About The Industry

Specialized Programs

Not all schools are the same and depending on what you'd like to focus your skills on, some schools offer specialized programs for different areas in Cosmetology.

Financial Assistance - Loans

When you apply for financing, many financial advisors suggest taking advantage of federal financing options and then if you find you need additional funds, apply for private loans. The different types of federal financing offered by accredit...

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Choose the Right School

Attending a cosmetology school is a big step. You don't want to walk through the doors on your first day of school only to find out that you made a mistake. After all, it's your money and your future—shouldn't you get the best quality?There are se...

Student Salon

You might not actually get your feet wet but with a Cosmetology education you'll definitely get your hands wet with real-world experience in a Student Salon or Clinic setting. Your hands-on experience in the salon begins after you've comp...

Tools Of The Trade

When you enter a Cosmetology School, you'll enter a whole new experience. They don't just hand you a pair of scissors and a real, live person to start with. You begin Day One with a complete set of professional tools of the trade. Even better, you'll...

Cosmetology Program

A cosmetology education will enhance your creativity, teach you technical applications and finesses your customer service skills. A variety of programs are usually available to meet the needs of your daily schedule such as full and part-time options....

Financial Assistance - Scholarships

Besides federal financing, there are many private financing programs such as school scholarships, the ACE Grant and private loans. You may also want to research school specific scholarships. American Association of Cosmetology Schools,...

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Featured School

Empire Beauty School

Owings Mills, MD

410-581-0317

Owings Mills (Greater Baltimore) : Enroll at Empire Beauty School's Owings Mills campus, a leader in the cosmetology educational field for over 70 years. We'll give you hands-on experience with haircutting, hair designing, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures, facials, and so much more!

Courses:
Cosmetology

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Licensing

Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists

Program	Hours
Cosmetologist	1500
Esthetician	600
Nail Tech	250

Maryland Requirements