MASTER'S PROGRAM

Further your education and increase your technical skill in Cosmetology with The Institute of Beauty & Wellness' Masters Program. This 150 hour program will provide extensive hands-on experience with cutting, dressing and color with industry leaders.

The class size is small, so you will be working directly with each of these world renowned artists. The program is designed to prepare you to meet the dynamic needs of the beauty industry by taking your skills to the next level through innovative hands on techniques.

The Masters Program at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness provides an edge in a competitive field, making you much more attractive to prospective employers. The knowledge gained through the studies within the Masters Program will provide a deeper understanding of cosmetology, increasing the value you can offer clients, thus increasing your earning potential.

150 Hour Program (20 weeks) - open enrollment

Mondays
10:00a.m. | 6:00 p.m.

Investment: $1,500 (contact admissions for details on how to reserve by topic as well)

• Monday, September 10th
• Color Systems
• Cut Lines
• Monday, September 17th
• Blow Dry and Style Class
• Monday, September 24th
• Guest Educator Woody Theis
• Monday, October 1st
• Color Solutions – Cleanse & Pre-coloration
• Monday, October 15th
• Color Formulation
• Cutting Layers
• Monday, October 22nd
• Blondes and Highlights Class
• Bob Cuts
• Monday, October 29th
• Men Cutting – Part I
• Monday, November 5th
• Formal Finishing Class
• Monday, November 12th
• Deep Color
• Short Hair
• Monday, November 19th
• Balayage
• Fringe Cut
• Monday, November 26th
• Block Color Placement
• Razor Cutting
• Monday, December 3rd
• Men’s Class – Part II
• Monday, December 10th
• Grey Color Coverage
• Asymmetrical Cut
• Monday, December 17th
• Color Magic
• Big Cut Change
• Monday, January 7th
• Perm
• Monday, January 14th
• Color  Consultation
• Curly Hair Cuts
• Monday, January 21st
• Reds and Brunettes  
• Creative Cut
• Monday, January 28th
• Transformation with Cut and Color
• Monday, February 4th
• Keratin
• Relaxer
• Monday, February 11th
• Test Out Day and Graduation

Requirements

In order to be considered for the Masters Program at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness candidates must demonstrate their commitment to the industry and to furthering their education; therefore, the following documents are required:

• Cosmetology license for the state of Wisconsin and/or completed 1,800 course hours
• A professional resume
  • This document will detail the applicant's professional experience, as well as their education and all advanced education they have taken. Preference will be given to self-motivated applicants who seek out continuing education opportunities
• A letter of intent

• This is to be a personal narrative of 1-2 pages detailing why the applicant wants to attend the Masters program, how it will benefit their practice and how they will put the degree to use.
• A letter of reference from someone in the industry
  • The letter of reference should be from a Former Instructor, Current Employer, and/or Peer with experience of 5 years or more.
• A portfolio of work as a cosmetologist
  • This is designed to show us your talent as a cosmetologist. Please include photographs, guest, co-worker, or instructors comments.
• The following images are required:
  • 1 women's cut
  • 1 men's cut
  • 1 hair dressing
  • 1 bridal dressing
  • 2 hair color

Application materials should be mailed to: 

Attn: Admissions
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
327 East St. Paul Avenue
Milwaukee, WI  53202
Please call 414.227.2889 for additional information.