April 20, 2026
5 Careers You Can Have as a Nail Tech
Licensed nail technicians can build careers as salon nail technicians, independent nail artists, mobile technicians, product brand ambassadors, or salon owners, since manicuring training covers the technical skills, sanitation, and client care that transfer across many settings. At Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture, our single Fort Wayne campus offers hands-on training in a real student salon under…
March 2, 2026
How to Get Your Esthetics License in Indiana
To get licensed as an esthetician in Indiana, you need to complete at least 700 hours of state-approved esthetics training, sit for the state board’s written and practical exams, and submit a license application with the required fee to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA). At Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture, students complete this training…
February 2, 2026
How To Enroll in Beauty School
To enroll in beauty school, you’ll typically choose a program, confirm you meet the admissions requirements, tour the campus, submit an application, review financial aid options, and meet with admissions to finalize your start date. At Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture, our single Fort Wayne campus offers cosmetology and esthetics programs with hands-on training in a real student salon,…
January 5, 2026
How Much Does Esthetics School Cost
Esthetics school typically costs between $6,000 and $15,000 total, covering tuition, textbooks, a starter kit, and state licensing exam fees, with the exact amount depending on a school’s location, program length, and required training hours. At Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture in Fort Wayne, Indiana, students complete a 900-hour hands-on esthetics program that goes beyond Indiana’s minimum…
The Ultimate Beauty School Guide
The right beauty school comes down to accredited, hands-on training in a program that matches your goals, whether that’s cosmetology, esthetics, or instructor training, along with realistic program lengths, real client experience in a student salon, and financial aid options that make tuition manageable. Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture is a NACCAS-accredited beauty school in…
November 5, 2025
Cosmetology vs Esthetics: What’s the Difference?
Cosmetology and esthetics both lead to a state license in Indiana, but they differ in scope: cosmetology is a broader, 1,500-hour program covering hair, nails, skin, and makeup, while esthetics is a focused, 900-hour program centered on skincare and spa treatments, so the better fit comes down to whether you want variety across services or…
October 9, 2025
10 Careers You Can Have as an Esthetician
Licensed estheticians can build careers well beyond the treatment room, including spa esthetician, salon esthetician, makeup artist, lash and brow specialist, waxing specialist, resort or cruise ship esthetician, brand representative, and even spa owner, since esthetics training covers skin science, hands-on treatment techniques, and client care that transfer across many settings. At Rudae’s School of…
September 30, 2025
How To Pay for Beauty School
Beauty school can be paid for through a combination of federal financial aid, grants, loans, and school payment plans, and Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture works directly with students to build a plan that fits their budget. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our financial aid office walks students through options like the…
How to Become a Cosmetologist in Indiana
Becoming a licensed cosmetologist in Indiana means completing 1,500 hours of training at a state-approved cosmetology school, then sitting for the state’s written and practical licensing exams through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture offers a state-approved cosmetology program at our Fort Wayne campus, where students train hands-on in…
July 31, 2025
How Long Does Cosmetology School Take
How long cosmetology school takes depends on the weekly schedule a student picks: at Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture, the 1,500-hour Indiana-approved cosmetology program can be completed in as little as 9 months on a 40-hour full-time schedule, or in as little as 12 to 18 months on a part-time day or evening schedule. Rudae’s trains students…
