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Build your beauty career today

Welcome to Clutch Academy of Cosmetology, a hair-focused school, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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Coming Soon

Full-time and part-time classes begin on October 7, 2025.

Contact us today to set up a private consultation to learn more.

Our Instructors

Robin Bender and 
Christie Peters

Meet the founders, Robin Bender and Christie Peters. Robin and Christie are two passionate professionals whose love for healthy hair, education, and empowerment has been the heart of their work for years.

Robin, a licensed instructor and the owner of Clutch Salon, has built a reputation for excellence and mentorship in the cosmetology field. Christie, a talented stylist within the Clutch Salon team, brings her own flair and dedication to both her craft and the next generation of stylists.

Together, they’ve co-founded Clutch Academy of Cosmetology, a natural next chapter in their shared mission to pour into aspiring beauty professionals.

 

With decades of combined experience behind the chair and in the classroom, Robin and Christie are on a mission to help students master the foundations of hair care, build thriving careers, and carry forward a legacy of excellence, professionalism, and purpose.

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Our Programs and Curriculum

At Clutch Academy we have a passion for hair education, but we offer a diverse set of programs to help you start your beauty business strong.

Whether you dream of becoming a hairstylist, esthetician, makeup artist, nail artist, or salon owner, Clutch Academy is here to equip you with the tools, skills, and confidence to succeed in the beauty industry.

Cosmetology

Learn hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical services, and more.

Esthetics

Skin care, facials, waxing, makeup application, and more.

Nail Techology

Manicures, pedicure, acrylics, and nail art

Instructor Training

Become a licensed cosmetology educator.

Why Choose Us?

  • Licensed & Experienced Instructors

  • Hands-On Training In a Real Salon Environment

  • State Board Exam Prep & Job Placement Support

  • Flexible Schedules (Full and Part Time)

  • Affordable Tuition & Payment Plans Available

Contact

Get in touch with us to schedule your visit and begin your journey towards becoming a licensed cosmetologist or stylist today! We are here to help you achieve your dreams of not just learning your craft, but learning the ins and outs of business, marketing, and brand growth.

What programs are you interested in?

Schedule Your Initial Consultation

If you're interested in started at the Academy during our next semester's enrollment, please schedule a 1-on-1 consultation with 1 of our instructors! You'll get to officially apply, learn about funding, and all the details you'll need to get started.


Our hours for consultations are:

Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm.

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