Real World Instructors

Established Brands

With more than four decades of industry experience, Adam Casteel is the Founder, CEO for YLF Cosmetology Institute. Our instructors aren’t just certified, they are licensed, practicing cosmetology professionals working with clients every day with experience in the latest techniques in the beauty and cosmetology industry.

New State of the Art

Learning Institute

Our institute provides real-world, immersive training to master the essential skills for a thriving career as a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, and nail technician. The institute, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a 5,000 square foot, state-of-the-art learning facility with multiple classrooms built as virtual, live learning centers.

Best-in-Class Learning

At a Great Price

We utilize Pivot Point curriculum, which has been a staple and standard in the beauty industry for over 50 years. Our leading model offered a balanced mix of digital and hands-on learning with education and content that is regularly updated and adapted to teach our students about current trends and techniques.