COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
Prepare for a career in hair, skin, and nail services with hands-on cosmetology training.
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Since 2000, the Center City Philadelphia location has been educating cosmetology students for successful careers as future professionals in the beauty industry. There is plenty of free parking near the school and students have access to public transportation by way of SEPTA, Greyhound bus lines and railroad around historic Philadelphia. Local eateries and shopping areas near our school include Pita Pit, Steaks on South, Taco Bell and more fast food restaurants so you can grab a quick bite between classes. Enjoy a leisure walk to Philly's incredible museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, or take in a show or a game at the Lincoln Financial Field where the Philadelphia Eagles play football.
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1522 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | Closed |
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Prepare for a career in hair, skin, and nail services with hands-on cosmetology training.
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Prepare to train and mentor the next generation of beauty professionals.
Learn MoreThe Center City Philadelphia Empire Beauty School students participate in community events which support their hands-on training. Additionally, the students perform a day of beauty services for local patrons. The proceeds of this special event are used to help to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Empire Beauty School's fun and interactive classes are conducted by trained and licensed beauty educators. Our school has a student salon/clinic where you will work on real clients while you learn to build your own book of business. If you want a career with unlimited potential for creativity, flexibility, and making others feel more beautiful, the world of beauty is the perfect place for you.
Empire Beauty Schools are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), which holds its members to a higher standard of quality than non-accredited schools.
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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All Empire Beauty Schools are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission for Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) which holds its members to a higher standard of quality than non-member schools.
Empire’s fun and interactive classes are conducted by trained and licensed beauty educators. Our Philadelphia school has a student salon where you will work on real clients while you learn to build your own book of business.
If you want a career with unlimited potential for creativity, flexibility, and making others feel more beautiful the world of beauty is the perfect place for you.
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