Empire Beauty School - Arlington Heights (Greater Chicago) in Arlington Heights, Illinois

For over 70 years, Empire Beauty Schools has presented some of the finest talent into the world of cosmetology.

We are one of the largest providers of cosmetology education in North America with 87 schools across eighteen states and one affiliated school in Japan. We are nationally accredited, licensed in all of the states we serve, and affiliated with numerous cosmetology and educational associations.

Our Core Purpose is to create opportunities for people to improve their lives.
At Empire, we are driven to make a rewarding career in cosmetology available to people like you. Our company’s vision and core values demonstrate this.

The Vision of Empire Beauty Schools is to be the global leader of cosmetology education, focused on the success and satisfaction of students throughout their careers.

Empire Beauty Schools provides a unique learning environment offering licensure training for

• Cosmetology & Hairstyling
• Nail Technology
• Teacher of Cosmetology courses

All of our programs provide formal training in salon management and reception, communication skills, marketing, and sales techniques to help you:

• build positive relationships;
• better market services and products;
• manage your own successful career.

We give you all the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to create great styles and form strong relationships with your future clients.
 
Every Empire Beauty School is fully equipped with modern salon furniture and cosmetology tools to prepare our students for successful careers.
 
Our teachers are trained to give personal attention to every student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. Their focus is on the students’ success and satisfaction throughout their school experience, as well as creating new opportunities for the students to improve their lives.
 
Empire Beauty Schools are also supported by our own Education Department which continually improves our curriculum and teaching techniques to be as current and professional as possible.
 
Most recently, we have introduced Certified Learning in Cosmetology®, the perfect combination of artistic creativity, technical competency, and people skills. This system is a dynamic, colorful, and innovative way of presenting a complete cosmetology curriculum. Students are part of a visually exciting, artistically-based education that lets you express yourself every day.
 
Empire Beauty Schools also offers a Financial Assistance Program*, providing students with financial plans to meet their educational costs.
 
Empire Beauty School, Inc. is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences and is affiliated with numerous other associations.