Apprenticeship Program

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

6860 Richmond Hwy | Alexandria

Marcella Ellis
Publisher/HostMarcella Ellis
Apprenticeship Program
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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! Washington DC, MD, VA
For 4 exciting weeks, you’ll train in the salon on real customers.
About this Event

LEVEL UP & GET PAID WHILE YOU TRAIN! Washington DC • Maryland • Virginia

Ready to transform your career? For 4 action-packed weeks, you’ll train hands-on in a real salon — mastering healthy haircare, micro-linking, sew-ins, wig making, repairs, invisible K-tips, braiding, and more. This is your moment to sharpen your skills and unleash your creativity!

📅 Schedule: Saturdays or Sundays for 4 weeks (We’ll help pick a start date that works for you!)

Location: 6860 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306

Apprenticeship Tuition Cost: Just $700

The student kit is sold separately and is not included in this tuition cost. ($400 or you can bring in your own supplies)


What’s Included:

🔥 Real Client Training: Work directly on real clients with expert instructors and supervision every step of the way.🔥 Salon Management Skills: Learn to handle bookings, manage operations, and run a salon like a pro.🔥 Earn While You Learn: Keep every tip you make during your hands-on sessions!🔥 Official Certificate: Graduate with a certificate of completion to boost your credibility.

Opportunities like this don’t wait — why should you? Spots are limited — claim yours now and start building your dream career!


The Apprenticeship Program provides aspiring stylists with hands-on training and real-world experience working on live clients in a professional salon suite. This exclusive FOUR-WEEK program is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, empowering participants to enhance their skills and confidence in a real salon environment. Participants must already know how to braid as a prerequisite for enrollment.

You will learn micro-linking, sew-in weaves, k-tip extensions, braiding techniques, wig making and repairs, healthy hair maintenance and so much more.


FLEXIBLE SHIFTS- The program runs exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, making it ideal for individuals with weekday commitments.​

Bowie, MD, or Alexandria, VA

REGISTER TODAY! EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!

Class rules:

  • All students must wear all black, no shorts or inappropriate clothing, and comfortable shoes.
  • NO profanity or inappropriate topics discussed in a professional environment
  • No children or extra guests will be allowed
  • Bring your most pleasant attitude and voice when interacting with customers
  • Customer service is our number one priority.

We PROMISE to teach you all the tricks of the trade, the art of professionalism, and exactly how to build a six-figure career. You’ll leave this program feeling confident, skilled, and fully ready to start working and earning!


Need help with registering. Questions?

Give us a call /text at 703-869-2935

www.schoolofcosmeticarts.com


If you would like to book as a client, all services are performed by stylists in training, but will be finished by a master stylist to ensure professional results.

Please call or text for an appt. 703-869-2935

FOLLOW US- @marcellaellis_school


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6860 Richmond Hwy, 6860 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, United States

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