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Hollywood Beauty Academy

Hollywood Beauty Academy

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Hollywood Beauty Academy has been preparing students for careers in beauty for over two decades. The Florida Commission for Independent Education holds the school's accreditation, which covers cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology and barbering. The school is operated by HBA Hollywood Beauty Academy, LLC.

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Hollywood Beauty Academy has been preparing students for careers in beauty for over two decades. The Florida Commission for Independent Education holds the school's accreditation, which covers cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology and barbering. The school is operated by HBA Hollywood Beauty Academy, LLC.

The cosmetology course totals 1,200 hours and runs across roughly 10 to 11 months. Classes meet Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 7pm, with a maximum of 25 students in each cohort. Training spans cutting, color, chemical treatments, styling, basic esthetics and nail work. Completers may take the Florida cosmetology licensing exam, a requirement before a license is issued. According to the school, more than 95% of its students pass that exam.

The esthetics program takes 220 hours over about two and a half months, with class sizes limited to 18. Training covers facials, skincare treatments, waxing, makeup basics and client safety. Hollywood is a Dermalogica partnership school, so students learn on Dermalogica products, and optional Dermalogica certification can be completed during instruction. Students test with the lead instructor at the end of the course, and no state exam is required to become a licensed esthetician. Applicants need no prior skin care experience and must have passed 10th grade English; a high school diploma or GED is not required.

The nail technology program takes 180 hours over two months, with classes Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday from 9am to 7pm and a limit of 16 students. It follows the Florida Department of Education 180-hour curriculum. Students test with the lead instructors, and no state exam is required. Federal student grants and loans do not apply to this program. Applicants need no prior experience and must have passed 10th grade English.

The Full Specialist program combines esthetics and nail technology into one 400-hour course that takes about four months, with classes Monday to Thursday from 9am to 7pm. Tuition is $7,190 and includes a Dermalogica kit, a nail kit, an apron, and state board registration and license fees. All instruction and certification is completed at the school. Students can take the two courses together four days a week, finishing in about two and a half months, or back-to-back, finishing in about four months. Graduates can work at nail salons or esthetics spas, or open their own spa or salon.

The student clinic offers services performed by students under supervision at discounted prices, booked by appointment. Services are available to the public. Continuing education is offered in esthetics, cosmetology, nail technology and for full specialists, including advanced chemical peels, lash extensions, microblading, microneedling, 3D and gel nail art, and Russian manicures and pedicures.

Instructors teach to the Milady curriculum, pairing theory with hands-on coursework in each module. Lectures and quizzes run on an online learning platform, with practice done on campus.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Waxing and hair removal for the arms, underarms, legs, back and chest, priced by area.

  • Half Arm $15
  • Half Arm Wax $15
  • Underarm $19
  • Underarm Wax $19
  • Full Arm $25
  • Full Arm Wax $25
  • Half Leg $28
  • Half Leg Wax $28
  • Full Leg $44
  • Full Leg Wax $44
  • Back or Chest $55
  • Back or Chest Wax $55

Double process color service.

  • Double process $78
  • Base Retouch $35
  • Single Process Color $35
  • All Over Color $60
  • Highlights/Foil $75
  • Double Process Color $78
  • Full Removal / Platinum Card $100

Cosmetology training, including the 1,200-hour program and the school's cosmetology tuition options.

  • Cosmetology $7,995
  • Cosmetology School $8,995

Esthetics training, from the 220-hour program to tuition for the course.

  • Esthetician School $4,980

The combined esthetics and nail technology program, with tuition for the 400-hour course.

  • Full Specialist $7,190

Additional applications and bowl-based add-ons for hair color services.

  • Additional Applications $30/unit

Haircuts, consultations, blow dries, braids, updos, hair mask treatments, perms and relaxers.

  • Hair Consultation $5
  • Haircut $15
  • Blow Dry $20
  • Braids $25
  • Additional Applications (per bowl) $30
  • Updo $38
  • Hair Mask Treatment $45
  • Perm $45
  • Relaxer $60
  • Balayage $90

Help transferring an out-of-state license to Florida, priced at a range.

  • Transfer License to Florida $600–$1,200

Makeup application, lash strip application and lash or brow tinting.

  • Strip Lash Application $9
  • Lash or Brow Tint $12
  • Makeup Application $22

Massage therapy training through the school's massage program.

  • Massage School $6,250

Manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylic services, and polish changes and soak-offs.

  • Embellishments $2
  • Gel Polish add-on $5
  • French Finish add-on $10
  • Gel Polish Soak-Off $10
  • Polish Change $10
  • Basic Manicure $15
  • Nail Art add-on $15
  • Acrylic Soak-Off $20
  • Acrylic Refill $25
  • Basic Pedicure $25
  • Acrylic Full Set $35
  • Nail Tech School $3,690

Gel polish, French finish and nail art add-ons.

  • Gel Polish $5
  • French Finish $10
  • Nail Art $15

Facials, a chemical peel and microdermabrasion, with a customized facial option.

  • LED Facial $38
  • Standard Facial $40
  • Back Facial $50
  • Facial Microdermabrasion $55
  • Customized Facial $60
  • Chemical Peel $70

Brow design, chin, cheek and upper lip waxing.

  • Brow Design $9
  • Brow Design Wax $9
  • Chin or Cheeks $9
  • Chin or Cheeks Wax $9
  • Upper Lip $9
  • Upper Lip Wax $9

Photos

  • Group of staff posing in front of the academy's branded feature wall
  • Students watching a makeup demonstration in a training classroom
  • Student applying makeup under a ring light at the school
  • Esthetics classroom with treatment beds and students
  • Four staff members posing by the Hyphen sign

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Highlights
  • Florida accreditation covering cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology and barbering
  • Dermalogica partnership school with product training in the esthetics course
  • Classes two or three days a week so students can keep working while training
  • Payment plans with installments after an initial deposit, and no federal student loans or financial aid offered
  • Student clinic with discounted services open to the public
  • Students who pay in full at signup by cash, check or Zelle receive a set of Milady textbooks
Good for
  • People starting a career in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology
  • Students with no prior experience in the field
  • Students who need to keep working while training
  • Students who prefer paying in installments
  • Clients looking for discounted services at the student clinic
Treats
  • Unwanted hair
  • Facial skin care
  • Nail care
  • Hair color and styling
Techniques
  • Waxing
  • Chemical peels
  • Microdermabrasion
  • LED facials
  • Microblading
  • Microneedling
  • Lash extensions
  • Body wrapping
  • Balayage
  • Highlights and foil

Products & treatments

  • Dermalogica
  • Milady textbooks, workbooks and exam review books

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