Beauty Schools Schools in Portsmouth, VA

Updated January 10, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Portsmouth, Virginia. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. City population is roughly 95,252 (estimate; varies by source and year). Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Portsmouth, VA

#1

Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School

Virginia Beach, VA 10.2 miles away
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  • 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 114 Virginia Beach, VA 23464
  • (757) 473-9797

Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

#3

Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA 13.9 miles away
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  • 116 South Independence Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6779
  • (800) 920-4593

Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

#6

Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of Virginia

Newport News, VA 22 miles away
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  • 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard Newport News, VA 23608-5532
  • (757) 874-1300

Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

#10

Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School

Petersburg, VA 63.6 miles away
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Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

Virginia Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Virginia
Virginia Median Pay $37,850 $18.20 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,250 $16.95 per hour
Data Year: 2024 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Schedule options (day/evening/weekend) and expected weekly time commitment
  • Hands-on requirements (labs, shop time, clinicals, externships) and how competencies are evaluated
  • Total cost breakdown (tuition, fees, supplies, exams) in writing
  • Credential outcome (certificate/diploma/associate) and what it’s designed to prepare you for
  • Licensing or certification steps in Virginia (requirements can vary)

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