Cosmetology Schools near Denver, CO

If you hope to become a cosmetologist in Colorado, Denver could be the perfect place to start—especially right now, as the state is anticipating a huge job growth of 24% in this industry compared to the 9% national average. If you are interested in performing cosmetology services for special events like weddings, the marriage rates in Denver hit a record high in 2019. But if a stationary career feels right to you, there are hundreds of salons, spas, and other beauty businesses within five miles of Denver proper. As of 2018, Denver cosmetologists earned an average of $27,090 per year ($13.02 per hour), which is higher than the national average.

Colorado requires cosmetologists to complete 60 credit hours and 1,800 clock hours of training, plus pass two tests, to earn licensure. The Denver schools below will all help you achieve these goals.

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Paul Mitchell The School

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Aveda Institute

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

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2231 South Peoria Street
Aurora, CO 80014

(303) 752-1560
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics

16800 East Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80017

(303) 745-6300
Programs:
Cosmetology

3811 East 120th Avenue
Denver, CO 80233

(303) 451-5808
Programs:
Cosmetology

8996 West Bowles Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123

(303) 904-4400
Programs:
Cosmetology

2863 35th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Hair Design

2315 North Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering

8555 West Belleview Avenue F16
Littleton, CO 80123

(720) 762-4676
Programs:
Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics

16534 Keystone Boulevard
Parker, CO 80134

(303) 810-1033
Programs:
Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics
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Academy of Cosmetology Arts

4201 East Yale Avenue Suite B135
Denver, CO 80222

Arapahoe Community College

5900 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120

Aveda Institute Denver – Accredited

801 Kalamath Street
Denver, CO 80204

Cuttin'up Beauty Academy

8101 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80220

Emily Griffith Technical College – Accredited

1860 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203

JC Styles Salon Academy

14800 East Belleview Drive
Aurora, CO 80015

Mile High Modern Beauty Academy

4155 East Jewell Avenue Suite 301
Denver, CO 80222

Montage Academy

700 Ken Pratt Boulevard 510
Longmont, CO 80501

Paul Mitchell The School Denver – Accredited

405 South Teller Street
Lakewood, CO 80266

Pickens Technical College – Accredited

500 Airport Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80011

Red Rocks Community College - Arvada

10280 West 55th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002

Red Rocks Community College - Lakewood

13300 West 6th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80228

United Beauty College - Denver – Accredited

1701 South Federal Boulevard Unit A
Denver, CO 80219

Victoria James Salon Spa School

832 West Eisenhower Boulevard Suite B
Loveland, CO 80537
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

Cost of Cosmetology Schools in Denver

In the Denver area, the range of reported Cosmetology schools runs from $10,705 – $21,150, with an average of $17,565.

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