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When Brains and Beauty School Mix: A Valedictorian's Unlikely Choice
Born in Ukraine, Karina Astakov Kotok moved to America with…
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Student Stars: Empire Grad says NYC is "Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me"
It’s been 2 and half years since Empire Beauty School graduate Kristie…
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Student Stars: Empire Grad Making a Name for Himself in NYC
Styling hair comes at all hours of the day for…
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Student Stars: From Braids to Beauty School, The Holiday Hair Contest Winner Shares her Story
For Roseline Ndubuisi, just coming to America was a dream…
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Student Stars: Former Model Turned Student Proves Age is Just a Number
For Angela O’Bryan, beauty school came later in life. “I…
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Student Stars: An Empire Grad's Journey to Salon Ownership
Many of our future professionals say beauty has been a…
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Student Stars: Empire Grad's Makeup Mastery Goes Viral
Jan transforming an Empire student into Maleficent. Empire Beauty School…
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Student Stars: Empire Student Creates Popular YouTube Channel
Maria Menjivar at the Pottsville school on graduation day. It…
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Student Stars: Empire Graduate Begins Work with NYC Stylist
It’s a dream Alicia Williams almost can’t believe is coming…