Empire Beauty School at Newport News

09/18/2026

Get ready to Dolly Up! 🎀

Dolly Up Week is happening at all Empire Beauty School locations the week of September 21. Students can look forward to themed outfits, styling challenges, music, big hair, and plenty of Dolly-inspired fun throughout the week!

Which day are you most excited for?

09/18/2026

We’re grateful to have Chloe Street, Qualified Mental Health Professional, visit our school to raise awareness about sexual harassment and help our students better understand the importance of respect, boundaries, and speaking up

09/18/2026

Honoring Constitution Day by learning, reflecting, and celebrating the freedoms and principles that shape our nation. Proud of our students and educators for keeping civic learning alive! 🇺🇸

09/16/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity – Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation

Apply for the S.W.E.A.T. (Skill & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo) Scholarship at:
https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship

Eligibility:
🖤Must be a U.S. citizen
🖤High school senior, graduate, or GED holder
🖤Enrolled or planning to enroll in an approved trade-related program at a U.S. accredited 2-year college, vocational/technical school, or technical institute (4-year degree programs are not eligible)
🖤Able to provide a current tuition bill or official cost statement for the upcoming academic year

Prior recipients may apply for second-year funding

Scholarships are awarded four times a year, based on when your application is submitted. Scholarships will not be awarded for programs that have already completed.
• December 2026 – Apply by October 31, 2026

Application Deadline
To be considered for a scholarship in 2026, you must apply by October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time Zone.

09/15/2026

Thank you again to Aliyah Wilbert and Aniya McIntyre for our second class that was HANDS on training for my Evening salon and enrichments about loc's..history,maintenance and services.

09/15/2026

Congratulations to our evening future professional Jasmine,she graduated last night. We will truly miss your positive energy.

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!

09/09/2026

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

Congatulations to Makayla, Ms.Chyna presalon Best Haircut competition voted on by her peers...."show me the money"