Frequently Asked Questions

  • The first 350 hours of the COS program are attended Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm.
  • The first 188 hours of the Nail Technology program are attended Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm.
  • The first 150 hours of the Esthetics program are attended Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm.
  • Once these sections are completed, students have the option to switch to part-time.

  • Class sizes are usually 4-6 students per class.

  • Class schedules are designed to allow a reasonable amount of emergency time off without affecting your graduation date.

  • You will need to provide a copy of either high school diploma or high school transcript showing successful completion of 9th grade.

Yes, Grondin’s College of Cosmetology does require that students follow a designated dress code that includes casual, professional attire.

  • This is a learning and work environment so it's important for our students to always look professional. We require students to purchase and wear a black smock (included in your enrollment cost), with blue jeans or leggings, and black, rubber-soled tennis shoes with laces. Examples of approved and unapproved attire is shown below. Other examples can be discussed during your school tour.
    Examples of approved shoes Black, rubber-soled, tennis shoes are the only approved shoe. White accents and/or laces are permitted, but the shoes must be predominately black. example one of approved black shoes example two of approved black shoes example three of approved black shoes Examples of approved blue jeans Blue Jeans are permitted as long as they're standard, professional jeans. No cuts, tears, holes, verbiage, or overly-baggy jeans allowed. example one of approved blue jeans Examples of approved leggings Leggings are permitted as long as they're standard, professional leggings. No cuts, tears, holes, or verbiage allowed. Tasteful patterns are also allowed. example one of approved leggings example two of approved leggings example three of approved leggings Examples of unapproved attire Hats and hoodies are not permitted. Holes, tears, cuts, and verbiage on clothing is not permitted. Overly baggy jeans are not permitted.  example one of not approved hats or hoodies not allowed example one of unapproved jeans example two of unapproved jeans example three of unapproved leggings