Our Achievements
- Ranked #1 Student retention rate – National Center for Education Statistics/IPEDS
- Ranked #1 Written NYS Board passing rate (100%) – NYS Division of Licensing
- Ranked #1 Practical NYS Board passing rate (100%) – NYS Division of Licensing
- Ranked #1 Graduation Rate (93%) – National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
- Ranked #1 Placement Rate (84%) – National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
- Nationally Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences continuously since 2001
- Supportive of many charitable community causes and events
Our Vision
- Share a creative fun learning experience
- Graduate dedicated, passionate and skilled hairdressers
- Enhance the image of the beauty professional
- Prepare each Future Professional for maximum financial and emotional rewards
- Share the respect and responsibility of the beauty business with all of our Future Professionals
- Build the foundation for life long technical skills
Our Achievements
- Ranked #1 Student retention rate – National Center for Education Statistics/IPEDS
- Ranked #1 Written NYS Board passing rate (100%) – NYS Division of Licensing
- Ranked #1 Practical NYS Board passing rate (100%) – NYS Division of Licensing
- Ranked #1 Graduation Rate (93%) – National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
- Ranked #1 Placement Rate (84%) – National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
- Nationally Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences continuously since 2001
- Supportive of many charitable community causes and events
Our Space
- Open industrial classroom design
- Tiered Lecture hall for guest speakers and daily presentations
- Multiple flat screen TV’s for technical and fashion trends
- Upscale salon like setting for client services
- Bright color corrected lighting combined with abundant natural daylight
- Modern lifestyle student lounge with outdoor break area.
- Handicap accessible
Our Curriculum
- Developed by successful internationally renowned hairdressers for future professionals
- Hands on experience from the very first day
- Proven modern techniques with a emphasis on Cutting, Coloring, highlighting and styling
- Skills acquired to excel in any size salon, from small independents to large corporate chains
- Specialized individual attention
- Our name recognition & reputation attracts a wide variety of clientele for students to work on to gain real life salon experience
- Exposure to the very best professional products from multiple manufacturers
- Family oriented fulltime and part time class schedules
Our Team
- Friendly, compassionate and caring staff
- Hands on ownership by internationally renowned hairdresser
- Licensed instructors who are successful salon professionals
- Daily educational meetings for continual feedback and student support
- On going staff developmental trainings
- Dedicated, experienced and helpful Financial Aid staff
- Licensed Director to help guide your experience from enrollment through graduation
- Life time job placement assistance
- Post graduate state board exam assistance
Our Financial Aid
- Federally guaranteed Direct Sub/Unsub student loans
- Pell grants
- Federal Parent PLUS loans
- Personalized, interest free payment plans
- Alternative educational loans through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
- Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express accepted
Our Location
- Conveniently located to NYS Thruway system
- Directly on a major bus route
- 5 minutes from the Buffalo/Niagara Airport
- Close to shopping and restaurants
- Outside affordable and convenient housing
- Relocation assistance
Our Accreditation / Licensure
- Cosmetology and Hairdressing program approved by the New York State Education
- Department since March 1998
- Accredited by NACCAS since 2001
Admissions Requirements/Procedures/Transfers/Credit for previous Training
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. For those having a foreign diploma they must be verified by an outside agency to confirm that they are equivalent to a US high school diploma and translated into English. The school has a list of local/national companies that perform this service. A prospective student who would like to receive credit for previous training from a Cosmetology program must submit to school officials an official transcript of hours and grades prior to enrollment. The acceptance of previous credit/hours will be based upon written and practical testing at the time prior to enrollment or transfer. The average grade of your practical and written exam will be used to determine the amount of hours taken in transfer.
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