Turn Your Passion Into a Successful Beauty Career

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COSMETOLOGY

Focuses on core concepts that you will need to succeed in the beauty industry.

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generation of licensed beauty

Inspire the next generation of licensed beauty professionals by becoming an educator.

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Why Empire

Choosing a beauty school isn’t just about learning techniques – it’s about building a career that lasts. At Empire Beauty School, students train with real clients, work with a wide range of professional products, and follow a curriculum designed to match what today’s employers expect.

From day one, the focus is on hands-on experience, career readiness, and confidence behind the chair. Whether the goal is to work in a salon, specialize in skincare, or build something of your own, the training is built to support that path.

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Funding Your Education

Empire offers financial aid, scholarships, and grant opportunities to those who qualify. The team works one-on-one with students to walk through options and make the process straightforward.

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What You'll Learn

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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STUDENT WORK

What Our Students Are Saying

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

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

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

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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. Each area of our cosmetology program is supported with this complete kit, which includes mannequins, hair tools, skin, nail and makeup kit and more!

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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.

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