About Textures

Textures Institute of Cosmetology provides a unique learning environment where we encourage creativity, teamwork and discipline in the pursuit of professional goals in Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. It is the mission of Textures Institute of Cosmetology to dedicate ourselves to student success by enriching lives and cultivating professionals through innovative, personalized education in a creative and inspiring environment that prepares graduates in business skills and fiscal responsibility necessary for success in the workplace.

We take the extra step to inspire students to exceed expectations and continue their quest for lifelong learning through respect and integrity. We have developed relationships with the Indiana Black Expo as well as other organizations to ensure that we get the exposure to not only help us grow in the community but also to give our students the exposure they would not get elsewhere. Cosmetology Students, while in our program, have real world opportunities to express their creativity and provide hair and makeup looks for various editorial photo shoots and fashion shows.

These experiences give our students an added advantage in preparation for their careers as hair stylists. We are not a cookie cutter school and pride ourselves on going the extra mile to insure that our students have the skills necessary to become a successful competitor in today’s market place.

Textures Institute of Cosmetology was founded by Arthur Harris in 2010.  With over 20 years of experience as licensed cosmetologist attentively listening to his clients, Mr. Harris developed the Translucent hair care line to address the unique needs of textured hair that were not being met with current products.  Similar to his vision for the need of quality products for textured hair, 

Mr. Harris also saw the need for a school to that not only teaches students to be knowledgeable about all of hair types, but also professionalism and customer satisfaction.  Staffed with certified instructors with years of experience, Textures Institute of Cosmetology is an environment that will make you into a beauty professional, not just a person who does hair.

Upon completion of the requirements, the determined graduate will:

• Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence
• Practice effective communications skills, visual poise, and proper grooming.
• Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship.
• Develop effective work habits in the interest of safety and infection control
• Perform the basic manipulation skills in the areas of hair styling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin care and makeup, manicures, pedicures, and nail extensions.

To ensure continued career success, the graduates should continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields.