Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy

09/02/2026

The following Massage Therapy service prices will go into effect 10/1/26:

09/01/2026

As of 9/1/26, here are the updated hours for each department!

Call us at 509-457-9246 to schedule a service!

08/24/2026

We want to thank everyone who brought their kiddos in to get a free Back to School haircut! The practice is invaluable to our students and it was fun for them to connect with your kids and be a part of the back to school experience.

If they need a touch-up down the road, we would love to see them again! Basic haircuts are just $12.

We wish everyone a fun and successful 26/27 school year!

08/17/2026

We currently have openings in the following classes that enroll on a monthly basis:

Cosmetology/Hair Design:
Morning - M-F 8am-12pm + 2hrs/day online
Afternoon - M-F 12-4pm + 2hrs/day online

Barbering:
Morning - M-F 8am-12pm + 2hrs/day online
Afternoon - M-F 12-4pm + 2hrs/day online

Esthetics/Master Esthetics:
Morning - M-F 8am-12pm + 2hrs/day online
Afternoon - M-F 12-4pm + 2hrs/day online

Massage Therapy:
M-F 8am-2:30pm (25 hours per week)

Manicuring:
Morning - M-F 8am-12pm + 2hrs/day online

Instructor:
Morning - M-F 8am-12pm + 2hrs/day online
Afternoon - M-F 12-4pm + 2hrs/day online

Give us a call at 509-457-9246 ext. 101 to reserve your spot or find out more!

08/14/2026

We offer free haircuts for veterans! 🇺🇸
We appreciate your service and sacrifice!
*must present Veteran Identification Card (VIC) or state ID showing Veteran status

08/10/2026

A reminder that next week is Free Haircut Week for all school-aged kids - big and small! 🍎✏️🎒

We hope to see you there!

Bring your kiddos - big or small - in to get a FREE Back-to-School haircut! 🍎✏️🎒

We look forward to seeing you!

07/23/2026

Meet Koraima!
Instructor: Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barbering

After taking our YV-Tech Cosmetology program in high school, then graduating from our Cosmetology and Instructor programs, Koraima has gained 2+ years of experience as a hair stylist and has been an instructor at Elite for 1 year, spending most of her time teaching our YV-Tech students. She is patient, caring and extremely passionate about teaching. She stays active working behind the chair, specializing in braiding and haircuts, which allows her to share real-world experience with hands-on education. In her spare time, you can find her working on her family’s farm.

07/21/2026

07/16/2026

Meet Tina!
Instructor: Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barbering

With 33 years of experience in her field, and 8 as an instructor, Tina brings kindness, patience and a sprinkle of humor to our YV-Tech classrooms. She prides herself in meeting everyone where they are at in their own learning styles, bringing students out of their shells and building their confidence to get them work ready for the industry. In her spare time, you can find her caring for her 30+ houseplants, birdwatching, or wishing on shooting stars.

07/15/2026

If you or anyone you know has job openings for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, nail techs or massage therapists, we would love to advertise the position on our job board for students getting ready to graduate from their programs.

In addition, if you are willing to host students during their externships we would appreciate getting your information to share with students who are close to graduating and want to get some in salon/shop/spa experience before they graduate.

Please comment, message us or email your info to [email protected]

A huge thanks to everyone who has already hosted one of our externing students or hired one of our graduates! We value your shared expertise and support of our students!