Beauty Schools in New York
Cosmetology licenses in New York require 1,000 hours. 35 accredited beauty schools in 23 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | New York |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,000 hours |
| Licensing board | New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | New York cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in New York
35 schools in 23 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| New York | 6 |
| Rochester | 4 |
| Bronx | 2 |
| Brooklyn | 2 |
| Hempstead | 2 |
| Levittown | 2 |
| Albany | 1 |
| Astoria | 1 |
| Cheektowaga | 1 |
| Flushing | 1 |
| Hauppauge | 1 |
| Islandia | 1 |
| Latham | 1 |
| Mattydale | 1 |
| Mount Vernon | 1 |
School Directory - New York
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Science Institute | Latham | (518) 786‑0760 | Esthetics |
| American Beauty School | Bronx | (718) 931‑7400 | Cosmetology |
| Arrojo Cosmetology School | New York | (212) 242‑7786 | Cosmetology |
| Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics | New York | (212) 725‑6130 | Esthetics |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New York | New York | (212) 807‑1492 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Barber & Beauty Institute of New York | Hempstead | (516) 486‑5424 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Brittany Beauty Academy | Brooklyn | (718) 745‑1000 | Cosmetology |
| Brittany Beauty Academy | Levittown | (516) 731‑8300 | Cosmetology |
| Brittany Beauty Academy | Bronx | (718) 220‑0400 | Cosmetology |
| Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers | Nanuet | (845) 247‑5468 | Cosmetology |
| Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup | New York | (212) 779‑7800 | Esthetics |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale | Mattydale | (585) 272‑8060 | Cosmetology |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester | Rochester | (585) 272‑8060 | Cosmetology |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca | West Seneca | (716) 675‑8205 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn | Brooklyn | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Buffalo | Cheektowaga | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Manhattan | New York | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Peekskill | Peekskill | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Queens | Astoria | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Rochester | Rochester | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Albany (1 school)
(518) 459‑7832
Astoria (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Bronx (2 schools)
(718) 931‑7400
(718) 220‑0400
Brooklyn (2 schools)
(718) 745‑1000
(800) 920‑4593
Cheektowaga (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Flushing (1 school)
(718) 886‑6660
Hauppauge (1 school)
(631) 724‑0440
Hempstead (2 schools)
(516) 486‑5424
(516) 483‑6259
Islandia (1 school)
(631) 582‑4737
Latham (1 school)
(518) 786‑0760
Levittown (2 schools)
(516) 731‑8300
(516) 520‑4800
Mattydale (1 school)
(585) 272‑8060
Mount Vernon (1 school)
(914) 699‑2344
Nanuet (1 school)
(845) 247‑5468
New York (6 schools)
(212) 242‑7786
(212) 725‑6130
(212) 807‑1492
(212) 779‑7800
(800) 920‑4593
(212) 486‑9541
Peekskill (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
Ridgewood (1 school)
(718) 418‑2790
Rochester (4 schools)
(585) 272‑8060
(800) 920‑4593
(585) 330‑5150
(585) 342‑0070
Schenectady (1 school)
(518) 370‑4590
Staten Island (1 school)
(718) 979‑9001
West Seneca (1 school)
(716) 675‑8205
Williamsville (1 school)
(716) 631‑3878
white plains (1 school)
(914) 631‑4432
We have 35 accredited beauty schools on file across 23 cities in New York, 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 York 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 York cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,000 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the New York cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many New York 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 New York requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for New York to plan your path.
New York Beauty Schools. Comparing beauty schools in New York? Every listing on this page is a real, licensed school with its address, programs offered, and contact details, so you can shortlist options near New York 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 New York to confirm exactly how many in-person hours that school needs to cover.