—https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/

Mito Satu Hair Academy’s Program Pages:

Cosmetology— https://mitsusatohairacademy.com/cosmetology/

Esthetics— https://mitsusatohairacademy.com/esthetics/

Nails—https://mitsusatohairacademy.com/nails/

MUD Makeup—https://mitsusatohairacademy.com/mud-make-up/