AACS is Advancing Beauty Careers Through Education

Founded in 1924, we are a national, nonprofit association open to all privately owned schools of cosmetology arts & sciences. Our membership is comprised of cosmetology, skin, nail, barbering and massage schools.

AACS specializes in updating members with information about new teaching methods, current industry events and Washington, DC updates. We do this through a series of seminars, conferences and conventions held throughout the year. Most of all, AACS members act as a family, often helping each other with addressing problems facing Beauty & Wellness Education. This “networking” is often listed as the most important benefit to membership.

The AACS Experience
AACS membership is making a difference in the beauty and education industry.
AACS Government Relations
AACS is "Advancing Beauty Careers" through advocacy #DontCutUsOut
Your Beautiful Career
While income is every day, finding a job that fulfills one's interests and passions is also important
Exhibiting with AACS
To exhibit with AACS at an upcoming event, click here.

Find a school

So you want to join the beauty business? You are in the right place. Your first step is to find out the licensing requirements in your state and start to visit schools in your area to find one that is the right fit for you. Search schools below that are members of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, an association that has been around since 1924 and is made up of privately owned beauty schools around the country.

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Careers in Beauty

Interested in a Career in the Beauty Industry? You’ve come to the right place.

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Career Educators Alliance

CEA is the only national organization developed for cosmetology educators by cosmetology educators.

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American Association of Cosmetology Schools

School owners and staff check out “AACS”

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Find a Vendor

This online vendor guide is the fastest way to locate the products and services cosmetologists, hair stylists, nail technicians, estheticians, and other beauty professionals need. Browse the 48 categories below for products such as apparel, makeup supplies and salon equipment, and services such as accounting, makeup education and training to help you run your salon more efficiently.

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