Beauty Academies

About

Beauty Academies, owned by Linda McCarren, is a network of three accredited beauty schools centrally located in Butler, Kittanning, and New Castle, Pennsylvania. We offer five professional programs — Cosmetology (1,250 hours), Teacher Training (625 hours), Nail Technician (300 hours), Esthetician (300 hours), and Massage Therapy (600 hours) — designed to prepare students for successful careers in the beauty industry. Our low-cost student salons attract a high volume of real clients, giving students hands-on, practical experience before graduation. All students are fully prepared to sit for the PA State Board of Licensing Examination, ensuring they enter the workforce confident, skilled, and ready to thrive.