Empire Beauty School at Reading

Congratulations Cayenne on graduating 🎓

We wish you all the best!!!

Love nail art? Your beauty career options are worth exploring. 💅

A nail technician specializes in nail care, while a cosmetologist learns hair services, nail care, and basic skin care.

At Empire Beauty School, students learn nail-care skills as part of our broader cosmetology program. We do not currently offer a separate nail technology program.

Wondering which path fits your goals? Read our blog to explore the differences in training, services, and licensing requirements.

https://bit.ly/nail-tech-vs-cosmetologist

Nail Technician vs. Cosmetologist: What’s the Difference? Compare nail technician and cosmetologist training, skills and licensing paths to see which beauty career may better fit your goals.

Community, Staff, and Students! Join us for trunk or treat at our Reading PA location for a trunk or treat spectacular!! 🎃🍭🍬 Saturday October 24th 2026! 1pm to 3pm!

We had Zombies on our calendar for today! Welcome to Salon Zombié! Where our zombie students were all down one arm 🧟‍♀️ meaning, someone had to be the left arm and their teammate had to be the right arm! TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! They did a great job getting those mannequins washed and rolled!

Congratulations to all our September Perfect Attendance Students!! Keep up the great work!!

Here are some of the special effects make up and spider hair our students did to kick off October! 🕷️🕸️ check them out!

Congratulations Kiara on winning our September Attendance Contest!!!

📣 Connecting Career Pathways is coming to Empire Beauty School!

This isn’t your typical school presentation. Local high school counselors are invited to step inside Empire and experience the beauty school journey firsthand.

See hands-on education in action, visit the student salon/clinic floor and learn more about the resources and opportunities available to students considering a future in beauty.

Want to attend? Please contact your local Empire Beauty School directly for the exact event date, time and details.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Blindfold challenge in Ms Marcano’s class! Great job!

🔥 It’s all in the details!

Clean parts, precise braiding, and a creative heart design make this style stand out from every angle. 😍 We love seeing our students put their own spin on every look!

Amazing by Dalonda Doucoure from Empire Beauty School – Cincinnati, OH! 👏✨

Today, the Empire Beauty School community remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honors the first responders, families, and communities forever impacted by that day.

Together, we remember.♥️

🎨 Now THIS is creativity in action! 🐆✨

Bold color, intricate details, and a whole lot of imagination went into this incredible makeup transformation. We love seeing our students step outside the box and use their skills to create something completely unique!

Amazing by Julia Galli Gómez from Empire Beauty School – Cheltenham, PA! 👏

Empire alumni are heading to New York Fashion Week! ✨

We’re proud to celebrate seven Empire Beauty School alumni who have been selected to work at New York Fashion Week on Monday, September 14:

Catherine Lugo Lopez, 2015 graduate and 2024 graduate, currently an evening salon educator at Empire Beauty School Harrisburg

Yennisa Castoire, 2025 graduate

Jaquaya Davis, 2025 graduate

Lucy Velazquez, 2007 graduate and 2009 graduate

Jasmine Rivera, 2025 graduate

Flor Cruceta, 2025 graduate

Maria Espiritusanto, 2019 graduate and 2022 graduate

From recent graduates to alumni who have been building their careers for years, we’re excited to see Empire talent represented in New York.

Please join us in congratulating these alumni on this exciting opportunity! 👏

Big goals are built one milestone at a time. ✨ From first days and new skills to final hours and graduation celebrations, our Empire Beauty School students have plenty to be proud of.

Here’s to the progress, persistence, and moments worth celebrating along the way! 🎓💛

Empire Beauty School graduate Elizabeth Strong has built a 27-year career that has taken her from the salon floor to New York Fashion Week.

A 1998 graduate of Empire Beauty School in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Anthony Salon in Allentown. Named after her son, Anthony, the salon celebrated 23 years in business in March of 2026.

Check out this blog article where we talk about her impressive career, her time as a salon owner, and her experience at Empire Beauty School:

From Empire Graduate to Salon Owner: Elizabeth Strong’s Story - Empire Beauty School Empire Beauty School graduate Elizabeth Strong has built a 27-year career that has taken her from the salon floor to New York Fashion Week. A 1998 graduate of Empire Beauty School in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Anthony Salon in Allentown. Named after her son, Anthony...

Last week, Empire Beauty School locations brought together current students, alumni, and beauty industry professionals to make connections, explore career opportunities, and take the next step toward their goals.

We are incredibly grateful to every employer who shared their time, experience, and career opportunities with our students and alumni. Your involvement helps create meaningful connections, opens doors, and makes a lasting impact on future careers.