Cosmetology · Esthetics · Hair · Nails — Windsor, CO

Turn your passion
into a profession

Hands-on, licensed beauty programs in Northern Colorado — taught by working professionals and powered by Schwarzkopf Professional. Build the skill, confidence, and connections to launch your career behind the chair.

  • 15+ years training stylists
  • Financing available
  • Schwarzkopf Professional partner
4 Licensed programs
600–1,500 Hours to licensure
15+ Years training pros
Schwarzkopf Professional partner
Find your program

Programs built to get you licensed — and working

Every program is hands-on from day one. Compare hours and focus, then dig into the one that fits the career you want.

Cosmetology Program

1,500 hours 50 credits

Our flagship program. Master hair, color, skin, and nails, and graduate ready for any chair in the industry — the broadest license you can earn.

  • Hair color design & the latest trends
  • Precision haircutting & texture
  • Daily and special-occasion styling
  • Interview technique & résumé development
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Hair Stylist Program

1,200 hours 40 credits

A hair-focused path into cutting, color, and styling for the stylist who knows their craft is hair — and wants to get behind the chair faster.

  • Hair color design & correction
  • Precision haircutting
  • Texture & chemical services
  • Daily and special-occasion styling
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Esthetician Program

600 hours 20 credits

Specialize in the fast-growing world of skincare — facials, waxing, makeup, and lashes — and earn your license in as few as 600 hours.

  • Facials & skin treatments
  • Extractions
  • Waxing & hair removal
  • Makeup & eyelash application
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Nail Technician Program

600 hours 20 credits

A focused, creative license you can finish in 600 hours — manicures, pedicures, enhancements, and nail art, ready for the salon or your own table.

  • Manicures & pedicures
  • Acrylic & gel enhancements
  • Nail art & design
  • Nail health & sanitation
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Two Elevate stylists styling a client's hair in the sunlit studio
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The Elevate difference

More than a license — a launchpad

A diploma proves you showed up. We make sure you leave ready to earn — with real client experience, professional products, and the business savvy most schools skip.

Taught by working pros

Learn from licensed professionals who still work the floor — not lecturers reading from a manual.

Real clients, real chair time

Our student salon puts paying guests in your chair so you graduate with genuine experience, not just hours.

Powered by Schwarzkopf

Train on industry-leading Schwarzkopf Professional color and care — the products top salons actually use.

Career & life skills

Beyond technique: consultation, résumé, and the people skills that get you hired and keep clients coming back.

Affordable training

Don't let cost decide your future

A career in beauty should be within reach. Financing is available through Climb Credit, and on your tour we'll walk you through tuition, payment options, and every question about paying for school — no pressure, no surprises.

A stylist's hand holding open professional shears
From our community

People who know us, vouch for us

An absolute pleasure to work with — genuinely talented, with real passion and dedication. Whether she's leading a group of young women or going above and beyond on a personal level, she makes sure you're taken care of.
Mona Tolleson Mona Tolleson
Her passion for the craft, dedication to excellence, and natural leadership have shaped the way I approach my career. She leads with a heart and purpose that is truly motivating — always encouraging creativity, learning, and professionalism.
Morgan Duran Morgan Duran
I've watched her grow in this industry for eight-plus years, and her love for what she does shines through in every service. She has a talent for making anyone feel and look beautiful. Highly recommend.
Sarah Dick Sarah Dick
In the chair

See what our students create

Pink peekaboo and brunette balayage color work by Elevate students
Finished blonde balayage lob styled by a student
Varied hair-color results shown together in the greenhouse studio
Bronde waves finished with a round brush
Stylists holding products around a client with long brunette waves
Four finished styles shown from behind at the brand shoot
For the community

Not enrolling? Book the student salon.

Our supervised student clinic offers cuts, color, facials, waxing, and nails at a fraction of salon prices — great service for you, real-world practice for our students.

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Cuts & color
Cuts & color
Manicures & nails
Manicures & nails
Facials & waxing
Facials & waxing
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Request information or schedule a campus tour. We'll answer every question about programs, schedules, and financing — no pressure, just a real conversation about your future.