Georgia Cosmetology/ Beauty Schools and Esthetics Programs
Hey there, curious minds! 😊
If you're exploring a career in the beauty industry and searching for licensed beauty schools in Georgia, you're in the right place. I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to spend hours digging through vague or outdated info—especially on the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology website. It's not always the clearest, and there are definitely some gray areas (don’t worry, I’ll be addressing that in another blog post soon).
To help make your journey easier, I put together an up-to-date list of licensed cosmetology schools and esthetician programs near Atlanta, including schools located outside the metro area. These schools are all actively licensed by the state, which is critical—because attending a program that isn’t properly licensed can prevent you from taking the Georgia state board exam for cosmetology or esthetics. That’s definitely something you want to avoid. Whether you're pursuing a career in cosmetology, esthetics, or skincare, this list is a great place to start. Georgia has plenty of opportunities—but only if you choose wisely.
Before You Choose a Beauty School in Georgia, Remember:
Verify the school’s state license and accreditation
Ask about tuition costs, class schedules, and program requirements
Be clear on which certifications you’ll be eligible for after graduation
And most importantly—ask lots of questions!
⚠️ Note: This list isn't exhaustive—some programs outside the Atlanta perimeter may not appear—but everything here is verified as of today. If you ever need to double-check a school’s licensing status, here’s the official link to the Georgia State Board Licensing Division
Without further ado, here’s the list of current licensed esthetician and cosmetology schools in Georgia:
Aaliyah Alicia Thompson School of Nails and Cosmetology
184 North Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236
https://www.aaliyahbeautybar.com/nail-school
Albany Beauty Academy
2231 Dawson Rd Suites I and J, Albany, GA 31707
https://cosmetologyschoolalbany.com/
Allure Beauty School
4230 Lawrenceville Hwy NW, Ste 8, Lilburn, GA 30047
https://allurebeautyschools.com/
770-931-0283
Atlanta Beauty & Barber Academy
6088 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340
https://www.atlantabeautyacademy.com
(770) 449-1740
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Atlanta
1745 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
https://avedaarts.edu/campus/ga/atlanta/
Beauty21 Academy
101-217 Banks Rd , Fayetteville, GA 30214
https://beauty21academy.com/
Beaver Beauty Academy
1999 Candler Rd ,Suite 103 Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 705-8058
Bold & Beautiful Advance Beauty school
5680 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
https://www.bbabeautyschool.com/
Cold Cutters College
3303 Centerville Hwy Suite 12, Snellville, GA 30039
https://www.coldcutters.com/
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
100 W Walnut Ave Suite 126, Dalton, GA 30720
https://daltoninstitute.com/
Do Zia's Beauty College
2135 Main St E,
Snellville, GA 30078
(404) 259-4686
https://doziasbeautyschool.com/
Empire Beauty Schools (multiple locations):
1455 Pleasant Hill Rd, Suite 105 Lawrenceville, GA 30044
770-884-6966.
1958 Mt. Zion Road
Morrow, GA 30260
678-810-1016
2190 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345
404-382-0100
https://www.empire.edu/cosmetology-schools/georgia/
Furious Styles Barber and Beauty Institute
3655 Macland Rd Suite F, Hiram, GA 30141
https://www.furiousstylebarberandbeauty.com/
Georgia Beauty School
4771 Britt Road NW, Suite E-15
Norcross, GA 30093
770-938-8871
https://www.gabeautyschool.com
Georgia Career Institute
900 Flat Shoals Rd SE
Conyers, GA 30094
770-922-7653
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology (multiple locations):
3529 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606
1496 Buford Hwy NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
130 John W Morrow Jr Pkwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
4127 Columbia Rd #107, Augusta, GA 30907
1-888-442-0047
https://gic.edu/
Harris Hand Barber College
11 Lagrange St, Grantville, GA 30220
https://harrishandbarbercollege.com/
Health And Style Institute -
2450 Piedmont Rd, Ste 300
Atlanta GA 30324
404-736-6777
Hogan Institute of Cosmetology & Esthetics
495 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
https://www.hoganice.edu/
Keune Academy by 124
755 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd ,Bldg 1300
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(470) 235-9985
https://keuneacademyby124.edu/
La'Virtue Beauty Institute
1356 McDonough Pl, McDonough, GA 30253
https://lavirtuebeauty.com/
Lovett Beauty School
5388 Jonesboro Rd, Lake City, GA 30260
https://lovettbeautyschool.com/
MAK Beauty Institute
570 Lakeland Plaza, Cumming, GA 30040
https://makbeautyinstitute.com/
McDougle Technical Institute School of Cosmetology
656 GA HWY 30. Buena Vista, GA 31803
https://mcdougletech.org/
888-684-5826
Millennium Beauty Institute
1300 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW #104, Norcross, GA 30093
https://www.millenniumbeautyinstitute.com/
New Era Artist Academy
4864 Jimmy Carter Boulevard Suite 203 , Norcross – GA 30093
https://neweraartist-academy.com/
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails
929 Lee St SW suite b240, Atlanta, GA 30310
https://www.ogleschool.edu/atlanta-georgia/
PAmree' Cometology Academy
5611 Riverdale Road
College Park, Georgia
678-545-1346
Paul Mitchell The School-Esani
1003 Mansell Rd,
Roswell, GA 30076
678-795-0999
https://paulmitchell.edu/atlanta-esani/programs/esthetics
Perimeter Beauty and Barber Institute
4719 Ashford Dunwoody Rd #205, Dunwoody, GA 30338
470-299-5145
https://perimeter.school/
Pro Way Hair School
5684 Memorial Dr,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
404-299-5156
https://www.prowayhairschool.com/
Rivertown School of Beauty, Barber, Skin Care & Nails
3625 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31909
https://www.rivertownschoolofbeauty.com/
S Nevaeh Beauty Academy
1212 Patriot Dr STE A, Rincon, GA 31326
(866) 383-6139
https://www.snevaehbeautyacademy.com/
Shearz Institute
560 Thornton Rd, Ste 116 - 119, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
https://shearzinstitute.com
Sherita Cherry Institute
8099 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
https://www.sheritacherryinstitute.com/
Style Mobb University Cosmetology School
1777 Phoenix Pkwy Building 100 Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30349
https://www.stylemobbuniversity.com/
The Beauty Academy
311 GA HWY 49N SUITE 30, Byron, GA 31008
https://www.thebeautyacademyllc.com/
The Elaine Sterling Institute
3393 Peachtree Rd NE #1003 B,
Atlanta, GA 30326 (inside lenox mall)
(404) 256-5228
Touched By An Angel Beauty School
2807 GA-138,
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770-892-1677)
www.touchedbyanangelbeautyschool.com
Universal Talent Beauty Academy
1630 Pleasant Hill Rd Suite # 120, Duluth, GA 30096
https://www.ubschoolusa.com/
USA Beauty & Barber Academy
6185 Buford Hwy building c, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
https://www.usa-beautyacademy.com/
Source :https://goals.sos.ga.gov/GASOSOneStop/s/licensee-search
Updated 9/1/2025
