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NDBI Course Information

New Directions Beauty Institute has highly educated, talented and passionate instructors that are dedicated to teaching our students Ohio State regulated practices along with advanced training and business fundamentals to ensure that our students are "Salon Ready".

Advanced Cosmetology Course Description - 1800 Hours

The course objective is to prepare students for licensure and employment in skin care and beautification related careers. This course requires instruction in combined theory and practical application and provides the state required 600 hours in the study of theory, practice, and clinical training, and 150 hours in the instruction of job readiness, salon management, and Ohio state law. The Milady curriculum provides theory instruction in general science, beautification, massaging, cleansing and/or stimulating the skin of the human body, except the scalp, by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, eyebrows, and removing hair from the body, except the scalp, by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonic lotions, creams, or electrical devise for the care of the skin. The application of cosmetics, eyelashes, eyebrows, and removing hair from the body of any person by the use of depilatories, waxing or tweezers. Salon readiness is taught using multiple teaching methods for various learning styles including lecture, games, and activities, video presentations, and guest speakers.

Cost: $17,000

Course Completion Time:

Full Time Schedule: 52 Weeks

Part Time Schedule: 75 Weeks

Advanced Natural Hairstyling Course Description- 600 Hours

The objective of this course is to prepare students for licensure and employment in natural hair care related professions. This course requires instruction in combined theory and practical application and provides the state required 450 hours in the study of theory, practice, and clinical training, and 150 hours in the instruction of job readiness, salon management, and Ohio state law. Students will gain the knowledge of the structure and chemistry of the hair and scalp as well as proper use of products and techniques in providing natural hairstyling services. T The Milady curriculum provides theory instruction in sanitation, shampooing, braiding with and without extensions, introduction to locking, several different techniques to weave placement, styling and proper weave removal. Each student will have the knowledge of state laws, salon operations, salon ownership and communication skills to own and manage a natural hair styling salon. Multiple teaching methods for various learning styles are used including, lectures, games, activities, video presentations, and guest speakers.

Cost: $7,500

Course Completion Time:
Full Time Schedule: 17 Weeks
Part Time Schedule: 25 Weeks

Advanced Manicuring Course Description- 300 Hours

The course objective is to prepare students for licensure and employment in the field of manicuring. This course requires instruction in combined theory and practical application for 200 hours and a 100 hours in the instruction of job readiness, salon management, and Ohio state law. The Milady curriculum provides theory instruction general science, the care of fingernails, toenails, beautification of nails, nail extensions, techniques of massage of hands, forearms, feet and lower legs, and salon readiness and is taught using multiple teaching methods for various learning styles including lecture, games and activities, video presentations, and guest speakers.

Cost: $3,000

Course Completion Time:
Full Time Schedule: 8.5 Weeks
Part Time Schedule: 17 Weeks

Scholarship Award is available for this program, please speak with an enrollment representative for more details.

Class Schedule for the Advanced Manicuring and Esthetics Programs.

Advanced Manicuring - 300 hours

Advanced Esthetics - 750 hours

Full-time Tuesday – Saturday 8:00AM – 4:30PM 30 minute lunch

Part- time Tuesday – Friday 8:00AM – 12:00PM

Saturday 8:00AM – 4:30PM 30 minute lunch

Advanced Esthetics Course Description- 750 Hours

The course objective is to prepare students for licensure and employment in skin care and beautification related careers. This course requires instruction in combined theory and practical application and provides the state required 600 hours in the study of theory, practice, and clinical training, and 150 hours in the instruction of job readiness, salon management, and Ohio state law. The Milady curriculum provides theory instruction in general science, beautification, massaging, cleansing and/or stimulating the skin of the human body, except the scalp, by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, eyebrows, and removing hair from the body, except the scalp, by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonic lotions, creams, or electrical devise for the care of the skin. The application of cosmetics, eyelashes, eyebrows, and removing hair from the body of any person by the use of depilatories, waxing or tweezers. Salon readiness is taught using multiple teaching methods for various learning styles including lecture, games, and activities, video presentations, and guest speakers.

Cost: $9,500

Course Completion Time:
Full Time Schedule: 18.75 Weeks
Part Time Schedule: 37.5 Weeks