The Georgia Institute of Cosmetology

Learn more about GIC and our Cosmetology programs

The mission of the Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is to provide exceptional, state-of-the-art cosmetology training for serious students who wish to pursue personal career goals in cosmetology and related fields. The school seeks to prepare students for the real-world work environment and employer demands via the latest self-paced structural programs which use both individual and group instruction, cater to the needs of the individual, enforce discipline and moral values, and impart the joys of achievement and quality performance.

The Occupational outlook for First Steps Toward A Cosmetology Careers is very promising. The salon industry continues to grow and continues to employ large numbers of professionals. Cosmetology includes a wide choice of careers such as hair stylist, makeup artist, nail technician, esthetician, salon owner, platform artist, educator and product sales. By 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in the field of cosmetology will grow by 12.7 percent, with 77,600 new cosmetologist positions available.

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education

Our Cosmetology Program

Our exceptional curriculum will get you ready for success!

Hair design

The art of beauty

One of the most innovative disciplines among the services in cosmetology, the art of Hair Design involves using lines, shapes, directions, and textures to shape and sculpt hair. The principles of hair design such as proportion, balance, emphasis and harmony, are as equally important to the hair designer as they are to any artist.

Hair Cutting

Perfecting the design

Cutting and styling are major parts of the Georgia Institute of Cosmetology curriculum. The cosmetology program will teach you how to understand what your clients want, and how to execute the latest styles.

Color & Texture

Style, spark & creativity

Understanding how to give clients the color and texture they want is both an art and a science. The Georgia Institute of Cosmetology students learn the skills required to apply a variety of color and texture results. You will learn how to mix and apply color, as well as how various coloring tools are used.

Make-Up

The beauty of skin

Makeup application is a key component of a cosmetologist’s skill set. The Georgia Institute of Cosmetology students learn the fundamentals of makeup application as part of the cosmetology curriculum.

Skin Care

The knowledge of skin care

Skin care is an important skill set for all cosmetologists to have. Understanding skin care enables GIC graduates to open to doors to even more career possibilities. It also ensures that our students know how to recommend, apply, and sell skin care products.

Business Training

The training you need in the business world

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology students learn the basics of the cosmetology business. The curriculum includes resume creation, job search, and more. Many of our graduates aspire to one day own their own salon, at GIC we teach the skill set needed to do so.