MASTER HAIR DESIGN PROGRAM
Everything you need to earn your Utah license.
1,000 clock hours of theory and hands-on clinic training that prepare you for the state written and practical exams, plus the business skills to build a clientele.
Total hours: 1,000 clock hours
License earned: Utah Master Hair Designer
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:30–5:00
Levels: Bronze I–II · Silver I–III · Gold I–II
State exams: NIC written + practical, 70% to pass
Included: Pro kit, Milady textbook, extension kit
Instruction: English
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
A clear plan from day one to state boards.
You’ll get a personal class calendar showing every clinic day, test-out and break, with a running total of your hours, so you always know where you stand.
Coming soon: a hybrid option with 500 hours at the academy plus 500 hours of guided online learning. Pending Utah DOPL approval.
1,000
hours, everything Utah requires for a Master Hair Design license
7
levels, Bronze to Gold, each ending with a test-out
Kit
professional kit, textbooks and extension kit included in tuition
$0
interest on our 7-month payment plan
DWS
listed as a Workforce Services eligible training provider
OUR STORY
Goldn started behind the chair, not behind a desk.
Before Goldn was a school, it was my salon. For six years I owned and ran a salon, and some of my favorite days were the ones I spent hiring and training new stylists fresh out of beauty school.
Over and over, I saw the same thing. Talented graduates from other schools had their license, but they weren’t ready for the real world. They had never done a real consultation, struggled to finish a service on time, didn’t know how to build a clientele, and had no idea how commission, booth rent or taxes worked. Most of what they needed, they had to learn on the job, and many talented stylists burned out before they ever got the chance.
I started Goldn Academy to close that gap. Here, students learn on real guests, use the techniques salons actually use, and graduate knowing how to run the business side of their career, not just how to pass state boards. I want every person who sits in a Goldn student’s chair to feel heard, seen and cared for, and every student to walk out ready for their first day in a salon.
Lindsey Nielsen
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Seven levels. Real guests. Every skill signed off.
Each level ends with a written and practical test-out. On the clinic floor you’ll build the service counts the state requires, including 70 haircuts, 50 styles, 30 lightening services, 25 color services and 10 extension installs.
Bronze to Gold, one level at a time.
Bronze I
Foundations
Professional image, hair and scalp, infection control, shampoo, blow-dry, braids and updos.
Bronze II
Cutting & barbering
Haircutting, clipper cuts, razor cutting and texturizing. Your first guests on the clinic floor.
Silver I
Color & lightening
Color theory, gray coverage, vivids, highlights, balayage and color correction.
After graduation.
Four steps from your last clinic day to your Utah license.
1
Apply for state board testing
2
Pass the written exam
3
Pass the practical exam
4
Receive your Utah license
TUITION & PAYMENT
Straightforward pricing, kit included.
Full-time tuition is $15,500 and includes your professional kit, textbooks, extension kit and every master class in the curriculum. Your $2,500 down payment is part of that tuition, not an extra fee.
$15,500
Tuition
Full time (part time $16,500)
Application fee $100
Down payment, first day $2,500
Transfer fee (if transferring) $100
Workforce Services training funds: Goldn is on the Utah DWS Eligible Training Provider List. If you qualify, DWS may help pay for your program. Talk with a DWS employment counselor, and we’ll send any paperwork they need.
Your hours are always yours: We never hold back hours, service counts or transcripts because of a balance. Our full refund policy is in the school catalog.
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$1,857/mo
Option 1, most popular
7 months, 0% interest
Down payment $2,500
Remaining balance $13,000
Total paid $15,500
$1,404/mo
Option 2, lower monthly
10 months, 8% interest
Down payment $2,500
Amount financed $13,000
Total paid $16,540
How to apply.
Send your application. Fill out the form below. It takes about 5 minutes.
Tour & interview. Visit the academy, meet our instructors and ask anything.
Bring your documents. Diploma, GED or equivalent, plus one government ID.
Sign & choose a plan. Sign your enrollment agreement and pay the $100 application fee.
Start class. Your $2,500 down payment is due on your first day.
Admission requirements
A high school diploma with transcript, GED, state-approved homeschool documentation, or a verified foreign diploma. Ability to Benefit testing is available for some applicants. High school students can train through a program with their school district; ask the office.
Transferring or already licensed?
Send your official hour and service record. We review it and give you a written decision within 10 business days on the hours and services we accept, then build your schedule and payment plan.
Start your application.
Send this short form and Jolee, our student coordinator, will reach out within one business day to set up your tour and interview.
No fee to send this form. The $100 application fee is paid when you enroll.
Questions, answered.
How long does the program take?
The program is 1,000 clock hours. Your personal class calendar shows your exact anticipated graduation date, adjusted for breaks and holidays.
What is a Master Hair Designer license?
It’s Utah’s license for cutting, styling, coloring, lightening, texture, extensions, shaves and beard work. You’ll take the NIC written and practical exams and need 70% or higher on both.
What’s included in tuition?
Your professional kit, the Milady Standard textbook and Black Foundations book, a basic extension kit, one set of black scrubs and every master class in the curriculum.
Can I get help paying for school?
We offer two payment plans, including a 0% interest plan, and we’re on the Utah Workforce Services Eligible Training Provider List. DWS decides who qualifies.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel within 3 business days of signing and you get everything back. The full refund schedule is in our catalog and enrollment agreement.
Is there a hybrid or online option?
A hybrid schedule is coming soon and is pending approval from Utah DOPL. Ask about it on your tour and we’ll keep you updated.