The cosmetology program is 1500 clock hours, or 50 weeks to complete at 30 hours per week. After the first eight weeks of training, students will be in class every Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, then working in shifts on the clinic floor from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Students are scheduled for one 30-minute lunch break every day.

The barber program is 1000 clock hours, or 31 weeks to complete at 32.5 hours per week. After the first four weeks of training, students will be in class every Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, then working in shifts on the clinic floor from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Students are scheduled for one 30-minute lunch break every day.

Our starting Cosmetology class dates for 2024 are:

• Monday, January 8th
• Monday, March 4th
• Monday, May 6th
• Monday, July 8th
• Tuesday, September 3rd
• Monday, October 28th

Our starting Barber class dates for 2023 are:

• Monday, February 5th
• Monday, April 1st
• Monday, June 3rd
• Tuesday, August 5th
• Monday, October 7th
• Monday, November 18th

Our starting Barber Crossover class dates for 2023 are:

• TBD (Call Admissions desk for details.)

Tuition amounts for all 2022 programs are: Cosmetology $12,500, Barber $8,330, Instructor Training $4,998, Crossover $375. Additional fees for books, kits, and registration may apply.

Yes. As of September 2018, Trend Setters School has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs. Financial aid is available for qualifying applicants to the Cosmetology, Barber, or Instructor Training programs. Please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships page for more information, or contact the Financial Aid Director for details at (573) 803-2030.

We aid in job placement but do not guarantee job placement. We list job openings in the school to keep students informed about local salon and barber shop openings in the area, and offer education in job-hunting skills like resume preparation. Local salon owners, barbers, and managers are also invited to the school to talk about working in a professional setting and what qualities they look for in potential employees. Students are encouraged to seek industry-related work prior to graduating from the program.

No. We believe it’s important to keep classes small for better individual attention.

Yes. Students in all programs will spend most of their time practicing techniques with actual clients. For Cosmetology students, the first 8 weeks of the program (known as “Phase 1”) involve practicing on mannequins and other students, in order to prepare for the clinic floor. Barber students have a shorter 4 week Phase 1 program before starting in the clinic.

We use Redken products for hair care, OPI products for nail care, and Clinical Care Skin Solutions products for our skin care services.