Become a Licensed Cosmetologist Maine
Our expert-led, salon-style training at Spa Tech Institute in Westbrook, Maine helps you master your craft, build your
future marketing and cosmetology skills, and feel confident and salon ready when you graduate.
Ready for State of Maine Cosmetology Licensing Exam
Salon Ready with Confidence Through Experience
Ready to Promote Your Skills and Grow Your Professional Career
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Do You Want an Exciting Career Using Your Creative Talents?
Experience the fun of working creatively with people who appreciate your skills, vision and talent?
Gain the respect and job security that comes with a professional license?
Start building your career today rather than wait another day?
Have questions about how to make your vision a reality?
Let’s change that. It’s time to go after the career that
lights you up. We love helping people to join this reliable and creative profession.
You’re Ready. We’ll Help You Get There
We get it, wanting to step into your best life but unsure about how to make it happen is where most people start. You’ve always loved beauty and transformation, but turning that into a real career can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone.
At Spa Tech Institute, we’ve spent over 45 years helping people just like you go from unsure to unstoppable. With expert instructors, real salon experience, and a clear path to licensure, we prepare you to thrive in the beauty industry, whether your dream is working in a top salon or running your own.
We’ve helped thousands do it—and we can help you too.
What to Expect at Spa Tech’s Cosmetology
The Right Training and Tools
Pivot Point International training is a science to consistently achieve your vision. Beauty as a Business marketing has been added so you are ready for promoting your career on day one.
Hybrid Schedules
A mix of in-person classes and student cosmetology clinic time along with some online theory and business classes support the new reality that employers are looking for and reduce your travel time and expense.
Supportive, Skilled Instructors
Learn from experienced pros so you get expert guidance, which means you’ll feel supported, and set up to succeed as a stylist.
With hands-on training with real clients in the student clinic you hone your skills, which means you’ll graduate confident and career ready.
What to Expect at Spa Tech’s Cosmetology
The Right Training and Tools
Pivot Point International training is a science to consistently achieve your vision. Beauty as a Business marketing has been added so you are ready for promoting your career on day one.
Hybrid Schedules
A mix of in-person classes and student cosmetology clinic time along with some online theory and business classes support the new reality that employers are looking for and reduce your travel time and expense.
Supportive, Skilled Instructors
Learn from experienced pros so you get expert guidance, which means you’ll feel supported, and set up to succeed as a stylist.
With hands-on training with real clients in the student clinic you hone your skills, which means you’ll graduate confident and career ready.
How It Works
Step 3: Graduate Ready to Launch Your Career
Be prepared for the State of Maine Cosmetology License Exam and gain confidence that you are salon ready when you graduate.
Step 2: Enroll in the Program That Fits Your Life Choose your schedule so you can train without putting the rest of your life on hold.
Step 1: Speak with
Admissions
Talk with a real person who understands your goals so you can find the perfect program for your future.
What to Expect at Spa Tech Institute
Fast Track Graduation
You can finish in under a year so you can start working sooner, which means your dream job isn’t far away.
Career Placement Support
The school is well known and has many employer connections to help you find the right position when you graduate. We help you every step of the way.
Salon-Grade Equipment
Your salon kit includes excellent tools and everything you need to start your career.
Strong Alumni Network
Graduates of Spa Tech Institute own and manage many of the area's top salons and are enthusiastic about supporting your career growth. You’ll always have people in your corner.
Empowering Culture
Your education focuses on developing your unique qualities and creativity to support your most successful professional future.
State-Licensed Cosmetology Program
You will qualify for the board exam so you can start your career, which means you’ll be ready to go without delays.
Hands-On Salon Training
You will work with real clients so you can build confidence, which means you’ll feel salon ready from day one.
Online Theory and Business Classes
Learn how to be an successful online student, a quality that employers are seeking. With online everyone has a front row seat so you can grow and succeed faster.
Expert Instructors
The Pivot Point International training platform is designed so you can master industry trends and learn to think like a stylist and get consistent outstanding results.
Full or 3/4 Time Schedules
Whether you want to graduate quickly or you plan to also work at the same time, the two schedules give you more options for completing your education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t afford cosmetology school?
Financial aid is available for those who qualify, and we help you navigate the process with the goal of graduating with as little debt as possible. Our programs are designed to help you start earning quickly, or continue to work while you are in school.
I have a job and a family—how can I fit school in?
With hybrid classes for theory and business skills and two schedule options, you may not need to choose between school and your responsibilities. It's best to meet with an Admissions Officer to see if the schedule will work for you.
What if I’m not good at it?
A valid concern. Your admissions officer can explain how the refund policy works. However, our program is built to help you develop your skills from the ground up, with support every step of the way. Learning good body mechanics, how to see and think like a stylist, professional communication skills, and the science of cutting and coloring, are an excellent foundation. Very few students leave the program due to not being good at it.
Will I be able to find a job after graduation?
We help with job placement with through our extensive network of employers, many who are Spa Tech Institute graduates. There is also an exclusive job portal for our graduates where employers post jobs. The main thing is, we help you every step of the way.
Isn’t it too late for me to start something new?
Not at all. We’ve helped students of all ages succeed. Whether it's a career change or retirement career, there's nothing more rewarding and healthy than doing creative work with people who appreciate what you do. What matters most is your passion and desire to learn.
