Beauty Schools in New Jersey
Cosmetology licenses in New Jersey require 1,200 hours. 20 accredited beauty schools in 19 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,200 hours |
| Licensing board | New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | New Jersey cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in New Jersey
20 schools in 19 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Brick | 2 |
| Bloomfield | 1 |
| Cherry Hill | 1 |
| Clifton | 1 |
| Edison | 1 |
| Egg Harbor Township | 1 |
| Ewing | 1 |
| Gloucester | 1 |
| Hackensack | 1 |
| Kenilworth | 1 |
| Morris Plains | 1 |
| North Plainfield | 1 |
| Paramus | 1 |
| Pine Brook | 1 |
| South Plainfield | 1 |
School Directory - New Jersey
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Academy of Hair Design | Morris Plains | 97365614010 | Cosmetology |
| Capri Institute of Hair Design-Brick | Brick | 201599925010 | Cosmetology |
| Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton | Clifton | 201599925010 | Cosmetology |
| Capri Institute of Hair Design-Kenilworth | Kenilworth | 201599925010 | Cosmetology |
| Capri Institute of Hair Design-Paramus | Paramus | 201599925010 | Cosmetology |
| Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology | Pine Brook | 9735751050107 | Cosmetology, Esthetics |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield | Bloomfield | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill | Cherry Hill | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Union | Union | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Innovate Salon Academy | South Plainfield | (908) 412-9600 | Cosmetology |
| Innovate Salon Academy | Ewing | (908) 412-9600 | Cosmetology |
| P B Cosmetology Education Center | Gloucester | (856) 456-4927 | Cosmetology |
| Parisian Beauty School | Hackensack | 2014872203110 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Jersey Shore | Brick | (732) 262-4900 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Pro Beauty Academy | Edison | (732) 318-6400 | Cosmetology |
| Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness | Voorhees | (856) 988-8600 | Cosmetology |
| Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | North Plainfield | 732442600710 | Cosmetology |
| Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York | West New York | 732442600711 | Cosmetology |
| Shore Beauty School | Egg Harbor Township | (609) 645-3635 | Cosmetology |
| Total Image Beauty Academy | Union City | (201) 766-2355 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Bloomfield (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Brick (2 schools)
201599925010
(732) 262-4900
Cherry Hill (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Clifton (1 school)
201599925010
Edison (1 school)
(732) 318-6400
Egg Harbor Township (1 school)
(609) 645-3635
Ewing (1 school)
(908) 412-9600
Gloucester (1 school)
(856) 456-4927
Hackensack (1 school)
2014872203110
Kenilworth (1 school)
201599925010
Morris Plains (1 school)
97365614010
North Plainfield (1 school)
732442600710
Paramus (1 school)
201599925010
Pine Brook (1 school)
9735751050107
South Plainfield (1 school)
(908) 412-9600
Union (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Union City (1 school)
(201) 766-2355
Voorhees (1 school)
(856) 988-8600
West New York (1 school)
732442600711
New Jersey Beauty School FAQ
We have 20 accredited beauty schools on file across 19 cities in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. New Jersey cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,200 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the New Jersey cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many New Jersey 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 1,200 hours of hands-on training New Jersey requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for New Jersey to plan your path.