Students need the 1500 hours of training to complete not only the Theory portion of the training, but also the Practical training required to work in the industry.

As it currently stands, students are required to perform 525 performances in order to become proficient as licensed Cosmetologists. 1000 hours is not ample time to complete these performances. 

Students need to be prepared to work in the industry upon graduation, practice hours makes them more prepared when they graduate.