Montgomery Beauty School

What Montgomery Beauty School does

Montgomery Beauty School is an independent, privately-held vocational institution founded in 1984 and headquartered at 8736 Arliss St., Silver Spring, Maryland. It delivers state-licensed career training in two programs: a 1500-hour Cosmetology Program (completable in approximately 9 months for full-time students) covering hair braiding, haircuts, hair styling, skin care, and customer service, and a 1200-hour Professional Barbering Program (completable in approximately 7.5 months) covering men's and women's haircutting, hair coloring and lightening, chemical texture services, shaving, facial hair design, and facial massage and treatments. Both programs use the industry-standard Milady curriculum, textbooks, and practical training kits, combined with hands-on practice on mannequins and, after a minimum number of classroom hours, on paying clients in the school's on-site supervised clinic/salon. Day and night classes begin monthly, and the school supports federal financial aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans) for eligible enrollees.

The school operates under a tripartite regulatory framework — NACCAS national accreditation, Maryland Higher Education Commission licensure, and U.S. Department of Education approval — that underpins both its Title IV eligibility and the credibility required for state board exam preparation. It is a direct-to-consumer institution with no enterprise customers; prospective students are recruited via a bilingual English/Spanish website, phone and email outreach, Thryv-powered online tour scheduling, and Facebook presence. Revenue is generated through two streams: tuition and training fees from enrolled students and clinic service fees from the general public receiving discounted salon services performed by supervised students. The school has 11 employees and serves Montgomery County and the broader Maryland market from its single campus, with no disclosed expansion, M&A, funding, or ownership changes in the input data.

Name

Montgomery Beauty School

Legal name

Montgomery Beauty School

Website

https://montgomerybeautyschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montgomery Beauty School is an independent, NACCAS-accredited vocational school in Silver Spring, Maryland that delivers 1500-hour Cosmetology and 1200-hour Professional Barbering career training programs to individual students using Milady curriculum and an on-site supervised clinic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Beauty 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

Barbering Schools & Programs (HSALANAD), Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA), Barbering (EDAOALAC), Barber Training, Apprenticeship & Education (HSALABAI), Hair Styling & Cutting (EDAOALAB)

Keywords

• Cosmetology training
• Barbering program
• Beauty school
• Vocational education
• Career training

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition for its Cosmetology (1500 hours) and Professional Barbering (1200 hours) programs. Financial aid is available including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and PLUS Loans to eligible students.
2. Clinic Services Revenue: Students in training provide salon services to paying clients under supervision, generating revenue for the school while providing real-world experience.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montgomery Beauty School provides state-licensed career training in cosmetology (1500 hours) and professional barbering (1200 hours) at its Silver Spring, Maryland campus. Programs combine classroom instruction using the Milady curriculum with hands-on practice in an on-site student salon/clinic, where advanced students provide services to paying clients under instructor supervision. Financial aid and job placement services are available to qualified students.

Product overview

Montgomery Beauty School offers two distinct career training programs: the Cosmetology Program (1500 hours) and the Professional Barbering Program (1200 hours). Both programs use the Milady curriculum with a combination of theory lectures and hands-on practice using mannequins and actual clientele. The school provides an on-site salon/clinic environment where students who have completed a set number of classroom hours can work on paying clients under teacher supervision. Financial aid is available to qualified students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetology Program
• Professional Barbering Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-time students can complete cosmetology training within 9 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and SciencescoreOthersThe school is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). This accreditation validates the quality of the school's educational programs and is important for students seeking financial aid and professional licensure.
• Maryland Higher Education CommissioncoreOthersThe school is licensed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the state regulatory body for higher education institutions in Maryland.
• United States Department of EducationcoreOthersThe school is approved by the US Department of Education, enabling eligible students to receive federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and PLUS Loans.
• MiladycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontgomery Beauty School uses Milady curriculum, textbooks, and workbooks. Milady is the leading provider of cosmetology and barbering educational materials. The school utilizes Milady's structured curriculum, study guides, and practical training kits for both cosmetology and barbering programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Empire Beauty Schools: One of the largest chains of cosmetology schools in the U.S., offering accredited cosmetology and barbering programs across multiple states. Directly comparable as a Title IV-eligible, multi-program beauty career school competing for the same student demographic.
• Paul Mitchell Schools: A national network of branded cosmetology and barbering schools. Comparable in offering state-approved, accredited cosmetology and barber training with strong brand affinity, though it operates at a much larger scale than Montgomery Beauty School.
• Aveda Institutes: Network of cosmetology and esthiology schools owned by Estée Lauder, offering accredited beauty programs. Comparable in program structure (cosmetology, esthiology) and accreditation status, but typically positioned at a premium price point.
• Regis Corporation (Beauty Schools Division): Regis historically operated a network of accredited cosmetology schools. Comparable as a multi-location, accredited cosmetology education provider serving similar student and licensing pathways.

Direct peers

• Pivot Point International: Provider of cosmetology curriculum and lab materials used in accredited beauty schools. Comparable as a curriculum-driven cosmetology education provider with similar program structure and licensing preparation approach.
• Sassoon Academy: Premium cosmetology academy providing accredited cosmetology education with a curriculum-and-branding model similar to Milady-driven schools. Comparable in curriculum depth, hands-on clinic training, and state-board preparation focus.
• Toni&Guy Academy: Branded cosmetology academies offering state-approved cosmetology training with similar hour requirements and curriculum scope. Directly comparable as a career-focused, accredited beauty school with salon-floor training components.

Regional players

• Total Image Beauty Academy: Accredited beauty school operating in the Mid-Atlantic region offering cosmetology and related programs. Comparable as a similar-sized, accredited state-approved beauty school competing in the same regional student market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1479839617092293
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/montgomery-beauty-school

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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