Inc.
1487 S Governors Ave.
Dover, Delaware 19904

Pressley Beauty Academy has been training students for careers in Cosmetology since 1966. This private vocational educational institution offers programs in cosmetology and Nail Technology to students in the Delaware area. Graduates of Pressley Beauty Academy are prepared for rewarding careers in the beauty industry, and may find work in spas, salons and other locations as stylists, nail artists, salon owners and more.

The course in cosmetology at Pressley Beauty Academy takes about 1,500 hours to complete, while the program in nail technology requires 125 hours of training. Pressley's cosmetology curriculum covers hair shaping, perms, shampooing, coloring and many other topics in hair care and styling. Anatomy, make-up, hygiene, sanitation procedures and wig care are all also covered. Students in the nail technology program learn about nail structure and growth, manicures, pedicures, salon conduct, professional ethics, bacteriology and sterilization, nail disorders, and anatomy and physiology. Both the cosmetology and nail technology programs also include education in salesmanship and business ethics, which helps prepare students for successful careers, such as individual business owners or salon managers. Theoretical and practical exams ensure that a Pressley student has mastered the skills necessary to become a successful cosmetologist or nail technician.

Classes at Pressley Beauty Academy begin four times a year, in February, April, July and September. Students can opt for either a full-time or part-time course schedule. Full-time cosmetology students attend all day, Monday through Friday. Part-time students are in class 20 hours per week. Qualified students may be eligible for financial aid including vocational rehabilitation, veteran's benefits and community scholarships. In general, the school makes every effort to connect students with resources that will allow them to pursue an education in cosmetology. Individuals who wish to enroll in classes at Pressley Beauty Academy need to have earned a high school diploma or completed their G.E.D.

Quick Facts:

Pressley Beauty Academy has been training students for careers in the beauty industry for more than four decades.

Pressley Beauty Academy offers programs in cosmetology and nail technology.

Graduates of Pressley Beauty Academy are qualified to take Maryland and Delaware state board exams in cosmetology and nail technology.

The cosmetology program at Pressley Beauty Academy covers hair shaping, hair and scalp treatments, perms, coloring, shampooing and many other techniques.

Students can enroll in a full-time or part-time course of study at Pressley Beauty Academy.

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