Cosmetology School in Forsyth, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Empire Beauty School

Cosmetology School

Winston-Salem, NC

Empire Beauty School offers a 1,500-hour cosmetology program with real-client salon training at its Winston-Salem campus.

  • Students seeking hands-on cosmetology training
  • Students pursuing hair cutting, styling, coloring, nail, and basic skin-care skills
  • Students wanting practice with real clients in a student salon

New Cosmetology classes start every three weeks.

Gifted Hands Salon & Spa

Cosmetology School

Winston-Salem, NC

Gifted Hands Salon & Spa combines natural hair salon services with a 300-hour North Carolina natural hair stylist training program in Winston-Salem.

  • People seeking natural hair styling or blowouts
  • Aspiring natural hair stylists pursuing North Carolina Cosmetic Arts for Natural Hair licensure eligibility
  • Students seeking a 300-hour natural hair program with hybrid theory and in-person training

Gifted Hands Education Foundation

Cosmetology School

Winston-Salem, NC

Gifted Hands Salon & Spa combines natural hair salon services with a 300-hour North Carolina natural hair stylist training program in Winston-Salem.

  • People seeking natural hair styling or blowouts
  • Aspiring natural hair stylists pursuing North Carolina Cosmetic Arts for Natural Hair licensure eligibility
  • Students seeking a 300-hour natural hair program with hybrid theory and in-person training

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Cosmetology School

Kernersville, NC

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Cosmetology School

Kernersville, NC

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FAQ

How much does cosmetology school cost in Forsyth County?

Empire Beauty School lists its Winston-Salem cosmetology program at $23,161, including tuition, kit, fees, and taxes. Gifted Hands says qualifying natural-hair students may receive free tuition through its educational foundation.

How long do cosmetology programs take?

Empire's cosmetology program requires 1,500 hours. Gifted Hands' natural-hair program requires 300 hours, with hybrid theory and in-person training.

What should I look for in a Forsyth County cosmetology school?

Compare the required hours, curriculum, licensing or accreditation, hands-on client practice, included equipment, and financial-aid options. Empire lists NACCAS accreditation and a student salon; Gifted Hands focuses specifically on natural-hair training.

Can I get an emergency salon appointment at a cosmetology school?

These programs are primarily for education rather than emergency service. Gifted Hands specifically advises against choosing it for emergency or after-hours appointments, and its listed availability is Monday through Saturday.

How soon can I start cosmetology classes in Winston-Salem?

Empire says new cosmetology classes start every three weeks. Start dates for Gifted Hands' 300-hour program are not specified in the provided information.