Path One
Start your beauty career.
Explore hands on education in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, makeup, waxing, and instructor development.
Welcome to Beyond Beauty Academy
Your career starts with Beyond Beauty Academy.
Build real beauty industry skills through hands on education, supervised client experience, and career focused instruction in Hampton, Virginia.
To prepare students for rewarding and growth centric careers in the beauty and barber industry, through salon modeled, student centered training and development of the highest caliber, leading to successful employment.
Path Two
Visit the student salon.
Receive salon and beauty services in a supervised learning environment while supporting the next generation of beauty professionals.
Oversight and Standards
Training built on Virginia state standards.
Our programs follow the curriculum and training hour requirements set by the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, so the work you do here maps to the license you are working toward.
State licensing authorityVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationCurriculum and licensure standardsVirginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
National school membershipAmerican Association of Cosmetology SchoolsLicense and membership details are verified with the academy on request. Agency and association names and marks belong to their respective owners.
Programs
A career program for every path in beauty.
Focused programs designed around technical skill, client care, and preparation for state licensing.
Cosmetology
COS100. 1,500 clock hours. Hair, skin, and nail services.
Learn moreBarbering
BAR100. 1,100 clock hours. Classic and modern barbering.
Learn moreEsthetics
EST100. 600 clock hours. Skin care, facials, and treatments.
Learn moreNail Technology
NT100. 150 clock hours. Manicure, pedicure, enhancements.
Learn moreWax Technology
WTI100. 115 clock hours. Facial and body hair removal.
Learn moreMakeup Artistry
75 clock hours. Everyday, bridal, and editorial.
Learn moreInstructor Training
750 clock hours. Cosmetology, barber, nail, and wax instructor tracks.
Learn moreState Board Prep
4 clock hours. Practical and written exam readiness.
Learn moreWhy Beyond Beauty Academy
Practical training. Professional results.
Hands On Instruction
Real skill building through supervised technique practice, live models, and client work.
Real Client Experience
Serve salon clients in our student salon under instructor supervision.
Multiple Career Paths
Programs across cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nails, wax, makeup, and instruction.
Professional Development
Client consultation, professional conduct, and career readiness are built into every program.
Supportive Environment
A learning community focused on individual student growth from enrollment through graduation.
Hampton Roads Community
Locally rooted in Hampton, Virginia, connected to the region's beauty industry.
Campus Tour
Walk through the academy.
From the salon floor to the classroom, take a tour of the space where students train. Meet an instructor, ask questions about your program, and see what a day at the academy feels like.
- Reception
- Main salon floor
- Classroom
- Barbering area
- Nail stations
- Esthetics room
- Waxing space
- Student library
The Student Salon
Salon services performed by supervised students.
Cuts, color, texture services, skin, nails, makeup, and waxing performed by students under instructor supervision. A great way to support future beauty professionals and receive thoughtful, unhurried service.
Reviews
What our students and clients say.
Rather than reprint quotes here, we point you straight to the platforms where students and salon clients leave feedback in their own words. Read them there, unedited and current.
Admissions Pathway
Five steps to enrollment.
- 01
Explore programs
- 02
Request information
- 03
Tour the campus
- 04
Submit the application
- 05
Complete academy review
Workshops & Events
Continuing education, specialty technique workshops, state board preparation, and open houses throughout the year.
Career Support
Resume preparation, portfolio development, interview coaching, state board readiness, and continuing education after graduation.
Request Information
Ready to begin?
Visit our Hampton campus, or request information about upcoming enrollment.
- 2508 Build America Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
- 757.325.6001
- beyondbeautyacademy@gmail.com