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.
HYBRID COSMETOLOGY/ HAIRDRESSING PROGRAM
(Currently available only at the Manhattan Campus)
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ABOUT THE HYBRID HAIRDRESSING / COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
Master the latest trends in haircutting, coloring, and styling for men, women, and children.
Develop practical skills in nail care, esthetic skin care, and more.
Build essential marketing and communication skills to attract and retain clients while gaining real-world experience in our student salon.
With over 90 years of experience, Empire Beauty School is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that helps students succeed both in school and beyond.
WHY CHOOSE THE HYBRID LEARNING PROGRAM?
• Hybrid Learning: The theory portion (distance education) of your curriculum is delivered online through Zoom and CIMA (Online Learning Platform), allowing you to study from the comfort of your home.
• In-Person Expertise: Gain hands-on experience with practical skills during scheduled on-campus sessions, ensuring you’re fully prepared for real-world salon environments.
• Same Excellence, New Format: Receive the same high-quality, nationally accredited education as our traditional cosmetology program, designed to prepare you for licensure and a successful career in beauty.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our Hybrid Hairdressing/Cosmetology Program is thoughtfully designed to balance online and in-person learning:
Pre-Clinic Phase (15 Weeks):
• Online theory classes (distance education) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays via Zoom and CIMA (Online Learning Platform).
• Hands-on practical training on campus on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Clinic Phase (12 Weeks):
• Online theory classes (distance education) on Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom and CIMA (Online Learning Platform).
• Hands-on practical training on campus on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Enrichments (Final Weeks):
• Fully in-person sessions to fine-tune your skills and prepare for the next step in your cosmetology journey.
PROGRAM HOURS
Classes are held Monday – Friday: 9am to 5pm, offering seven hours of focused learning each day.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
• Browsers Supported: Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari (current versions)
• Internet Explorer 11+ (for Windows 8 and previous versions)
• Microsoft Edge (for Windows 10+)
• Chromebooks: Safe Exam Browser is not currently supported. Recommendations: Use the latest browser and operating system available. A connection speed of at least 15 mb/s is suggested for best user experience.
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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.
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.
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.
BUSINESS/ RETAIL TRAINING
Empire Beauty School students learn the basics of the cosmetology business. The curriculum includes résumé creation, job search, and more. Many of our graduates aspire to one day own their own salon, and at Empire we teach the skill set needed to do so.
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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Want to Learn More?
By submitting my number above, I provide my signature and agree to receive calls/SMS/texts via autodialer technology (data rates may apply) from Empire regarding admissions and enrollment opportunities. There’s no requirement to purchase goods/services, and I may revoke consent by calling 1-800-964-1328. For texts:Msg. freq. varies, message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. I also agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy