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North Carolina Cosmetology and Beauty Schools

Enrolling in a North Carolina cosmetology school is just what you need to become a part of the quickly growing beauty industry.  Whether you are looking to attend a private, public or even take high school cosmetology classes, North Carolina has beauty programs to meet your needs.  With over 125 schools in the state that offer a variety of cosmetology specialty programs, you are sure to find one best suited for you!

All Beauty Programs in North Carolina

Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology
Concord, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Greensboro, NC
Cosmetology
Winston-Salem, NC
Cosmetology
Greensboro, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training / Salon Management
Mooresville, NC
Cosmetology

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5 T Beauty Academy – Accredited
Raleigh, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Durham, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
North Wilkesboro, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Charlotte, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Burlington, NC
Barbering
Burlington, NC
Cosmetology
Greenville, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Anew Vision Academy – Accredited
Newton, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care
Greensboro, NC
Make-Up Artist Training / Permanent Make-Up
Asheville, NC
Cosmetology
Asheville, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Chapel Hill, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Washington, NC
Cosmetology
Raleigh, NC
Make-Up Artist Training
Beauty Institute – Accredited
Raleigh, NC
Hair Design / Teacher Training
Raleigh, NC
Cosmetology
Mebane, NC
Barbering
Flat Rock, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Continuing Education
Bolivia, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Durham, NC
Barbering
Hudson, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Castle Hayne, NC
Cosmetology
Asheville, NC
Cosmetology / Hair Design
Morehead City, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Hickory, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology
Boone, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Asheville, NC
Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Lillington, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Pittsboro, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Sanford, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology / Continuing Education
Fayetteville, NC
Cosmetology
Dudley, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Goldsboro, NC
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Shelby, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology
Jacksonville, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Elizabeth City, NC
Cosmetology
Wilmington, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
New Bern, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering
Thomasville, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Kernersville, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Greensboro, NC
Cosmetology
Durham Tech – Accredited
Durham, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Rocky Mount, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Tarboro, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Durham, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Fayetteville, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Winston-Salem, NC
Massage Therapy
Belmont, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care
Dallas, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Lincolnton, NC
Cosmetology
Winston-Salem, NC
Cosmetology / Hair Design
Raleigh, NC
Hair Design / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Ayden, NC
Barbering
Jamestown, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Raleigh, NC
Massage Therapy
Weldon, NC
Cosmetology
Raleigh, NC
Barbering
Clyde, NC
Cosmetology
Raeford, NC
Cosmetology
Durham, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering
I nailed It Academy – Accredited
Raleigh, NC
Nail Technology
Charlotte, NC
Make-Up Artist Training
Spindale, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Graham, NC
Cosmetology / Hair Design
Kenansville, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Smithfield, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Raleigh, NC
Barbering
Kinston, NC
Cosmetology
Greensboro, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Durham, NC
Hair Design
Greensboro, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering
Williamston, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Spruce Pine, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Marion, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Continuing Education
Greensboro, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Statesville, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Mitchell's Academy – Accredited
Raleigh, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology
Burlington, NC
Nail Technology
Rocky Mount, NC
Cosmetology
NC Nail Academy II – Accredited
Greensboro, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
NC Nails Academy – Accredited
Raleigh, NC
Nail Technology
NC Skincare Academy – Accredited
Greensboro, NC
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Gastonia, NC
Barbering
Charlotte, NC
Barbering
Huntersville, NC
Cosmetology
Conway, NC
Cosmetology
One Stop Academy – Accredited
Fayetteville, NC
Barbering
Bayboro, NC
Cosmetology
Grantsboro, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Fayetteville, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Gastonia, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Raleigh, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Roxboro, NC
Cosmetology
Winterville, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering / Continuing Education
Greenville, NC
Cosmetology
Charlotte, NC
Barbering
Asheboro, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Fayetteville, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Durham, NC
Nail Technology
Ahoskie, NC
Cosmetology / Continuing Education
Lumberton, NC
Cosmetology / Continuing Education
Wentworth, NC
Cosmetology
Kannapolis, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Salisbury, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Clinton, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Pinehurst, NC
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Hickory, NC
Cosmetology
Raleigh, NC
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Lumberton, NC
Hair Design
Charlotte, NC
Massage Therapy
Whiteville, NC
Cosmetology
Sylva, NC
Cosmetology
Albemarle, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Continuing Education
Dobson, NC
Cosmetology
Greensboro, NC
Permanent Make-Up
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology / Hair Design
Greensboro, NC
Nail Technology
Murphy, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Raleigh, NC
Continuing Education
Creedmoor, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Louisburg, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Henderson, NC
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Raleigh, NC
Cosmetology
VN Nail College – Accredited
Greensboro, NC
Nail Technology
Raleigh, NC
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Massage Therapy
Goldsboro, NC
Cosmetology
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetology
Morganton, NC
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
West Jefferson, NC
Cosmetology
Winston-Salem, NC
Barbering
Winston-Salem, NC
Cosmetology
Durham, NC
Cosmetology
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.

Begin looking for your North Carolina beauty school!

The state of North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners offers six cosmetology license options for those seeking to become licensed professionals in the field. The requirements for licensure include completing the minimum training hours and passing a written and practical examination. You will need to complete the following required classroom hours in order to be eligible to sit for your cosmetology exam:

  • Cosmetologist: 1,500 training hours
  • Cosmetology Instructor: current cosmetologist license and 800 training hours
  • Nail Technician: 300 training hours
  • Nail Instructor: current nail technician license and 320 training hours
  • Esthetician: 600 training hours
  • Esthetics Instructor: current esthetics license and 650 training hours

If you are interested in becoming a barber or a massage therapist, your licensing boards will the North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners and the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.  You will need to complete following classroom training before applying your your license.

  • Barber: 1,528 training hours
  • Massage Therapist: 500 training hours

Cosmetologists must renew their licenses every three years, and a minimum of 24 continuing education hours is required for renewal. Cosmetology instructors, nail technicians, and estheticians must renew their licenses every year and complete at least eight hours of continuing education.

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