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Beauty apprenticeships in Anchorage, Alaska

Open enrollment for our Hairdressing, Braiding and Aesthetics courses, with hands-on training in a real salon.

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Beauty education courses

Divine Appointments offers Hairdressing, Braiding and Aesthetics apprentice training. Enrollment is open. Contact us for more info; serious inquiries only, please.

Hairdressing Apprentice Course

1 year, 1,650 hours

Our Hairdressing Apprentice Course gives students a complete foundation in professional cosmetology. Students receive hands-on training in a real salon environment while learning essential theory and advanced skills.

Why choose us: students graduate with real-world experience and mentorship that prepares them to be five years ahead of traditional training programs. After the course, we support each student in choosing their path: staying on with Divine, seeking employment, or starting their own business.

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What you'll learn

  • Health and sanitation practices
  • Hair and scalp science
  • Hair cutting, shaping and styling
  • Blow drying, flat-ironing and curling
  • Hair color and chemical processing
  • Product knowledge and client care
  • Business prep and post-graduation guidance

Braiding Course

Flexible, modular format

Our Braiding Course is perfect for those who want to specialize in natural and protective hairstyling, with in-depth, hands-on training in braiding techniques and textured hair care. Optional advanced studies are available.

Outcome: students leave with not just technical skill, but the knowledge and confidence to turn their talent into a successful business or career.

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What you'll learn

  • Health and sanitation
  • Hair and scalp preparation
  • Hair texture and product knowledge
  • Sectioning and detangling for natural hair
  • Two-strand twists
  • Three-strand braids
  • Flat twists and cornrows
  • Feed-in braids

Optional advanced units

  • Crochet braids
  • Knotless braids
  • Box braids
  • Goddess braids
  • Marley twists
  • Senegalese twists
  • Faux locs
  • Hair weaving techniques

Aesthetics Apprentice Course

6 months, 350 hours

Our Aesthetics Apprentice Course focuses on skincare and beauty techniques to prepare students for a professional career in aesthetics, with practical training and essential theoretical knowledge.

Career path: graduates are prepared for careers in skincare, makeup artistry, spa services and freelance aesthetics. Students also receive guidance on licensing and entrepreneurship.

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What you'll learn

  • Health and sanitation, with strong emphasis
  • Anatomy and structure of the skin
  • Skin analysis and treatment protocols
  • Waxing techniques
  • Makeup application
  • Product and ingredient knowledge

Why train with Divine Appointments

  • A real working salon

    You learn in a full-service boutique salon, not a classroom set apart from the work.

  • Mentorship that puts you ahead

    Real-world experience and mentorship prepare students to be five years ahead of traditional training programs.

  • Support after you graduate

    Guidance on licensing, business and your next step, whether you stay with Divine, find employment or start your own business.

Ask about training

Tell us which course interests you and a little about your goals. We will follow up with course details and next steps. Serious inquiries only, please.

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