Cosmetologist Program Training
COURSE INFORMATION
CLASS SCHEDULE
START DATE
September 10, 2025
November 12, 2025
END DATE:
100% ATTENDANCE (52 WEEKS)
September 9, 2026
November 11, 2026
2026 100% ATTENDANCE CLASS SCHEDULE
START DATE
May 13, 2026
END DATE:
100% ATTENDANCE (52 WEEKS)
May 12, 2027
July 7, 2027
Attendance schedule
Trainees enrolled for the full-time program are assigned (7) hours per day, (5) days per week, or a total of 35 hours per week, excluding holidays and 20% allotted time off for sick/personal time. The School is open 8:15 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00am to 4:30 pm, on Saturdays. Students are off on Sunday and one other day during the week. Level 1 students are off on Monday during the first two months of the program, and their day off changes as they progress in the program. All students are scheduled to attend school on Saturdays
Starting date
Formal start dates of classes commence on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, and the third Monday of June. Due to limited enrollment, prospective students should plan to visit the School and apply far in advance of the time they wish to start.
Length of the course
The total length of each program is 12 months of 1800 Cosmetologist clock hours. The average student takes 14 months to complete the program. Students are scheduled to complete the Cosmetologist Program within 52 weeks.
The maximum time frame allowed for the Cosmetologist Program completion is 78 weeks, making allowances for all holidays that may fall within the enrollment period, a reasonable number of absences and maximum leaves. To remain in satisfactory progress in attendance and graduate within the maximum time frame allowed, students are expected to maintain a minimum of 80% in attendance AND have no more than 129 absent days including any absences, holidays, and approved leaves of absences. No clock hour to credit hour conversion formula is used by the school for academic purposes. Each clock hour is defined as 60 minutes.
Approved for Veteran Training
The Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is approved for the Barber Styling and Cosmetologist Program, under the Hawaii State Approving Agency for Eligible VA beneficiaries. The school assumes the responsibility for supervising each veteran and evaluating his/her accomplishments. If the progress or conduct of any veteran-trainee is not satisfactory and there is doubt as to the desirability of his/her continuance as a trainee, or if his/her attendance does not conform to the program minimum standards, the school will terminate the veteran’s training immediately. The last date of actual attendance will be reported to the Veterans Administration on the date of termination. Refer to http://benefits.va.gov/gibill/ for questions on veteran’s training and policies. “GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about educational benefits is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Cosmetologist Program Objectives
The objective of the Cosmetologist Program is to prepare students to be reasonably skillful in their field through adequate study practice and demonstration for employment as entry level cosmetologists, with basic shop management skills, able to work in shops and salons or through self employment as hairstylists, manicurist and make-up artist and to prepare students for the Hawaii State Board Examinations.
The school offers a separate Barber Styling Program and does not offer other secondary courses with different objectives.
Cosmetologist Program curriculum content
The curriculum offers each student 400 hours of theory-classroom studies, and practical lab activities, and 1400 hours of on-site practical training during their entire Cosmetologist Program with required operations as follows:
| COSMETOLOGIST STUDIES | 1800 HOURS |
|---|---|
| Theory: Basic instruction in anatomy, physiology, skin, hair, nails, chemistry, bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation. All Cosmetology theory and State Laws and Rules. | 200 |
| Salesmanship, Shop Management & Motivation: Students will learn about poise, personality, and shop management, reception, telephone techniques, fundamental bookkeeping, and basic first aid as it pertains to Cosmetology. | 100 |
| Hairdressing and Shampooing: Students will learn the purposes and effects of shampoos, rinses and conditioners, hair and scalp analysis, patron protection, product knowledge and chemistry, characteristics, selection and application techniques. Students will learn to perform wet sets, and to use blow dryers, curling irons, and flat irons. | 350 |
| Hair, Skin & Scalp Treatments Students will learn about hair, skin and scalp analysis, and methods used to treat the hair scalp and skin within the hair stylist scope of practice, application of shampoos, conditioners, tonics and preparations, electricity and light therapy, manipulation techniques. | 50 |
| Haircutting: Students will learn hair cutting techniques and using hair cutting equipment, angles, style cuts, razor cuts, blunt, box, and graduated cuts, preparation, selection, sectioning, cutting and thinning using shears and razor, patron protection and safety, and terminology. | 150 |
| Perms: Students will learn hair and scalp analysis, consultation and communication, patron protection and preparation, product knowledge and chemistry, action and strength of solutions, use of materials and supplies for reactive processes, strand tests, sectioning, blocking, rod selection and wrapping techniques for acid and alkaline perms, test curls, processing, neutralizing, techniques of single and double process permanent waving. | 175 |
| Hair Coloring & Bleaching: Students will learn laws of color, color selection, hair and scalp analysis, patron protection and preparation, patch tests, classification, penetration and application of single and double process colors, how to mix and apply temporary, semi-permanent and permanent tints and lighteners, virgin tint and lightener application (lighter and darker), retouches, toners, frosting, tipping, streaking (cap and weave), color removal and tint backs. chemistry, product knowledge: Colors, lighteners, and dye removers, corrective measures, safety, materials and supplies, creating, using, and maintaining record forms | 150 |
| Hair Straightening: Students will learn about the action and strength of chemical hair relaxers, product knowledge and chemistry, patron protection, hair and scalp analysis, chemical hair relaxing, thermal hair relaxing, application techniques, conditioning, materials and supplies. | 50 |
| Facials and makeup: Students will learn skin analysis, theory of massage, massage manipulation techniques, application of creams, astringent, packs and masks, patron protection and precautions, product knowledge, chemistry and effects of various products used with facials and makeup application. | 175 |
| Manicuring and Pedicuring: Students will learn about nail anatomy, disorders and diseases, hand and foot massage, manicuring and pedicuring. | 150 |
| Unassigned: Elected subjects, specialization and testing. | 250 |
Cosmetologist Program Tuition
1800 Hours Cosmetologist Program Course
| FEES | COST |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (Due When signing enrollment agreement) | $25 |
| Tuition | $19,800 |
| Kit | $2,366.20 |
| Total | $22,191.20 |
Almost anyone can afford to attend school! Inquire about federal grants and loans for tuition assistance.
TO INQUIRE ABOUT FEDERAL GRANTS AND LOANS CALL (808) 533-6596. FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.
Installment Payment Schedule
(For those who do not use financial aid)
| ITEMS | COST |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (Due When signing enrollment agreement) | $25.00 |
| First Day of School (Down Payment): | $2,166.20 |
| 10 Monthly Payments of | $2,000.00 |
| Finance Charge | NONE |
| Total | $22,191.20 |
* Graduating Students are Responsible for the Following Additional Fees:
| STATE (DCCA) | FEES |
|---|---|
| Temporary Work Permit and License Application | $57.00 |
| Exam Fee | $90.00 |
Cosmetologist kit
The complete kit of equipment contains everything the student needs while in School. It includes not only the basic tools but also the advanced styling equipment, uniforms, books, etc. everything is of good quality. This kit belongs to the students who take it with them when they graduate.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Text Book Cosmetology Standard | 2¾ Ceramic Brush with pik | Dual Purpose Comb 8" PIK/lift |
| CIMA Seat | 121/2 Ceramic brush with pik | Duckbill Clips 12/bx |
| Notebook & Pencil | 1" Thermal Round Brush | Nylon Barber Cape blk |
| Vinyl Shampoo Cape 54x36 Blk | Dye brush Extra Wide | Mirror 6'x7.5" Blk |
| Cordless Trimmer Clipper | Tunnel Vent Brush | Trophy Shear 6.5'' |
| Foil Shaver | Round neck brush 7 row ivory | Smocks w/Name Embroidered 2qty |
| 71/4" Duo Shear Set | Round neck brush 7 row ivory | Trolley |
| Ejector Hair Shaper | 8½ 11 Clipper v Comb black | Styptic Powder Instant Nick Relief |
| Straight razor w/5 blades | Reversible Stylist Apron Blk | Haircloth Clip |
| Mannequins 19-22" Brn 3qty | Neutralizing Bib blk | Fine mist Spray Bottle 8 oz. |
| Porcelain Ceramic Flat Iron 1" | Tipping Needle | Mannequin Stand |
| Ultra E Tourm Ceram 1875W Dryer | Barber Comb 7½ 11 5qty | LeChat Manicure Kit |
| Spring Grip Iron SSW 13/4" Regular | Flat top Fingerwave Rat Comb 7" | CAO Student Makeup Kit |
| 1½ Big Bump Spring Grip Iron | Rake Comb 8½" Large Handle | Dermalogica Skin Care Kit |
| Cushion Paddle Brush | Gold Magic lg & sm pick set | Laptop |
Graduation and employment rates
Special evening classes
Extra-curricular activities
Class size
The average starting class is approximately 12 students. The school strives to maintain a student teacher ratio of no more than 20 students to one teacher.
Graduation
Upon satisfactory completion of the program, a diploma will be issued. Students must complete all program hours, assignments, operations and pass all required exams to complete the program satisfactorily.
Placement
The school, because of its service to the industry over the many years, receives many calls from shops, who request graduates to apply for employment. The school maintains a current list of shops with jobs available. The list is available to all graduates. Job placement is not, however, guaranteed.
Housing
No housing services are provided by the school; however, the student can usually find good, clean rooms in homes or stay at the local “Y’s” which are on the bus line to the school.
School calendar
Maximum enrollment
The school is approved by the Building Department to house a total of 70 students in the Level 1 Classrooms and 85 students in the practical clinic training center
Advising
Through the years school personnel have located information many students need. Enrollees who need assistance for baby-sitting, housing, personal counseling, health and legal aid are referred to state and federal agencies. Enrollees must overcome all problems and establish stable living conditions prior to beginning training. Students who acquire such problems during training are referred and granted a leave of absence, if necessary. Students are always advised to apply for all facets of free assistance and to analyze and reduce their living budgets prior to considering student loans. If the information needed is not posted in the student lounge, ask office staff for further assistance.
Facilities
| PRACTICAL CLINIC | CLASSROOM | CLASSROOM/LOUNGE |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | Upstairs | Ground Floor |
| Reception Area | Teachers Desk | Tables & Chairs |
| Dispensary | Cabinets | Refrigerator |
| Retail Display/Desk | Student Desk/Chairs | Microwave |
| Audio Video | Text Library | Magazine Library |
| Sinks and Mirrors | Sinks and Mirrors | Washer/Dryer |
| Shampoo Bowls | Shampoo Bowls | |
| Student's Stations | Sterilizing Equipment | STORAGE |
| Styling Stations | Audio Video | Records |
| Hydraulic Chairs | DVD Player | |
| Hair Dryers | Transparency Equipment | OFFICE |
| Theory Class Chairs | Projectors | Internet Access |
| Sterilizing Equipment | Styling Stations | Video Library |
| Roll About's | Lockers | Progress Postings |
| Self-test Computers | Administrator Desk | |
| Rest Rooms | Rest Rooms |
Disability Accommodations
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is committed to equal educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Reasonable accommodations can be made for students with disabilities. Requests for accommodations need appropriate advance notice by the student to avoid a delay in services. Accommodations commonly made are allocating time with the teachers for extra help understanding the theory and homework assignments, unlimited retesting, guidance and assistance when performing practical services in the classroom and practical clinic, daily attendance schedule variations throughout the upper levels to give students the opportunity to make up any missed time and complete all tests required for graduation, and a Leave of Absence allowed for treatment of a serious medical condition. Student situations vary widely and the way for us to serve our students best is to treat each student with confidentiality and each situation on a case by case basis. Please discuss approved accommodation with faculty after receiving approval from the Office Administrator or Registrar.