Cosmetology Schools near Hartford / New Haven, CT

Hartford and New Haven may be good places to get your start as a cosmetologist. There are dozens of wedding venues in and around the two cities, as well as many salons and other beauty services, meaning you may have your pick of careers as a mobile or stationary cosmetologist. Those in the Hartford metro area earned an average of $29,420 per year ($14.15 per hour) as of 2018, though the top 10% made over $50,000. New Haven cosmetologists made an average of $26,600 annually ($12.79 hourly) that same year, with the top 10% making more than $71,000. The state is anticipating a cosmetologist job growth of 12% between 2016 and 2026, which is higher than the national average.

Connecticut requires all cosmetologists to complete 1,500 hours of training and pass licensing exams before practicing. The schools below provide this education and prepare their students for testing.

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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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1010 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 6108

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Makeup Artistry

950 Yale Avenue Unit 20
Wallingford, CT 6492

(203) 294-9496
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Makeup Artistry

65 Whiting Street
Plainville, CT 6062

(860) 571-0330
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Makeup Artistry

632 Silas Deane Highway
Wethersfield, CT 6109

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Makeup Artistry

153 North Street
Seymour, CT 6483

(203) 286-4533
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics
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Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center - Ansonia

370 East Main Street
Ansonia, CT 6401

Ace Cosmetology/Barber Training Center

625 Wolcott Street
Waterbury, CT 6705

Belle Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited

27A South Commons Road
Waterbury, CT 6704

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology - Branford – Accredited

251 West Main Street
Branford, CT 6405

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology - Bridgeport – Accredited

1450 Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 6610

C.E.H.J. Cosmetology & Barbering Academy

555 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT 6114

Cosmetology Refresher Courses

93 Faren Avenue
New Haven, CT 6513

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology – Accredited

1578 Riverdale Street West
Springfield, MA 01089

Dolce The Academy – Accredited

91 Schraffts Drive Suite 7
Waterbury, CT 6705

Education Tree of Cosmetology

60 Church Street 3-A Second Floor
Wallingford, CT 6492

Gorgeous by Glam

938 East Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 6607

Hair Magic Academy

24 Norwich Avenue
Colchester, CT 6415

Paul Mitchell The School North Haven – Accredited

97 Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT 6473

Shear Brilliance Institute of Hair Design

495 Campbell Avenue West
New Haven, CT 6516

TIGI Hairdressing Academy - Guilford – Accredited

860 Boston Post Road Building C
Guilford, CT 6437

TIGI Hairdressing Academy - Newtown – Accredited

99 South Main Street
Newtown, CT 6470
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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 Hartford

In the Hartford area, the range of reported Cosmetology schools runs from $16,550 – $20,775, with an average of $18,855.

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