Le Chic Beauty Academy

Le Chic Beauty Academy was founded in 2009 and has been training students in Houston for 13 years, according to the school. It holds a private school license from Texas to grant hours regulated by TDLR, and the school states that it is endorsed and certified by the State of Texas.

The school offers five training tracks. Its cosmetology program is 1,000 hours and spans skin care, nail care and hair services, including skin analysis, facial treatments, exfoliation, mask application, facial hair removal, manicures, pedicures, nail art, acrylic and gel nails, haircutting, styling, coloring and perms. The esthetics program is 750 hours and focuses on skin analysis, facial treatments and hair removal techniques. The nail technician program is 600 hours and covers nail anatomy and physiology, sanitation and safety, nail diseases and disorders, shaping, polish, nail art, extensions, fills and repairs, and product knowledge and sales.

A 320-hour eyelash extension course covers correcting and enhancing eyebrows and eyelashes and applying extensions tailored to each client. The barbering program, of over 1,000 hours, covers skin care, haircuts and nail treatments for male clients.

Pricing and a full breakdown of courses are not published on the site; the school asks prospective students to schedule a tour, which can be arranged through the contact form. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9AM to 5PM, Friday 11AM to 2PM, Saturday by appointment only, and Sunday closed.

Student reviews mention an esthetician room, a wide range of machines and the products and tools provided for hands-on training. One review describes tuition as very affordable and the schedule as flexible, and another says the school prepares students well for the state written and practical exams.

Training is hands-on, with students practicing on the school's machines, tools and products across each program.

Student reviews describe the atmosphere as professional, welcoming and family-like.