Marcella Ellis School of Cosmetic Arts

🚨 NOW HIRING: BRAIDING INSTRUCTOR 🚨

Marcella Ellis School of Cosmetic Arts is seeking an experienced, licensed Braiding Instructor to join our Washington, DC DYRS Summer Program working with teenagers.

✨ Position Details:
• Part-Time Schedule
• $65.00 Per Hour
• Start Date: July 6, 2026
• Washington, DC Location

Requirements:
✔ Valid Instructor’s License
✔ Experience in Natural Hair Braiding
✔ Must Pass Background Check
✔ Must Pass Drug Test
✔ Passion for Mentoring and Educating Youth

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by teaching valuable skills to the next generation while helping students build confidence and career pathways.

To apply, please send your resume and proof of licensure to:
📧 [email protected]

Fort Leavenworth, KS — June 1, 2026 — Marcella Ellis, CEO and Founder of Ellis Enterprise Holdings LLC, has secured a second military barbershop location at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, further expanding the company’s footprint within the military services sector.

The new location will operate under Ellis Enterprise Holdings’ military grooming brand, Theory Salon & Barbershop, a concept developed to provide high-quality barbering and grooming services to active-duty military personnel, veterans, military families, and civilian employees.

The Fort Leavenworth contract marks another significant milestone in Ellis’ national expansion strategy and follows the successful launch of the company’s first military barbershop location at Detroit Arsenal in Michigan.

“Serving the men and women of our Armed Forces is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Marcella Ellis. “Our mission is to create welcoming, professional environments where military personnel can receive exceptional grooming services while supporting local employment opportunities for licensed barbers and cosmetologists.”

Ellis Enterprise Holdings plans to recruit and hire licensed barbers from the local community while implementing operational systems focused on customer service, compliance, workforce development, and operational excellence. The Fort Leavenworth contract further positions Ellis Enterprise Holdings as a growing provider of military barbershop and salon services nationwide.

Looking ahead, Ellis has set an ambitious goal of expanding Theory Salon & Barbershop to military installations across the United States and abroad. BarberLife MilitaryCommunity VeteranSupport WomenInBusiness CEO Entrepreneur BusinessGrowth

Keep up the good work, ladies 👏✨

Proud to see Washington DC high school students showing up, putting in the effort, and building their future one step at a time. Your dedication, creativity, and drive do not go unnoticed. Stay focused, stay inspired, and keep pushing forward, the world is yours 🌍✨

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Marcella Ellis Launches Trade Training Program for DC Public Schools and DYRS Students

Washington, DC, January 28, 2026, Marcella Ellis, CEO of Ellis Enterprise Holdings and the School of Cosmetic Arts, has officially secured a workforce training partnership with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, DYRS, and DC Public Schools. This collaboration will deliver a 100 hour Natural Hair Care and Braiding Trade Program designed to equip high school students with high demand career skills in the beauty industry.

The program will run from February 2026 through September 2026 and will provide hands on, in person instruction at designated school sites across Washington, DC. Marcella Ellis will deploy her team of Licensed educators from the School of Cosmetic Arts to lead training in natural hair care, wig making, and hair braiding, preparing students with the practical experience and technical foundation required for professional advancement and licensure.

This initiative is a targeted workforce development effort focused on creating sustainable career opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Students will receive structured skills training, career readiness development, and mentorship designed to help them transition from classroom learning into real world employment or entrepreneurship within the growing beauty and personal care sector.

“Our mission is to close the gap between education and economic opportunity,” said Marcella Ellis. “introducing students to high demand trade skills and professional standards, we are helping them build confidence, independence, and a pathway toward long term success.”
Ellis Enterprise Holdings and the School of Cosmetic Arts continue to lead innovative workforce training initiatives that combine industry expertise with community impact, strengthening career pathways for youth nationwide.

Marcella Ellis Expands Educator Training Partnership with Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County, Virginia, 2025 to 2026 — Marcella Ellis, CEO of Ellis Enterprise Holdings and Founder of the School of Cosmetic Arts, has successfully secured and expanded a professional educator training partnership with Stafford County Public Schools to strengthen cosmetology instruction and modernize classroom learning across the district.

During the fourth quarter of 2025, Ellis Enterprise Holdings and the School of Cosmetic Arts began working directly with Stafford County’s cosmetology instructors, delivering advanced technical training in hair braiding, professional wig making, and high demand hair extension methods. This initiative is designed to ensure that educators are equipped with current, industry driven techniques that reflect the evolving needs of today’s beauty and wellness workforce.

The partnership continues through March 2026, creating an ongoing professional development pipeline that supports instructors with hands on skill advancement, updated service protocols, and exposure to modern tools and methodologies used in today’s professional salon environments.

“This collaboration is about more than training, it is about workforce alignment,” said Marcella Ellis. “When instructors are trained at an advanced level, students graduate with stronger, more competitive skills. That directly impacts employment opportunities, earning potential, and long term career sustainability.”

Our New School Website is live! We have included our new public high school initiatives. We look forward to training you this upcoming new year! Schoolofcosmeticarts.org link in bio

What You’ll Learn:
✓ Invisible Bond Placement – Techniques that make the keratin tips disappear into the client’s natural hairline.
✓ Luxury Fusion Application – Heat-safe fusion using precision parting, scalp protection, and expert spacing.
✓ Seamless Blending & Cutting – Layering and shaping techniques to ensure movement and realism.
✓ Maintenance & Reapplication – Teach your clients how to care for their extensions and return every 6–8 weeks.
✓ Pricing & Packaging Strategy – Position yourself as a premium stylist, charge your worth, and increase your average ticket.
✓ Marketing – Gain new clients and keep them coming back with digital strategies and high-end service delivery.
🎓 What’s Included
Invisible K-Tip Certification
Product and tool sourcing list
Service menu template + pricing guide
Consent form & client consultation sheet
Pro extension installation checklist
Marketing tips to launch your new service within 48 hours

🧰 Kit & Materials
Keratin bond fusion tool
Sectioning clips and parting combs
Color-matched K-tip extension strands
Heat protectant spray
Professional extension scissors and razor
📍 Course Details
Duration: 1-Day Intensive (5–6 hours)
Location: Onsite or at our regional beauty education hub
Tuition: and kit $1,000.00, depending on location and kit inclusion
Payment Plans Available
🌟 This Class is for You If…
You want to add a $1,000+ service to your menu
You’re ready to attract high-end clients
You want repeat business every 6–8 weeks
You’re tired of low-paying services and want to scale smart
📜 Certification
Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion in Invisible K-Tip Installation, which can be used to promote the service to clients and salons.
💡 Bonus Topics
Retail product upselling for extension clients
Social media marketing tips for extension specialists
Incorporating K-Tips into bridal or editorial services

Private one-day classes are held every Monday in our Alexandria, VA, classroom. You may bring your mannequin and stand or a live model. All other supplies are provided with your tuition payment.
For more information, please call/ text 703-869-2935

🎓✨ Learn to Make Handmade Wigs in Just 4-Weeks! ✨🎓

Ready to elevate your skills and start creating custom, salon-quality wigs? 💇🏾‍♀️ Join our 4-Week Wig Certification Program at the Marcella Ellis School of Cosmetic Arts and gain the hands-on training you need to turn your passion into a profession.

💥 What you’ll learn:
✔️ Custom wig construction
✔️ Proper foundation & stitching techniques
✔️ Styling, fitting & finishing
✔️ Client consultations & pricing strategies

🎓 Walk away with a certificate of completion and the confidence to launch your own wig-making business or add a high-income skill to your services!

📍In-person training | 💼 No experience needed
📅 Limited seats available — reserve yours now!

📲 DM us “WIG CERTIFIED” to get started!