Advanced Beauty College in Birmingham, Alabama

We offer advanced education to licensed cosmetologists, including a highly in-demand State Board Prep class. If you are interested in being able to serve any client that sits in your chair, our classes prepare stylists who want to remove boundaries by becoming proficient in multi-textural hair.

THE Advanced Academy also offers classes in advanced hair cutting, hair coloring, keratin treatments, extensions, special occasion up-styles, and make-up. If you crave a career with a flexible schedule, the opportunity to be creative every single day, and the ability to have no limit on your income – then joining THE Advanced Academy Courses program just might be for you! With over 600,000 hairdressers in the US, there is no shortage of jobs.

The right education and hands-on training means you too can have a successful career in the beauty industry.

What You’ll Learn at THE Advanced Academy

THE (Total Haircare Education) Advanced Academy was created with career beauty professionals in mind. We offer advanced education to licensed beauty professionals and even currently enrolled students! Our classes range from advanced color and luxury extension services to business development and our high in-demand State Board Prep class! If you desire to advance your skill set and education, boost your confidence, serve any guest that sits in your chair & become more comfortable with your tools, THE Advanced Academy is the place for you! Our short-power-packed classes are sure to prepare professionals for the next step in their career!

As a Beauty Professional; or one in the making, you already understand the beauty of having a career that provides a flexible schedule, the opportunity to be creative every single day, and the ability to have no limit on your income. Working in a $532B+ industry*, With over 600,000 hairdressers in the US there is no shortage of career opportunities. Advanced education and hands-on training means you too can continue to elevate in your career and secure the highest income earning opportunities!

*2022 Forbes

How to Get Started

This season, unlock the opportunity to master and refine your skills by signing up for our Advanced Courses!

Whether you’re advancing your color or haircutting skills or earning our coveted Makeup Designory MUA Certification, our courses will set you apart from the competition.

  • Kits available to purchase or supply your own!
  • All Classes Include a Certificate
  • AA 1-2 day Courses are offered Thursdays, Fridays or Sundays from 9:30am-1:30pm, based on class demand
  • Some classes require you to be a licensed professional or student.
  • BBBS Student and Alumni Discount : 30% Off Tuition
  • Models are required for some classes

If you’d like to secure your spot in any of these courses, kindly complete the following information:

    *Indicates ABOCB License Required.
    †Indicates Models Required

  • If you're looking to start your own business or currently a business owner needing tips for success and how to understand your numbers, this class is for you! This course covers the importance of starting your business the correct way, proper filing methods, insurance and liabilities, learn how to perform a S.W.O.T analysis to understand your business outlook & the importance of reporting

    KIT: SWOT Analysis, Business Plan Guide, vocab list

  • Pass your State Board Practical Examination with ease after taking this course. Experience a real testing environment to prepare your for your big day! Review all proctor instructions, examination guidelines, and all domains of the test. Break down your kit and re-pack it, plus an in class Written Exam and take-home exam for additional practice. *ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School.

    KIT: (2) 100 question examinations with answer keys, prepackaged state board compliant cosmetology, barber or instructor kit. Straight haired mannequin included

  • Learn how to use the straight razor/shavette, review 7 basic shaving strokes, complete a balloon-shaving test. Learn how to avoid nicks and skin irritations, massage techniques for the right preparation and face relaxation, products applied to avoid skin irritation, proper use of hot/cold towels. Students must complete all assignments, written tests and required models for certification. *ABOCB license required.

    KIT: Razor, mannequin, balloon, shaving cream, hot towels

  • Master your tools with this course reviewing the importance of guards, how to properly handle shears, and which clippers & trimmers are best to use. You will learn Advanced fading & blending techniques, how to incorporate designs & enhancements, and straight hair shear work! *ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School

    KIT: Barber Mannequin, Spray Enhancement & Barber Pencils, 6 pack Gator Clips, 2 cutting combs. Bring a model instead of using a mannequin and save $75! Student provides shears, clippers & guards #1-8

  • Defining what Color is, how we see it and how we change it in hair, the laws of color and color mixing, understanding how to use the color wheel and the different levels in the hair, the difference between lightener, semi, demi, permanent color. The use of toners and glosses, Understanding your developers. Understanding hair ph, density, porosity and how it affects color. *ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School.

    KIT: Color wheel, color blueprint, color brush & bowl, long haired natural color mannequin, hair swatches, sample size lightener, sample size developer, (1)semi-permanent (1)demi-permanent (1) permanent (1) temporary hair color tube & 10 foils

  • Know the basics of color and ready to take it a step further!? Color 201 is the class for you, reviewing fundamentals from 101 then jumping right into the 3Cs “Common Color Crisis” aka: Grey Hairs, Color Corrections, Box Color, Foil Bleeding and More! *ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School.

    KIT: Color wheel, color blueprint, color brush & bowl, long haired natural color mannequin, hair swatches, foiling comb, sample size lightener, sample size developer, (1)grey hair coverage (1)permanent color (1) color remover & foils

  • Take your creative skills to a new level with this course focused on advanced blonding techniques, faster foiling methods, balayage, creative color formulations and placements.*ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School.

    KIT: Color wheel, color blueprint, color brush & bowl, long haired natural color mannequin, foiling comb, lightener, developer, (2) toners, color remover & box of foils

  • Learn our founder's Signature way to achieve Soft, Sexy, Smooth ™ Hair! Starting with the importance of a great shampoo and blow dry prep, product knowledge, the best brushes to use for your blowout, sectioning and product distribution, how to effectively silk & curl the hair without excessive heat *ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School.

    KIT: Texture Mannequin, 6pck clips, carbon rattail comb, denman paddle brush, round brush, blow dryer comb attachment, heat protectant, moisturizing spray, blowout cream STUDENT BRINGS: Blow dryer & Flatiron

    (Bring a model instead of using a mannequin and save $75!)

  • Take your income to the next level by adding any of these luxury extension services to your menu! You will do less guests and make more income! Learn the fundamentals of different methods of luxe extensions and which guest they suit best, tools, proper consultation, hair and extension preparation, installation, blending and styling, aftercare, maintenance and removal. Choose from: Tape Ins, Itips, Fusion and/or Microlink

    Tape ins: Learn a quick 30 to 45-minute install for semi-permanent length and volume, the Tape-In method is on the cutting edge of hair extension technology.

    ITips: Learn how to attach wefts to natural hair and create a seamless finish, conceal beads and prevent slippage. Create flowing, long hair with 360 degree movement using one of two beaded methods!

    Fusion: Create classic length and volume with a tried-and-true extension method. The Fusion method involves bonding hair and extensions together using a keratin protein bond. Learn how to create the perfect clean sealed bond for long lasting hair.

    Microlink: Sew-In method using Weft hair extension & sewing each weft onto a track of silicone beads. This quick and secure method results in fullness, length and maximum comfort that your clients are sure to love. *ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School.

    KIT: 1 bundle or extension hair, applicator, remover, clips, sectioning comb,

  • This course focuses on proper shampoo and preparation for a long lasting retwist. Learn about the different products for retwisting, how to manage locs, proper tension and twisting techniques, how to achieve a neat finish & an easy loc style you can use to upgrade your ticket!

    KIT: Loc Gel, Loc Comb

  • Master the foundation of haircutting. Learn how to hold your shears, safety precautions, when to use your razor, thinning and regular shears and how angles affect outcome. You get to choose 1 haircut to focus on from below: 0 Degree (1 length haircuts, trims & bobs) 45 Degree (angled, graduation) 90 Degree (Layered, Pixie)

    KIT: Mannequin, 6pck clips, cutting combs, spray bottle, moisturizing spray. The 90 degree pixie cut class will include foam wrap and molding strips.

    (Bring a model instead of using a mannequin and save $75!)

  • This course provides instruction on the basics of skin tone matching, highlights and shadows, facial analysis, contouring, color theory, corrective make-up, and proper cosmetic hygiene. Students will be proficient in sanitation, kit and station setup, job industry knowledge, and working on models of any kind, male/female, young/old, fair to deep! Students must complete all assignments, written tests and required models for certification. *No license required, 16+ years old, 2 Models are Required for this Class

    KIT: MUD Beauty Essentials Kit & Textbook. The Essentials kit includes everything a starting MUA will need! Disposables such as sanitary mats, sponges, spoolies, and qtips, implements such as tweezer, eyelash curler and shears, 4 foundation palettes for highlighting, contouring, corrections and base. Mascara, lashes, eyeshadow, blush, liners, lipstick and lip gloss & More!

  • Master your 15 minute Busy Beauty Look with this course. Learn how to accentuate your best features in a quick and easy way so youre ready to slay the day in under 15-20 minutes! You will learn product and tool knowledge, the importance of skin prep, priming and setting; sanitation and proper product placement & intensity,importance of undertones, lash adhesion and removal and more to perfect your Natural Beauty Look!No license required, Ages 16+ years old

    KIT: Personal foundation & concealer shade best for your undertones, highlight & shadow shade, translucent powder, setting spray, primer, spoolies/sponges, placemats, skin corrector, blush & bronzer, brow pencil, lip color, set of strip lashes & glue, foundation brush, eyeshadow brush, contour brush, concealer brush, brow brush,powder brush

  • Advance your makeup skills with this course focused on full-face makeup looks for events, advanced foundation applications, full coverage concealing methods, skin corrections, camera-ready blending, advanced setting and sculpting techniques, brow sculpting, creative eye, lip and lash looks!*Prior MUA experience required, 16+ years old

    KIT: Personal foundation & concealer shade best for your undertones, highlight & shadow shade, translucent & color setting powder, matte and glossy setting spray, primer, spoolies/sponges, placemats, skin corrector, brow pencil/cream, blush & bronzer, lip color & pencil, set of strip lashes & glue, foundation brush, eyeshadow brush, contour brush, concealer brush, brow brush,powder brush, blending shadow brush

  • Take your sales ticket up with this add on service! Learn how wax, trim, tint, sculpt and set brows in a way that shapes the face perfectly. Review waxing fundamentals including proper temperature, various wax types, tools, brow mapping , trimming, sanitation & irritation care. Learn about different products used to fill in the brows, including brow tinting and how to naturally highlight the brow. Learn the best way to set brows based on skin type and event. *ABOCB license required or currently enrolled in a Cos/Bar School.

    KIT: Brow map, brow tweezers & shears, concealer shade, brow brush, concealer brush, brow tint system, brow gel, brow wax, brow pencil, brow cream.

  • Learn Eyelash Anatomy and Growth, Product and Tool Expertise, Top Tweezer Practices, Classic or Volume Lash Application Method, Isolation Techniques, Eye Taping, Adhesive Safety, Preparation Before Appointments,Reactions and Sensitivities,Client Consultation,Proper Hygiene and Safety,When Not To Lash,Advanced Lash Styles,Maintaining Healthy Lashes,Aftercare Techniques,Proper Lash Curl, Length, and Diameter,Classic Lash Fills,Lash Removal, Client Retention and Pricing, Lash Marketing and Social Media

    KIT: Lash mannequin,2 lash trays, (1) 10-12mm fan tray,1 mixed tray, lash cleanser, disposable mascara wands, disposable microfiber wands, lash adhesive and remover, 3pc tweezer set, eye pads, nano mister, sensitive tape, lash mirror, lash bladeless fan, lash adhesive cups, lash bonder, lash adhesive support

  • Pixie - Love short hair? Master the perfect pixie cut and style with this course. Learn the proper angles to cut hair for the feisty pixie cut, how to mold the hair to get the perfect prep for styling & proper use of small curling irons to finish the style.

Questions? Send us an email at chyna.bbbs@gmail.com

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