American Beauty School, Inc.
1380 Metropolitan Avenue
Bronx,
NY 10462
Mission Statement
 “Our
mission at the American Beauty School is
to create an environment where the pursuit
of beauty and excellence are paramount.
To develop in our students strong fundamental
skills and a genuine appreciation for a
career in cosmetology.
Our students receive a quality education
with an emphasis on character building and
developing good work ethics, which will
serve to enrich all their future endeavors.”
- Wendy Yang, Director, ABS
About Us
American Beauty School is a post-secondary
vocational school located in the Parkchester
neighborhood of the Bronx, in New York City.
We have the good fortune of being located
in New York City, known around the world
for being at the forefront of fashion, beauty
and culture. The school prepares students
for careers in the field of Cosmetology
in accordance to all state and Federal licensing
requirements.
What's New
The American Beauty School believes in the
importance of working with the community.
In the past we have participated in Annual
Diva Day with Bronx Borough President’s
office.
 Our
Curriculum
At American Beauty School you will receive
instruction in both theory and fundamental
skills. The curriculum will provide a good
foundation for a career in the industry
and prepare students to take the New York
State licensing exam.
Classes are available in both English and
Spanish.
Cosmetologist / Hairstylist Program
Licensing requirements include completion
of a 1000-hour course in Cosmetology from
a school that is licensed by the New York
State Education Department. Students are
also required to take and pass the written
and practical exam given by the New York
Licensing Department.
Esthetics Program
Licensing requirements include completion
of a 600 hour course in Esthetics from a
school licensed by the New York Education
Department. Students are also required to
take and pass the written and practical
exam given by the New York Licensing Department.
Student Services
Financial
Aid
Financial Aid is available for those that
qualify. For more information on qualifying
for financial aid please contact American
Beauty School.
Government financial aid is now available
to those students who qualify.
Employment Outlook
The American Beauty School graduates are
highly regarded among salon and spa owners
within the New York City area. Our graduates
have consistently gained employment at premier
salons and spas in the New York City area
and many have gone on to open successful
salons of their own. American Beauty School
does offer placement services.
The salon industry filled over 37,100 positions
in the year 2002 alone. Approximately 3
out of every 4 salon owners reported difficulty
in finding qualified personnel.
Americans spend three to four times as much
for salon services as they do for clothing.
Day Spa and Skincare Salons are among the
fastest growing sectors in the beauty industry.
There are currently more working cosmetologists
than teachers or lawyers.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be 17 years of age.
(High school seniors require parental
consent.)
- High school diploma or General Equivalence
Diploma (GED) is required for admission
as a regular student. However students
who do not have either one of the above
credentials are required to take and pass
the Ability-to-Benefit exam approved by
state.
- Copy of birth certificate or other
acceptable proof of age.
- For foreign-born applicants, when any
of the required documentation for admission
is impossible to provide, an affidavit
of the same must be presented.
- For Refresher Courses, proof of completion
of 1000-hr course from a Cosmetology school
or a valid license in Cosmetology must
be provided.
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