Beauty School in Fort Myers, FL
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Explore hands-on training for a future in hair, barbering, skin care, esthetics, nails, or massage at Florida Academy.
Our Fort Myers beauty school offers multiple program options designed to help students develop practical skills, work with clients, and prepare for the applicable Florida credential or professional pathway.
Find the beauty and wellness program that fits your interests, schedule, and goals.
Beauty and Wellness Programs
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barbering
- Skin Care
- Professional Esthetics
- Nail Technology
- Massage Therapy
Explore Our Beauty and Wellness Programs
Cosmetology
Develop skills across hair cutting, styling, coloring, chemical services, skin care, nail care, and client service.
Florida Academy’s 1,200-hour Cosmetology program can be completed in as little as 16 months and prepares graduates to pursue Cosmetology licensure in Florida.
- Haircutting and hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Chemical hair services
- Skin and nail fundamentals
- A broad cosmetology education
Restricted Barbering
Focus on haircutting, clipper techniques, tapers, fades, styling, beard grooming, shaving, and professional barbershop practices.
The 600-hour Restricted Barbering program can typically be completed in approximately eight months and prepares graduates to pursue Restricted Barber licensure in Florida.
- Clipper cutting
- Tapers and fades
- Beard grooming
- Shaving
- Barbershop services
Skin Care
Learn facial techniques, skin analysis, waxing, makeup application, product knowledge, sanitation, and the use of professional skin care equipment.
The 300-hour Skin Care program can be completed in as little as 2.5 months and prepares graduates to pursue Facial Specialist registration in Florida.
- Facials
- Skin analysis
- Waxing
- Makeup application
- A focused, shorter skin care program
Professional Esthetics
Combine skin care and nail technology training through a broader beauty and wellness curriculum.
The 600-hour Professional Esthetics program can be completed in as little as eight months and prepares graduates to pursue Full Specialist registration in Florida.
- Facial and skin care services
- Nail technology
- A broader beauty curriculum
- Florida Full Specialist registration
Nail Technology
Build practical skills in manicures, pedicures, nail care, enhancements, nail art, sanitation, and client service.
The Nail Technology program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue the applicable Florida Nail Specialist registration.
- Manicures and pedicures
- Nail enhancements
- Nail art
- Nail and hand care
- Salon nail services
Massage Therapy
Study massage techniques, anatomy, physiology, client care, professional ethics, and wellness practices through classroom and hands-on instruction.
The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue the applicable Florida massage therapy licensing requirements.
- Massage techniques
- Anatomy and physiology
- Wellness services
- Client-centered care
- A health and wellness environment
Build Technical and Professional Skills
Beauty school is not limited to learning how to perform services. Florida Academy’s programs are also designed to help students develop professional skills such as:
- Client consultation
- Sanitation and infection control
- Product knowledge
- Professional communication
- Time management
- Service preparation
- Workplace conduct
- Customer service
- Career readiness
The exact curriculum varies by program.
Why Attend Beauty School at Florida Academy?
Hands-On Training
Practice techniques in a supervised learning environment designed to help you connect classroom instruction with real services.
Multiple Program Options
Choose a program focused on the skills and services that interest you most.
Instructor Support
Learn from instructors who provide guidance, demonstrations, feedback, and professional perspective.
Client-Service Experience
Develop communication, consultation, sanitation, and service skills that support a positive client experience.
Day and Evening Options
Day and evening schedules may be available for select programs.
Fort Myers Campus
Attend classes at Florida Academy’s campus in Fort Myers, serving students throughout Southwest Florida.
Financial Aid Support
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Eligible students can receive assistance exploring available options.
"I'm 7 months into my education here. Every day our instructors work to push us towards a higher standard in this industry. Every morning I wake up excited to come be inspired and expand my knowledge."
- ERICA, Florida Academy graduate
"Our instructors are absolutely amazing. They know what they are doing. They know what they are talking about. They give you all the information that you need. They are very one-on-one if you need it. I would definitely recommend Florida Academy."
- TYLER, Florida Academy graduate
“My experience at Florida Academy has been great. The program set forth at the Academy to help veterans transition into the civilian world speaks volumes of how much they value soldiers. The staff at Florida Academy is nothing short of amazing.”
- MICHAEL, Florida Academy graduate
Benefits of Florida Academy
At Florida Academy, you’ll get much more than a classroom education. Our students also benefit from:
Passionate instructors with real-world experience: Our instructors use their years of real-world experience to teach students by communicating concepts and theories in a practical manner.
Hands-on training to prepare you for life on the job: Equipped with both textbook knowledge and hands-on instruction, students put their skills to work in professional settings.
Focused curriculum to create highly skilled professionals: Our programs were created with one goal in mind—to train and produce highly-skilled professionals and technicicans.
Campus Location
Our Fort Myers campus is located at 4387 Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers (33966). We are easily accessible from I-75.