Become a Successful Beauty Professional

Launch your future in beauty with career-focused training from Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture.

Hands-On Training

Work with real clients in our professional, on-site student salon and spa. You’ll be comfortable moving into any salon setting after gaining hands-on, real-world experience.

Prepare to Get Licensed

We help successful graduates prepare to sit for the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board licensing exam to become a licensed beauty professional.

Start a Successful Beauty Career

Our graduates have gone on to become successful operators, teachers, salon owners, and sales representatives in the field of beauty. You could even be your own boss!

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Programs Offered

Cosmetology
Available at all campuses
Our cosmetology program is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you’ll need for a career in beauty from cutting and styling, coloring, balayage, and more!
Advanced Manicurist
Available at all campuses
Learn nail structure and manicuring techniques along with advanced training in artificial nail application, maintenance nail wrapping, and nail tips.
Advanced Esthetics
Available at all campuses
Learn to provide a variety of spa experiences, including several different types of facials and masks. Train on machines used for advanced facial treatments and learn basic skin/body treatments, and practice advanced up-and-coming services. 
Combination Advanced Esthetics & Advanced Manicurist
Available at all campuses
Interested in becoming well-rounded beauty professional? Train to provide a wide range of both skin-care/esthetics and nail/manicuring services.
Barbering
Available at Niles campus

Become a part of the long-standing barbering industry. You can rely on Raphael’s Department of Barbering, as we’ve been training barbers for over a decade.

Massage Therapy
Available at Boardman campus
Learn how to harness the power of touch to manipulate the body’s soft tissue and help others treat illness, pain, injury, and stress.

Over 50 Years of Beauty School & Wellness Training

For more than 50 years, Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture has provided excellent professional beauty education in Ohio. Our family-owned school has built an excellent reputation among salons by consistently providing passionate individuals with high quality training.

 

Many of our graduates go on to become successful operators, teachers, salon owners, and sales representatives in the field of cosmetology. Now it’s your turn!

Family-Owned for 50+ Years

As a family-owned business for over 50 years, we’ve been around a long time, but that doesn’t mean we’re stuck in the past! We stay on top of industry trends to teach the most current and valuable curriculum to you be prepared for the future.

Get Ready for Business

In addition to the technical styling and beauty skills, you can get the specific salon/spa business education it takes to turn your passion and talent into a sustainable career. Many beauty professionals even go on to open their own salons or spas.

Financial Aid

Career training can be one of the most valuable investments you can make. Let our staff walk you through each step of the financial aid process. You don’t have to do it alone!
See what our students are saying
The instructors are very knowledgeable and understanding. My life is crazy. I have 2 kids and limited sitters so it really works around my schedule and accommodates me. Although I do miss a day here or there, they make it very easy for me to get back on track and keep learning.
Ashley F.
Since passing my State Board Exams, I am now the owner of Kaitlin’s Designer Nail Spa in Garrettsville, Ohio. In addition to basic nail services, I also offer hundreds of original hand-painted designs.

Kaitlin S.

Accreditation & Affiliations

Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology, and the US Department of Education. We are also an active member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. That means our programs are consistently held to the highest standard by an objective third party. Being accredited also means we can provide Federal Financial Aid to those who qualify to help cover the cost of your educational investment.

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