For over four decades, Cosmetology Training Center has been shaping confident, skilled professionals right here in Lafayette, LA. Founded in 1983 and newly revitalized under passionate local ownership, our school combines proven experience with a fresh, modern energy that’s rooted in care, community, and creativity.
Day & evening options. Financial aid available for all programs.
Learn to cut, color, and style with confidence. Build a full foundation in hair, skin, and nails — and graduate ready to pass your state board exam.
Mon – Fri · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Day Program


Dive into skincare, wellness, and beauty. Master facials, waxing, lash extensions, and advanced treatments — in an evening schedule built around your life.
Mon – Fri · 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Evening Program
Take your career to the next level. Teach, inspire, and lead the next generation of beauty professionals alongside our working faculty.
~24 Weeks

✨STAFF SPOTLIGHT: MS. SARAH!
-Somehow, life has a way of bringing us right back where we`re meant to be.🥹
Sarah`s CTC story began in 2013 as a cosmetology student. After graduating in 2016 and spending a decade in the beauty industry, life took her in a few unexpected directions before bringing her back home to CTC as our clinic coordinator. And in her words, her heart has never been so full!
From preparing the salon floor each morning and thoughtfully pairing students with clients, to encouraging our girls when they doubt themselves, Sarah puts her heart into the little things that make a big difference.
Her favorite part? Watching a student accomplish something she never thought she could. Having once walked those same halls, those moments mean a little extra.💕
She`s also the face behind the camera, capturing our CTC memories and creating the Reels you know and love! What started as a challenge she wasn`t sure she could tackle has become another way for her to celebrate the people and personality that make CTC so special.
Outside of school, Sarah`s world revolves around her son and spending time with her mom. She`s passionate about growing into the best version of herself and hopes to bring that same encouragement, kindness, and understanding into every relationship she builds.
Above all, she wants her students, clients, and colleagues to know they can always come to her without fear of judgment. A safe space, a listening ear, and a little encouragement can go a long way.🩷
We`re so happy life brought Ms. Sarah back home to CTC! Help us show her some love in the comments!🥰👇
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🖤A little beauty, a little blood, and a whole LOT of talent!
Who says esthetics is all about the glow?!
-One of our CTC girlies understood the assignment, and traded her everyday beauty routine for something a little more…BEWITCHING🕷️🩸
Blending, shading, and creating some SPOOKY SEASON magic🪄
The real treat? Watching her creativity come to life!
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #SpookySeason #SFXMakeup #EstheticsStudent #HalloweenMakeup
👀POV: You’re 2 seconds away from being late, and suddenly you have THREE HANDS, TWO MOUTHS, AND A WHOLE LOT OF DETERMINATION💪🏼
👛Purse? Check.
🥤Drinks? Check.
🧳Everything you own? CHECK.
Because at CTC, we might be running on caffeine and chaos, but WE ARE CLOCKING IN ON TIME, BABY!
Tag the friend who makes it through the door looking like they’re moving in for the day👇🤣
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #BeautySchoolLife #POV #ClockingInWithStyle
🎓Brianne & Alana | A Friendship That Became Part of the Story
They came to CTC to learn a trade, but they’re leaving with a friendship they didn’t know they’d find.🥹💖
Some of the best things that happen in life aren`t part of the plan. Sometimes, they`re the friendships that grow in the middle of an ordinary day, the person who makes the hard days a little easier, or the one who ends up standing right beside you when something wonderful happens.
For Brianne and Alana, CTC became the place where two individual journeys turned into a shared chapter, full of learning, memories, and a friendship that grew along the way. And how special is it that they got to celebrate this milestone together?
As they turn the page to what`s next, we hope they carry more than the skills they`ve learned here. We hope they carry the confidence to keep growing, the courage to chase the opportunities ahead, and the reminder that sometimes the people you meet along the way become just as meaningful as the destination itself.
Brianne & Alana, Congratulations!
-We`re so happy you found a little something extra here at CTC!
“Two graduates, one beautiful friendship, and a whole lot of possibilities ahead.”🥂✨
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #CTCGraduates #FriendshipAndBeauty #NextChapter
💄A little makeup, a little teamwork, and a whole lot of GLOW!
Our esthetics students teamed up for a daily makeup application, putting their skills into practice while creating a look that’s wearable, beautiful, and oh-so-glowy! Because learning the art of beauty means getting hands-on, trying new techniques, and building confidence one brush stroke at a time.
The goal? Enhancing natural beauty, one face at a time💋
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #EstheticsStudents #EverydayMakeup #BeautyInTheMaking
POV: Your Instructor Is Watching👀
-You drop your comb and instinctively reach down to grab it…
YOUR INSTRUCTOR HAS ENTERED THE CHAT🚨😂
-“ABSOLUTELY NOT. That comb belongs to the floor now!”
In cosmetology school, we don`t just teach you how to do hair…we teach you the rules of the beauty industry💆🏼♀️✨
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #BeautySchoolLife #CosmetologyHumor
✨Around here, a “regular” updo just won’t cut it!
Our Level 2 cosmetology students took on a themed updo challenge, and these girlies came READY to accessorize! From spooky season and Christmas cheer to Thanksgiving vibes and Strawberry Festival flair, they turned hairstyling into a whole creative production. 💇♀️✨
Because at CTC, a head of hair is never JUST hair… it’s a blank canvas, and our students aren’t afraid to think outside the box!
We need to know…which theme would YOU want to try?!
🍓🍂🎃🎄
-Drop your pick in the comments!👇
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #UpdoChallenge #CreativeCosmetology #FutureStylists
🎓A little rebel, a whole lotta heart, and now…A COSMETOLOGY GRADUATE!
Well, Zoe… look at you. 🥹🖤
Some people leave a little sparkle wherever they go. Others leave a little chaos, a whole lot of attitude, and absolutely ZERO apologies for being exactly who they are. And then there’s Zoe, who somehow manages to be all of that while having one of the biggest hearts around.
Zoe has always been unapologetically HERSELF, and honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way. From that hard-core vibe to that signature sass, she brings a personality that you simply can’t duplicate. But underneath all that edge is a girl with so much heart, and anyone who has gotten to know her knows just how special she really is.
Getting to celebrate her graduation is bittersweet because while we’re SO excited to see her take on the beauty industry, we know there’s a little less Zoe-shaped chaos coming through our doors now. 😂🥹
Zoe, we hope you never feel the need to tone yourself down, fit into anyone else’s mold, or trade your individuality for someone else’s idea of who you should be. This industry has room for bold, different, creative souls like you, and we hope you use every bit of that personality to make your own mark on it.
Keep your edge. Keep your sass. Keep that big heart. And please, for everyone`s sake, never lose the ability to make people laugh!
Congratulations, Zoe! We love you, we’re proud of you, and we cannot WAIT to see what you do next. Go make some magic, do things your own way, and remind the world that being different is a pretty beautiful thing.
CTC will always be cheering for you, you little legend.🖤🤘🏼
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #CTCGraduate #CosmetologyGraduate #FutureCosmetologist #BeautyIndustry #CosmetologyLife #CTCFamily #LafayetteLA #Acadiana
✨Congratulations Rylie!
-There’s something really special about watching someone reach a moment they once had to imagine. 🥹
Today, we get to celebrate Rylie—not just because she completed her hours or reached the finish line, but because she can now look back and see just how much has changed along the way.
The early mornings, the long days, the learning curves, the little victories, the moments of doubt, the friendships, the laughter, and all the time spent behind the chair have brought her to *this* day. And now, she gets to take everything she’s learned and make it her own.
Rylie, we hope you leave CTC knowing that your time here was about more than learning a skill. You were building confidence, finding your voice, and becoming the beauty professional you’re meant to be.
We’re so proud of you, Rylie! Go make some magic! Your next chapter starts now🪄
#CTC #CTCGrad #CosmetologyGraduate #BeautySchoolGraduate #FutureCosmetologist #CosmetologyLife #BeautySchoolLife #CosmetologyJourney #BeautyIndustry #NewChapter #GraduationVibes #SoProud #LafayetteLA #Acadiana #LafayetteLouisiana
👀CTC POV: Our client needs a Spanish speaker!
Daisy & Alexa: SAY LESS.
When CTC calls for our Spanish-speaking girlies, they don’t just answer the call…they make an ENTRANCE!😎💃🏼
#CTC #CosmetologyTrainingCenter #CosmetologySchool #BeautySchoolLife #CTCFamily #SpanishSpeaker #HispanicHeritageMonth #BeautySchoolHumor #CosmetologyHumor #POV #StudentLife #LafayetteLA #Acadiana




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