Empire Beauty School at Grand Rapids

09/16/2026

Let’s welcome another new group of future Cosmetologists that our age and Rapids campus! We are so excited to have them here with us!

09/15/2026

Congrats to our graduate Maya!! We are so proud of you! You’re going to do amazing! We will definitely miss you around here! 🩷

09/14/2026

Empire alumni, we need your expert eye!

Come back to your local Empire Beauty School on Thursday, September 24, and help judge our student hair competition, “The Higher the Hair, the Closer to Dolly!”

Contact us directly for event details. We would love to welcome you back!

09/14/2026

Congrats to Fletcher for completing pre-salon! He is now on the Salon Floor and going to be taking clients! fletcherdeanv

09/09/2026

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:

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...

09/09/2026

🎉 Calling all Empire Beauty School alumni!

Your beauty school journey doesn't end at graduation, and now there's a place to stay connected with the Empire community.

Join today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empirebeautyschoolalumni

Join the official Empire Beauty School Alumni Facebook Group to:
✨ Network with fellow Empire graduates from across the country.
💬 Share career updates, advice, and industry insights.
💼 Discover beauty career opportunities
🤝 Celebrate milestones and accomplishments.
📣 Ask questions, share resources, and support one another.

Whether you graduated recently or years ago, we'd love to have you as part of the community.

We can't wait to reconnect with you. Welcome back to the Empire community!

09/04/2026

Thank you so much to all of the salons that came and met with our students at the Career Fair! We appreciate you! Grand Rapids Salon & Spa Jude's Barbershop Great Clips JCPenney Salon - Grand Rapids

09/03/2026

Empire students, don’t miss the next Biolage Mentorship Moment! ✨ Join Biolage artist Robert Santana for a virtual session covering modern color, blonding, cutting, styling, and salon-ready techniques designed to help you grow your skills and creativity.

📅 September 21, 2026
⏰ 1 PM EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Come ready to learn, get inspired, and pick up new techniques you can take with you behind the chair!

09/02/2026

We have a graduate!! Congratulations to Mr. Longoria for completing the Educators course! We are super proud of you and all of your hard work!!

09/02/2026

Today is the day!! We’re all so excited to see everyone!