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EMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL TRAINS FUTURE PROFESSIONALS IN HAIR SKINCARE & NAILS offering

exclusive curriculum

Providing future beauty professionals with updated technical and business skills.

using a variety of brands and products

expanding your employment options.

alumni network combined with beautycareer.com

providing empire students a direct pipeline to career opportunities for life.

PROGRAMS

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Cosmetology

At Empire Beauty School you’ll receive hands-on instruction in haircutting, hair coloring, chemical services, nails, skin care and more. Go beyond the textbook with real-world experience in our student salon/clinic.

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Esthetic / Aesthetics

If you enjoy helping people look and feel more beautiful, Empire Beauty Schools’ Esthetics program may be just for you. Becoming an esthetician, or skin care specialist, provides you with opportunities to work in many different environments.

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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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WHAT YOU
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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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LEARN ABOUT THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY AND THE BENEFITS OF TRAINING AT EMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL

My experience at Empire was amazing. I got to meet so many people and learn so many things from my fellow students. The educators are so helpful and knowledgeable and will help with whatever you need. I am very grateful for everyone I’ve met while attending Empire.

Madison Osterhoudt // Harrisburg, PA Campus

Empire gave me the opportunity to pursue my passion in cosmetology and turned it into a career. I’ll never forget the incredible support and training I received during my time here.

Taylor Smith // Orlando, FL Campus

From day one, Empire taught me not only how to be a great cosmetologist but also how to be a successful business owner. I’m so proud to be an Empire graduate!

Alex Johnson // New York, NY Campus

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OUR STUDENT KIT

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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...

*Displayed kit is for demonstration purposes only...

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.

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About the Esthetics / Aesthetics Program

If you enjoy helping people look and feel more beautiful, Empire Beauty Schools’ Esthetics program may be just for you. Becoming an esthetician, or skin care specialist, provides you with opportunities to work in many different environments.

Our esthetician students can choose to work at salons, spas, dermatology offices plus many other options. We train our students in a hands-on atmosphere where students are given the skills & knowledge needed to become skin and makeup professionals. They learn the most up-to-date techniques, skincare innovations and technologies. We even provide you with the business skills you’ll need to begin a fabulous career.

From skin analysis, ingredient technology and prescriptive retailing to waxing and makeup techniques, our extensive program offers students an all inclusive preparation program for a career as a skincare therapist.

Be the person everyone comes to for proper skin care and maintenance for a beautiful and healthy appearance!

Revive your passion to help others through a career as a professionally trained Esthetician. Empire Beauty School will educate you on the latest trends in esthetics and skin care where you can work virtually anywhere including:

  • Spa, salon
  • Cruise ship – while you travel the world
  • In a dermatologist’s or reconstructive surgeon’s offices

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WHAT YOU
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Facials

The Empire Beauty School esthetics program includes facial treatment education. A facial treatment is a skin-care service involving a series of deep cleansing and nourishing therapies to the skin of the face and neck. While in esthetics school, students learn the process and tools involved with facial treatments.

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Waxing

Beauty school students in the esthetics program also learn about several hair removal procedures, including waxing. Empire Beauty School cosmetology students learn about the tools and methods involved with waxing. Students also get training in safety as well as other hair removal methods.

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Makeup Artistry

The art of makeup is the ability to enhance facial features, cover and diminish flaws or imperfections as well as create dramatic effects for special occasions. Esthetics students at Empire Beauty School will learn the core principals needed to become skin and makeup professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Esthetics/Aesthetics Program

What are the Esthetics license requirements?

Training to become an esthetician usually takes an average of 600 hours in most states, but this does vary from state to state.

What do estheticians need to know?

Becoming an esthetician requires specialized training at an Esthetics school, or a cosmetology school with skin care specialist training programs. Students complete skin care training with experienced instructors by studying theory through textbook learning and in-class lectures, then practicing the techniques on mannequins and fellow students in the classroom, and later in your program, on real clients in a student salon or spa setting.

There is also training about safety and sanitation training involved. Students are expected to know and follow state laws for safety procedures in the salon setting, particularly if you or the client were to sustain an injury of some kind. Once you’ve completed your training at the school, you will then need to take (and pass) the state licensing exam.

Can I get financial aid to attend Esthetics school?

It depends. Some programs are eligible for financial aid assistance if they are over 300 hours; however, it is important to ask the school you are planning to attend. They can give you the right information for that particular program.

What are the job titles licensed estheticians can hold?

These are just a few examples of jobs an esthetician can hold:

  • Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist
  • Medical/Paramedical Esthetician
  • Clinical Esthetician
  • Master Esthetician
  • Medical Spa Manager
  • Wax/Hair Removal Specialist

What qualities does an esthetician need?

A professional esthetician should be able to work well with their hands, and be kind and have an approachable manner. Estheticians must be comfortable working with clients one-on-one. They should have the ability to make the customer feel relaxed.

Estheticians should be knowledgeable about their clients skin care needs, as well as which products would work well with their skin types. A professional esthetician should also be educated and informed on product interactions and the latest products and techniques for all skin types.


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