The American Beauty Academy offers a cosmetology program that includes design, cutting, coloring, multicultural techniques, makeup, fashion trends and the art of hairdressing. Specialized courses in esthetics and nails are also available. The American Beauty Academy includes a training program for students who wish to become cosmetology instructors. The academy provides both part-time and full-time programs that last anywhere from 9 to 12 months. Students may take advantage of financial aid and tuition payment plans.
American Beauty Academy
6912 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19135
215-331-1515
thevisionacademy.edu
The Jean Madeline Aveda Institute has three locations in the Philadelphia area including southeast Philadelphia, northeast Philadelphia and on the University of Pennsylvania campus. The program includes full-time and part-time courses in modern hair cutting, color and texture services, skin care, nail technology and makeup. In addition to creative elements of the cosmetology field, students also learn business and retail techniques. High school seniors are eligible for scholarships and financial aid.
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
315A Bainbridge St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-9670
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
7248 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19135
215-332-2000
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
University of Pennsylvania Campus
Chestnut Street at 40th
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-0404
jeanmadeline.com
Empire Beauty School is a national cosmetology school chain with two locations in Philadelphia. The school trains both full-time and part-time students in cosmetology, hairstyling, nail technology and esthetics. A program is also offered for students interested in teaching cosmetology. All of the Empire Beauty School programs also include training in salon management and reception, communication, marketing and sales. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Empire Beauty School
1522 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
866-232-2771
Empire Beauty School
4026 Woodhaven Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
866-232-2771
empire.edu
PB Cosmetology Education Centre is in New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. The school was founded in 1960 and offers a 10-month full-time and 19-month part-time curriculum including cosmetology, nail care, skin care and teacher training. Scholarships are available.
PB Cosmetology Centre
110 Monmouth St.
Gloucester, NJ 08030
856-456-4927
pbcosmetologyschool.com
Kimberly's Beauty School offers courses in English and Vietnamese. The school is located in northeast Philadelphia and trains students in cosmetology, nails, esthetician and instructor training. The school does not provide scholarships, but financial aid is available.
Kimberly's Beauty School
3355 Kensington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
215-423-9690
kimberlysbeautyschool.com