Cosmetology Training Center offers everything you should be looking for in a cosmetology school: modern facilities, experienced teachers, convenient hours, and a dedication to helping you pursue your dreams—all at a competitive price. We’re a locally-owned beauty school with a long history of providing professional training in the Acadiana area. Bring your focus, and we can help you turn practice into confident skills you can use to launch a career in beauty.
Ready to learn more and see where cosmetology training could take you? Contact our Admissions Team to schedule a tour of our beauty school today.
Locally-owned and accredited, CTC has Lafayette roots and student-first training. Small class sizes and side-by-side training mean every lesson feels personal, and our family-friendly training hours help you keep up momentum. You can work with real clients using salon-grade products and tools, and get ongoing career support to help you move from classroom to your own chair (job placement is not guaranteed).
See yourself behind the chair? Or want to build a personal brand? Cosmetology opens doors. Since 1984, our graduates have been pursuing opportunities such as:
What’s your next step? Come explore your options by requesting a tour of our Lafayette beauty school today.
The Cosmetology program is 1500 clock hours, which students can complete in as little as 60 weeks. How long it takes you to complete the training will depend on your attendance and personal progress, but we offer family-friendly hours to help you keep momentum with your training. The admissions team can share current class times and the next available start date.
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Start with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), then meet with our team to review options such as Pell Grants, Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans, and payment plans. Some students also pursue outside scholarships or state resources. We’ll help you compare pathways so you can choose an approach that balances your budget and timeline.
Your kit is designed to mirror tools you’ll use in a salon and typically includes shears, clippers/trimmers, combs/brushes, sectioning tools, hot tools for finishing, mannequins, and core product supplies—plus required textbooks/workbooks. Exact contents can change. You’ll receive the current inventory list during enrollment. Using professional tools from day one helps your clinic practice feel like real shop work.
Classes are scheduled on weekdays to support family- and work-friendly routines, and the school is closed on weekends and major holidays. Specific day hours are set by the campus and may be updated from time to time. Attendance and effort are key to your progress, so we’ll help you set a schedule you can follow consistently. Ask the Admissions Team about class times.
After you build core techniques in the classroom, you can transition to live-client services on the clinic floor under supervision. Many students begin seeing guests early in their training, so skills move from practice to real-world quickly. The exact timing depends on your progress and readiness. All services are provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.
Best school around! #proudalumni. I learned everything I needed for boards and was well prepped for my future.
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.
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!
Getting started with our Cosmetology program is straightforward. Here’s how to get started:
Once you are admitted, you can choose your start date and explore your student kit, filled with all the professional gear and products you need to complete your training.
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