ABC Beauty Academy

ABC Beauty Academy is located at 2109 Buckingham Rd in Richardson, Texas. Its stated mission is to provide quality post-secondary education that prepares students to pass the state licensing exam and find work in cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring or eyelash extension.

The academy offers a 1000-hour cosmetology program, a 750-hour esthetician program and a 600-hour manicure program. Financial aid is available to students who qualify, including federal student aid, and a TAA program is offered.

The school describes its instructors as highly experienced in the beauty industry, with strong communication skills, and says they stay patient until students feel confident with the material. Staff are encouraged to attend development sessions to sharpen their teaching and keep up with current trends. The academy says it has invested heavily in key training equipment and has a reputation for breaking down difficult concepts and tasks, and reports that many students make clear progress in a short time.

Beyond student training, the academy handles license renewal, which requires 4 hours of continuing education approved by TDLR, and helps transfer licenses from other states to Texas. Client services listed include skin care, nails, waxing and eyelash extensions. Business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 7:00pm, and the academy is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The phone number is (469) 951-3006.

Courses are planned around reasonable, achievable goals, and after registration each student receives a training schedule based on current ability, strengths and weaknesses.