A Florida beauty school, cosmetology school, barber school and hair school located in St Petersburg and 30 minutes from Clearwater or Tampa.

Advanced Hair Stylist / Hair Designer Cosmetology with Advanced Styling Bootcamp 1350 Hours

About 11 months on a 30 hour per week schedule, or less than 16 months on a 20 hour per week schedule.

Bootcamp Testimonials:

"The 'Bootcamp' module of this program was even greater than my expectations. In my very first month in a salon job, I'll never forget the day  someone else's client asked the front desk if she could have ME next time, because she was impressed by watching me work. My clients love that I've had extensive training from a world class professional.  My instructors have also become my personal mentors as I move on in my career, helping me make professional decisions. I not only became more skilled and confident in cutting and styling, but I gained more insight into client retention." Crystal Walker

"When I received word that my position in corporate America was to be eliminated, I gleefully said 'Thank you very much- I'm finally going to beauty school!' The Bootcamp at Loraine's Academy was a great start to my advanced education and, in my opinion, is an absolute must for any student who is serious about the art of doing hair."  Tiffany Anderson

"Bootcamp was a big sacrifice for me, but it was well worth getting up out of a warm bed on an occasional Saturday morning. Mr. Della Penna has traveled and competed in hair competitions all around the world.  He has seen it all and done it all.  For me to have had the opportunity to be taught by a world champion is an honor; had I not attended Loraine's Academy I would have missed out on the greatest opportunity of a lifetime."  Barbara Boyd

"This is an excellent program for gaining advanced techniques. The instuctors are firm but flexible, and what I learned doubled my abilities...which were already pretty strong from the regular cosmetology training at Loraines. If you do the time, you can make it... and the class will change your life."  Michael Montgomery

"Michael Della Penna loves to teach and it shows when you are in his class.  He holds nothing back. He wants us to succeed.  I feel my skills have greatly improved in both cutting and styling. More than ever, I really see the importance of 'finishing' my work."  Melissa Pierson

"I absolutely loved Bootcamp.  I have a new awareness of all the different techniques and trends in hair cutting and styling. The best thing about it is the structure and repetitiveness of techniques.  The more you do them, the better you get. It's an awesome program and I'd tell anyone they should definitely consider enrolling.  Especially if they want to improve their skills and gain more knowledge. The Bootcamp is both empowering and motivating."  Kimberly Cunningham

"Overall...the Bootcamp covered a wealth of knowledge about cutting and finishing a hairstyle...SUPER! The techniques taught are the types that show the correct and precise way to finish a hairstyle with beautiful results. I am able to approach and execute ANY haircut and style with no fear...GOOD!  Mil Merriweather

Frequent professional seminars and demonstrations by guest artists are held. Our library features a full selection of videos, books, and current trade publications on every subject. We have full nail and skin technology units available for add-on, and a large retail center with related product knowledge classes.

We feature complete full-service training, both basic and advanced; a large and active clinic for supervised experience with the public; an intensive basic training program; and our own "Senior Designer" advanced clinic area.

 

Cosmetology is a Great Career Choice
 

LORAINES ACADEMY offers full-service training beyond the basics, including a large and active clinic for supervised experience with the public. Frequent professional seminars and demonstrations by guest artists are held. Our library features a full selection of videos, books, and current trade publications on every subject. We feature a large retail center with related product knowledge clas

 

Income: Job Demand Survey 2007 Results for Florida   Since 1990, NACCAS has commissioned several Job Demand Surveys, to provide quantitative data on cosmetology careers, earnings potential, and job openings.  The most recent survey, completed in May 2007, compiles data from 6,203 salons responding to a national survey.  The 2007 Job Demand Survey results indicate that salons in Florida plan to hire 39,686 new employees in the next twelve months.  The average annual salary for a salon professional in Florida is $39,015.  This amount does not include tips and gratuities.  Nationally, the average salon professional’s salary is $35,973.  Most importantly, 81 percent of Florida salon owners who attempted to hire new employees in 2006 said they were unable to find properly-trained applicants.  This means that jobs would be immediately available for salon professionals Chart 1 – Percent of anticipated new hires by job category. As of January 2007, there were 167,713 professionals employed at Florida’s 22,832 salons.  63 percent of salons in the state are employer-owned, and 13 percent are booth-rental salons.  The other 24 percent are a combination of the two. 51 percent of Florida salons are classified by their owners as full-service salons; 11 percent are listed as haircutting salons.  Barbershops make up 17 percent of the total.  Nationally, 58 percent of salons are listed as full-service, meaning that Florida has a somewhat higher percentage of specialized establishments.

Job Placement:

We have a strong relationship with our local salons and they want to meet our students even before you graduate. There is a dramatic shortage of Facial Specialists, Nail Technicians, Stylists, Massage Therapists and other salon professionals, offering a very unique industry opportunity with "Zero Unemployment". Whether it is a new first career option or a mid-life career change, there are many, many more job openings than there are licensed graduates to fill these openings.

Schedules:

Standard day schedules are 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Evening Classes meet 5:30 to 9:30 pm Monday - Friday. Completing the program and preparing for licensure will take, for instance, a little less than a year on a 30 hour per week schedule. Individualized schedules may be arranged to meet your needs.
 

Housing:

Housing is not provided by the school. There are plenty of apartments and rooms to rent nearby, with easy access to public transportation. We will be happy to assist out-of town students in their selection of a suitable place to stay.
 

Admission:

The school admits as regular students:
	- High School graduates
	- Holders of GED's
	- And those age 16 or older who demonstrate the      ability to benefit from the training.

Course Price - Go to: Cosmetology w/ Bootcamp Price

Cosmetology Kit - Go to:  Course Kit List