Houston Training School

Name

Houston Training School

Legal name

Houston Training Schools, Inc.

Website

https://houstontrainingschools.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Beauty & Barber 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

Barber Training, Apprenticeship & Education (HSALABAI), Hair Styling & Cutting (EDAOALAB)

Keywords

• Cosmetology training programs
• Barbering vocational school
• Esthetician education
• Nail technology training
• Beauty career school

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Programs: One-time tuition fees for career training programs in cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, esthetics, and eyelash extension. Programs range from 320 to 1,000 hours with corresponding price points from $3,380 to $16,100.
2. Student Clinic Services: Fee-for-service beauty services performed by students on real clients at student clinics. Services include facials, waxing, manicures, and other esthetics services at discounted prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Houston Training Schools is a post-secondary vocational institution that delivers state-licensed beauty and barber training programs ranging from 320 to 1,000 hours. The school sells tuition-based programs in cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, esthetics, eyelash extensions, and cosmetology instructor training, supplemented by student-run beauty clinics where trainees provide services to the public at discounted prices.

Product overview

Houston Training Schools is a vocational beauty and barber training institution offering six distinct career programs: Cosmetology (1,000 hours, $16,100), Barbering (1,000 hours, $16,100), Nail Technology (600 hours, $10,900), Esthetician (750 hours, $13,500), Eyelash Extension Specialist (320 hours, $3,380), and Cosmetology Instructor Training (750 hours). The school operates student beauty clinics where enrolled students practice on real clients, providing affordable services to the public while gaining hands-on experience. Financial aid options including federal student aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to qualifying students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetology Program A 1,000-hour comprehensive cosmetology program covering hair, skin, nails, and makeup with hands-on training on real clients, preparing students for the Texas cosmetology licensing exam. Tuition is $16,100 and includes CHI tools, student kit, and textbooks.
• Barbering Program A 1,000-hour barbering program specializing in men's grooming, haircutting, shaving, and styling with hands-on client practice. Tuition is $16,100 for the full curriculum.
• Nail Technology / Manicuring Program A 600-hour nail technician program focusing on sterilization, sanitation, manicures, pedicures, and nail extensions. Tuition is $10,900.
• Esthetician Program A 750-hour esthetics program specializing in skincare, facials, and facial treatments. Tuition is $13,500.
• Eyelash Extension Specialist Program A 320-hour specialized lash extension application training program. Tuition is $3,380, payable as 12 weekly payments of $190, with a $1,000 down payment and $25 TDLR registration fee.
• Cosmetology Instructor Training Program A 750-hour program training licensed cosmetologists in teaching skills, lesson planning, and classroom management for entry-level instructor positions.
• Student Beauty Clinic Services Fee-for-service beauty services performed by supervised students including facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and hair services at affordable discounted prices for the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% licensure exam pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CHI (Farouk Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationHouston Training Schools is an Exclusive CHI Partner School, providing students access to professional-grade CHI tools, products, and equipment throughout their training. This partnership was recognized with the CHI Partner School of the Year award in 2018.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Milan Institute of Cosmetology: Multi-campus Texas-based cosmetology and barber training operator; most directly comparable peer given that its parent (Amarillo College of Hairdressing) is the announced acquirer of HTS, offering the same programs (cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail) at comparable tuitions.
• Paul Mitchell Schools: Brand-aligned cosmetology school network with multi-state presence; comparable to HTS in offering cosmetology and instructor programs, using a major professional brand partnership (similar to HTS's CHI arrangement), and competing for the same student demographic.
• Aveda Institutes: Network of cosmetology and esthetics schools operating under the Aveda brand; directly comparable to HTS's CHI-exclusive strategy as both monetize brand-partnered beauty education with structured career-track programs.
• Tricoci University of Beauty Culture: Multi-campus cosmetology and barbering school with comparable tuition and program mix; operates in the same Title IV-regulated vocational segment and competes for similar student profiles.
• Ogle School: Texas-headquartered cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering school with multiple DFW-area campuses; directly comparable regional competitor targeting the same Texas student base with overlapping programs.
• Hollywood Institute of Beauty: Multi-state cosmetology, esthetics, nail, and makeup training school; comparable offering breadth and tuition structure, serving similar entry-level beauty career seekers via Title IV-aided programs.
• Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology: Cosmetology and makeup-focused vocational school; directly comparable on cosmetology program structure, licensure preparation, and student demographic, though with greater emphasis on makeup artistry.
• The Barber School: Specialized barbering-only vocational training school; relevant peer for HTS's 1,000-hour barbering program, sharing TDLR-aligned curriculum, Title IV funding, and similar tuition positioning.
• Salon Professional Academy: Multi-state network of cosmetology and esthetics academies operating under a common brand with comparable hour-based curricula and Redken/partner-brand affiliations analogous to HTS's CHI relationship.

Broad incumbents

• Empire Beauty Schools: Largest U.S. chain of cosmetology schools with broad national footprint and similar Title IV-backed program structure; comparable on business model (tuition-driven, multi-campus, regulated vocational education) but vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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