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Progressive Curriculum

Intergrate variety of teaching methods including virtual lessons and working with E Books.

Technical Training

Develop your skills with hands on training in our Student Salon and Spa daily with professional products and business building skills.

Student Support

Experienced Staff to assist each student from the enrollment process to job placement.

Our Story

Altoona Beauty School’s fine reputation has been maintained since its establishment in August 1956. Altoona Beauty School is proud to have graduated thousands of professionals. Many of our graduates have gone on to work as stylists, salon managers or platform artists. A great deal have opened salons and surpassed even their own dreams. Altoona Beauty School continually strives to update and improve our facility and curriculum to offer students the best education at an affordable price.

Our objective at Altoona Beauty School is to prepare our students for a successful career in today’s modern world of cosmetology. To achieve these goals, we have a team of instructors who are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology. The staff attends various seminars and workshops throughout the year to stay on top of today’s ever changing hair trends, as well as teaching techniques.”

Altoona Beauty School practices no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, age, religion, sex, financial status or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Learn it! Live it! Love it!

Meet the Instructors!

An Altoona Beauty School Coach is what sets us apart. Our Coaches are passionate about their craft and educated to the highest standards in Altoona Beauty School methods. Instructors are continually updated and trained in new techniques in order to deliver subject matter to all learning styles students may have. They share knowledge daily to ensure every student receives a quality education to become successful in their future careers. Learn from instructors who love what they do!

  • Ly Nguyen

    President

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  • Nathan Nguyen

    Chief Executive Officer Chief Profit Guide Path to Profits™ 

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  • Stacy Nguyen

    Chief Financial Officer

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  • Tony Nguyen

    Workshop Master Instructor

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  • Melinda Hoover

    Director of Education Licensed Esthetician Certified Lash Artist Dermaplane Pro Certified Certified Lash Artist Certified Cryotherapy Technician

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  • Matthew Ratchford

    Director’s Assistant Licensed Cosmetologist Barbicide Certified Brazilian Blowout Certified K-18 Certified Certified in Hair Extensions

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  • Rebecca Westpfahl

    School Culture and Performance Manager Esthetician Instructor Esthetician Student Teacher Instructor Dermalogica Expert Pro MUA Certified Electrologist Certified Lash Artist Path to Profits Educator Oncology Certified 4 Time Dermalogica Teacher Award Recipient

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Ly Nguyen

President

Nathan Nguyen

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Profit Guide Path to Profits™ 

Stacy Nguyen

Chief Financial Officer

Tony Nguyen

Workshop Master Instructor

Melinda Hoover

Director of Education

Licensed Esthetician

Certified Lash Artist

Dermaplane Pro Certified

Certified Lash Artist

Certified Cryotherapy Technician

Matthew Ratchford

Director’s Assistant

Licensed Cosmetologist

Barbicide Certified

Brazilian Blowout Certified

K-18 Certified

Certified in Hair Extensions

Rebecca Westpfahl

School Culture and Performance Manager

Esthetician Instructor

Esthetician Student Teacher Instructor

Dermalogica Expert

Pro MUA

Certified Electrologist

Certified Lash Artist

Path to Profits Educator

Oncology Certified

4 Time Dermalogica Teacher Award Recipient

Student Testimonials

  • This school has been more than amazing to me. You can really tell that the employees love their
    jobs and want the best education for everyone. I’m really glad I chose this school because I feel
    very confident with my knowledge and education along with the training procedures. I will
    absolutely recommend this school to potential students. Thank you for helping me begin my
    dream career!

    Meg

    This school has given me so many opportunities. It has helped me one on one with many things
    I’ve struggled with. I would recommend this school and the staff to anyone who is interested or
    asks. The best education I could have asked for.
    Coming here was a great experience and about my disabilities which have me so much hope in
    working in the industry even while I am handicapped. Coach Becca was absolutely inspiring and
    is so dedicated to her students. I wouldn’t change a thing about my time spent here!!

    Victoria

  • Everyone was so helpful throughout my time here and was so kind to me dealing with outside
    responsibilities. I cannot than Jen enough for everything
    Awesome program! I don’t want to leave. Made great memories and met great people. Learned
    a bunch. I am very excited to start working. Becca is a great instructor- Thank you!!

    Kierra
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                                                                                    What is a decollete? Well, it is French for the skin covering the neck and throat area. It is pronounced as you are sitting on your deck, having a latte! Skin is thin and delicate in this area of the body. It is also one of the most forgotten areas when taking care of…

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