Your dream career is waiting

Train hands-on. Graduate job-ready. At Hollywood Institute, we help you launch a future you’re proud of, with programs built for today’s beauty and wellness industries.

Industry-experienced instructors

Our teachers are established professionals who aspire to share their knowledge. We’re proud of our instructors, who earn “mad respect and love,” who go “above and beyond to assist,” and who “are well-versed in the topic and love to teach” (yes, all quotes from real student reviews).

Financial aid for eligible students

Investing in your future takes courage, and we’re here to help you make it possible. Our financial aid team is dedicated to helping you explore your options, understand what you qualify for, and build a plan that supports your goals without overwhelming your budget.

Student education first, always

Hollywood Institute has always been about educating students for their chosen careers, period. We didn’t expand into opening schools after first establishing a salon or spa retail brand. This means that we expose our students to different product lines and approaches to be employable regardless of where they choose to work after graduating.

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Career Training Paths Offered

Barber

Learn an old-time craft for the modern era. Master classic and artistic cuts, fades, and grooming in a dynamic, hands-on environment with the instructor support you need.

Available Locations
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Margate, FL
  • Hollywood, FL
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Cosmetology

Become an all-around beauty star with training in hair, skin, and nail techniques. With this broad base of beauty skills, you’re ready to adapt to anything that comes your way.

Available Locations
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Margate, FL
  • Hollywood, FL
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Electrology

Help clients gain confidence and rid themselves of unwanted hair with the only FDA-approved method of permanent hair removal.

Available Locations
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Hollywood, FL
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Full Specialist

Build a career offering the services everyone’s looking for, from facials to flawless nails.

Available Locations
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Margate, FL
  • Hollywood, FL
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Massage Therapy

Join the ranks of our grads who are helping people every day feel their best. You’ll learn anatomy, therapeutic techniques in a variety of modalities, as well as how to build a successful massage business.

Available Locations
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Margate, FL
  • Hollywood, FL
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Medical Assistant

In healthcare, you can make a living that makes a difference. From front-office skills such as digital charting to patient-facing procedures such as taking vitals, drawing blood, and performing routine lab procedures, this program will prepare you for a hands-on career helping others.

Available Locations
  • Margate, FL
Nail Technology

With short but jam-packed program, it’s possible to start your new nail tech career in a matter of weeks. Learn the art of manicures and pedicures, nail polish and art, nail extensions, acrylics, gel application, nail repair, and more.

Available Locations
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Margate, FL
  • Hollywood, FL
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Skin Care specialist

Become a successful skincare specialist with access to the latest trends in this quickly evolving area of beauty. Learn skin analysis, facials, facial massage, makeup and lash application, and many techniques for beautifying the skin. Gain access to exclusive lectures and demos offered only to Dermalogica partner schools.

Available Locations
  • Casselberry, FL
  • Margate, FL
  • Hollywood, FL
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Dual Programs

Two specialties = double career opportunities! With a wide range of knowledge in two industry fields, you can offer more services to your clients. Dual programs are available in Skincare & Nails, Skincare & Electrology, and Skincare & Massage.

Available Locations

Varies – talk to us if interested!

Why Choose Hollywood Institute?

Our journey at Hollywood Institute began in 1974, fueled by a passion to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge for a successful career in cosmetology. From a single building, we have expanded to four locations across Florida, offering over 8 career path programs.

Our commitment to excellence in health, beauty, and wellness education is unwavering, making us a brand you can trust. At Hollywood Institute, we understand that every student is unique, with their own set of needs and aspirations. That’s why our curriculum is meticulously designed for entry-level students, focusing on the specialized skills and knowledge needed in today’s marketplace.

Flexibility for your needs

We offer day or evening schedules for all of our programs. New classes start every couple of weeks, so there’s no waiting once you decide this is for you.

Real-world preparation

Hollywood Institute isn’t just about theory. It’s about preparing you for the real world. Our campuses are equipped with equipment and client-facing spaces that mirror what you’ll find in actual salons, spas, and clinics, so you’re job-ready from day one.

Career services in your corner

Both during and after your time at Hollywood Institute, our career services team works hard to give you a boost. We coordinate career fairs with partner employers, guest lectures from industry leaders, field trips to local salons, spas, and barbershops, and offer mock interviews, resume and portfolio preparation, and more.

See what our students are saying

For me, Hollywood Institute is the best beauty school in Florida. The staff is really professional, always ready to help you. Hollywood Institute is the best!!!

Annelove D.

I can’t thank this school enough. I came in with no confidence, and I left ready to take on the world. Thank you to my teacher for always encouraging me to trust my process. Thank you, Hollywood Institute!

Shannon P.

Brands and Partnerships

At Hollywood Institute, we believe in preparing our students with the best the industry has to offer.

We’re a Dermalogica Partner School, which means that students and staff receive comprehensive training from Dermalogica business consultants and educators from the International Dermal Institute. For students in our skincare programs, you have the opportunity learn about the latest in skincare knowledge and techniques to craft effective regiments for your clients. Skincare students are provided with Professional Dermalogica Esthetics Kits to practice with and are eligible to become Dermalogica Certified upon graduation.

Other salon and spa-quality brands we work with include Matrix, Crown Pro, Redken, Nouveau Nail, Mizani, and more.

Accreditation

Our accreditation means Hollywood Institute has gone through a voluntary process to be evaluated on educational quality, performance, and integrity that meet meaningful standards. Accreditation from these bodies is granted only after a rigorous review process that includes an on-site visit and commission review.

Our campuses at Casselberry, FL, Hollywood, FL, and West Palm Beach, FL, are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).

Hollywood Institute at Margate, FL, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). 

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