Cosmetology Schools Near Montgomery / Selma

WRITTEN BY Casey Lozier | EDITED BY Sarah Mattie

If you want to become a cosmetologist in Alabama, consider Montgomery or nearby Selma as places to begin. In the area, there are over 80 wedding venues, several theaters (such as Cloverdale Playhouse and the Montgomery Performing Arts Center), and a plethora of spas—providing you with a diverse set of clients you could help look their best.

Cosmetologists in Montgomery earned a mean salary of $25,360 ($12.19 per hour) in 2019. There is no data available for the mean pay in Selma, but the average pay across the state was $24,380 ($11.72). Jobs for cosmetologists across Alabama are expected to grow by 8% between 2016 and 2026.

Cosmetologists in Alabama must complete 1,500 training hours or 3,000 hours of an apprenticeship, plus pass two exams, to become licensed in Alabama. If you go the training route, the schools below could help you get your training hours and prepare you for your exams.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Houston – Accredited

19241 David Memorial Drive
Shenandoah, TX 77385

(936) 271-7700
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics
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Fortis College

3736 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109

George C Wallace State Community College

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36703

H Councill Trenholm State Community College

1225 Air Base Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36108

J F Ingram State Technical College – Accredited

5375 Ingram Road
Deatsville, AL 36022

Reid State Technical College – Accredited

100 AL-83
Evergreen, AL 36401

The Martin Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering – Accredited

1226 Noble Street
Anniston, AL 36201

Transitions Technical College – Accredited

6005 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
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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.

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