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Practical, experience-based education for beauty professionals preparing to teach, test, and move confidently into the next stage of their careers.

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Instructor education

Methods of Teaching
by Ervin Smith

A complete 45-hour course for licensed cosmetology, esthetics, and nail professionals pursuing instructor licensure.

Lesson planning and instructional methods
Classroom management and assessment
Practice teaching and final presentations

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Licensing exam preparation

Private State Board Prep

Individual support for cosmetology candidates preparing for theory, practical, or both portions of the state board examination.

Theory diagnostics, coaching, and packages
Practical skills coaching or full preparation
Complete theory and practical preparation

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Instructor licensing exam preparation

Instructor Exam Refresher

Already completed Methods of Teaching? Refresh your instructor theory knowledge and review your practical exam presentations with private, one-on-one support.

5-hour theory refresher · $285
2-hour practical refresher · $150
Additional theory hours and optional mock board practical test

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The experience behind the brand

Guidance shaped by years in the classroom and the beauty industry.

Created by Ervin Smith, The Instructor Method brings together more than two decades as a licensed cosmetologist and nearly two decades in beauty education, curriculum, leadership, and school ownership.

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