Get the Skills to Become a Licensed Master Cosmetologist in Metro Atlanta, GA
1,500-Hour Hands-On Licensed Cosmetology Diploma Program
Your Cosmo Career Starts Here
Talent is the heartbeat of every thriving salon — and talent starts with the right training. If you've been looking for a cosmetology school in Atlanta that goes beyond the basics, Pro Way Hair School is where careers are built. Located in Stone Mountain, just outside Atlanta, Pro Way helps students train close to home while staying connected to the area's salons, spas, and beauty employers.
Our 1,500-hour Cosmetology Certificate Program is designed to take you from curious to confident. Through 3 progressive phases of hands-on learning, you'll develop real expertise in hair cutting, coloring, chemical services, nail care, skin care, and salon management — the full toolkit of a working professional.
As Metro Atlanta's Premier Cosmetology and Barber School, we don't just teach technique — we build well-rounded, career-ready graduates that salons are eager to hire. Whether you're stepping into the industry for the first time or making a bold career change, Pro Way offers the flexibility and support to make it work. Your schedule, your pace, your future.
If you're driven, creative, and ready to build a career that's yours to shape, this is your starting point.
Build the Skills to Succeed as a Master Cosmetologist
Skills You Will Learn
How You'll Learn
- Four Progressive Phases: Learn through 4 stages — Basic, Intermediate, Clinic Floor, and Preparatory — that build your skills step by step.
- Hands-On Skill Building: Build your techniques on mannequins and live models while gaining confidence with the tools and services used in the industry.
- Real Client Experience: Work in a student salon setting, providing services to clients while learning from experienced instructors.
- State Board Preparation: Build the timing, precision, and confidence needed for the Georgia State Board exam.
Program Objectives
- Demonstrate mastery of hair design, cutting, coloring, and chemical services on a full range of hair types
- Apply sanitation, disinfection, and safety protocols correctly in every service setting
- Perform nail care and skin care procedures with confidence and accuracy
- Understand the chemistry of beauty products and how to use them safely and effectively
- Meet the 1,500 clock-hour requirement to sit for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam
Three Phases, One Clear Path to Licensure
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What Can You Do with a Cosmetology Diploma?
Graduates can pursue salon, spa, and beauty careers ranging from stylist roles to salon ownership. When you complete a course with a premier cosmetology school like Pro Way, you leave with more than a diploma. You leave with a license and a career.
Positions you may pursue include:
- Licensed Master Cosmetologist
- Hair Stylist / Salon Associate
- Colorist
- Nail Technician
- Esthetician / Skin Care Specialist
- Salon Manager
- Salon Owner / Entrepreneur
Launch Your Career with a Georgia State Board License
Pro Way's curriculum is built around the exact competencies the State Board tests. By the time you finish your State Board Exam Prep Class, the exam isn't a hurdle — it's a confirmation of everything you've already learned.
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Financial Aid
Students may be eligible for:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
- Veteran Administration (VA) Educational Benefits
- Title IV Federal Financial Aid Programs
Why Train at Pro Way Atlanta's Premier Cosmetology School
Program Curriculum
- Theory (40 Hours): Chemistry, cleansing and disinfection, EPA, OSHA, blood spill procedures, communicable diseases
- Theory of Permanent Waving (45 Hours): chemistry of permanent wave solution, chemistry of relaxers, and principles of permanent wave rod placement
- Theory of Hair Coloring (45 Hours): chemistry of color, principles of color application, and chemical reactions to hair color
- Theory of Hair & Scalp Treatments and Conditioning (20 Hours): hair analysis, scalp condition, and treatments
- Theory of Hair Cutting (25 Hours): proper handling and care of instruments
- Theory of Shampooing (15 Hours): proper procedures of shampoo, knowledge of shampooing formulas, and water temperature
- Theory of Hairdressing/Hairstyling (35 Hours): 20 hours of training on mannequins and 15 hours of live models
- Theory of Nail Care & Skin Care (25 Hours): concepts/principles of nail care procedures and instrument handling (15 hours), and concepts/principles of skincare procedures/techniques (10 hours)
After completion of Level 1, you will be able to start Level 2.
- Theory (100 Hours): Physiology, electricity, safety precautions, chemistry of beauty products, salesmanship, telephone etiquette, salon deportment
- Professional & Business Skills (50 Hours): Social Skills, Reception/Desk Work, Art and Ethics, State Board Laws and Rules
- Laboratory (50 Hours): Germicidal solution preparation, shampoo/tint/bleach practical training, equipment sanitation
- Hairdressing, Shampoo and Comb-Out (255 Hours): Wet curls, thermo-curling, blow drying, pressing, hot combs
- Hair Cutting and Shaping (124.5 Hours)
- Permanent Waving (150 Hours)
- Chemical Hair Relaxing (139 Hours): Virgin applications and chemical retouches
- Hair Coloring and Lightening (155 Hours): Temporary rinses, semi-permanent color, virgin color, color retouches, bleaching, foiling techniques, color removal, and predisposition tests
- Scalp & Hair Treatment (49 Hours): brushing and manipulation, corrective treatments, and reconditioning treatments
- Facial Treatments, Make-Up, & Hair Removal (52.5 Hours): facial treatments, make-up application, and brow/lash tint
- Hair Removal (30 Hours): lip, chin, and face tweezing, waxing, and threading, brow tweezing, and brow waxing
- Sanitizing & Disinfection of Tools, Implements, and Equipment (5 Hours): implements such as brushes or combs, shampoo & dryer hoods, pedicure spa bowls, hair removal and waxing stations, and manicure stations
- Manicures, Pedicures, and Nail Sculpting (90 Hours): manicures with hands/forearm massage, pedicures with foot/leg massage, and nail sculpting
FAQs
To enroll in the cosmetology program in Stone Mountain, GA, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, pass an admissions interview, and visit the school. A $125 registration fee is required, after which applicants are notified of their admittance. Pro Way Hair School does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Start Your Application TodayFinancial aid programs are available to students who qualify. Programs include Pell Grants and Direct Education Loans through the federal government. Grants do not need to be repaid. Students can begin the process by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. For specific questions about eligibility and how aid applies to the cosmetology program, contact Pro Way's financial aid office directly.
Contact the Financial Aid Office- Resume writing assistance to help you put your best foot forward
- Practice interview techniques to build confidence before the real thing
- A job placement board where current openings are regularly posted
- Employer referrals and responses — salons and shops frequently contact us directly seeking qualified graduates
- Transcript and skills verification for prospective employers upon request
- Salon and student referrals to connect you with the right opportunities
The cosmetology program is taught at Pro Way Hair School's main campus at 5684 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. The campus is a modern facility equipped with many cutting-edge features. Prospective students are required to visit the school as part of the admissions process, and tours are available.
View Our LocationsYes. Pro Way Hair School accepts transfer credits based on standards set by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering and the school's accrediting agency. Transfer students must submit an official academic transcript for evaluation. Accepted hours count toward both scheduled and completed hours, and students will have 125% of the remaining time to complete the program.
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*Program length when completed in normal time.
**Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/barbers-hairstylists-and-cosmetologists.htm