Beauty Schools in Massachusetts
Cosmetology licenses in Massachusetts require 1,000 hours. 9 accredited beauty schools in 7 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,000 hours |
| Licensing board | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Massachusetts cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Massachusetts
9 schools in 7 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Boston | 2 |
| Malden | 2 |
| Lowell | 1 |
| Medford | 1 |
| Quincy | 1 |
| West Springfield | 1 |
| Woburn | 1 |
School Directory - Massachusetts
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics | Woburn | 7819353344244 | Esthetics |
| DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology | West Springfield | (413) 827-0037 | Cosmetology |
| Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy | Medford | (781) 391-9380 | Esthetics |
| Empire Beauty School-Boston | Boston | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Malden | Malden | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Jupiter Beauty Academy | Boston | (617) 288-1811 | Cosmetology |
| Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute | Lowell | (978) 453-3235 | Cosmetology |
| Massachusetts School of Barbering | Quincy | (617) 770-4444 | Barber |
| New England Hair Academy | Malden | (781) 324-6799 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Boston (2 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(617) 288-1811
Lowell (1 school)
(978) 453-3235
Malden (2 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(781) 324-6799
Medford (1 school)
(781) 391-9380
Quincy (1 school)
(617) 770-4444
West Springfield (1 school)
(413) 827-0037
Woburn (1 school)
7819353344244
Massachusetts Beauty School FAQ
We have 9 accredited beauty schools on file across 7 cities in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Massachusetts cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,000 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Massachusetts cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Massachusetts 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 1,000 hours of hands-on training Massachusetts requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Massachusetts to plan your path.