A nationwide group of cosmetology training colleges, Empire Beauty Schools, opened during the 1930s. The college has more than 96 locations throughout the United States in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. The cosmetology program offered at Empire includes training in hairstyling, haircutting, chemical treatments like dyes and perms, nail technology and esthetics (skin care). The school also provides training for cosmetology instructor certification. Each Empire Beauty School location operates its own salon, allowing students to gain first-hand experience working with paying customers. The schools have accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Science. Federal financial aid is available for eligible students.
Empire Beauty Schools
Corporate Office
396 Pennsylvania 61
Pottsville, PA 17901
866-232-2771
empire.edu
Originally founded as Myndall Cain Beauty Academy during the 1950s, Regency Beauty Institute operates beauty schools throughout the United States in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Science, the school's cosmetology program requires 1,200 and 1,800 hours, depending on the state. The program covers professional development, business, retailing, ecology, shampooing and conditioning, anatomy, chemistry, decision-making, trichology, cutting and styling, wigs, texturizing, coloring, esthetics, manicuring and state regulations. Each Regency Beauty Institute features its own salon for hands-on training. Federal financial aid is available for qualified students. Job placement assistance is available for all students.
Regency Beauty Institute
100 Northland Circle
Suite 312
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
763-533-3179
regencybeauty.com
Founded in 1968, Joe Blasco Makeup Schools are located in Orlando, Florida and Hollywood, California. As of August 2010, the school was slated to open a third location in New York City, New York by the end of the month. The college offers a course for beauty makeup application that includes instruction in theory, sanitation, hygiene, foundations, highlights, eye makeup, lip color and fantasy makeup design. The school also offers programs in professional makeup artistry and hair styling for film and stage and prosthetic or special effects makeup. The school participates in federal loan and grant and private lender financial aid programs and offers a limited number of scholarships.
Joe Blasco Makeup Schools
1670 Hillhurst Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90027
800-252-7221
joeblasco.com