Better Beauty Education

Better Beauty Education is a private school in Tucson that trains students for careers in hair and beauty. The main campus is on East Grant Road. Students can choose from a full cosmetology program covering hair, skin, and nails, a hair-focused hairstyling program, a natural styling program for textured hair, an instructor training program for those who want to teach, and a refresher course for licensed professionals.

The school offers flexible enrollment. Classes start at several points during the year, students can work at their own pace, and night theory classes may be available. Virtual students have round-the-clock access to course materials and virtual educators. The school keeps class sizes small and builds in hands-on practice with many different hair types.

Tuition is $9,000 for the cosmetology program, plus a $1,500 kit, a $30 registration fee, and a $237 licensing fee. The hairstyling program is $5,000 plus a $1,200 kit, a $30 registration fee, and a $237 licensing fee. The natural styling program is $4,250 plus a $750 kit and a $30 registration fee. Instructor training is $900 plus a $300 kit, a $30 registration fee, and a $237 licensing fee. The refresher course is $125. The school offers in-house payment plans to qualifying students, with amounts varying by program. It does not accept FAFSA or Pell Grants.

Admission to cosmetology and hairstyling requires applicants to be at least 17, hold a high school diploma or GED, pay an application fee, and complete an application. Enrollment also asks for a copy of a driver's license or ID card, a copy of a Social Security card, transcripts, and student identification. Prospective students can request a school tour through the website contact form. The school cannot guarantee employment after graduation, but it provides resume building, interview preparation, and industry connections for job searches.

The school combines hands-on work on varied hair types with a curriculum focused on current techniques and skills, and it offers virtual learning alongside its campus classes.

Class sizes are kept small.