Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas (2022)

Sebring Career Schools is a family-owned and operated school of cosmetology that has been educating hair and beauty students in the Houston area since 1979. It offers students a cosmetology operator program alongside a 750-hour facial specialist (esthetician) program and a 600-hour manicurist program.

The school's 1,000-hour cosmetology operator program takes eight months to complete full-time or 10 months if attending part-time. Students cover a wide range of topics relevant to the hair and beauty industry, including hair cutting, styling, coloring, relaxing, waving, salon safety, sanitation, manicuring, hair removal, and skin care.

"Great and helpful Instructors at this school," mentions one student on Google Reviews.

Charles and Sue's School of Hair Design in Bryan offers a 1,000-hour cosmetology operator program, which takes approximately eight months to complete. The school first opened its doors in November 1971 and celebrated 50 years of educational success in 2021.

The school uses the Pivot Point curriculum, which combines the scientific principles and techniques of cosmetology training with modern design concepts. In 2015, it expanded to include the Summit Salon curriculum, which provides additional training in the beauty industry business. With both curriculums at their disposal, students at Charles and Sue's receive a well-rounded education in cosmetology, from hair, skin, and nail techniques to best business practices and salon management.

"I absolutely enjoyed every minute of this school," says one recent alumnus review on Indeed. "They were very thorough with every lesson. They went above and beyond helping their students learn and grow into stylists."

This popular school in Garland offers courses for hair and beauty students, including esthetics, nail technology, eyelash extensions, and cosmetology. It also offers add-on advanced and refresher classes for those looking to increase their knowledge or further their education.

The College's cosmetology program takes 1,000 hours to complete, and full-time students usually graduate in around 10 months. A part-time option is also available for those who need to fit their studies around other commitments. The program covers a wide range of hair, skin, and nail topics, including hair cutting, coloring, styling, makeup artistry, and massage.

"Great Instructors," notes one reviewer on Indeed. "The class was great experience for the cost. The schedule gave great flexibility for days and nights. There was great schedule for family and students. The instructors had great hands for everyone when it came to learning and preparing for the state exam."

Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design is a family-run beauty school with three locations—in Bryan, Victoria, and Brenham. At the Bryan campus, students can choose from programs in cosmetology, instructor training, and manicuring.

The 1,500-hour cosmetology program can be part-time (takes around 18 months to complete) or full-time (must be completed in 12 months) and teaches students a wide variety of hair and beauty topics, including hair and scalp treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, manicuring, skin care, chemistry, and salon practices.

"Joining this school was one of the best decisions I've made so far!" says one alumna on Facebook. "The instructions are extremely amazing! They have so much patience with the students and they are always making sure we are okay. This place is so friendly and comfortable it doesn't even feel like school it feels like home."

The Southeast Texas Career Institute (STCI) was first established in 1995 as Lumberton Adult Educational Center, transitioning to STCI in 2008. It offers students career-based undergraduate programs, including esthetician, medical assistant, nail technician, barbering, and cosmetology. The 14,000 square-foot school has two modern cosmetology labs with over 100 workstations to choose from and a faculty of expert educators with a wealth of experience.

The school's cosmetology program takes 1,000 hours and around 63 weeks. It covers a wide variety of topics and techniques, including hairstyling, cutting, tinting, lightening, nails, sanitation and sterilization, facials, chemical restructuring, and more.

Reviews on Indeed are positive, such as this recent comment from a former student: "Had the best teachers and staff when I was in school there. Highly recommend Southeast Texas. The classes helped with all I'm doing on a daily basis. The only thing I wish was to go back and get my instructors license."

This San Antonio school focuses not just on hair and beauty techniques but on the business of cosmetology. Classes have been designed with employers in mind to ensure that all students launch their careers with the skills needed to succeed in the industry.

The school offers three programs, with cosmetology operator, instructor, and manicure specialist classes to choose from. Nuvani's cosmetology operator program takes 1,500 hours to complete and covers hairstyling, cutting, coloring, manicuring, facials, and shampooing.

"I am currently a student here for the cosmetology program and I can honestly say I love coming here," says one student on Facebook. "My instructor Mrs. Clark is such a great teacher. She focuses on making us all do the very best we can, to be able to give a great & satisfied service to our clients. Come on by, you won't regret it!"

The Salon Professional Academy in San Antonio offers two courses for those looking to launch a career in hair and beauty—an esthetics program and a cosmetology program. The 1,000-hour cosmetology program takes about 31 weeks.

As well as teaching students the essential hair, skin, and beauty techniques they'll need to start their new career, this program allows students to refine their creativity and boost their knowledge of business, marketing, and social media to maximize their earning potential. All students receive a kit upon enrollment that's packed with professional tools and technology to enhance their learning experience.

"Best place ever," says one recent Facebook review of the Academy. "Everyone is so nice and awesome! Best place to go to school."

Much like its sister location in Bryan, Manuel and Theresa's Victoria location offers students programs in cosmetology, instructor training, and manicuring.

The 1,500-hour cosmetology program teaches relevant topics and techniques focused on the theoretical and practical study of hair styling, cutting, manicuring, and cosmetic therapy. Instructors use a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, visual and audio presentations, and examinations, and students can practice their new skills in the onsite salon. A 750-hour instructor course is also available for those who wish to take their cosmetology career to the next step.

Reviewers on Google praise the school's "Communication, Professionalism, Quality, and Value."

This family-owned beauty school was first opened in 1977 by Joe and Sherrell Evans, the third generation of a long line of cosmetologists. Jennifer Evans, the couple's daughter, continues the family tradition as a licensed instructor and manages the school to this day.

Seguin's cosmetology program takes 1,000 hours to complete and divides into three modules—hair care (800 hours), skin care (100 hours), and nail care (100 hours). As a family-friendly school, Seguin is proud to give its students three-day weekends every week, with classes running Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The school's reviews page is full of comments from happy alumni: "Seguin Beauty School is by far the best beauty school! The instructors are very knowledgeable in the salon industry. They have been instructors for about 20-30 years! Those ladies are amazing and will teach you everything you need to know to pass state board! Seguin beauty school has a 99.9 passing rate of state board. You will not be disappointed in selecting this school of choice! I've sent over quite a few students to this school and they all have been very successful in their career. This place is by far 5 stars!"

This Richardson beauty school offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and nails and an instructor program for those who want to teach others about cosmetology.

The school's cosmetology operator program takes 1,000 hours, and students can take classes part-time (graduating in around 50-100 weeks) or full-time (graduating in 25-50 weeks). New classes start every first and third Tuesday of the Month, and students can complete up to 50% of the program online, making it easier than ever to fit in around busy schedules.

"Love love love this school!" says one recent Google review. "The best instructors, and students. They are better than some salons around here. So knowledgeable and professional. I literally recommend ABC Academy to all of my friends!! It's unlike any other beauty school I have ever been to. Go to this school and you will never go to another place again!!"

This popular school is in one of Texas's oldest border towns, approximately 140 miles from San Antonio. As the only cosmetology school in the Eagle Pass Metro area, Nuvani's onsite student salon has the potential to serve approximately 48,000 residents, spanning Maverick, Zavala, and Val Verde Counties, as well as the 27,000 residents of Eagle Pass itself.

The school's cosmetology operator program takes 1,500 hours and 50 weeks to complete if attending on a daytime basis or 75 weeks in the evenings. Classes cover a huge range of helpful topics, techniques, and industry tips—including hair cutting, coloring, styling, salon management, and chemistry. The school currently offers a $2,000 reward to all qualifying students upon graduation.

Houston Training Schools is a private, postsecondary school that has successfully trained cosmetology students in the greater Houston area for more than 30 years. The school offers various hair and beauty-based programs at its Gessner location, including cosmetology, manicuring, cosmetology instruction, and esthetics.

The school's 1,000-hour cosmetology program exposes students to a diverse, all-inclusive, and well-rounded curriculum that prepares them for the ins and outs of the industry. It covers various topics, including salon management, hair theory, shampoo, rinses, scalp treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, chemical treatments, nails, facials, makeup, and skin care.

Reviews on Indeed are positive, such as this from one recent alumnus: "Half of the time is practice and the rest is theory, they have good teachers and hard training, flexible schedule and they give you all the equipment."