Appalachian Beauty School

Appalachian Beauty School is a private for-profit institution in Belfry, Kentucky, offering programs at the less-than-two-year level. It enrolls 61 students (IPEDS 2023), making it a small, specialized cosmetology school. The institution holds a quality score of 60.83 out of 100 and reports a 100% retention rate and a 65% completion rate (IPEDS 2023).

The school's curriculum focuses on its Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General program, available as a one-to-two-year certificate. This program covers the core competencies needed for state licensure, including hair styling, skin care, nail care, and salon management fundamentals, preparing graduates to enter the cosmetology workforce.

Located in Belfry, a rural community in Pike County in eastern Kentucky, Appalachian Beauty School serves students in a remote area where access to vocational training options may otherwise be limited. The school's rural setting provides an important training resource for residents of the Appalachian region seeking careers in the beauty and personal care industry.