Courtney Weikel

Empire Educator Retires After 23 Years of Shaping the Future of the Beauty Industry

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Congratulations to Jill Scholz, an esteemed educator at Empire Beauty School Lehigh Valley, on her retirement after an impressive 23 years of teaching with Empire. Scholz has been dedicated to educating and mentoring beauty professionals at Empire since 2000. Over the years, she has touched the lives of countless students.  Michelle Zeigler, Executive Director at … Empire Educator Retires After 23 Years of Shaping the Future of the Beauty Industry

Autumn Rich: Regis’s Unleash the Beauty of Potential Scholarship

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We are ecstatic to announce the latest recipient of the Regis Unleash the Beauty of Potential Scholarship is Autumn Rich! Rich graduated from Empire Beauty School in West Mifflin, PA in June 2023. “I’m glad that I decided to enroll at Empire Beauty School in their cosmetology program. I always had a heart to do … Autumn Rich: Regis’s Unleash the Beauty of Potential Scholarship

How Long Is Beauty School?

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Choosing to enroll in beauty school is an investment you are making in yourself and your future.   This is an industry where you will love what you do, have creative freedom, and make an impact on others. This article will give you a better understanding of how long cosmetology school will take. Factors that … How Long Is Beauty School?

Skylee Edmiston: Skin Games 2nd Place Winner

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Skylee Edmiston, Director of Esthetics Education at Empire Beauty Schools, dedicates her spare time to making a difference with her nonprofit organization, Face the Fight. Edmiston provides complimentary wellness services to oncology patients, past and present. When she heard of the Skin Games Competition, she took the opportunity to enter her nonprofit in the Compassion … Skylee Edmiston: Skin Games 2nd Place Winner

Ricky Sprague: Regis’s Unleash The Beauty of Potential Scholarship

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Nerek (Ricky) Sprague has been selected as a recipient of the Regis Unleash the Beauty of Potential Scholarship for $5,000! Sprague is a February 2023 graduate of Empire Beauty School Harrisburg. Jamie Suarez, SVP of Merchandising and Education, Regis Corporation, spotlights Sprague’s journey with us. “We are very excited to announce that Nerek Sprague has … Ricky Sprague: Regis’s Unleash The Beauty of Potential Scholarship

Gretchen Nunez Guerrero: Wella’s Look, Feel, and Be Your True Self Scholarship

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Gretchen Nunez Guerrero, Empire Lakeland Graduate, shared her life-changing story and received the Beauty Changes Lives Wella’s Look, Feel, and Be Your True Self Scholarship. In 2015, Nunez Guerrero made a decision that changed her life. She decided to stop using chemicals that would straighten her curly hair and start over. After chopping off all … Gretchen Nunez Guerrero: Wella’s Look, Feel, and Be Your True Self Scholarship

Empire Beauty School Graduate Determined to Conquer Adversity

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Charmare Edmond, an Empire Beauty School Northeast Philadelphia Graduate, is determined to make the most of each opportunity given to her. Edmond graduated in November 2022, with 100% attendance and was a member of our 90/90 club. The 90/90 Club is in recognition of the Future Professional Stylists who are excelling in our program, reflected … Empire Beauty School Graduate Determined to Conquer Adversity

Empire Graduates Open Insta-Glam Salon

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Empire Beauty School Shamokin Dam graduates, Jenna Matzinger and Angie Ortiz-Martinez, chased their dream and proudly opened Insta-Glam Salon. The duo were students together when they discussed their dreams of becoming business owners. Matzinger was also a recipient of the George Bradley Scholarship. With Ortiz-Martinez’s passion for nails and Matzinger’s love for hair color, they … Empire Graduates Open Insta-Glam Salon