Greeley Cosmetology Program

Get the Skills & Certification to Pursue a Rewarding Beauty Career

If you have a passion for beauty, enjoy helping others look their best and want to get established in a creative career you enjoy – a future in Cosmetology could be a great fit!

The Cosmetology diploma program from IBCM offers the hands-on training, expert instruction and personalized support you need to become a skilled beauty professional in as little as 50-weeks*.

*Program length when completed as designed.

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Train in a Professional Salon Environment

At IBMC College, we know that cosmetology skills like hairstyling, skincare and more aren’t learned exclusively in a traditional classroom. As an IBMC Cosmetology student, you’re immersed in our professional Salon Spa setting. You’ll have the opportunity to work on manikins, live models and even with real clients, all under the watchful eye of an experienced supportive  instructor.

Throughout training you’ll be surrounded by fellow students and working beauty industry professionals in a vibrant salon setting.

Learn By Doing

You’ll pick up new skills and gain confidence quickly through our blend of lecture classes and hands-on practice on models and real clients in our onsite Salon & Beauty Clinic. Courses include:

Hairstyling
Learn to condition, custom color, and style with confidence while mastering texturing that bring dimension and personality to every look.

Nails
Develop the skills in professional manicures and the art of artificial nail enhancements that clients love.

Skin & Makeup
Deliver rejuvenating facials, personalized skincare treatments, makeup applications, and hair removal techniques tailored to different skin types and client preferences.

Whether you see yourself creating transformations in the salon, working in a spa or stepping into your own business in the beauty industry, cosmetology training opens the door to a variety of creative and professional pathways.

IBMC offers a variety of Cosmetology Programs at our Greeley, Colorado campus.

  • Accredited cosmetology programs
  • Modern training facilities
  • Hands-on learning at our on-site beauty clinic
  • Day classes available

Utilize your creativity to help clients achieve the look they’ve always wanted at the IBMC College School of Cosmetology.

Our diploma and certificate beauty programs encourage students to tap into their artistic potential and provide you with business foundations that can make you successful in almost every aspect of the beauty industry — from freelancing to salon employee.

Convenient Day & Evening Schedules

Get the skills to get ahead without putting your entire life on hold. Choose from convenient Day or Evening classes. Balance things like work, family and other responsibilities while you train for a brighter future.

  • Day Program can be completed in 50 Weeks*
  • Evening Program can be complete in 65 Weeks*

Choose the schedule that works best for you.

Plus, as part of our commitment to accelerated training, we offer our Cosmetology program at multiple start times a throughout the year. When you are ready to change your life, there is no reason to wait.

Professional Licensing

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be fully prepared to sit for the Colorado State Board of Cosmetology license exam. This licensing allows you to pursue entry-level positions within cosmetology or related beauty career fields in Colorado.

Career Opportunities

Licensed Cosmetologist work in a variety of interesting and enriching careers, including:

  • Hairstylist
  • Makeup Artist
  • Manicurist/Pedicurist
  • Skin Care Specialist (Esthetician)
  • Salon Manager
  • Vocational Teacher


Are We a Good Fit for You?

Whether you’ve been out of school for a while, have a full house and a job, we’re here to help you navigate your next move toward a rewarding career.  Our admissions advisors can help you:

  • Match your interests to a new career
  • Find flexible scheduling that fits real life
  • See how others like you made the leap into a new career
Take the Next Step!

Cosmetology Program Details


You'll Learn

  • Shampooing, Rinsing and Conditioning
  • Haircoloring
  • Haircutting
  • Hairstyling
  • Chemical Texture Services
  • Manicuring and Pedicuring
  • Application of Artificial Nails
  • Facials and Skin Care
  • Facial Makeup
  • Hair Removal
  • Laws, Rules and Regulations
  • Management, Interpersonal Skills and Marketing
  • Disinfection, Sanitation, and Safe Work Practices

Personalized Instruction

At IBMC, we deliberately keep classes small to ensure you receive individualized instruction from skilled educators in hairstyling, nail techniques, skincare, salon and business management.

As a student in this program, you’ll gain valuable experience in the beauty field, both through lecture classes and hands-on practice. You’ll work with models and guests in the Student Beauty Services Clinic.

You’ll build a strong foundation in safety and hygiene, professional work habits, product knowledge and business fundamentals — all designed to prepare you for the State Board Examination.

Real World Experience

During your time at IBMC College, you may have the opportunity to go off-campus and practice your new beauty skills at community events, such as:

  • Fall Feast in Denver
  • Children in Need Event
  • Haircuts for the Homeless
  • Haircuts for Veterans

During these events, you may perform haircuts and hairstyling, as well as other beauty services, for low-income families and the homeless, as well as the general public. These events provide you with valuable work experience you can use to enhance your resume and improve your potential career prospects after graduation.

Financial Aid Options Available

Our financial services team is here to make sure that you get access to all the resources that are potentially available to you, such as:

  • Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Payment plan options
  • Veteran Training Benefits

Every student’s situation is unique, and our dedicated financial services team will help you discover all of your financial aid options. Federal Financial Aid and Veteran benefits are available to those who qualify.

Learn about your funding options today.

See It For Yourself - Book a Tour or Sit In On a Class

One of the best ways to see if the creative, collaborative salon spa learning environment of IBMC is right for you is to experience it firsthand. Take a tour or even sit in on a class. There is no charge or obligation. You’re welcome to bring a family member or other significant person in your life with you for support during your visit.

You can even book a service for yourself in one of our Student Salons.

Is Hands-On Cosmetology Career Training Right for You?

To learn more about hands-on Cosmetology career training and to explore whether the program from IBMC is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

A helpful IBMC Admissions Advisor will assist with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.

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IBMC College Locations

IBMC has 3 accredited campus locations in Northern Colorado. Each of our campuses provides a unique learning experience, helping you become a career-ready professional. Explore your career options today!

Fort Collins

Greeley Campus

Longmont Campus