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About the Cosmetology Program

Empire Beauty School welcomes students who have a flair for style, a dedication to learning, and a passion for helping people. Since 1934, our dedicated professional instructors have continued to provide the highest quality education and training to future beauty professionals.

At Empire Beauty School we strive to support students through every phase of their education, graduation, and career placement. While attending our classes and working in our student salon environment, you'll discover exciting future opportunities like working for major beauty companies or becoming a salon owner. Empire Beauty School trained stylists help people look and feel great while building an exclusive clientele business within their own communities.

Your flair for style will blossom as you master basic, contemporary and advanced techniques in cosmetology. Empire Beauty School's comprehensive cosmetology program will teach you to:

  • Use the latest trends in haircutting, coloring and design for men, women and children
  • Master hair texture concepts and create the haircut or style that will please every guest
  • Provide nail services such as manicures and pedicures, as well as esthetic skin care procedures
  • Develop marketing and communication skills to attract loyal salon clients and build your business through positive word of mouth—all while serving guests in your school

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Hair Design

At Empire Beauty School you will learn different styles and methods of hair cleansing. Students also learn how different products interact with the hair, and how different products may interact with different client’s hair types.

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Hair Cutting

Cutting and styling are major parts of the Empire Beauty School's curriculum. The cosmetology program will teach you how to understand what your clients want, and how to execute the latest styles.

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Color & Texture

Understanding how to give clients the color and texture they want is both an art and a science. Empire Beauty School's students learn the skills required to apply a variety of color and texture results. The Empire Beauty School curriculum will teach you how to mix and apply color, as well as how various coloring tools are used.

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Basic Skin Care

Basic skin care is an important skill set for all cosmetologists to have. Understanding skin care enables Empire Beauty School graduates to open doors to even more career possibilities. It also ensures that our students know how to recommend, apply, and sell skin care products.

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Business/Retail Training

Empire Beauty School students learn the basics of the cosmetology business. The curriculum includes résumé creation, job search, and more. Many of our graduates aspire to one day own their own salon, and at Empire we teach the skill set needed to do so.

OUR STUDENT KIT

Empire Student kit with hairstyling mannequins, styling tools, cosmotology books, nail technician kit, haircoloring tools

Student Kit

Our full student kit includes all tools, products and curriculum needed to complete our cosmetology program

Students receive professional tools and products for use during school and beyond. Each area of our cosmetology program is supported with this complete kit, which includes mannequins, hair tools, skin, nail and makeup kit and more!

*Displayed kit is for demonstration purposes only and may not reflect the actual brand, content or products actually distributed. For a list of the current kit contents provided to students, please see the Executive Director.

Student Kit Video Overview

Watch the video below to learn more about the student kit. For more information see our student kit overview blog post.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cosmetology Program

What Is Cosmetology?

Cosmetology is the study of beautification—the practice of providing makeup, skin, nail, and hair services. Cosmetologists study the most recent advances in hair care, skin care, and makeup techniques. They help clients achieve their beauty and styling goals and can assist in maintaining the general health of the skin and hair. Services can include hair cutting, styling, cosmetic applications, and basic skincare treatments.

What does a cosmetologist do?

Licensed cosmetologists are able to offer services across the beauty industry, including hairstyling, skincare treatments, and makeup. Some schools have more specialized licensure requirements for estheticians or skin care specialists.

Cosmetologists may perform several different services throughout their day, depending on their role. If your focus is hairstyling and cutting, you may still work with clients that require the latest coloring, cuts and styles, as well as curling, weaves, extensions, or other hair services.

Also, some licensed professionals choose to pursue careers in the beauty industry as beauty magazine editors or consultants, while others become sales or marketing specialists in the cosmetics industry. Still others go on to teach beauty school and pass on their knowledge and skills to the next generation. The choices really are endless and new opportunities for professional cosmetologists in many different career sectors.

What are cosmetology school enrollment and license requirements?

A Student must meet the state minimum age requirement to enter school (if applicable) and must submit the following:

  • A copy of a valid state or federal issued photo identification
  • A copy of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • A career planning interview
  • The required application fee
  • A completed enrollment package

**All incoming Empire Beauty School students must attend an orientation which will be held prior to the start of the program. During orientation the student will learn about responsibilities and standards, the format of the program, the progression of the program, and how performance will be measured.

How long does it take to become a licensed cosmetologist?

The Empire Beauty School Cosmetology program length will vary depending on your states required hours for licensure. Subjects include haircutting, hair coloring, facials, makeup, manicuring, salon management and much more. Upon completion of the program, the Student is qualified to take the state licensing exam. Upon successful completion of state licensing requirements, the student may seek employment as an entry-level licensed cosmetologist.

How much does cosmetology cost?

Tuition rates vary by program and state requirements. Students will be given tuition rates when inquiring about admission to the Empire Beauty School of their choice.

Is financial aid available for students?

Yes. There are many opportunities for federal student grants, loans, scholarships and payment plans are available. Your Career Planning Specialist will provide you with information about financial aid.

ON THE SALON/CLINIC FLOOR

Empire Cosmetology student practicing doing a client's hair with the help of instructor

STUDENT WORK

Example of student work completed by a Empire Beauty School Student

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