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 | 2122427786408 | Cosmetology |
| Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics | New York | 212725613056130 | 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 | 2127797800741 | 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)
Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology
232 North Allen St, Albany, NY 12206
5184597832101
5184597832101
Astoria (1 school)
Empire Beauty School-Queens
38-15 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
Bronx (2 schools)
American Beauty School
1380 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 931-7400
(718) 931-7400
Brittany Beauty Academy
210 East 188th St, Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 220-0400
(718) 220-0400
Brooklyn (2 schools)
Brittany Beauty Academy
375 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 745-1000
(718) 745-1000
Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn
2384 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
Cheektowaga (1 school)
Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
2190 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14225-5177
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
Flushing (1 school)
Grace International Beauty School
136-31 41st Avenue, #6FL, Flushing, NY 11355-2446
(718) 886-6660
(718) 886-6660
Hauppauge (1 school)
Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge
544 Rte 111, Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 724-0440
(631) 724-0440
Hempstead (2 schools)
Barber & Beauty Institute of New York
266 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY 11550-6317
(516) 486-5424
(516) 486-5424
Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead
173-A Fulton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-6259
(516) 483-6259
Islandia (1 school)
New York Institute of Beauty
11 Oval Drive Suite 180, Islandia, NY 11749-1479
(631) 582-4737
(631) 582-4737
Latham (1 school)
Aesthetic Science Institute
922 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110-1095
(518) 786-0760
(518) 786-0760
Levittown (2 schools)
Brittany Beauty Academy
3274 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756-1345
(516) 731-8300
(516) 731-8300
Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute
3709 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756-1316
(516) 520-4800
(516) 520-4800
Mattydale (1 school)
Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale
2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale, NY 13211-1003
(585) 272-8060
(585) 272-8060
Mount Vernon (1 school)
Westchester School of Beauty Culture
Six Gramatan Avenue Suite 200, Mount Vernon, NY 10550-2295
(914) 699-2344
(914) 699-2344
Nanuet (1 school)
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
251 West Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 247-5468
(845) 247-5468
New York (6 schools)
Arrojo Cosmetology School
56 King St., New York, NY 10014
2122427786408
2122427786408
Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics
226 East 26th Street 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001
212725613056130
212725613056130
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New York
233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 807-1492
(212) 807-1492
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup
1501 Broadway Suite 700, New York, NY 10036
2127797800741
2127797800741
Empire Beauty School-Manhattan
22 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training
57 west 57 street suite 1409, New York, NY 10019
(212) 486-9541
(212) 486-9541
Peekskill (1 school)
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
19 Bank St, Peekskill, NY 10566
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
Ridgewood (1 school)
Midway Paris Beauty School
54-40 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 418-2790
(718) 418-2790
Rochester (4 schools)
Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester
633 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 272-8060
(585) 272-8060
Empire Beauty School-Rochester
340 Elmridge Center Drive, Rochester, NY 14626-3461
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
Sharp Edgez Barber Institute
398 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615-0000
(585) 330-5150
(585) 330-5150
Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
525 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617
58534200700
58534200700
Schenectady (1 school)
Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
411 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305-2303
(518) 370-4590
(518) 370-4590
Staten Island (1 school)
Paul Mitchell the School-NYC
187 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 979-9001
(718) 979-9001
West Seneca (1 school)
Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca
1050 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 675-8205
(716) 675-8205
Williamsville (1 school)
Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge
5385 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
71663138781
71663138781
white plains (1 school)
New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa
239 central ave 3rd Floor, white plains, NY 10606-1207
(914) 631-4432
(914) 631-4432
New York Beauty School FAQ
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.
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