Cosmetology Classes in the Bronx NYC

Cosmetology classes cover the full range of beauty services required for the New York State license. That includes hair cutting, hair coloring, chemical services, hair styling, basic skin care, nail care, anatomy, hair science, sanitation, and salon business skills. By the time you complete 1,000 hours, you will be trained across every area of the profession.

At Brittany Beauty Academy, you choose how many hours per week you attend. Options range from 12 hours per week up to 31.25 hours per week. Day and evening class options are available so you can build a schedule around your life, not the other way around.

Yes. Our Bronx campus offers cosmetology classes in Spanish. Many of our students and instructors are bilingual, and we are proud to serve the Spanish-speaking community throughout the Bronx. You do not need to speak English fluently to complete the program and earn your license.

Yes. A major part of your training happens in our student-run salon, where you provide real services to real clients under the supervision of licensed instructors. You start on mannequins to build your technique, then progress to live clients as your skills develop. This hands-on class experience is one of the most valuable parts of the program.

Every instructor is licensed by New York State and brings years of real salon experience to the classroom. They know the New York State Board Exam inside and out. They know what NYC employers look for in new hires. They demonstrate, coach, and guide — not just lecture. Questions are encouraged. Mistakes are part of learning. That is how professionals are made.

The full program is 1,000 hours. Full-time students can complete it in roughly 7 to 8 months. Part-time students attending fewer hours per week typically take 18 to 20 months. Your class schedule and personal pace determine the timeline.

Absolutely. Our classes are designed to take you from zero experience to fully licensed professionals. No prior beauty training is needed to enroll. You just need to be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED — or be actively working toward one.

Our cosmetology classes use a hybrid model — online coursework for theory, in-person training for hands-on practice. This is not a remote program. The practical work happens on campus, which is exactly what a cosmetology career requires.
You begin online, building the science and knowledge behind every beauty service. Then you apply it in our student-run salon — starting on mannequins, progressing to real clients, step by step. By graduation, you will feel fully confident behind the chair.

It matters. Our classes are structured so instructors can give each student real, individual attention. You are not just a seat in a room. You are a developing professional, and we treat you that way.
Struggling with a technique? Your instructor works with you directly. Advancing faster than expected? We push you further. Everyone moves forward at the pace that is right for them.

Yes. Financial aid is available for students who qualify at Brittany Beauty Academy. Depending on your eligibility, you may receive federal grants, loans, or other assistance that significantly reduces your out-of-pocket cost for classes. Speak with our financial aid team — the conversation is free and there is no obligation.

Cosmetology classes cover the full scope of beauty services — hair, skin, nails, and chemical services — and lead to a full cosmetology license. An esthetics program focuses specifically on skin care and facial treatments and leads to a separate esthetics license. If you want the most flexibility in your career, cosmetology classes give you the broadest range of skills and services.

Yes. Our entire 1,000-hour curriculum is built around the knowledge and skills tested on the New York State Board of Cosmetology Exam. Theory classes, hands-on practice, and exam preparation are all woven into the program from start to finish. Our graduates leave ready and confident to pass.

Yes — three times in a row.
Brittany Beauty Academy is the three-time consecutive winner of the Best of the Bronx Award for Beauty School — 2023, 2024, and 2025. This is not a panel decision. It is voted on by real people in the Bronx who have seen what our school produces.

Call us at 718-220-0400, fill out the form on our website, or stop by our campus at 210 E 188th Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NYC 10458.Our admissions team will answer all your questions, walk you through the enrollment process, and help you find the class schedule that works best for you.