You’ve probably heard the phrase “hands-on training” before. Almost every college program seems to offer it nowadays.
However, what does hands-on training really mean when it comes to preparing for a beauty career?
At Modern College of Hairstyling & Esthetics, we believe the best way to learn is by doing. That’s why our beauty programs are designed to take you from the classroom to the salon floor, spa table, or esthetics studio with the confidence to work with real clients.
Let’s break down what hands-on training looks like in our industry, and why it matters so much.
It’s More Than Watching, It’s Doing
In hands-on training programs at beauty college, you won’t just sit through lectures or watch videos all day. Sure there’s a theoretical component to what we do, but the best learning comes when you get to roll up your sleeves and practice what you’re learning.
What does this entail? Well, over the course of the program you’ll be holding the tools, applying the techniques, and getting feedback from industry-experienced instructors.
That could mean that depending on your program, one day you’re perfecting a haircut, practicing a facial routine, mastering nail applications, or learning to sanitize your station like a pro.
You’ll learn by trying, making mistakes, improving, and building real confidence.
Real Clients, Real Practice
As we host our very own student-run salon and spa services that serve the public, that means you’ll gain experience working on real clients and not just mannequins.
In a real spa or salon environment, you’ll be able to practice with timing, professionalism, and client care and open the door to opportunities to apply classroom theory in a real-world setting.
This is the moment where it all clicks: the skin analysis, the customer service skills, the technique. You’ll feel what it’s like to work in your dream job before you graduate.
Learn How a Real Spa or Salon Operates
Hands-on training also helps you understand the inner works of a spa or salon beyond the services on offer. Some of the additional things you’ll understand include:
- How to manage your time between clients.
- How to work efficiently and hygienically.
- How to set up and clean down a workstation.
- How to communicate clearly and professionally.
You’ll soon see that these “soft skills” are just as important as the beauty skills themselves and they’re exactly what employers are looking for too!
You’re Guided from Day One
While you’re gaining hands-on experience, you’re never left to figure it out alone.
At Modern College of Hairstyling & Esthetics, our instructors are industry pros who walk you through every step. They give tips, correct your technique, and help you develop your own style.
This mentorship approach helps you build confidence, ask questions in real time, and learn industry best practices. By the time you graduate, you’ll leave with more than just skills, you’ll leave with the polish and professionalism of a working beauty expert.
The Result? You’re Job-Ready
How do things look at the end of the day? Well, by the time you graduate, you won’t just have completed a course, you’ll have the experience, skillset, and confidence to walk into a job and thrive.
That’s what hands-on training really means. It’s the bridge between learning and doing. Between dreaming and achieving.
Ready to turn your passion into a profession? Explore our career-focused programs and learn how you can train hands-on for your future.