Charlottesville Institute of Modern Esthetics

09/15/2026

Explore programs in barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics at Charlottesville Academy. Apply now to start your career in beauty and wellness.

08/14/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

What better way to kick off our new Cosmetology & Barbering programs than with a HUGE back-to-school giveaway?!

We’re giving one lucky winner an amazing bundle of goodies, including:

✨ iPad Air 4th Generation
✨ Apple AirPods
✨ New with tags The North Face backpack
✨ LV-inspired Stanley cup
✨ Lululemon accessories
✨ $100 Student Clinic Service Gift Certificate to
✨ PLUS more surprises!

Swipe to see the official rules and how to enter! ➡️

Please make sure you complete ALL entry requirements to be eligible. The winner will be chosen completely at random using a prize wheel! 🎡

🏆 Winner announced Saturday, August 29th!

Good luck, and thank you for helping us celebrate the launch of our Cosmetology & Barbering programs! ✂️💇‍♀️

08/13/2026

If you didn’t already know, we’ve expanded! 😎

We now have TWO campuses in Charlottesville, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. We started this journey four years ago and we are so blessed to have such an amazing support system and even more amazing students! We truly love being part of this community and helping students turn their passion for the beauty industry into real, hands-on careers.

If you haven’t already, be sure to follow Charlottesville Academy of Barbering & Cosmetology

We have a BIG giveaway coming soon, plus we’ll be looking for models for our Barbering & Cosmetology students in the near future. Follow along so you don’t miss the announcements!

07/17/2026

Hey, you.

Bad news: Our Basic Esthetics Day Program August start date is 95% FULL, so if you’ve been thinking about enrolling, you better hurry.

The Good news: We’re now enrolling for our Barbering and Cosmetology programs! 🥳

Interested in Barbering or Cosmetology? Visit

Explore programs in barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics at Charlottesville Academy. Apply now to start your career in beauty and wellness.

06/29/2026

‼️We need your vote!

We’re honored to be nominated again for the Best of C’ville in the Continued Education category, and we’d be so grateful for your support!

If you’ve enjoyed your experience with us or believe in what we’re building, please take a moment to cast your vote for our school! It would really mean the world for our small business! Voting ends June 30th 🙏🏼

06/13/2026

Ready to turn your passion into a profession?

Stop dreaming about it. Start training for it.

In our 750 clock-hour Barbering course, you’ll gain the hands-on skills, confidence, and real-world experience needed to become a licensed barber and build a career you can be proud of. From cutting and styling to client service and professionalism, we’ll help prepare you for success every step of the way.

✂️Train with one of the best in C’Ville
💈 Build your future in a career you enjoy.
📚 Get licensed.

The barber industry isn’t slowing down anytime soon and neither should you. Let’s get you licensed. Call or text us at 434-872-3790 for updated pricing and June’s tuition promotions.

06/01/2026

We have been nominated in the Continuing Education category for Best of Cville!

If you’ve supported our school, cheered us on, taken a class with us, been a model, or just think we’re pretty awesome, we’d love your vote! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who has helped us grow over the last few years. We truly have the best students, graduates, and supporters around. 🫶🏼

Nominees and results for best continuing education in Best of C-VILLE 2026.

06/01/2026

UPDATE: We are now booked. Thank you!

We are seeking one model for lip blush tattooing for this FRIDAY (6/5) at 1:00 PM. This service is complimentary. This is the last day we are offering services.

This procedure will be performed by a student under the close supervision of a licensed instructor.

Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be in good health (no blood-thinning medications)
• Must sign a waiver prior to the procedure
• Must bring a valid ID or Driver’s license


If you’re interested and meet the criteria, please send us a direct message.

05/15/2026

We are seeking one model for brow tattooing or complimentary eyeliner tattooing services TOMORROW (5/16) at 1:00 PM.

This procedure will be performed by a student under the close supervision of a licensed instructor.

Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be in good health (no blood-thinning medications)
• Not have any existing tattoos/eyeliner
• Must sign a waiver prior to the procedure
• Must bring a valid ID or Driver’s license


If you’re interested and meet the criteria, please send us a direct message.

05/14/2026

We are seeking two models for brow tattooing or complimentary eyeliner tattooing services on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 PM.

This procedure will be performed by a student under the close supervision of a licensed instructor.

Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be in good health (no blood-thinning medications)
• Not have any existing tattoos/eyeliner
• Must sign a waiver prior to the procedure
• Must bring a valid ID or Driver’s license


If you’re interested and meet the criteria, please call the school at 434-872-3790 to schedule your appointment. We are open Monday- Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm. We will no longer respond to DM’s regarding scheduling.

NOTE: We’ve had several last-minute cancellations and no-shows in the past, and we kindly ask that you avoid doing this to our students. Each scheduled model is a valuable opportunity for them to complete the required services needed for licensure, and cancellations can significantly hinder their progress.