COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
Prepare for a career in hair, skin, and nail services with hands-on cosmetology training.
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CAMPUS LIFE
116 South Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
OPERATING HOURS
| 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 - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | Closed |
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ESTHETICS / AESTHETICS PROGRAM
Focus on skincare, facials, and spa services in our esthetics and aesthetics programs.
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EDUCATOR TRAINING PROGRAM
Prepare to train and mentor the next generation of beauty professionals.
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FACIAL SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Develop focused skills in facial treatments and skincare services.
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HYBRID COSMETOLOGY/HAIRDRESSING PROGRAM
Blend in-person and online learning in our hybrid cosmetology/hairdressing track.
Learn MoreEMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL Virginia Beach OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.
The Glen Burnie beauty school students gain additional real-world training and education as they participate in special events, such as fashion shows, beauty shows, competitions, fundraising events, community involvement, and more. The students also participate in Empire's National Day of Beauty event, which benefits raising 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.
Virginia-Beach REQUIRED HOURS
COSMETOLOGY – 1500 HOURS
ESTHETICS – 600 HOURS
NAIL TECHNOLOGY – 300 HOURS
MAKEUP ARTISTRY – 150 HOURS
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!
READ OUR REVIEWS
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Sanah Bellamy
I came in as someone who couldn’t even section hair correctly. Now, I have worked with different hair textures, learned to work …
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Kyla Paine
I’m starting my cosmetology journey here at Empire Beauty School & so far I love it ! Everybody has a positive attitude &…
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Rachel Foley
I’m a student at Empire and it’s a great, professional establishment! The educators really help you to learn and understand al…
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Kayla Brooks
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ABOUT THE AREA
The Virginia Beach Empire Beauty School is conveniently located in downtown Virginia Beach, VA. The school has free parking. Public transportation is available via the Hampton roads bus transit system, bus route 36. The Virginia Beach Empire Beauty School serves cosmetology students and clinic guests from the greater VA Beach area and Norfolk metro as well as surrounding neighborhoods such as Chesapeake, Portsmouth, South Norfolk, and Suffolk to name a few.
All Empire Beauty Schools are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission for Career Arts and Sciences which holds its members to a higher standard of quality. Empire’s fun and interactive classes are conducted by trained and licensed beauty educators. Our Virginia Beach 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
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LEARN MOREWant to Learn More?
By submitting my number above, I provide my signature and agree to receive marketing calls/SMS/texts via autodialer technology (data rates may apply) and/or prerecorded message from Empire or its subsidiaries, affiliates, or agents. There's no requirement to purchase goods/services, and I may revoke consent by calling 1-800-964-1328. I also agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.