FAQs
Workshops
How do I sign up?
All currently available courses are listed online. If you are interested in having Elle.B Academy instructors travel to your salon to teach a specific course, please email us.
Do I receive a certification upon completion?
Yes. At the end of each of our workshops, you will receive a certificate stating that you have completed our course and the details of methods covered by the certification.
What is your cancellation / refund policy?
While our classes are not refundable, we do offer one (1) reschedule. To reschedule a class, you must email Elle.B. at least two (2) weeks prior to your scheduled class.
Do I need to be a licensed cosmetologist to take the courses?
To register for an Elle.B workshop, you must be a licensed cosmetologist, barber, salon owner, or cosmetology student.
Can Elle.B travel to my location?
Yes! We book hosted classes around the country all of the time. The minimum number of attendees to book a traveling class is five (5) paying stylists.
What do I need to bring with me to class?
This will vary based on the class you are taking. All students, however, will need to bring clips, a rat-tail comb and finishing tools. You will be advised well in advance of any other requirements.
What is included in the class?
Your Elle.B. registration includes your personalized kit plus all materials, including model hair, a student handbook and rental mannequin. We also provide lunch, coffee and snacks.
What do the kits include?
- Our Beaded Weave, Microlink and Tape-in Kits come with a color ring, practice hair, practice beads, clips, tape-in remover, pliers, thread, needles, threaders, glue, scissors, and a Beis Cosmetic Bag.
- Our Fusion Kit includes a color ring, practice hair, hot tool, shields and clips, and a Beis Cosmetic Bag.
- Color Class Kits come with a swag bag full of fun products for you to practice your newly found skills in your color journey.
Teacher Training
Am I required to take any Elle.B. Academy courses prior to Teacher Training?
Yes, in order to participate in our teacher training, you will need to have taken our Beaded Weave, Microlink & Tape-in workshop, as well as our one-day Fusion Master Class. Teacher Training focuses on techniques specific to teaching methods; you will not learn the foundations of any of the methods in this course.
What is the time commitment for Teacher Training?
During the course of your program, you will have four in-person sessions, each three days in length. The first three are hands-on learning experiences; the last is your test out.
Where are the trainings held?
Depending on your specific program, the locations may vary.
What is included in the training?
In addition to the in-person training, you will receive both digital and print workbooks and worksheets, a Teacher Kit including all of the essentials for teaching all methods, plus access to our online Educator portal with videos, downloadable assets and more.
What will I receive upon completion?
You will receive an Educator Certificate, as well as everything mentioned above.
Does it cost anything after the course to teach?
Yes. You will be ready to teach upon completion; however, we do have a licensing fee of $150 per month. This licensing fee allows you to teach our courses to your salon, or you may be asked to teach for our academy. You will be paid for teaching for Elle.B. Academy.
School Curriculum
Does the Elle.B School curriculum work with our state requirements?
Yes, we have carefully curated our curriculum alongside, and within the confines of, state regulations. We understand that each state has unique requirements. If you have questions about your particular state, please email us.
How does this program differ from your normal classes?
Where our stylist programs are typically two-day workshops, our Schools Program is designed to be integrated within your curriculum for the entire time your students are in school.
Are there any requirements of the school in order to use your curriculum?
Yes. We do have an onboarding process to prepare your teachers for teaching the curriculum so that they can fully support your students’ learning. For this onboarding, your teachers will come to our training at no additional cost to you.
What is the cost?
Each school has distinct needs, as well as varying numbers of students and teachers. Our quality commitment calls us to create specialized programs tailored to each school’s requirements. Please contact our offices to begin the conversation and receive an individualized quote.
Do you have references from other schools?
Absolutely! Ask us for that information when we’re developing your quote.