Beauty Schools in Maryland
Cosmetology licenses in Maryland require 1,500 hours, or 24 months as a registered apprentice. 16 accredited beauty schools in 14 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Maryland Board of Cosmetologists |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Maryland cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Maryland
16 schools in 14 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 |
| Annapolis | 1 |
| Bel Air | 1 |
| California | 1 |
| Frederick | 1 |
| Glen Burnie | 1 |
| Hagerstown | 1 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 1 |
| Jessup | 1 |
| Laurel | 1 |
| New Carrollton | 1 |
| Owings Mills | 1 |
| Salisbury | 1 |
| Silver Spring | 1 |
School Directory - Maryland
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel | Laurel | (301) 490-8580 | Cosmetology |
| Aveda Institute-Maryland | Bel Air | 41083808454 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Award Beauty School | Hagerstown | 301459250913 | Cosmetology |
| Baltimore Studio of Hair Design | Baltimore | (410) 539-1935 | Cosmetology |
| Blades School of Hair Design | California | (301) 862-9797 | Cosmetology |
| Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy | Salisbury | 4107427929104 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills | Owings Mills | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Hair Academy | New Carrollton | 301459250913 | Cosmetology |
| Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights | 301459250913 | Cosmetology |
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex | Baltimore | (443) 503-8630 | Cosmetology |
| Montgomery Beauty School | Silver Spring | 301459250913 | Cosmetology |
| Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School | Baltimore | (443) 398-0156 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup | Jessup | (301) 366-8675 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Annapolis | (443) 221-2553 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Frederick | (301) 682-7550 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Annapolis (1 school)
(443) 221-2553
Baltimore (3 schools)
(410) 539-1935
(443) 503-8630
(443) 398-0156
Bel Air (1 school)
41083808454
California (1 school)
(301) 862-9797
Frederick (1 school)
(301) 682-7550
Glen Burnie (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Hagerstown (1 school)
301459250913
Hillcrest Heights (1 school)
301459250913
Jessup (1 school)
(301) 366-8675
Laurel (1 school)
(301) 490-8580
New Carrollton (1 school)
301459250913
Owings Mills (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Salisbury (1 school)
4107427929104
Silver Spring (1 school)
301459250913
Maryland Beauty School FAQ
We have 16 accredited beauty schools on file across 14 cities in Maryland, 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 Maryland list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Maryland cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours, or 24 months as a registered apprentice of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Maryland cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Maryland 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 24 months as a registered apprentice of hands-on training Maryland requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Maryland to plan your path.