Columbia Beauty School is centrally located in the West Columbia, Cayce area within minutes of the airport, with easy access to interstate highways and close to the downtown region. The school occupies approximately 5,000 square feet of space, containing offices, classrooms for practical and theory work, a clinic area, a student lounge, restrooms and a supply area. The clinic area is large and open, allowing thirty students to service clients at one time, while there are classroom areas shielded from public view. Each senior student has a station of his or her own, and other students have sufficient areas to perfect their practical exercises.

At Columbia Beauty School, our goal is twofold: We want to graduate knowledgeable and skilled Cosmetologists as set forth by the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology and the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This ensures that you are capable of passing the state license exams. Just as important to you as receiving your license are your Salon Readiness Skills. We try to vary our daily practices and assignments enough so that you are offered enough experiences to be considered "Salon Ready" graduates. This ensures that you have the ability to obtain employment in your newly chosen profession.

The Cosmetology course generally includes instruction in Styling and Cutting, Perming, Hair Coloring, Makeup and Facials, Manicuring and Pedicuring, Scalp and Hair Treatments and other related subjects. There is a smattering of Chemistry, Anatomy, Massage, Salon Business and People Skills. We try to help you develop your communication skills, and sales ability as well.

Your success in this field is all about "selling yourself". We try to stress "your professionalism" and help you improve your "customer relation skills" too. Upon graduation, you will be qualified for employment at any salon. We all have to "work our way up the ladder", and you will too, but you will be well on your way if you put all of your best efforts into learning all you can while you're in school.