Rooted in Lafayette. Focused on Your Future.

Cosmetology Training Center has helped Louisiana students learn the craft of beauty for more than four decades. Founded in 1983, new local ownership continues the legacy of the original owner, Ms. Lora, pairing a welcoming atmosphere with practical training and practice with real clients under licensed supervision.

Our team is experienced in the industry and devoted to helping aspiring beauty professionals find their path. With weekday, family-friendly hours and small-group instruction, you’ll move from demonstrations to guided practice and then to the clinic floor for real-world experience.

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Our Community Outreach

We strongly believe that our school should support our local community by giving back as much as possible. We want our students to understand the value of giving back to the communities they will serve. Cosmetology Training Center has a long history of promoting community outreach activities each year.

Here are just a few of our many projects:

Notebooks for Haircuts: Our Back-to-School Drive generates hundreds of notebooks for local school children in exchange for free haircuts. The notebooks are sent to local schools located in low-income neighborhoods.
Thanksgiving Food Drive: Each year, the school collects several boxes of canned goods in exchange for free haircuts during November. The boxes are then delivered to the Annual Food Net Drive to help feed those in need.
Christmas Care Packages: Our annual Christmas project involves students helping to create basic care packages for children located in third-world countries.
Community Blood Drive: We partner with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to conduct two on-site blood drives per year.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: During October, we designate a day for our students to “Wear PINK” while taking in donations to give to a local organization in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. CTC also matches their donation to give back even more!

Who We Are

Cosmetology Training Center opened its doors in 1983, founded by Lora Moreau. We’ve been educating beauty professionals in and around Lafayette for over 40 years. In 2023, longtime local professionals Jean and Brittani Pitre became owners, continuing the school’s legacy with a renewed, student-first focus.

Co-owner Brittani Pitre serves as Esthetics Program Director, drawing on 18+ years as an esthetician and more than a decade as a spa owner to connect classroom learning to real-world client care. Her hands-on leadership makes training more practical and encouraging, with side-by-side coaching, feedback at the treatment table, and a culture that values professionalism as much as technique.

Why Students Choose CTC

Locally owned & accredited: A Lafayette school with long-standing roots and recognized approvals.
Hands-on clinic training: Students work with real clients with licensed-instructor oversight, helping to turn technique into confidence. All services are provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.
Welcoming, student-first culture: Small-group learning and approachable instructors who know your goals.
Schedules that fit real life: Weekday class structure with a school that is closed on weekends and major holidays.
Leadership with real-world insight: Direction from active industry professionals connects training to what employers expect.

At CTC, we teach far more than the basics in the beauty industry. We equip future leaders of the industry with the skills, knowledge, and techniques to prepare them for success! Want to see what we can offer you? Schedule a tour of our Lafayette beauty college today.

Our Mission

Cosmetology Training Center’s mission is to teach the required skills, develop creativity and personality, and instill a positive attitude in order for graduates to enter this great profession and fulfill their goals. Each student admitted to the school receives instruction in technical skills, professional services, business, and job-related information. Each student also participates in closely supervised cosmetology services while working in the clinic. Our program of study is designed to provide a broad base to maximize the employability of our graduates.

Objectives of the program are:

To educate and develop technical skills to the highest level of each student.
To train men and women for employment in the cosmetology industry.
To develop professional qualities within each student.
To prepare students with knowledge of the latest products, equipment, and styling trends.
To advise each student on a variety of employment opportunities within the field.
To fulfill all requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology.

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FAQs About Cosmetology Training Center

What training programs do you offer?

We currently offer Cosmetology (1,500 hours) and Esthetics (750 hours). Both blend classroom learning with live-client clinic experience under licensed supervision. We also offer an Instructor Training program (750 hours) for licensed estheticians or cosmetologists. Ask Admissions about schedules and next start dates.

When is the student salon open to the public?

Cometology services are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Esthetics services are available weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Students, friends, family, and the public are invited to the clinic at reduced prices. Senior Citizen discounts are available on certain days. Call us for more information. Appointments are available, but walk-ins are welcome!

How do I get started with training?

Schedule a tour to see the school, then complete your application with the required documents and fees. We’ll review schedules, funding options, and help you choose a start date that fits your life,

Do you guarantee job placement?

No. Employment cannot be guaranteed because hiring depends on many factors, including your attendance, skill development, professionalism, portfolio, and local demand. What we do provide is ongoing career support, such as resume help, interview practice, and local job leads. Many graduates find opportunities through this guidance, but outcomes vary by individual effort and timing.

Do you offer financial aid?

Yes. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Your first step is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Once your FAFSA® is on file, we can review options such as Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, and monthly payment plans, and discuss any state or community resources that may apply. An advisor will help you compare pathways and choose an approach that fits your budget and timeline.

See What Our Students Have To Say

CTC is by FAR the best school in Acadiana. Amongst the highly experienced teachers, the respectful staff and the very well-trained students… it would be difficult to find anything in comparison. Highly recommend for both clinic work & career choice!

AMBER B

I’m a very proud graduate. CTC gave me the fundamentals and allowed me the opportunity to take what I learned and develop my own style. I absolutely love being in the beauty industry. CTC is an amazing school, and I’d choose it all over again.

ERIN Q

When I was looking into cosmetology school, the only one that came to mind was CTC! I’ve known so many people who graduated from here who are well known and successful hairdressers! I definitley feel prepared for my career because CTC gave me a great foundation to grow from.

MACI K.

Best school around! #proudalumni. I learned everything I needed for boards and was well prepped for my future.

JESS R

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