Boca Beauty Academy

Name

Boca Beauty Academy

Legal name

Boca Beauty Academy, LLC

Website

https://bocabeautyacademy.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Beauty and Wellness Education

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology Schools & Programs (HSALANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA), Nail Technology (Manicure/Pedicure) Training Programs (HSALANAC), Salon Business, Management & Retail Training (HSALANAK), Nail Technology (EDAOALAG)

Keywords

• Cosmetology training programs
• Beauty school education
• Esthetician certification courses
• Massage therapy training
• Barbering career programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition-based education programs: Boca Beauty Academy generates revenue through tuition fees for its various beauty and wellness training programs including cosmetology, barbering, aesthetician training, massage therapy, nail technician, and makeup artistry. Students pay tuition for programs that include theory and hands-on practical training leading to Florida state board licensure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boca Beauty Academy is a private vocational school that delivers licensed career training in cosmetology, barbering, aesthetics, massage therapy, nail technology, and makeup artistry across two South Florida campuses. Programs combine classroom theory with hands-on practice in on-site student salons where students serve real clients using professional products, culminating in preparation for Florida state board licensure. The academy also operates public salon and spa service outlets at each campus, providing discounted beauty services performed by students under instructor supervision.

Product overview

Boca Beauty Academy is a nationally accredited beauty and wellness education institution offering 14 distinct career training programs across cosmetology, aesthetics, massage therapy, and nail care. The core programs include comprehensive Cosmetology (1200 hours), Hybrid Cosmetology (online/in-person blend), Master Aesthetician (725 hours over 24 weeks), Paramedical Esthetician, Barbering, Master Hair Design, Massage Therapist, and Skin Care programs. The academy also offers specialized programs including Makeup and Skin Care (20 weeks), Nail Technician, Full Specialist, Electrolysis, and Cosmetology in Spanish. Additional professional seminars cover Permanent Makeup, Eyelash Extensions, and Eyebrow Microblading. Students gain hands-on experience through on-site student salon services at both Boca Raton and Parkland campuses, working with real clients using professional products including MATRIX, OPI, Pevonia, Burmax, and OFRA Cosmetics. The institution operates two salon and spa service outlets open to the public where students practice their skills.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Master Aesthetician Program A 24-week, 725-hour advanced skincare program that trains students in specialized treatments including micro-needling, oxygen infusion facials, derma planning, and body sculpting for the medical spa and skincare industry. Designed for aspiring professionals seeking expertise in unique make up and skin care techniques for the growing spa industry.
• Paramedical Esthetician Program A specialized program training students in medically-based beauty services including laser hair removal, skin care, and electrolysis for dermatologists' and plastic surgeons' offices. Utilizes advanced equipment from Syneron Candela for hands-on training.
• Electrolysis Program A hair removal professional training program using modern electrolysis equipment for permanent hair removal techniques including direct current electrolysis, alternating current/high frequency thermolysis, and blend/dual modality treatments, with hands-on client practice in the on-site student salon.
• Massage Therapist Program A therapeutic massage training program combining clinical and traditional techniques for treating painful injuries, reducing stress, and promoting wellness using sports massage, myotherapy/trigger point massage, myofascial release, and cranio-sacral therapy, based at the Parkland campus.
• Makeup and Skin Care Program A 20-week program providing comprehensive training in both traditional makeup artistry and skincare techniques, including high-definition makeup, special effects, and airbrush makeup for careers in film and the beauty industry.
• Skin Care Program A 10-week foundational skincare program teaching essential skin care services including facials, facial massage, exfoliation, hair removal, and skin analysis using professional techniques.
• Nail Technician Program A nail care training program covering nail art, acrylics, gels, manicures, and pedicures with hands-on practice in the on-site student salon using OPI professional products.
• Full Specialist Program A combined program covering both skin care and nail services, training students in the art and science of comprehensive beauty treatments in the campus salon.
• Cosmetology Program A 1200-hour, 40-week comprehensive cosmetology program covering hair, skin, makeup, and nail techniques with Florida state board licensure preparation and hands-on salon experience practicing on real clientele.
• Hybrid Cosmetology Program A flexible cosmetology program combining online and in-person courses, providing 1200 hours of theory and application with new hybrid classes starting monthly to support working students and career changers.
• Cosmetology Program (Spanish) A Spanish-language cosmetology program teaching professional hair styling, skincare, makeup, and nail techniques with hands-on practice in the campus student salon, supporting international and bilingual students.
• Master Hair Design Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Master Aesthetician program completes in 24 weeks with 725 hours of training
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MATRIXminorOthersProfessional beauty product brand used for student training in hair styling and coloring techniques
• OPIminorOthersProfessional nail care products used for nail technician training including acrylics, gels, and nail art techniques
• PevoniaminorOthersProfessional skincare brand used for aesthetician and skincare program training
• OFRA CosmeticsminorOthersProfessional cosmetic products used for makeup artistry program training
• BurmaxminorOthersProfessional beauty equipment and supplies provider for student training
• American Electrology AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership providing resources and standards for electrolysis training program
• American Association of Cosmetology SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership supporting cosmetology education standards and resources
• American Massage Therapy AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association supporting massage therapy program standards and education
• Associated Skin Care ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association providing resources for skin care and aesthetician program development
• Council on Occupational EducationcoreOthersNational accrediting agency ensuring quality and integrity in career and technical education. Accreditation process conducted on behalf of over 360,000 students nationwide.
• Commission for Independent EducationcoreOthersFlorida state licensing body for postsecondary educational institutions with responsibilities in consumer protection, program improvement, and institutional oversight.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Empire Beauty Schools: Largest U.S. cosmetology school chain operating 80+ campuses nationwide offering cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering programs. Directly comparable to Boca Beauty Academy in core program offerings (cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology) and Title IV-funded tuition model.
• Paul Mitchell Schools: National network of branded cosmetology and barbering schools operated under the Paul Mitchell name. Directly comparable as a multi-campus vocational cosmetology school chain with similar program mix and accreditation profile.
• Aveda Institutes: Aveda-branded cosmetology and esthiology schools with multiple U.S. campuses. Directly comparable to Boca Beauty Academy in offering beauty career training with strong product brand alignment (Aveda products) and similar program taxonomy.
• Tricoci University of Beauty Culture: Multi-campus cosmetology and esthetics school based in the Midwest with multiple locations. Directly comparable as a regional-to-national cosmetology trade school offering similar Title IV-eligible beauty programs.
• Ogle School: Texas-based chain of cosmetology, esthetics, and makeup schools. Comparable to Boca Beauty Academy as a multi-campus private postsecondary beauty school with similar programmatic scope.
• Hollywood Institute of Beauty: Florida-based beauty and wellness school offering cosmetology, skin care, nail technology, and massage therapy. Directly comparable regional peer within the same Florida market, overlapping program mix and target students.
• Florida College of Natural Health: Florida-based school focused on massage therapy, skin care, and paramedical aesthetics. Comparable to Boca Beauty's Massage Therapist and Master Aesthetician programs as a Florida competitor in the same niche.
• Salon Professional Academy (various locations): Network of independently-owned cosmetology and esthetics schools operating under The Salon Professional Academy brand. Comparable as a multi-campus vocational beauty school network serving similar student segments.
• Xenon International Academy: Multi-location cosmetology and esthetics school. Comparable as a private postsecondary beauty school with similar programmatic scope (cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, makeup).

Broad incumbents

• Pivot Point Academy: Long-established cosmetology education provider and curriculum publisher. Comparable as a beauty industry training institution, with Pivot Point's broader footprint and curriculum licensing making it an incumbent in the same educational category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bocabeauty
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOn1UGjAnA6Aiu4lIxfFjEA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BocaBeautyAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boca-beauty-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/bocabeautyacademy
• Pinterestpinterest.ca/BocaBeautyAcdmy

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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