Beauty Schools in Kentucky
Cosmetology licenses in Kentucky require 1,500 hours. 17 accredited beauty schools in 11 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Kentucky Board of Cosmetology |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Kentucky cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Kentucky
17 schools in 11 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Louisville | 5 |
| Bowling Green | 2 |
| Lexington | 2 |
| Belfry | 1 |
| Elizabethtown | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Glasgow | 1 |
| Manchester | 1 |
| Nicholasville | 1 |
| Paintsville | 1 |
| Whitesburg | 1 |
School Directory - Kentucky
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allure Beauty College | Whitesburg | (606) 633-8784 | Cosmetology |
| American College of Barbering | Louisville | (502) 968-4858 | Barber |
| Appalachian Beauty School | Belfry | (606) 519-3610 | Cosmetology |
| Barrett and Company School of Hair Design | Nicholasville | (859) 885-9136 | Cosmetology |
| Edge Academy of Beauty | Manchester | (606) 599-3813 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth | Louisville | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Dixie | Louisville | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Florence | Florence | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Ideal Beauty Academy | Louisville | (502) 290-4700 | Cosmetology |
| Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology | Bowling Green | (270) 796-3661 | Cosmetology |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green | Bowling Green | 3178468999320 | Cosmetology |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow | Glasgow | (317) 846-6444 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington | Lexington | (859) 223-3644 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville | Louisville | (502) 583-1018 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| South Eastern Beauty Academy | Paintsville | (606) 788-0091 | Cosmetology |
| Summit Salon Academy-Lexington | Lexington | 85926655314 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Belfry (1 school)
(606) 519-3610
Bowling Green (2 schools)
(270) 796-3661
3178468999320
Elizabethtown (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Florence (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Glasgow (1 school)
(317) 846-6444
Lexington (2 schools)
(859) 223-3644
85926655314
Louisville (5 schools)
(502) 968-4858
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
(502) 290-4700
(502) 583-1018
Manchester (1 school)
(606) 599-3813
Nicholasville (1 school)
(859) 885-9136
Paintsville (1 school)
(606) 788-0091
Whitesburg (1 school)
(606) 633-8784
Kentucky Beauty School FAQ
We have 17 accredited beauty schools on file across 11 cities in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Kentucky cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Kentucky cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Kentucky 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 of hands-on training Kentucky requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Kentucky to plan your path.