Cosmetologists, sometimes called beauticians, hairdressers, and hairstylists, provide hair and beauty services such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling. As a licensed cosmetologist, you will also be able to provide services for nail care and skin care if you so desire.

Historically, the cosmetology program has been referred to as a beautician school or beauty school. More recently, it has been called beauty college or cosmetology school. Generally speaking, we call ourselves a cosmetology institute or school and we believe our program is different from others. If you are just starting to look, check out our Things to Consider document and put us to the test.

As a cosmetologist, you could have a wide range of opportunities! According to the United States Department of Labor, employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, and skin care specialists is projected to grow between 9 and 17 percent through the year 2014.

We strongly recommend touring our campus and meeting our staff and students. Call our admissions team at 800-787-6456 to schedule a tour.

Accredited schools have met national standards of educational performance. In our case, the recognition comes from the Department of Education. Accredited schools are monitored by a recognized non-government agency on behalf of the DOE. In the past, we have achieved accreditation by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) within 60 days of opening.

Accreditation of schools has become one of the most authoritative and reliable metrics for a school's concern for integrity toward its students in search of a quality education. Some of the factors that accrediting organizations look for include the school’s curriculum, quality of education, facilities, staff, and admission policies. As an accredited school, we are able to offer federal financial aid to those who qualify, along with other benefits. Check out our thoughts on accreditation. It costs more to meet and maintain the standards for accreditation, but we believe you’re worth it.

We make admissions decisions based on interest, aptitude, and ability and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, financial status, sex, ethnic origin, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

To enroll, you will need to show proof of a high school diploma or GED, be 16 years of age or older (parental consent will be required for students under 18 years), pass our entrance examination, complete our application process, and pay the enrollment agreement fee.

Classes start all the time so you can jump in right away. We don’t have any of that crazy waiting list business. Check out our start dates.

We heard our student’s requests loud and clear and recently introduced part-time programs at many of our campuses. Check out the part-time start dates to learn more.

If you go full steam, you can finish our program in about a year. Check out the program information to learn more.

We pack a lot of learning into three phases: Workshop, Performance, and Rehearsal. In short, those three aspects translate into classroom time to get you trained and prepared, some behind-the-scenes practice (and more practice), and lots of quality time on the salon floor. For more detail, check out our curriculum page.

According to the US Department of Labor, almost half of all cosmetologists are self-employed. Many own their own salon, but a growing number lease booth space or a chair from the salon owner. Our professional development program will help prepare you to manage your business, increase client relations, and achieve personal and professional goals. These skills will serve you throughout your life.

We focus on all shapes, sizes, and textures so you’ll be ready for the real world with all your practice.

Regency students can be elected to the student council. Student council members play an important role in each campus including planning and coordinating events and being a voice for fellow students.

Qualified Individuals with Disabilities
Regency will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified student with a disability, as required by local, state and federal laws.

All prospective students must complete the Cosmetology Occupational Demands form for the purpose of identifying any reasonable accommodation which may be necessary to perform the requirements of the program.

Requests for Accommodations
Requests for accommodations based on disability, religion or other protected class should be made to the Student Affairs Committee (Regency Headquarters, Attn: Student Affairs Committee) for review. A valid Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or medical or other records may be required to establish the need for an accommodation.

• Regency accepts transfer students and will accept up to one-half of those program hours required by the state in which the student wishes to attend the program, but reserves the right to deny transfer hours from another institution for any reason.
• Regency accepts 100% of hours earned from other campuses that share common ownership under Regency Corporation.
• For information about the specific process to follow to request approval of a transfer, please refer to the Regency student handbook for the location you plan to attend.

As an accredited institute, we offer federal financial aid to those who qualify. Check out our financial aid information.

We have a SalonPartners^® program that gives salon owners and managers the inside track on new talent. (That would be you.) We’ve established relationships with hundreds of industry leaders nationwide to give you an advantage as you start thinking about your first post-Regency career move. And, we just launched a new national job placement website. If you choose to post your resume, salons and other industry partners will be able to see how you’ve performed in areas such as academics, guest satisfaction, service volume, and retailing, so they’ll like you before they even meet you.