Beauty Schools in Richmond, KY

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Richmond, Kentucky. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Richmond, KY

#2

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education

Lexington, KY 20.6 miles away BOC Score 35.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 255
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington

Lexington, KY 22.5 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 138

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Summit Salon Academy-Lexington

Lexington, KY 22.8 miles away BOC Score 38.5
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 81%
  • Graduation rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 249

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY 23.7 miles away BOC Score 51.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 6,837
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Edge Academy of Beauty

Manchester, KY 49 miles away
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  • 356 Manchester Square Shopping Center, Suite 19 Manchester, KY 40962-8700
  • (606) 599-3813
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 49

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY 49.1 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 4,729
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 63.7 miles away BOC Score 33.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 933
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard, KY 69.9 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 3,128
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth

Louisville, KY 76.1 miles away BOC Score 39.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 88

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Kentucky Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Kentucky
Kentucky Median Pay $29,840 $14.35 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clock hours and how the program’s schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam prep and school pass rates
  • Salon floor hours and real-client experience
  • Kit, supply, and licensing exam costs beyond tuition
  • Specialty focuses (color, cutting, barbering, esthetics)

Next Steps

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