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Our Cosmetology Program gives you a broad, hands-on foundation across the beauty industry. You learn to cut, style, and color hair, care for skin and nails, and master the business side of the profession. And from your very first days, you practice on real clients under the close guidance of licensed instructors — so you develop true confidence, not just knowledge.
Whether you picture yourself behind the chair in a busy salon, specializing in color, or one day owning your own space, this program is designed to get you there. Bluestone Academy’s Cosmetology Program prepares you to sit for the Washington State Board examination and for the career beyond it. Reach out when you’re ready to start your application.
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Cosmetology is one of the most flexible and creative careers in beauty, and our program reflects that. You’ll explore a wide range of services and discover where your strengths and passions lie, all in a small, supportive environment where instructors know your name and your goals.
1680 Hours
40 Hours for Full-Time 30 Hours Part-Time Flexible Schedules
42 Weeks for Full-Time 56 Weeks for Part-Time
At Bluestone Academy of Cosmetology, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to practice your skills before starting your career in the beauty industry. From salon services to spa treatments, hands-on training helps you build confidence, refine your techniques, and prepare to work with real clients. Explore the tool below to see the average number of popular services performed by Bluestone students over the years and get a better idea of the hands-on experience you can gain during your education.
The Cosmetology Program is 1,680 hours of instruction that balances classroom learning with extensive hands-on practice. You learn in small classes in an 8:1 student-to-instructor ratio — less than half the state’s 20:1 maximum — so you’re never lost in the crowd. Then you put your skills to work serving real clients in our student salon, graduating with genuine, repeatable experience and a growing portfolio of work.
You train with professional brands such as Pravana and Wella, the same products and lines used in many of today’s salons. That familiarity means you walk into your first job already comfortable with the tools of the trade.
Our instructors and staff are invested in your success from your first day to graduation and beyond. With small classes and individualized attention, you’re never just a number, and there’s always someone to help you stay motivated and on track.
As you near graduation, our team helps you prepare for the next step with practical guidance, professional habits, and connections within the local beauty community, so you can move from student to professional with confidence.
Cosmetologists enjoy some of the most flexible and creative careers in the industry. Once you graduate and pass the licensing exam, you can pursue a wide range of roles across salons, spas, education, and the beauty business, and you can specialize in the services you love most or offer a little of everything.
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Our Cosmetology course is offered four times per year — fall, winter, spring, and summer — and applications are accepted throughout the year. Full and part-time schedules are available too!
At Bluestone Academy of Cosmetology, you don’t wait months to touch a pair of shears. Serving real clients early and often is the heart of how you learn here, building the speed, comfort, and instinct that only come from real experience.
Our small classes create a close, family-like community where classmates cheer each other on and instructors celebrate your wins. You’ll grow creatively, make lasting friendships, and discover just how rewarding it is to help someone leave your chair feeling their best.
Real students. Real results.
Bluestone academy were very professional and gave my hair style that impressed me and my friends and the way they were was very nice. I feel comfortable going to them and recommending them to you. Give them a chance or opportunity to give you a new look. You'll be glad you went.
Audrey was SO kind and did a fantastic job on my hair! Everybody on the staff was kind and courteous, and the price is phenomenal! I will be returning :)
Absolutely loved my stylist, Taylor did an amazing job on my hair. I walked in not to sure what I wanted but we talked and figured out how to make my hair look stunning, amazing work and she was awesome talking to, very easy to talk to. Thank you for your amazing work!!
The program is 1,680 hours of instruction, including more than 200 hours each in theory, cutting, styling, and coloring & bleaching, plus training in skin and nail care, safety, and business.
The cosmetology course is offered four times a year (fall, winter, spring, and summer), and applications are accepted year-round. Contact us for the next start date that works for you.
Yes. The program prepares you to sit for the Washington State Board examinations so you can pursue your cosmetology license and the career opportunities that follow.
You can add a Bella Lash Certification or an Alexandria Professional Sugaring Certification to expand the services you’re able to offer your future clients.
Small. Our maximum class size is 10 students with an 8:1 student-to-instructor ratio — well below the state’s 20:1 maximum — so you get personal attention, hands-on practice with real clients, and a supportive, friendly community throughout your training.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us to confirm you meet our enrollment requirements, schedule a tour, and begin your application — our team will guide you through every part of the process so you can start with confidence.
To enroll, students must:
There may be additional requirements that can be discussed.
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