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Amina's Beauty College
Amina's Beauty College
Amina's Beauty College

Amina's Beauty College South Lake Mall

Beauty school salon in Merrillville, IN · 3 locations

Amina's Beauty College is a private school founded by Amina Taylor, a cosmetology educator who has been a licensed cosmetologist for more than 30 years. The school is licensed by the State of Indiana and accredited by NACCAS. It describes itself as an elite and prestigious private institution, and says its aim is a versatile education that prepares students for success.

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Amina's Beauty College is a private school founded by Amina Taylor, a cosmetology educator who has been a licensed cosmetologist for more than 30 years. The school is licensed by the State of Indiana and accredited by NACCAS. It describes itself as an elite and prestigious private institution, and says its aim is a versatile education that prepares students for success.

Training covers cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, esthetics and makeup. The Cosmetology and Barber programs are each 1,500 hours, with the Cosmetology program focusing on hair cutting, hair color and trichology, and the Barber program covering haircutting, color and texture, skincare, shaving and grooming. The Esthetics Program runs 700 hours and covers skin analysis, waxing, makeup techniques and skincare. The Makeup Program is a five-week course with one day of attendance each week. The Nail Technology Program is also offered. The EyeLash Extension Artistry Course is listed as coming soon.

Students also work on clients through the school's student salon, spa and barber services, which are performed by students under instructor supervision. Offerings include haircuts, color treatments, styling, facials, manicures, pedicures, classic haircuts and beard trims. Student barbers provide personalized consultations, and these services are priced below typical salon rates. The school says students are ready for state board exams upon completing their chosen program.

Costs vary by program. The school lists a One-on-One Consultation Call starting at $125, the Makeup Program at $1,800, the Nail Technology Program at $3,650, the Esthetics Program at $7,500, and the Cosmetology and Barber programs at $10,500 each. An Instructor Program at $6,500 and a Refresher Course at $1,500 are also listed. Tuition assistance is accepted but not guaranteed, with funding options including WorkOne Indiana, United Steel Workers, IDC, and scholarships for select programs through the Foundation of East Chicago. A $100 non-refundable registration fee and a $165 digital workbook fee apply. Buying a program does not guarantee admission, and prices may change.

The school aims for a versatile education that prepares students for the state board and their careers, and it selects instructors for their classroom management skills and their ability to meet the needs of all learners.

Services

Final prices may vary.

A one-on-one consultation call with the school, starting at $125.

  • One-on-One Consultation Call $125+

Full training programs in makeup, nail technology, esthetics, barbering and cosmetology, with an EyeLash Extension Artistry Course listed as coming soon.

  • Makeup Program $1,800
  • Nail Technology Program $3,650
  • Esthetics Program $7,500
  • Barber Program $10,500
  • Cosmetology Program $10,500
  • EyeLash Extension Artistry Course COMING SOON! Price at booking

Classic haircuts and beard trims performed by student barbers, who provide personalized consultations.

  • Beard trim Price at booking
  • Classic haircut Price at booking

Haircuts, color treatments and styling performed by students under instructor supervision.

  • Color treatment Price at booking
  • Haircut Price at booking
  • Styling Price at booking

Facials, haircuts, manicures and pedicures performed by students under instructor supervision at discounted prices.

  • Facials Price at booking
  • Haircuts Price at booking
  • Manicures Price at booking
  • Pedicures Price at booking

Photos

  • Stylist working on a client's hair with orange and blonde color at an event
  • Short bright yellow hairstyle on a client

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • State-licensed by Indiana and accredited by NACCAS
  • Student salon, spa and barber services performed under instructor supervision at discounted prices
  • Program lengths from a five-week makeup course to 1,500-hour cosmetology and barber programs
  • Listed as a Dermalogica partner school
  • Several funding options, including scholarships for select programs
  • Amina Method Cosmetology School Blueprint guide for people planning to open a cosmetology school in Indiana or Illinois
Good for
  • People planning a career in cosmetology, barbering, nails, esthetics or makeup
  • Clients wanting lower-priced haircuts, color, facials, manicures or pedicures
  • Students looking for tuition assistance or scholarships
  • People who want a short makeup course
  • Prospective beauty school owners in Indiana or Illinois
Techniques
  • Hair cutting
  • Hair color
  • Trichology
  • Color and texture
  • Skin analysis
  • Waxing
  • Makeup techniques
  • Skincare
  • Shaving and grooming
  • Classic haircuts

Products & treatments

  • The Amina Method Cosmetology School Blueprint

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