Beauty Schools in North Carolina
Cosmetology licenses in North Carolina require 1,500 hours. 17 accredited beauty schools in 13 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | North Carolina cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in North Carolina
17 schools in 13 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | 3 |
| Greensboro | 2 |
| Winston-Salem | 2 |
| Asheville | 1 |
| Chapel Hill | 1 |
| Concord | 1 |
| Durham | 1 |
| Fayetteville | 1 |
| Gastonia | 1 |
| Greenville | 1 |
| Mebane | 1 |
| Mooresville | 1 |
| Raleigh | 1 |
School Directory - North Carolina
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design | Greenville | 25283055362 | Cosmetology |
| Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | (919) 960-4769 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Beyond Measure Barbering Institute | Mebane | (919) 415-1437 | Barber |
| Bull City Durham Beauty and Barber College | Durham | (984) 439-2400 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Carolina College of Hair Design | Asheville | (828) 253-2875 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Charlotte | Charlotte | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Concord | Concord | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Pineville | Charlotte | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro | Greensboro | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Leons Beauty School Inc | Greensboro | (336) 274-4601 | Cosmetology |
| No Grease Barber School | Charlotte | (980) 819-9481 | Barber |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville | Fayetteville | (910) 485-6310 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia | Gastonia | (704) 864-8723 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh | Raleigh | (919) 789-4500 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology | Mooresville | (704) 235-0185 | Cosmetology |
| Winston Salem Barber School | Winston-Salem | (336) 763-4740 | Barber |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Asheville (1 school)
(828) 253-2875
Chapel Hill (1 school)
(919) 960-4769
Charlotte (3 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(800) 920-4593
(980) 819-9481
Concord (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Durham (1 school)
(984) 439-2400
Fayetteville (1 school)
(910) 485-6310
Gastonia (1 school)
(704) 864-8723
Greensboro (2 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(336) 274-4601
Greenville (1 school)
25283055362
Mebane (1 school)
(919) 415-1437
Mooresville (1 school)
(704) 235-0185
Raleigh (1 school)
(919) 789-4500
Winston-Salem (2 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(336) 763-4740
North Carolina Beauty School FAQ
We have 17 accredited beauty schools on file across 13 cities in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. North Carolina cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the North Carolina cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many North Carolina 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 of hands-on training North Carolina requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for North Carolina to plan your path.