National Award-Winning • Kentucky State-Licensed
Start Your Beauty Career in Louisville.
Louisville Beauty Academy is an affordable, flexible, state-licensed beauty school with nearly 2,000 licensed graduates. Six state-licensed schools — Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Shampoo & Styling, Eyelash Extension, and Beauty Instructor Training — we help you get licensed and get working.
- Special Congressional Recognition — Rep. Morgan McGarvey
- 2026 Kentucky Senate Recognition
- 2025 U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100 Honoree
- 2025 NSBA Advocate of the Year Finalist
- Nearly 2,000 Licensed Graduates
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Recognized Nationally. Trusted Locally.
An award-winning school you can verify.
Recognition earned at the national and local level — and every claim is documented in our public Proof Center. Pictured: our 2025 U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100 trophy.
Special Congressional Recognition
Presented by Congressman Morgan McGarvey, honoring LBA’s workforce, education, and community impact. View the record →
Kentucky State Senate Recognition
Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong honored founder Di Tran and LBA in Frankfort — from Bardstown Road to the State Capitol. View the record →
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100 Honoree
Named one of America’s top 100 small businesses — Enduring Businesses category. View the record →
NSBA Advocate of the Year Finalist
National Small Business Association recognition for advocacy and leadership. View the record →
Most Admired CEO
Founder Di Tran honored by Louisville Business First among the city’s most admired leaders. View the record →
Family Business Awards Rising Star Finalist
Louisville Business First and University of Louisville family business recognition. View the record →
JFCS MOSAIC Award
Founder Di Tran honored by Jewish Family & Career Services, celebrating outstanding immigrant and international leaders in Louisville. View the record →
Public Proof Center
Every award above is documented with date, source, and link in our public Proof Center. Verify it yourself →
Real Students. Real Graduates.
Join nearly 2,000 licensed graduates.
Real Louisville Beauty Academy graduates — including our newest 2026 graduates — celebrating real certificates and real licenses. Not stock photos. Your photo could be next.
Our Schools • Louisville, KY
Six state-licensed schools. One academy.
Louisville Beauty Academy is home to the School of Cosmetology, School of Esthetics, School of Nail Technology, School of Shampoo & Styling, School of Eyelash Extension, and School of Beauty Instructor Training — all Kentucky state-licensed, all in Louisville, KY.
School of Cosmetology
Complete cosmetology training in Louisville, KY — hair, skin, and nails on a flexible schedule that works around your life.
School of Esthetics
Esthetician school in Louisville, KY — skincare, facials, and esthetics training with state-licensed instruction.
School of Nail Technology
Nail school in Louisville, KY — hands-on nail tech training that prepares you for Kentucky licensure and real salon work.
School of Shampoo & Styling
A fast, affordable, state-licensed pathway into professional hair care and salon styling.
School of Eyelash Extension
Specialized eyelash extension training for one of beauty’s fastest-growing services.
School of Beauty Instructor Training
Already licensed? Become a Kentucky state-licensed beauty instructor and teach the next generation.
Getting Started Is Easy
Three simple steps.
Reach out
Fill out the quick form above or text 502-625-5531. Tell us which program interests you.
Visit & compare
Tour the school, meet instructors, and get current program and cost information in writing.
Enroll & begin
Sign your enrollment agreement with everything clearly documented — then start immediately. Every hour you attend counts toward your Kentucky license from day one.
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Questions? Answered.
Frequently asked questions.
How much does beauty school cost at Louisville Beauty Academy?
LBA is built for affordability, with clear written tuition and payment options for every program. Current costs and incentives are on our Programs & Costs page and are always confirmed in writing before you enroll.
How long does it take to get licensed?
LBA has open enrollment — you can enroll and start immediately, no semesters or waiting lists. Every clock hour you attend is reported to the Kentucky State Board toward your license requirement (1 hour attended = 1 hour reported), and licensing study begins day one with safety and sanitation. Starting sooner means finishing sooner. Text us for the current written program outline.
Is Louisville Beauty Academy state-licensed?
Yes. LBA is a Kentucky state-licensed beauty school, and our training is built around Kentucky Board of Cosmetology requirements.
Do you support students who speak Spanish or other languages?
Yes. LBA proudly welcomes multilingual students and offers translation and document support, including a Spanish enrollment guide.
How do I get started?
Fill out the quick form at the top of this page or text 502-625-5531. You’ll receive program and cost information in writing, and you can schedule a tour before deciding.
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Your future in beauty starts today.
Join the school with nearly 2,000 licensed graduates. Ask us anything — we’ll answer in writing, clearly.
Louisville Beauty Academy is a Kentucky state-licensed school. Program details, costs, schedules, and enrollment terms are confirmed in current written documents, which govern together with Kentucky Board of Cosmetology requirements and applicable law. Recognition and statistics are documented in our Proof Center.
