Long Island Beauty School

What Long Island Beauty School does

Long Island Beauty School (LIBS) is a private, post-secondary career school founded in 1941 that operates two campuses in Hauppauge and Hempstead, New York, training students in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology. The school's core product is a New York State-approved 1,000-hour cosmetology curriculum, supplemented by esthetics and nail specialist programs, with instruction delivered in both English and Spanish. Hands-on training is conducted through student salon facilities at both campuses, where students perform services on real clients under instructor supervision, generating modest ancillary revenue while meeting practical training requirements.

The institution is selectively staffed (1-10 employees in the disclosed headcount), with an instructional team that includes tenured alumni serving as educators, directors, and board examiners. LIBS operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: community outreach through high school career fairs (e.g., Brentwood High School), employer-partnered Beauty & Business Career Expos featuring Sephora, Ulta Beauty, European Wax Center, and Macy's, NYFW boot camp exposure, and direct enrollment via phone and website. Revenue is generated from three streams: tuition and program fees (with financial aid support), student salon services, and required textbook sales (Milady Standard Cosmetology editions).

Name

Long Island Beauty School

Legal name

Long Island Beauty School

Website

https://libeautyschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Long Island Beauty School (LIBS) is a private, post-secondary career school founded in 1941 operating two campuses in Hauppauge and Hempstead, New York, training students in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology through state-approved curricula and hands-on student salon experience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetology and Beauty School Education

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Beauty Salons (812112)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology Schools & Programs (HSALANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esthetics & Skincare Training Programs (HSALANAB), Nail Technology (Manicure/Pedicure) Training Programs (HSALANAC), Salon Business, Management & Retail Training (HSALANAK), Continuing Education & License Exam Prep (CE/State Board Prep) (HSALANAL)

Keywords

• Cosmetology education
• Esthetics training
• Nail technology
• Beauty school programs
• Cosmetology licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hempstead, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from cosmetology, esthetics, and nail specialist program tuition. The school offers financial aid including grants and loans for eligible students through the Financial Aid Department working with State and Federal agencies.
2. Student Salon Services: Revenue from client services performed by students under supervision at the student salons at both Hauppauge and Hempstead campuses. Services include haircuts, coloring, facials, and nail treatments at reduced costs compared to traditional salons.
3. Textbooks and Educational Materials: Sale of required textbooks including Milady Standard Cosmetology (English ISBN 9781285769431, Spanish ISBN 9781285772622) and related study materials to enrolled students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Long Island Beauty School is a private post-secondary career school that delivers state-approved cosmetology, esthetics, and nail specialist training programs at two Long Island campuses in Hauppauge and Hempstead, New York. Its core offering is a 1,000-hour Hairdressing & Cosmetology program that prepares students for New York State licensing exams, supplemented by Esthetics and Nail Specialist programs, hands-on training in on-site student salons, and career services connecting graduates to employers such as Sephora, Ulta, and European Wax Center.

Product overview

Long Island Beauty School offers a unified suite of beauty education programs centered on three core disciplines: Hairdressing & Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Specialist. The school operates as a single-platform institution where students progress through foundational classroom instruction into hands-on practice at the Student Salon. Supporting services include Financial Aid assistance and Career Services with job placement support. Advanced Courses provide continuing education for working professionals seeking specialized skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hairdressing & Cosmetology Program Comprehensive 1,000-hour cosmetology program covering hair services, skincare, makeup application, and nail care, preparing students for New York State licensing exams. For aspiring cosmetologists and career changers.
• Esthetics Program Skin care specialty program focusing on facials, body treatments, hair removal, and advanced skincare techniques, preparing students for state esthetics licensure. For aspiring estheticians.
• Nail Specialist Program Nail technology program covering manicures, pedicures, gel applications, acrylic nails, and nail art techniques, preparing students for state nail technician certification. For aspiring nail technicians.
• Student Salon Services Affordable beauty services including haircuts, coloring, facials, and nail treatments performed by students under instructor supervision at both campus locations. For walk-in local consumers.
• Advanced Courses Advanced continuing education courses for licensed beauty professionals seeking to expand their skills and stay current with industry trends. For working licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians.
• Financial Aid Services Financial assistance including grants, loans, and scholarships for eligible students, with advisors guiding students through the application process. For prospective and enrolled LIBS students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for NY State licensing exams including 1,000-hour training program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SephoracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 August 2026Major beauty retailer participating as hiring partner at the Beauty & Business Career Expo, offering employment and career advancement opportunities for LIBS graduates and alumni in the beauty industry.
• Ulta BeautycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 August 2026Leading beauty retailer with hiring presence at LIBS career events, providing job placement pathways for graduates in both retail and salon environments.
• European Wax CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 August 2026Waxing and beauty services franchisor participating in career events to recruit licensed estheticians and cosmetologists from LIBS graduate pool.
• Chase BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 August 2026Featured event partner at the Beauty & Business Career Expo, offering financial resources and insights to support professional and personal success of beauty industry professionals.
• MAC Pro Student ProgramminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 August 2026MAC Cosmetics student program that recognizes LIBS as an eligible school, providing students access to professional beauty products and education.
• Ulta BeautycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2024Participated in the 2024 LIBS Career Fair, showcasing career paths and employment opportunities to students and alumni.
• European Wax Center (Patchogue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2024Local franchise location participated in LIBS Career Fair, focusing on professional development and customer service roles.
• East Wind Long IslandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2024Luxury spa destination presenting employment opportunities in high-end beauty and wellness services at the Career Fair.
• Macy'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2024Iconic retailer showcased beauty and cosmetics department career opportunities, highlighting benefits of working within a large established company.
• CVSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2024Health and beauty retail leader highlighted career growth opportunities in beauty departments as part of their workforce development.
• Lillian's SalonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2024Local favorite beauty salon in Westhampton Beach shared success story and employment opportunities with attendees at the Career Fair.
• NYFW (New York Fashion Week)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion week boot camp program at LIBS provides students with backstage experience and industry exposure, leading to opportunities working NYFW shows.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• MAC Pro Student Program: MAC Cosmetics' student-facing program that recognizes accredited beauty schools like LIBS, providing professional product access and industry credibility. Relevant as a brand-side ecosystem partner enabling graduate placement.
• Milady (Cengage Learning): Publisher of the standard cosmetology curriculum (Milady Standard Cosmetology) used by LIBS. Relevant ecosystem participant supplying the core educational content across virtually all U.S. cosmetology schools.

Regional players

• Long Island Nail & Skin Care Institute: Local Long Island competitor focused on nail technology and esthetics licensing. Comparable as a regional peer competing for the same Hempstead/Long Island student base in the nail and esthetics segments.
• Continental School of Beauty Culture: Regional multi-campus beauty school chain operating in the Northeast U.S. with similar cosmetology and esthetics program mix and comparable tuition-driven model.

Direct peers

• Arrojo Cosmetology School: NYC-based cosmetology school with strong industry/fashion-week ties and premium positioning. Comparable on cosmetology curriculum and NY licensing preparation.
• Merrell Beauty College: Long-standing private beauty school with comparable cosmetology curriculum and state licensing focus, similar in scale and independent ownership to LIBS.
• Empire Beauty Schools: Largest U.S. cosmetology school chain with 80+ campuses offering cosmetology, esthetics, and nail programs. Most directly comparable as a multi-state career school competing for the same cosmetology-student segment as LIBS.
• Tricoci University of Beauty Culture: Multi-campus cosmetology and esthetics school in the Midwest with comparable cosmetology/esthetics program structure and state licensing exam preparation.
• Aveda Institutes: Network of Aveda-branded cosmetology and esthetics schools tied to the Aveda product line. Comparable in program mix (cosmetology, esthetics) and in leveraging employer/brand affiliation for student placement.
• Paul Mitchell Schools: National cosmetology and barbering school chain operating100+ campuses under the Paul Mitchell brand. Directly comparable on curriculum (1,000+ hour cosmetology), licensing prep, and student-salon model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/libs_hauppauge
• Instagraminstagram.com/libs_hauppauge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-island-beauty-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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