Christina & Co Education Center

What Christina & Co Education Center does

Christina & Co Education Center, legally Christina and Company Education Center, is a privately held beauty and wellness education institution founded in 2000 and headquartered at 220 Meijer Drive in Lafayette, Indiana. The school delivers five state-approved programs — Cosmetology (1500 hours), Esthetics (700 hours), Nail Technician (450 hours), Instructor (1000 hours), and Massage Therapy (625 hours) — plus a short Eyelash Extension course, all accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and approved by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology. Training is delivered on-site using professional product lines (Matrix, PCA Skin, Image Skincare), and students satisfy practical hour requirements by serving paying walk-in customers at the school's co-located student salon and spa. The institution is regulated by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Office for Career and Technical Schools.

The school's revenue model combines tuition-driven program fees (Cosmetology $9,493, Esthetics $8,530, Massage Therapy $8,500, Nail Tech $4,675) with ancillary income from discounted student-performed salon/spa services priced between $7 and $65 per service, plus a small branded merchandise e-commerce store. Federal financial aid (FAFSA School Code 042582) and Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted for eligible students, broadening the addressable enrollment pool beyond self-pay consumers. Marketing is direct-to-consumer via the christina.edu website, content blog, social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest), email newsletter, and community/legislative engagement. Go-to-market targets three personas: aspiring beauty professionals, community members seeking affordable salon services, and veterans/military dependents.

The institution operates with approximately six staff (admissions, lead instructor, front desk, financial aid administrator) and remains independently owned with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or external funding. Recent strategic moves include the January 2025 rebrand to a .edu domain, the February 2025 launch of a Part-Time Esthetics Program, and the planned March 2026 launch of the Massage Therapy Program. Disclosed graduate outcomes include 100% accreditor-reported job placement for Esthetics (with average earnings of $30,270) and 66% for Nail Tech, with Cosmetology graduates averaging $24,300 in annual earnings.

Name

Christina & Co Education Center

Legal name

Christina and Company Education Center

Website

https://ccedcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Christina & Co Education Center is a privately held, NACCAS-accredited beauty and wellness school in Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2000, delivering state-approved programs in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, massage therapy, and instructor training alongside a public student salon and spa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty and Wellness Education

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology Schools & Programs (HSALANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA), Salon Business, Management & Retail Training (HSALANAK), Makeup Artistry Training Programs (HSALANAE)

Keywords

• Beauty school education
• Cosmetology training programs
• Esthetics certification courses
• Nail technology training
• Massage therapy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Primary revenue from educational program tuition. Programs include Cosmetology (1500 hours), Esthetics (700 hours), Nail Technician (450 hours), Instructor (1000 hours), and Massage Therapy (625 hours). Financial aid (federal grants and loans) accepted for eligible students.
2. Spa and Salon Services: Revenue from student-performed spa, nail, hair, and waxing services offered to the public at discounted rates. Services include facials, manicures, pedicures, haircuts, coloring, and body treatments.
3. Online Store Merchandise: Revenue from branded merchandise sales including tote bags, journals, car magnets, stickers, pin buttons, and backpacks sold through the school's online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christina & Co Education Center is a state-licensed and NACCAS-accredited beauty and wellness school that delivers certificate programs in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, massage therapy, instructor training, and eyelash extensions to individual students seeking state licensure. Students train on real clients in an on-site student salon and spa, which also serves the public as an affordable beauty services destination. The institution also sells branded merchandise through an online storefront and accepts federal financial aid and VA educational benefits.

Product overview

Christina and Company Education Center is a multi-program beauty and wellness education institution offering six distinct training programs: Cosmetology (1500 hours), Esthetics (700 hours), Nail Technician (450 hours), Massage Therapy (625 hours), Instructor Training (1000 hours), and an Eyelash Extension course. The institution operates a student salon and spa where clients receive affordable beauty services performed by students under instructor supervision, providing real-world training experience. Financial aid is available for qualifying programs. The school also maintains an online store selling branded merchandise.

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Products and services

• Cosmetology Program 1500-hour certification program preparing students for careers as cosmetologists, hairstylists, hair designers, and hairdressers. Covers hair cutting, coloring, styling, nail care, makeup artistry, and business management. Tuition: $9,493 in-state plus $1,600 for books and supplies; financial aid available.
• Esthetics Program 700-hour certification program training students in skincare, facials, European facials, chemical peels, Swedish massage, stone massage, facial and body waxing, ear candling, make-up, and eyelash techniques. Tuition: $8,530 in-state plus $1,400 for books and supplies; financial aid available.
• Nail Technician Program 450-hour program teaching nail services, hand/arm/leg/foot care, manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nail techniques. Includes business skills training. Tuition: $4,675 in-state plus $600 for books and supplies.
• Massage Therapy Program 625-hour program (27.5 weeks) training students in therapeutic bodywork and massage techniques, anatomy, physiology, professional communication, and business skills. Total cost: $8,500 including $100 application fee, $6,600 tuition, and $1,800 books and kit. Payment plan: $1,800 down plus six monthly payments of $1,100.
• Instructor Program 1000-hour program teaching methodology, learning philosophy, and professional development training for aspiring cosmetology educators. Prepares students to become licensed instructors.Applications due two weeks before start date.
• Eyelash Extension Course Comprehensive 2-day hands-on training course for licensed cosmetologists and estheticians covering the latest techniques in eyelash extension application.
• Student Salon and Spa Services Public-facing salon and spa where students perform hair, nail, facial, waxing, and massage services under instructor supervision at discounted rates. Services include basic facials ($35), signature facials ($60), PCA chemical peels ($35), basic manicures ($14), deluxe pedicures ($34), adult haircuts ($16), and Brazilian waxes ($45).
• Online Store (Branded Merchandise) E-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise including backpacks ($45), tote bags ($19), spiral journals ($10), car magnets ($4.95), pin buttons ($3.50), and kiss-cut stickers ($2.50).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% job placement rate for Esthetics graduates (accreditor-reported)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Matrix (Professional Hair Products)coreOthersMatrix is a leading professional hair product brand used for student training. Students gain hands-on experience with Matrix products during cosmetology training, learning techniques and product knowledge valued by salons and spas. This partnership ensures students graduate with industry-relevant skills.
• PCA Skin (Professional Skincare)coreOthersPCA Skin is a professional skincare brand featured in esthetics training. Students use PCA Skin products for facials, chemical peels, and advanced treatments. The partnership provides students with professional-grade skincare education and product expertise demanded by employers.
• Image SkincareminorOthersProfessional skincare brand used for esthetics student training, particularly for facial treatments and seasonal skincare services like holiday beauty prep offerings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PJ's College of Cosmetology - Lafayette location: If PJ's operates a Lafayette-area campus, it is the most direct geographic peer competing for the same student pool. Same state regulatory environment, same clock-hour program structures, and same consumer demographic.
• Xenon International Academy: Multi-location beauty school with Midwest campuses offering cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology programs. Comparable to Christina & Co in size, scope, and target student demographic.
• PJ's College of Cosmetology: Independent multi-location cosmetology school chain with campuses in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Closely comparable to Christina & Co in scale, program mix (cosmetology, esthetics, nail tech, instructor), and Midwest geographic footprint.
• Salon Professional Academy (The Salon Professional Academy): Franchise network of independent cosmetology and esthetics schools. Closely comparable to Christina & Co in program mix and operating model (Redken/PCA-aligned product training), serving similar students preparing for state licensure.

Broad incumbents

• Empire Beauty Schools: Largest US chain of cosmetology and esthetics schools with 80+ locations nationwide. Directly comparable to Christina & Co in offering state-approved clock-hour programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple states.
• Aveda Institutes: Network of accredited cosmetology and esthetics schools affiliated with the Aveda brand. Comparable to Christina & Co in teaching cosmetology and esthetics using a specific professional product line (similar to Christina & Co's PCA Skin partnership), but positioned at a premium tier.
• Tricoci University of Beauty Culture: Multi-campus beauty school operating primarily in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin). Directly comparable to Christina & Co as a regional competitor offering the same categories of clock-hour programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology with state board approval.
• Regency Beauty Institute: National chain of cosmetology schools (formerly 90+ campuses, now restructured) offering similar clock-hour programs. Useful comparable for understanding chain-vs-independent economics in beauty education.
• Paul Mitchell Schools: National franchise network of cosmetology and barbering schools operating 100+ campuses. Offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and instructor training similar to Christina & Co, but with the brand strength of the Paul Mitchell name.

Others

• spasalon.com (online booking platform partner): Online booking and salon management platform that Christina & Co uses for its student salon. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but referenced because it is the operational infrastructure behind the school's public-facing service business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/christinaandcompanyedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christina-&-co-education-center

Compliance4 records

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