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For more than 20 years, Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering has helped aspiring beauty professionals turn creativity into practical, career-ready skills.
Through hands-on education, experienced instructors, and real-world training, we prepare students to enter the beauty industry with confidence.
Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering was created with one goal in mind: to give students the practical education, professional habits, and confidence they need to succeed in the beauty industry.
With more than 20 years in business and over 80 years of combined industry experience, our team understands what it takes to move from the classroom to a professional salon, spa, barbershop, or beauty business.
Today, we continue to combine hands-on training, industry knowledge, and supportive instruction to help every student work toward becoming Salon Ready.
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Our goal is not simply to teach techniques. We help students develop the skills, confidence, and professional mindset needed to take their next step in the beauty industry.
Build practical ability through hands-on training in professional beauty techniques and services.
Learn with experienced instructors who provide guidance, encouragement, and real-world insight.
Develop professional habits, client skills, and career readiness for life beyond the classroom.
Practice the techniques and services used in today’s salons, spas, and barbershops.
Learn from professionals who bring industry knowledge, encouragement, and practical guidance into the classroom.
Train in a salon-like environment using professional products and equipment, including CHI product lines.
Build more than technical skill with training in client relations, salon business, resume writing, and job-seeking skills.
Whether your passion is hair, skin, nails, barbering, or education, our programs combine hands-on learning with practical preparation for your future career.
Develop skills across hair, skin, and nail care while training with professional products and learning the fundamentals of salon success. Explore Cosmetology →
Build hands-on experience in facials, skincare, waxing, makeup, product knowledge, and client care. Explore Esthetician →
Learn professional manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, nail art, and the skills needed to serve clients with confidence.Explore Nail Technician →
Train in haircutting, shaving, grooming, styling, coloring, and both classic and modern barbering techniques.Explore Master Barber →
Build the skills to teach, lead, and inspire future beauty professionals. Explore Instructor Training →
Not sure which program is right for you?
Talk with our admissions team, explore your options, and find the training path that fits your goals.
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Help You Become Salon Ready
Beauty education is built through practice. At Aiken, students learn in an environment designed to connect classroom knowledge with hands-on experience.
From practicing techniques to working with professional products and developing client-care skills, every part of the experience is focused on helping students grow with confidence.
Our Aiken campus gives students the opportunity to train in a professional, salon-like learning environment while being supported by instructors and staff who are invested in their success.
Tour the campus, explore our classrooms and training areas, meet our team, and see what your future in beauty could look like.
3084 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
Choosing a beauty school is an important decision. Our team is here to help you understand your program, your training experience, and the steps ahead as you work toward your professional goals.
Programs are built around practical skills, professional habits, and preparation for the beauty industry.
Learn with instructors and staff who provide support, industry insight, and encouragement throughout your education.
Our admissions team can help answer questions about programs, scheduling, enrollment, and your next steps.
The best way to understand your next step is to experience Aiken School for yourself. Tour the campus, meet our instructors, explore our programs, and ask the questions that matter to your future.
