World Beauty Schools

Researched shortlist · reviewed 23 October 2026

Best Beauty Schools: Researched Shortlist

An unranked shortlist of verified beauty schools and colleges whose career programs publish enough checkable detail to compare: hours, tuition, entry rules, practice, kit and recognition.

An explicitly unranked editorial shortlist: grouped by kind of provider and alphabetical within each group. Numerical ranking is not defensible with the evidence available, and no school paid to be included.

Specialist and brand academies

  • A.S.P.P.E.I.: Corso di qualifica per acconciatori (Parrucchiere – Acconciatori)

    Training provider · Rome, Lazio, Italy

    Attestato di Qualifica per AcconciatorePrior qualification required€3,750 whole program

    Why it is here: Training provider that publishes 1,800 contact hours; publishes tuition (€3,750, full program); states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; has a recognition record verified in an official register.

  • Art of Colors: PRO Makeup Artist Opleiding

    Makeup school · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

    Diploma PRO Makeup Artist OpleidingEntry requirements not published€3,540 whole program, start in 2026 (+1 more)

    Why it is here: Makeup school that publishes tuition (€3,540, full program); describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: contact or practical hours are not published; entry requirements are not published.

  • Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Atlanta: Cosmetology

    Brand-operated academy · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    CosmetologyEntry requirements not published$20,350 whole program

    Why it is here: Brand-operated academy that publishes 1,500 contact hours; publishes tuition ($20,350, full program); states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: entry requirements are not published; practice and assessment arrangements are not published.

  • Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Charlotte: Cosmetology

    Brand-operated academy · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    No formal awardPrior qualification required$20,700 whole program

    Why it is here: Brand-operated academy that publishes 1,500 contact hours; publishes tuition ($20,700, full program); states its entry requirements; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: practice and assessment arrangements are not published; kit inclusion is not published.

  • Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute New York: Cosmetology

    Brand-operated academy · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

    No formal awardPrior qualification required$19,350 whole program

    Why it is here: Brand-operated academy that publishes 1,000 contact hours; publishes tuition ($19,350, full program); states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

  • Aveda Institute - Fort Myers: Nail Technician

    Brand-operated academy · Fort Myers, Florida, United States

    No formal awardEntry requirements not publishedPrice not published

    Why it is here: Brand-operated academy that publishes 240 contact hours; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: tuition is not published; entry requirements are not published.

  • Brown Aveda Institute: Cosmetology (Hair, Skin and Nails) - Mentor

    Brand-operated academy · Mentor, Ohio, United States

    No formal awardEntry requirements not published$21,190 whole program

    Why it is here: Brand-operated academy that publishes 1,500 contact hours; publishes tuition ($21,190, full program); states whether a kit is included; has a recognition record verified in an official register.

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: entry requirements are not published; practice and assessment arrangements are not published.

  • Carole's Cosmetic Tattoo: Permanent Color Tattoo Artist (PMU course)

    Permanent-makeup academy · Beaverton, Oregon, United States

    No formal awardPrior qualification requiredPrice not published

    Why it is here: Permanent-makeup academy that publishes 360 contact hours; states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; has a recognition record verified in an official register.

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: tuition is not published; kit inclusion is not published.

  • IFCER Académie: CAP Métiers de la coiffure en 10 mois

    Training provider · Le Petit-Quevilly, Normandie, France

    CAP Métier de la CoiffurePrior qualification required€3,300 per year

    Why it is here: Training provider that publishes 576 contact hours; publishes tuition (€3,300, per year); states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included.

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: no recognition record is on file.

  • ITM Paris: Formation Maquilleur Professionnel

    Makeup school · 5th arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France

    Titre de Maquilleur professionnel, spécialisation maquillage & coiffurePrior qualification required€10,150 whole program, eu/eea students (+1 more)

    Why it is here: Makeup school that publishes tuition (€10,150, full program); states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: contact or practical hours are not published.

  • Lash Placed Academy: Licensed Lash Artist Career Program

    Lash and brow academy · Louisville, Kentucky, United States

    Licensed Lash Artist Career ProgramEntry requirements not published$1,199 whole program

    Why it is here: Lash and brow academy that publishes tuition ($1,199, full program); describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: contact or practical hours are not published; entry requirements are not published.

  • Makeup Atelier Training Academy: Pro Makeup Diploma

    Makeup school · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Official French Diploma (Make-Up Atelier Paris)Entry requirements not publishedAED 16,000 whole program, 4 weeks (+3 more)

    Why it is here: Makeup school that publishes tuition (AED 16,000, full program); describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: contact or practical hours are not published; entry requirements are not published.

Beauty, cosmetology and barber schools

  • Aesthetics International Academy Pte Ltd: CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma International

    Beauty school / academy · Singapore, Singapore

    CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma InternationalPrior qualification requiredSGD 10,200 whole program, domestic students (+1 more)

    Why it is here: Beauty school / academy that publishes 1,200 contact hours; publishes tuition (SGD 10,200, full program); states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; has a recognition record verified in an official register.

  • Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College: 1000-Hour Barber Crossover Program

    Barber school · Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    No formal awardExisting licence required$8,500 whole program

    Why it is here: Barber school that publishes 1,000 contact hours; publishes tuition ($8,500, full program); states its entry requirements; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: practice and assessment arrangements are not published; kit inclusion is not published.

  • Aspen Beauty Academy - Laurel: Cosmetology

    Cosmetology school · Laurel, Maryland, United States

    No formal awardPrior qualification required$20,790 whole program, classes starting 11/09/2026

    Why it is here: Cosmetology school that publishes 1,500 contact hours; publishes tuition ($20,790, full program); states its entry requirements; states whether a kit is included.

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: practice and assessment arrangements are not published; no recognition record is on file.

  • Barber School of Pittsburgh: Barber Crossover Program

    Barber school · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    No formal awardExisting licence required$11,717 whole program

    Why it is here: Barber school that publishes 695 contact hours; publishes tuition ($11,717, full program); states its entry requirements; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: practice and assessment arrangements are not published; kit inclusion is not published.

  • Cameo College of Essential Beauty: Permanent Cosmetics / Nano Brow

    Beauty school / academy · Murray, Utah, United States

    certified SofTap TechnicianEntry requirements not published$2,550 whole program

    Why it is here: Beauty school / academy that publishes 40 contact hours; publishes tuition ($2,550, full program); describes how practice and assessment work; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: entry requirements are not published; kit inclusion is not published.

  • De Nederlandse Beauty School: Erkend Schoonheidsspecialiste niv. 3 (incl. theorielessen)

    Beauty school / academy · Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

    Schooldiploma Erkend Schoonheidsspecialiste niv. 3Entry requirements not published€2,995 whole program

    Why it is here: Beauty school / academy that publishes tuition (€2,995, full program); describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: contact or practical hours are not published; entry requirements are not published.

  • Empire Beauty School (Florida campuses): Cosmetology

    Beauty school / academy · Tampa, Florida, United States

    No formal awardEntry requirements not publishedPrice not published

    Why it is here: Beauty school / academy that publishes 1,200 contact hours; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: tuition is not published; entry requirements are not published.

  • Eric Fisher Academy: Cosmetology

    Cosmetology school · Wichita, Kansas, United States

    CosmetologyEntry requirements not published$18,000 whole program

    Why it is here: Cosmetology school that publishes 1,500 contact hours; publishes tuition ($18,000, full program); states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: entry requirements are not published; practice and assessment arrangements are not published.

  • Kosmetikschule Schäfer: Kosmetikerin – staatlich geprüft

    Beauty school / academy · Giessen, Hessen, Germany

    Kosmetikerin – staatlich geprüftEntry requirements not published€6,500 whole program

    Why it is here: Beauty school / academy that publishes tuition (€6,500, full program); describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: contact or practical hours are not published; entry requirements are not published.

Colleges and universities

  • Dr. von Morgenstern Schulen: Ausbildung zur staatlich geprüften Kosmetik (m/w/d)

    College · Lüneburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

    Kosmetik - staatlich geprüftPrior qualification required€159 per month

    Why it is here: College that publishes 560 practical hours; publishes tuition (€159, per month); states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; states whether a kit is included.

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: no recognition record is on file.

  • Florida State College at Jacksonville - Barbering: Barbering (C.C.)

    College · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    Barbering (C.C.) Career CertificatePrior qualification requiredPrice not published

    Why it is here: College that publishes 900 contact hours; states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work; cites a recognition (stated by the school, not yet verified in an official register).

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: tuition is not published; kit inclusion is not published.

  • Meridian Technology Center: Cosmetology - Evening (adult)

    College · Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States

    No formal awardApplication or interview$4,500 whole program

    Why it is here: College that publishes 1,250 contact hours; publishes tuition ($4,500, full program); states its entry requirements; describes how practice and assessment work.

    Limitations: Not shown on the pages checked: kit inclusion is not published; no recognition record is on file.