Programs Offered

Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology

Recent Reviews

2/14/2025 via Google
2/14/2025
via Google

I’m a day time student for Skin care/Esthetician class and my experience has and is amazing. Shout out to Ms. Lopez for being an excellent teacher. She is kind, caring, attentive, informative, and extremely relatable. The staff is great and the students are cool.

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2/14/2025 via Google
2/14/2025
via Google

I have always been very satisfied with my massages. I like a hard massage and Hannah was excellent and kept asking me if the pressure was the way I liked it and I think she will be great in this profession.

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2/13/2025 via Google
2/13/2025
via Google

The students are motivated to do a good job but some of them lack professionalism. Along side learning the profession well, they should also be thought how to provide customer care. I do think a lot of them have talents however the customer service is not top notch.

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In the School's Words

Hollywood Institute was founded in 1989 to provide professional training and education to individuals interested in a career in health, beauty and wellness related career fields. Hollywood Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and approved by the U.S. Department of Education to provide Title IV Financial Aid to those students that qualify. We are licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE), Florida Department of Education.

Throughout our history, we have strived, to continuously update curriculum and program offerings and upgrade equipment to better serve our students and have done so with the active participation of our graduates, faculty, staff, advisory board and employers.

We incorporate a variety of industry publishing leaders into our curriculum to improve student achievement by implementing the best instructional content.

Financial Aid and VA benefits are available for those who qualify

Information regarding placement and completion rates, tuition, fees and other important information can be found at www.hi.edu in accordance with 34 C.F.R. 668.6.

Programs

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers - Margate offers the following programs:

Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology

Full Specialist

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion 5 months
Program Tuition $9,020

The full specialty program combines care of the skin and care and beautification of the nails of the hand and feet. The program includes 292.5 clock hours of classroom training (Academic Instruction), and 37.5 lab hours (Practical Application) under the supervision of a Facial Specialist, Nail Technologist and/or Full Specialist licensed in Florida. The Full Specialty program is designed to qualify graduates for entry-level positions as facial specialist, estheticians, nail specialists, nail technicians, make-up artists, skin care consultants or related career fields; like salon assistants.

Cosmetology

Program Length 1,200 hours
Average Completion 10 months
Program Tuition $18,930

The objective in the Cosmetology program is to train students in the skills needed to meet the competencies for the examination required by the State Board of Cosmetology. Using the Pivot Point approach to education, instructors train students to think and act like designers. Students learn the theory behind Cosmetology and the practical skills necessary to succeed in the Beauty industry.

Nail Technology

Program Length 240 hours
Average Completion 3 months
Program Tuition $1,906

Esthetics

Program Length 260 hours
Average Completion 3 months
Program Tuition $5,122

Massage Therapy

Program Length 600 hours
Average Completion 7 months
Program Tuition $9,375

The Massage Therapy program is designed to qualify graduates for entry-level employment in a Health Care setting, Spa environment or as an independent practitioner. Students are taught manual techniques to manipulate the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and to promote health and wellness. Topics include Anatomy, Physiology, Massage Theory, Florida Law, HIV/AIDS education, Hydrotherapy, Eastern and Allied modalities. Students gain hands-on experience through clinical applications and a positive learning environment that involves small classes.

Barbering

Program Length 900 hours
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

Electrology

Program Length N/A
Average Completion N/A
Program Tuition N/A

This program is designed to train students in permanent hair removal by Electrology. The course is designed to give the students a thorough entry-level preparation to work in the field of Electrology. The modern short wave, blend, and galvanic methods are taught in small classes and students gain hands-on experience through clinical applications. Our Electrology program also educates students in the theory and practical application of laser and light-assisted hair growth delay.

About This School

Accreditation or State Approval

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

One or more programs offered at this school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited programs qualify graduates for applicable state licensing. In addition, accredited schools typically can offer more financial aid options, including federal financial aid. Learn more about accreditation and approval.

Financial Aid

72% of students received financial aid

On average, students received $4,917 in financial aid.

Student Body

Gender Ratio

87% Female, 13% Male

Race / Ethnicity Ratio

6% White, 18% Hispanic / Latino, 72% African American, 1% Asian American, 0% American Indian, 3% Hawaiian / Pacific, 0% Two or More, 1% Unknown

195 students are enrolled in this school

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Page last updated: 01/28/2025

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