inside the cosmetology program
Our cosmetology program is a 1,500-hour training program that prepares you to become a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Tennessee. You’ll learn hands-on in a real salon environment and complete services on real clients before you graduate.
Students are trained in:
Cutting, color, lightening, styling, and hair extensions
Nails
Spray Tanning
Facials and waxing
Lash and brow services
Product knowledge + salon operations
You’ll also learn business skills, client communication, and professional readiness so you can build a successful career behind the chair, in a salon, or as a suite owner.
modern, hands-on, salon-style training
This program is designed to turn beginners into confident, salon-ready professionals.
online curriculum, real skills
Learn through Milady CIMA at your own pace — 85% to pass, retakes allowed.
graduate salon-ready
Leave prepared for your career — not just the state board.
weekly theory class
Join us every Tuesday for guided, in-person education. Two class times to choose from, morning or evening.
hands-on from day one
Practice color, cutting, styling, facials, waxing, extensions, lashes, brows, head-spa, and more.
real clients, real experience
Complete 500+ services on actual clients on our salon floor.
your first 200 hours
Your first 200 hours at Glam & Grit are designed to build confidence, structure, and technical readiness. You’ll move through essential theory, guided practice, professional certifications, and real-world preparation — all before you ever step onto the salon floor.
ORIENTATION & FOUNDATIONS
HOURS 0-20
Log into Milady CIMA
Meet instructors & fellow students
Learn school operations & expectations
Receive your professional student kit
Optional student shadowing
Begin your first 10 theory chapters
Sanitation & safety essentials
CORE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Hours 20-60
Hands-on training begins with foundational techniques.
COLOR & CHEMICAL BASICS
Hours 60-120
All-over color
Root touchup application
Basic foiling
Highlight placements
Toning fundamentals
Product knowledge
NAILS + SKIN FUNDAMENTALS
HOURS 120-160
Manicures
Pedicures
Basic facial waxing
Intro facial techniques
Client safety & comfort
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Hours 160-200
Students complete multiple industry recognized certifications:
Barbicide Certification
K18 Certification
Redken ABC Certification
Sjolie Spray Tanning Certification
These credientials give you a competitive advantage long before you reach the salon floor.
FINAL MILESTONE
At 200 hours, you are floor-ready — fully prepared to begin taking real clients with confidence and supervision.
SALON-READY TRAINING
Once you pass your first 200 hours, everything becomes real. This is where you begin working like a true stylist—greeting guests, performing services, managing timing, and building the kind of confidence salons look for.
“This is the part of training where everything becomes real.”
You’ll learn how to lead full consultations, communicate professionally, and walk clients through service expectations. You’ll handle real clients daily and develop the timing, pace, and problem-solving skills that make stylists successful.
By the time you reach the later hours, you won’t just know what to do behind the chair—you’ll feel ready.
the last 200 hours
The last 200 hours are all about polish, professionalism, and preparing you for your career. This is where you complete your final practical and theory exams, perfect every State Board requirement, and build confidence in the skills you’ve trained for.
You’ll spend time refining your technique, reviewing theory, and rehearsing the practical portion until it feels second nature. This is also when you’ll complete your resume and professional portfolio, making sure you’re ready to apply to salons or suites with confidence.
We’ll take a field trip to local salons, giving you a chance to explore different atmospheres, meet stylists, and envision where you want to begin your career. You’ll also have a professional graduation photoshoot so you have beautiful images for your social media and personal brand.
By the end of these hours, you won’t just be prepared for State Board —you’ll be prepared for your future.
INSIDE THE COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
Hands-on from day one with real clients and salon-style training
Online curriculum + weekly in-person theory for flexible, modern learning
Graduate salon-ready with certifications and 500+ client services
invest in your future career
Multiple payment options, including affordable monthly plans
In-house financing available for qualified students
Start with a simple student kit deposit and enroll right away
