The team of talented artists and teachers welcome you to the world of beauty and fashion, where creativity and career opportunities abound. Whether you would like to work in a salon as a hair designer, color specialist, skin care expert, nail tech or you want to be a stylist to the stars, makeup artist, cosmetic chemist, educational expert traveling the world, Avant Garde can put you on that path from dreams to reality. Our classes are available full or part-time, day or evening with flexible hours. You will train under experienced industry leaders with a proven success rate. Classes are structured, enlightening and fun. If costs are a problem, you will find tuition prices that are moderately priced with special interest-free financing.

The academy offers advanced training with special guest artist plus an extensive dvd/video library of all the latest trends and techniques. Call for a private tour of our facility and an in-depth insight into the facts and details that will make your choice to become a cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail tech the most fun, exciting, and lucrative decision of your life. The course consists of 1500 hours divided amongst practical and theory instruction, and will prepare you for the Connecticut license in Cosmetology and barbering.

Areas of study will include but not limited to, the following:

• Hair Cutting and Design
• Foil and Dimensional Hi-Lights
• Color Artistry
• Facials
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Artificial Nails
• Makeup
• Perms
• Relaxers
• Up-dos
• Waxing
• Ethnic Hair Care
• Wigs and Extensions
• Art of Retailing and How To Open Your Own Salon