CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A TOUR!

Kokomo Beauty & Cosmetology Courses

We have a variety of Kokomo beauty and cosmetology courses that are designed to develop your professional skills while teaching you about the salon business. We are now enrolling for our Cosmetology & Barbering class. We are pleased to announce that we have IPADS for our students with our new online software with Pivot Point, FUSE. Please see Sierra in Admissions for details about Kokomo Beauty and Cosmetology courses.

Cosmetology

1500 hours
As a cosmetology student at the Academy, you will be prepared to perform hair, skin, and nail services on the public. In a 1500 hr training program, meeting Indiana State requirements, we provide you with a quality education in all phases of cosmetology. When you graduate, you will be a knowledgeable, skilled professional ready to pass the state board exams and work as a cosmetologist.

Upcoming 2025 Start Dates
October 3, 2025
October 31, 2025
November 26, 2025

Upcoming 2026 Start Dates
January 2, 2026
January 30, 2026
February 27, 2026
April 3, 2026
May 1, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 31, 2026
September 4, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 30, 2026
December 4, 2026

Tuition: $16,500 + $3,050 kit

Barbering

1500 hours
Summit Salon Academy's barber students learn how to style their story. Barbering students obtain the necessary skills to offer exceptional experiences and relevant barbering techniques. Utilizing the education platform of Redken for Men and its custom looks for every man and woman, our barber students enjoy a private barber section to boost their skills to the highest levels.

Upcoming 2025 Start Dates
October 3, 2025
October 31, 2025
November 26, 2025

*If you are already licensed in Cosmetology and wish to become a licensed Barber, please call our admissions office for start dates.

Tuition: $17,250 + $3,100 kit

Esthetics

700 hours
Summit Salon Academy Kokomo's unique curriculum is designed to empower you fast! You will grow from an excited novice to a passionate and talented professional in as little as 7 months.

Upcoming 2026 Start Dates - Night Schedule
May 4, 2026
November 24, 2026

Upcoming 2025 Start Dates - 3 Day Schedule

November 13, 2025

Tuition: $10,290 + $2,320 Kit

Esthetics

840 hours
Summit Salon Academy Kokomo's unique curriculum is designed to empower you fast! You will grow from an excited novice to a passionate and talented professional in as little as 8 months. This extended course includes the 700 hour required curriculum with an additional 140 hours of MUD makeup training and certifications.

Upcoming 2026 Start Dates - Night Schedule
May 4, 2026
November 24, 2026

Upcoming 2025 Start Dates - 3 Day Schedule

November 13, 2025

Tuition: $12,350 + $3,960 Kit

Student Instructor

1000 hours
Instructor training at the Academy includes theory and practical instruction that prepares the student to teach in a cosmetology school. The Academy offers a 1000 hour training program in instructor training that meets Indiana state standards including 300 hours of education theory and demonstration and 700 hours of actual practice. The applicant must have at least 6 months salon experience in the field for which they are licensed.

Upcoming Start Dates
Call Admissions for more information!

Tuition: $7,000 + $1,450 kit

Manicurist

450 hours & 600 hours available
Summit Salon Academy Kokomo's unique curriculum is designed to empower you fast! You will grow from an excited novice to a passionate and talented professional in as little as 6 months.

Upcoming 2025 Start Dates
November 3, 2025

Upcoming 2026 Start Dates
April 6, 2026

Tuition: 450 hour - $4,950 + $1,600 kit, 600 hour - $6,600 + $1,600 kit

Massage therapy

625 hours
Our massage therapy program teaches the foundations of this personal service. It will include education in the area of Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish and Hot Stone Massage Techniques.

Upcoming Start Dates - 3 Day Schedule
October 9, 2025

Upcoming 2025 Start Dates
November 3, 2025 - PM schedule
November 17, 2025 - AM schedule

Upcoming 2025 Start Dates - Part Time Schedule (12 hrs. per week)
November 20, 2025 -Fri - Sat schedule
January 12, 2026 - Mon-Wed evenings

Upcoming 2026 Start Dates
January 19, 2026 - PM schedule
February 2, 2026 - AM schedule
April 6, 2026 - PM schedule
April 20, 2026 - AM schedule
June 22, 2026 - PM schedule
July 6, 2026 - AM schedule
September 14, 2026 - PM schedule
September 28, 2026 - AM schedule
November 30, 2026 - PM schedule
December 7, 2026 - AM schedule

Upcoming 2026 Start Dates - Part Time Schedule (12 hrs. per week)
June 1, 2026 - Mon - Wed evenings
July 10, 2026 - Fri-Sat

Tuition: $6,875 + $1,925 kit