Hastings Beauty School

Hastings Beauty School is a private for-profit institution offering programs at the less-than-two-year level in Hastings, Minnesota, a town fringe community in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. The school has a small, focused enrollment of 26 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a 100% retention rate and a 69% completion rate (IPEDS 2023). Its quality score is 62.83 out of 100.

The school offers a Cosmetology certificate program at the one-to-two-year level. This program covers the core competencies required for state cosmetology licensure, including hair cutting and styling, coloring, skin care, and nail services. The small class sizes allow for individualized instruction and hands-on training.

Located in the eastern Twin Cities metro area, Hastings Beauty School provides a more intimate learning environment compared to larger cosmetology schools in the region. Students benefit from close instructor attention and a community-oriented training setting, preparing them for careers in salons, spas, and independent practice throughout Minnesota.