Jess Quandel

“No one can do this for you. It has to be you.” That’s the one piece of advice Gregory Patterson wants Empire Beauty School students to know. An excited and eager classroom of Empire students hung on every word of Patterson’s presentation at Empire Beauty School in Warminster, PA recently. Why? Because, just a few years ago, … Project Patterson – How Empire Grad Gregory Patterson made it to reality TV and beyond.

Harry Doran was your typical teenage boy, working a part-time job, and focused on one goal. “I was saving up money to buy a car. So no, hairdressing was not what I wanted to do, in fact I never even thought of it.” Until a family member noticed Harry’s passion for drawing. “I am an … Student Star: 2nd Chance at a Career in Beauty – Harry Doran

For Empire Beauty School graduate Kayla Smith, the road to her dream career wasn’t always crystal clear. “I love working with children. I love kids. I always have loved kids.” says Smith. So when it came time to decide on a career, Kayla says she went with what seemed to make the most sense. “I … Student Star: Combining 2 Passions Into 1 Career—Kayla Smith

Vanessa Rivera is awarded the Vidal Sassoon Scholarship through Beauty Changes Lives. Empire Beauty School student Vanessa Rivera is one of10 cosmetology schools students to win award. Empire Beauty School student Vanessa Rivera has a lot to celebrate. This Avondale, AZ future professional has won a $10,000 Vidal Sassoon Scholarship through the Beauty Changes Lives campaign. Rivera is just … Empire Student Wins $10,000 Scholarship

“They found me on Instagram.” Says Sierra Buckmire, 2015 graduate of Empire Beauty School in Boston, MA. “They liked my worked and asked if I would be interested in joining their network.” Sierra was approached by the founders of Glam App, a new, on demand beauty service that is popping up in cities all over the country. … Sierra Buckmire: Making the Most of Social Media and Technology