Cosmetology Program | Montana Academy of Salons

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Cosmetology Course

Transform Your Passion into a Career

Our cosmetology course is designed to prepare you for the fulfilling career you’ve always dreamed of. This 1,500-hour course provides comprehensive training in hair, skin, and nails, and can be completed in under a year.

At Montana Academy of Salons, our mission is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently pass your state board exams and secure employment after graduation. We also provide education in essential business fundamentals to help you reach your full potential and thrive in the beauty industry.

2026 Start Dates

January 19, 26 – December 9, 26
February 9, 26–December 31, 26
March 9, 26 – January 30, 27
April 6, 26 – February 27, 27
April 27, 26 – March 20, 27
May 26, 26 – April 17, 27
June 22, 26 – May 13, 27
July 13, 26 – June 5, 27
August 10, 26 – July 6, 27
September 8, 26 – August 3, 27
September 28, 26–August 23, 27
October 26, 26–Sept 22, 27
November 23, 26–October 21, 27
December 14, 26–Nov 6, 27
January 11, 27 – December 6, 27
February 8, 27 – January 3, 28
March 1, 27 – January 26, 28
March 29, 27 – February 16, 28
April 26, 27 – March 15, 28
May 17, 27 – April 5, 28
June 14, 27 – May 2, 28
July 12, 27 – May 30, 28
August 2, 27 – June 21, 28
August 30, 27 – July 24, 28
September 27, 27–August 17, 28
October 18, 27 –September 7, 28
November 15, 27 – October 5, 28
December 13, 27–October 31, 28

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"I am forever grateful for Montana Academy"

“I choose to go to school because I wanted to help people enhance and embrace their beauty. I chose Montana Academy of Salons originally because they’re located in a busy place and all the teachers are welcoming and helpful even during first impressions. I chose to stay because no matter how hard the work gets, they always try their hardest to help you learn and grow whether you mess up a million times or not. Plus, there is hardly ever any drama because they make it a point to keep it a bully free zone. We are all here to learn and therefore they teach us how to work together as one big happy work family. I genuinely would have never made it this far without the guidance and patience from Ms. Gunshows, Ms. Zier, and Ms. Wood. I am forever grateful for Montana Academy and all the people that put their all into making sure we thrive.”

-Caidyn W.

"I made the right decision with attending this school!"

“Being a student at Montana Academy of Salons has been a wonderful experience! I’ve met many new friends while being able to learn about and pursue my dream career. I can confidently say that I made the right decision to attend this school!“

-Brandi B.

"have been valuable in my career."

“Choosing Montana Academy of salons is the best decision I made for my future. The skills and confidence I gained here have been valuable in my career.”

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