With an average cost of $16,536, these programs will give you all the training hours you need to qualify for your cosmetologist license, plus a little some extra, all without breaking the bank. View details here on the criteria we used to select top schools.

Everything finally came together in 2000 when Winn, John Paul, and Paul's son Angus Mitchell—by that time co-owner of the company that bears his late father's name—decided to create Paul Mitchell Schools with just one location. Today, Paul Mitchell Schools is over 100 locations strong—and growing.

Depending on consistent attendance, it takes 52 scheduled weeks to complete the 1500 hour Cosmetology Program consisting of Hair, Skin, Nail Care, and Makeup Application. . Upon completion, you will be ready to take the Ohio Licensing Exam.

PAUL MITCHELL® IS an iconic brand of professional hair care products, a network of over 100,000 associated salons worldwide, over 100 schools with over 10,000 graduates a year, and so much more.