Six programs. one career that’s yours

Every program at ACT is designed to take you from classroom to licensed professional — with the technical foundation and real-world experience to back it up.

Explore our programs

  • Cosmetology Program


    1,200 hours
    SOC 39-5012

    Full-scope cosmetology, from cuts to color to salon management.

    What’s Included?

    A hands-on program built to prepare you for Florida State Licensure. You start in the classroom mastering the fundamentals, then move into our school salon to work on real clients under expert supervision.

    Skills you'll graduate with

    • Hair cutting & styling

    • Color & lightening

    • Chemical treatments

    • Skin care

    • Nail services

    • Makeup application

    • Salon management

    Small class sizes. Individualized attention. Instructors who keep you current with the techniques the industry actually uses.

  • Barbering Program


    900 hours
    SOC 39-5011

    Classic craft meets modern barbershop, built for Florida licensure.

    What’s Included?

    A hands-on program designed to prepare you for Florida State Licensure. You build your foundation in the classroom, then move into our school barbershop to work on real clients under professional supervision.

    Skills you'll graduate with

    • Hair cutting & styling

    • Color & lightening

    • Chemical treatments

    • Shaving

    • Beard & mustache trimming

    • Scalp care

    • Facials

    • Hair removal

    • Shop management

    Small class sizes. Individualized attention. Instructors who keep you sharp on the techniques the industry demands.

  • Skin Care


    220 hours
    SOC 39-5094

    A focused, fast path to Florida State Registration in Aesthetics.

    What’s Included?

    A focused program designed to prepare you for Florida State Registration. You build your foundation in the classroom, then move into our school salon and spa working on real clients under professional supervision.

    Skills you'll graduate with

    • Facials

    • Microdermabrasion

    • Light therapy

    • Body wrapping

    • Hair removal

    • Makeup application

    • Product knowledge

    • Salon management

    Small class sizes. Individualized attention. A tight curriculum that gets you licensed and working fast.

  • Nail Technology


    180 hours
    SOC 39-5090

    One of the fastest paths to licensure we offer. 

    What’s Included?

    A focused program designed to prepare you for Florida State Registration. You learn nail theory in the classroom first, then move into our school salon and spa working on real clients under professional supervision.

    Skills you'll graduate with

    • Manicures & pedicures

    • Artificial nail application & removal

    • Paraffin treatments

    • Hand & foot massage

    • Salon management

    Small class sizes. Individual attention. One of the fastest paths to licensure we offer.

  • Massage Program


    600 hours
    SOC 31-9011

    A comprehensive program for Florida State Licensure with real career range.

    What’s Included?

    A hands-on program designed to prepare you for Florida State Licensure. You build your foundation in massage theory in the classroom, then move into our school salon and spa working on real clients under professional supervision.

    Skills you'll graduate with

    • Anatomy & physiology

    • Swedish massage

    • Sports massage

    • Hydrotherapy

    • Aromatherapy

    • Reflexology

    • Therapeutic stretching

    • Business & legal practices

    Small class sizes. Individualized attention. A comprehensive curriculum that prepares you for licensure and a career with real range.

  • Full Specialist Program


    600 hours

    Skin and nail combined.
    Florida State Registration in both.

    What’s Included?

    A combined skin and nail program that prepares you for Florida State Registration. You start in the classroom learning the fundamentals of skin and nail theory, then move into our school salon and spa working on real clients under professional supervision.

    Skills you'll graduate with

    • Manicures & pedicures

    • Artificial nail application

    • Facials

    • Microdermabrasion

    • Light therapy

    • Body wrapping

    • Hair removal

    • Makeup application

    • Salon management

    Small class sizes. Individualized attention. Everything you need to work across both skin and nail services professionally.

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