Elevate Salon Institute

    Cosmetology School Near Pleasant Ridge, Michigan

    Launch your beauty career at Elevate Salon Institute — just 5 min from Pleasant Ridge. Our 1500-hour Cosmetology program provides hands-on training with L'Oréal Professionnel products.

    Elevate Salon Institute has two Michigan campuses: Royal Oak and Utica. We do not operate a campus in Pleasant Ridge; this page is for prospective students who commute from the Pleasant Ridge area.

    Commuting to Campus from Pleasant Ridge

    1.3 miles away~5 min driveESI Royal Oak

    From Pleasant Ridge take Woodward Ave north through Royal Oak to 13 Mile Rd, turn west and follow 13 Mile to Crooks Rd, then north to the campus. Drivers who prefer the freeway can pick up I-696 west to I-75 north and exit at Crooks Rd.

    Pleasant Ridge is one of the two closest communities to our Royal Oak campus, barely a mile and a half away in a straight line. Guests routinely walk out of a color appointment and are home before their coffee cools.

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    Students from Pleasant Ridge

    Whether you're coming from Pleasant Ridge Historic District, Gainsboro Park, The Woodward Ave commercial strip or anywhere else in Pleasant Ridge, you'll find classmates from your own neighborhood on the clinic floor. Day and evening schedules make the 5 min trip to ESI Royal Oak easy to build around work or family.

    Serving ZIP codes: 48069

    Student Salon Near Pleasant Ridge

    Our students practice on real guests in the on-campus clinic — book a service and see the training first-hand.

    1500 Hours

    State-approved program length

    Financial Aid

    Available for those who qualify

    Career Support

    Job placement assistance

    About Our Cosmetology Program

    Our state-approved Cosmetology program prepares you for a rewarding career in the beauty industry. Learn cutting, coloring, styling, chemical treatments, and more in a hands-on, salon-like environment with L'Oréal Professionnel products.

    What You'll Learn

    • Haircutting & Styling
    • Hair Coloring & Chemical Services
    • Skin Care Basics
    • Nail Care
    • Salon Business Management
    • State Board Preparation

    Career Opportunities

    Wage data for this occupation is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and varies by employer, location, and experience. Elevate Salon Institute does not guarantee employment or any specific earnings.

    Hair Stylist
    Salon Owner
    Color Specialist
    Bridal Stylist
    Platform Artist
    Brand Educator

    Your Nearest Campus: ESI Royal Oak

    Location

    4050 Crooks Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073

    ~5 min drive from Pleasant Ridge

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    Contact Admissions

    586-884-4686

    Campus Hours

    Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Ready to Start Your Beauty Career?

    Join students from Pleasant Ridge and across Metro Detroit at Elevate Salon Institute.