Curriculum

Aspen Beauty Academy – Laurel’s mission is to provide a quality education in a hands-on, supportive and motivating environment that prepares our graduates for licensure with the skills necessary to excel and prosper in the field of cosmetology.

The program provides 1500 clock hours of required instruction in English to prepare students for the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists licensing examination. The program includes MUD Beauty Essentials certification course. The Beauty Essentials certificate is awarded to graduate students.

The Academy is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).

During their training, students will acquire the skills to service all hair types and learn the following in various levels of detail:

• Scalp and Hair Care
• Hair Color
• Perm
• Relaxer
• Haircut
• Hair Styling
• Textured Hair 
• Wigs
• Keratin Treatments
• Facials
• Social Media for the Beauty Professional
• Hair Removal
• Makeup including MUD Beauty Essentials
• Manicure and Pedicure
• Artificial and UV Gel Nails
• Wigs and Hair Additions
• Maryland State Board Prep
• Business