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Our Programs
Recognized as a leader in the salon and spa industry for over 60 years, Douglas J is known for award-winning service and education. With more than 10 locations, we offer hair design & color, medical spa skin care, nails, and licensed education in cosmetology, esthiology, and barbering.
Why wait years to start your future?
Our hands-on career training programs are designed to get you into the workforce faster than a traditional college path. Choose from esthetics, cosmetology, or barbering programs and gain the skills employers are looking for to start your career in the beauty industry in less than a year.
Train for your future in months, not years.
Esthiology
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Cosmetology
Our cosmetology program offers students the chance to learn not only salon skills but also business management techniques so you can be prepared for whatever you choose to do with your license. This 1500 hour program covers a variety of in-depth beauty techniques that can help you become a successful cosmetologist. We offer this program in all of our locations.
Some of what you can learn includes haircutting, styling, skin care, nail care and makeup artistry. This is all taught through a five-phase curriculum, so you can receive a well-rounded beauty education formatted in a convenient lesson plan. Our modern student salons* are the perfect place to apply the skills you learn in the classroom!
We want everyone who has a passion for beauty to have the opportunity to practice doing what they love. That’s why we offer day and night classes, so you can work around your schedule to make your dreams a reality!
*All services performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors.
Esthiology
If you want to specialize in helping people maintain a healthy and effective skin care regimen, then our esthiology program is where you should start. We offer this in all five of our locations, so anyone with a passion for skin care can start learning. Our program covers what you need to know if you want a career that specializes in all things related to skin care. Facials, hair removals and body treatments are just some of the things you can learn in our program.
Students receive practical training of skin care techniques, so they can be ready to apply what they’ve learned in their careers. We also make sure that our program goes beyond just skin care and teaches you how to implement the skills you’ll learn into today’s world. To be a successful esthetician, you’ll need basic knowledge in customer service, business, retail sales and digital marketing. Did you know your student kit includes curriculum you can access from anywhere?
Since the program is specialized in skin care, you can finish it in as little as 750 hours at our Tennessee locations, or 600 hours at our Michigan campus. That means that you can start applying what you know in the working world sooner. We offer both day and night classes so you can fit your passion into your schedule!
Barbering
If you are excited about the possibilities of a future in men’s grooming, our new barbering program at Douglas J Institute in East Lansing may be a great fit. We teach our students the essentials of knowing about skincare, cutting and shaving, coloring, and business fundamentals. Our program can help prepare you for an industry that is continuously growing as more people choose to go to barbers who specialize in men’s hair, grooming, and skincare.
How does Douglas J prepare you for your future?
“Douglas J is definitely preparing us for our future in a big way. We run through the state board process multiple times so we feel confident and ready to get licensed. They also bring in guest speakers from salons and other organizations that help open our eyes to different career paths—whether it’s something we already have in mind or something new we discover, like working in a salon, doing editorial, or even having our own suite one day.” – Payton, DJ Cosmetology Student
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
Skip the debt and get started on your career faster. With hands-on training and a curriculum built for real-world success, our programs cost 74% less than average college tuition—so you can invest in yourself without the heavy financial load.
Our Locations
Ann Arbor
333 Maynard Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Admissions: 734.214.3224
Financial Aid: 734.214.3207
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East Lansing
331 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
Admissions: 517.381.6470
Financial Aid: 517.853.3906
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Barbering East Lansing
333 Albert St
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Admissions: 517.381.6470
Financial Aid: 517.853.3906
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Grand Rapids
138 Commerce Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Admissions: 616.808.3085
Financial Aid: 616.808.3082
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Royal Oak
125 W Fourth Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Admissions: 248.336.5507
Financial Aid: 248.336.5508
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Knoxville
516 S Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Admissions: 865.824.2972
Financial Aid: 865.824.2967
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College of Hair Design - Cosmetology & Esthetics
EAST CAMPUS
9000 Andermatt Drive,
Lincoln NE
(402) 488-7007
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College of Hair Design - Barbering
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
304 S. 11th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-4244
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Start Your Journey With Us
Your future starts in an environment built to inspire, connect, and elevate your career.
Learn How To Apply
Ready to pursue your passion for beauty? Contact us to see if Douglas J Institute is the right fit! Fill out the form or call (877) 311-8957 to start your application. We’ll schedule a tour, answer your questions, and guide you through enrollment. Let’s get started!
Start Your Journey in Beauty
Start combining your love of beauty and helping others by applying to one of our programs!
Contact us if you want to find out more about our programs and which would be best for you. We’d be happy to answer any questions and help you start your beautiful journey to a career in the beauty industry!



