Beauty Schools in Georgia
Cosmetology licenses in Georgia require 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship. 17 accredited beauty schools in 15 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Georgia cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Georgia
17 schools in 15 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 |
| Athens | 1 |
| Augusta | 1 |
| Columbus | 1 |
| Cumming | 1 |
| Dalton | 1 |
| Kennesaw | 1 |
| Lawrenceville | 1 |
| Lilburn | 1 |
| Macon | 1 |
| Morrow | 1 |
| Roswell | 1 |
| Sandy Springs | 1 |
| Savannah | 1 |
| Stone Mountain | 1 |
School Directory - Georgia
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology | Dalton | (706) 278‑0065 | Cosmetology, Esthetics |
| Empire Beauty School-Augusta | Augusta | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett | Lawrenceville | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw | Kennesaw | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Morrow | Morrow | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Northlake | Atlanta | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Savannah | Savannah | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | Athens | (706) 549‑6400 | Cosmetology |
| Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Lilburn | (866) 583‑7331 | Cosmetology, Esthetics |
| International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy | Sandy Springs | (404) 843‑1005 | Esthetics, Nail technology |
| MAK Beauty Institute | Cumming | (770) 292‑9669 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta | Atlanta | (404) 888‑0070 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Esani | Roswell | (678) 795‑0999 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Pro Way Hair School | Stone Mountain | (404) 299‑5156 | Cosmetology |
| Profile Institute of Barber-Styling | Atlanta | (404) 559‑0704 | Barber |
| Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails | Columbus | (706) 653‑6561 | Cosmetology, Barber, Esthetics, Nail technology |
| Webb's Barber School of Arts | Macon | (478) 254‑8900 | Barber |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Athens (1 school)
(706) 549‑6400
Atlanta (3 schools)
(800) 920‑4593
(404) 888‑0070
(404) 559‑0704
Augusta (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Columbus (1 school)
(706) 653‑6561
Cumming (1 school)
(770) 292‑9669
Dalton (1 school)
(706) 278‑0065
Kennesaw (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Lawrenceville (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Lilburn (1 school)
(866) 583‑7331
Macon (1 school)
(478) 254‑8900
Morrow (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Roswell (1 school)
(678) 795‑0999
Sandy Springs (1 school)
(404) 843‑1005
Savannah (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Stone Mountain (1 school)
(404) 299‑5156
We have 17 accredited beauty schools on file across 15 cities in Georgia, sourced from US Department of Education (NCES IPEDS) data. Use the directory tables on this page to browse by city or open individual school profiles.
Most schools on file in Georgia list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Georgia cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Georgia cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Georgia students complete our online theory course first to build a foundation in sanitation, skin science, and client care before enrolling in an accredited in-person program. Our course does not replace the 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of hands-on training Georgia requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Georgia to plan your path.
Georgia Beauty Schools. Comparing beauty schools in Georgia? Every listing on this page is a real, licensed school with its address, programs offered, and contact details, so you can shortlist options near Georgia without digging through scattered directories. Pair a school choice with our online course to arrive at your first class already familiar with the theory, and check our licensing guide for Georgia to confirm exactly how many in-person hours that school needs to cover.