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Beaver Beauty Academy

Beaver Beauty Academy

Beauty school salon in Decatur, GA

Dr. Melanie Beaver and her mother, a cosmetology instructor, envisioned the academy. The school is licensed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The school describes itself as award winning and as one of Georgia's top beauty and barbering schools.

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About

Dr. Melanie Beaver and her mother, a cosmetology instructor, envisioned the academy. The school is licensed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The school describes itself as award winning and as one of Georgia's top beauty and barbering schools.

Programs are measured in clock hours. Master Cosmetologist and Barbering are 1,500 hours, Esthetician is 1,000 hours, Nail Technician and Massage Therapy are 600 hours each, and the Cosmetology Instructor program is 750 hours. The Master Cosmetologist and Barbering day program runs 12 months and the evening version 16.5 months. The Cosmetology Instructor program is for applicants who already hold a current Georgia license in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering or nail technology and have at least one year of industry experience. Transfer hours from other beauty schools may be accepted in many cases when an official transcript is provided.

Services at the on-site student salon are performed by students with real clients, under licensed instructors. Clinic floor hours are posted by day, with morning and early evening times on Tuesday and Wednesday, daytime on Thursday, and morning to early afternoon on Friday and Saturday. Card payments carry a 3% fee. Some services may carry an added charge of $5 to $20 for curls, longer or coarse hair, detangling, or pressing hair for a relaxed look. Every service includes a shampoo and conditioner, as Georgia law requires. Because students perform the services, refunds are not given.

Campus tours run Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, usually take 30 to 45 minutes, and cover classrooms, labs and the student salon. The school accepts FAFSA, scholarships and monthly payment plans, and offers a Net Price Calculator to estimate costs. Student housing is listed as a VA-approved facility, with vetted residences and roommates matched for students. Pets are not allowed except seeing eye and assistive animals.

The stated mission is technical training that helps students pass state licensing exams, find employment and compete in the beauty and massage therapy industries. The school reports a 99% State Board pass rate, a 95% job placement rate and more than 500 graduates.

Training is hands-on, with students working in the on-site salon and performing services under the supervision of licensed instructors.

Specials & promotions

  • Senior specials on Wednesdays

    Wednesdays only

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Men's cuts and grooming, including clipper cuts, line-ups, beard trims, bald shaves and package options.

  • Mustache Trim $3
  • Line Up $4
  • Clipper Cut $5
  • Beard Trim $7
  • Beaver Barber Signature Package $10
  • Men's Facial $10
  • Bald Shave $12
  • Beaver Barber Deluxe Package $25
  • Haircut/Trim $10
  • Hair Cut/Trim $10
  • Shampoo Blow Dry (No Style) $20
  • Roller Set $25
  • Flat Iron (Relaxed Hair) $30
  • Fingerwaves $35
  • Mold and Short Curl $35
  • Mold & Short Curl $35
  • Up Do $35
  • Flat Iron (Natural Hair) $40
  • Rod Set $40

Back treatments, offered basic or full, with an option that includes stones.

  • Basic Back Treatment $40
  • Full Back Treatment $70
  • Full Back Treatment with Stones $80

Braids in several sizes with or without added hair, crochet braids, kids braids, bantu knots, locs and take-downs.

  • Take Down $15+
  • 2 Braids (No Hair Added) $25
  • Straight Back Braids (Women) $35
  • 2-3 Braids w/ Hair Added $40
  • 2-3 Braids with Hair Added $40
  • Straight Back Braids (Men) $40
  • 4-5 Braids w/ Hair Added $50
  • 4-5 Braids with Hair Added $50
  • Kids Braids (No Hair Added) $50
  • 6-7 Braids w/ Hair Added $60
  • 6-7 Braids with Hair Added $60
  • Bantu Knots $60
  • Beaded Kids Braids (No Hair Added) $60
  • Retwist/Starter Locs (Style) $60
  • 8-20 Braids w/ Hair Added $75
  • 8-20 Braids with Hair Added $75
  • Crochet Braids $75
  • 21+ Braids or Box Braids $125

Permanent color, texturizers, relaxers, retouches, jheri curl perms and low lights or highlights.

  • Permanent Color $30
  • Texturizer $40
  • Relaxer/Virgin Relaxer $50
  • Retouch $50
  • Permanent Wave (Jheri Curl) $60
  • Low Lights/Highlights $75+

Basic and full facials, plus add-on treatments such as extractions, LED, microcurrent, microdermabrasion, peels and hot stones.

  • Extractions $10
  • High Frequency LED $10
  • Hydro Jelly Mask $10
  • Skin Scrubber $12
  • Body Cupping (Cellulite Reduction Therapy) $15
  • Facial Lymphatic Drainage $15
  • Hot Stones (appointment required) $15
  • Liquid Peelfoliant $20
  • Microcurrent $20
  • Microdermabrasion $20
  • Basic Facial $35
  • Full Facial $60
  • Skin Scrub Ice Globe Massage Price at booking
  • Ice Globe Massage Free
  • High Frequency FREE LED $10
  • Hot Stones (APPT REQUIRED) $15
  • Skin Scrub Price at booking

Sew-ins, weaves, closure and frontal installations, wig installation, ponytails and molded quick weaves.

  • Per Track Sew-In/Glue-In $10
  • Closure/Frontal Prep $25
  • Pony Tail $60
  • Quick Weave (Molded) $60
  • 27 Piece (Molded) $75
  • Wig Installation $85
  • Sew-In with Leave Out $100
  • Sew-In w/Leave Out $100
  • Sew-In w/ Closure $110
  • Sew-In with Closure $110
  • Sew-In w/ Frontal $125
  • Sew-In with Frontal $125

Lash application, brow filling and tinting, and mini or full glam makeup.

  • Strip Lash Application $7
  • Brow Fill $12
  • Brow Tint $17
  • Individual Lash Application $25
  • Mini Glam Makeup Application $40
  • Full Glam Makeup Application $50

Chair massage offered by the school's massage therapy program.

  • Chair Massage $10

Manicures, pedicures, gel and polish work, acrylic sets and overlays, nail design and callus treatment.

  • Nail Design (per nail) $3
  • Callus Treatment $5
  • Specialty Shaping Add-On $5
  • Gel Polish Add-On $8
  • French Tips $10
  • Manicure $10
  • Polish Change $10+
  • Fill-in $12
  • Overlay Set (Natural Nail Only) $18
  • Full Set (Short) $20
  • Spa Pedicure $20
  • Mani/Pedi Combo $25
  • Soak Off (BBA sets only) $25
  • Mani/Beaver Spa Pedi Combo $35

Deep conditioning, hydration, shimmering treatments and dandruff shampoo and conditioner.

  • Deep Conditioner $5
  • Shimmering Lights $5
  • Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner $10
  • Hydration Treatment $15

Discounted cuts, facials, roller sets, silk presses and mani-pedi combinations for seniors.

  • Senior Special Clipper Cuts $5
  • Senior Special Basic Facial $15
  • Senior Special Roller Set $15
  • Senior Special Silk Press Relaxed $15
  • Senior Special Mani/Pedi Combo $20
  • Senior Special Silk Press Natural $20
  • Clipper Cuts $5
  • Silk Press Relaxed $15
  • Silk Press Natural $20

Hair removal for the face, arms, legs, underarms, bikini, Brazilian and full body.

  • Lip Wax $5
  • Chin Wax $7
  • Eyebrow Wax $10
  • Cheeks/Sideburns Wax $12
  • Half Arm Wax $12
  • Underarm Wax $12
  • Buttocks Wax $15
  • Torso/Stomach Wax $15
  • Bikini Wax $20
  • Full Face Wax (Lip, Brow, Chin) $20
  • Full Arm Wax $25
  • Half Leg Wax $25
  • Back Wax $30
  • Chest Wax $30
  • Brazilian Wax $40
  • Full Leg Wax $45
  • Full Body Wax (Underarm, Bikini, Legs) $65
  • Lip $5
  • Chin $7
  • Eyebrow $10
  • Cheeks/Sideburns $12
  • Half Arm $12
  • Underarm $12
  • Buttocks $15
  • Torso/Stomach $15
  • Bikini $20
  • Full Face (Lip, Brow, Chin) $20
  • Full Arm $25
  • Half Leg $25
  • Back $30
  • Chest $30
  • Brazilian $40
  • Full Leg $45
  • Full Body (Underarm, Bikini, & Legs) $65
  • Dandruff Shampoo & Conditioner $10

Photos

  • Client's hair being styled with curls and pink-tinted color
  • Technician filing an acrylic nail on a client's hand
  • Group of staff in black scrubs posing with beauty tools on orange backdrop
  • Three staff smiling at an expo booth with branded shirts
  • Nail technician serving a client at an event booth
  • Barber cutting a young client's hair at an event
  • Group of staff and students posing before a school backdrop
  • Nail service being performed at a salon station
  • Staff group portrait with mannequin heads on grey backdrop
  • Barber cutting a client's hair in front of a clipper guide poster
  • Group of barbers posing with barber cases on orange backdrop
  • Group of women stylists posing on red backdrop

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.bba.edu (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • On-site student salon where students work with real clients
  • Dual Enrollment lets high school students earn beauty certifications while working toward required hours
  • Cosmetology Instructor program for licensed professionals, covering lesson planning, classroom management and State Board Educator's Exam preparation
  • Student housing listed as VA-approved, with roommates matched
  • Accepts FAFSA, scholarships and monthly payment plans
  • Transfer hours from other beauty schools may be accepted with an official transcript
Good for
  • Students training for a state-licensed beauty or barbering career
  • High school students interested in beauty careers through Dual Enrollment
  • Clients who want student-performed services at posted prices
  • Men's grooming and barbering
  • Braids, sew-ins and relaxed or natural hair services
Treats
  • Hair braiding
  • Hair extensions and sew-ins
  • Relaxed and natural hair care
  • Men's haircuts and beard grooming
  • Facial treatments
  • Hair removal by waxing
  • Nail care
  • Massage therapy
Techniques
  • Fades
  • Tapers
  • Straight-razor shaves
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Chemical peels
  • Microcurrent
  • High frequency LED
  • Hot stones
  • Body cupping
  • Facial lymphatic drainage

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