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Paul Mitchell The School Schenectady - Cosmetology School
Explore your passion for cosmetology, barbering, or makeup artistry at Paul Mitchell The School Schenectady! Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Schenectady, NY, our school offers quick access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. With easy commutes from Interstate 890, Albany, Saratoga, Troy-Watervliet, and Ballston Spa—and close connections to train and bus lines—getting here is simple. Plus, you’ll be minutes away from historic attractions, exciting local events, and the natural beauty of upstate New York.
Begin your educational journey and explore everything Paul Mitchell The School Schenectady has to offer!
Visit Our CampusCosmetology
Start your cosmetology education and learn real-world haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nails. You’ll explore the fundamentals and theory in the classroom, then practice skills like braiding, extensions, and other popular techniques in a salon environment, using professional products, tools, and skills.
Cosmetology (1000 hrs), Cosmetology and Ultimate Makeup (1175 hrs)
Barbering
Students in our barbering programs learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting. They also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves.
Barbering (615 hrs)
Financial Aid
and Scholarships
We love supporting the dreams of our Future Professionals. That’s why our Financial Aid Office at our Schenectady campus is here to help educate you on the types of financial aid. There are several financial aid, alternative funding, and scholarship options for cosmetology school available to those who qualify.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN SCHENECTADY
Our cosmetology school students (we call them Future Professionals) donate their time, talent and energy to various charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows and countless other fundraising events and philanthropic activities. We make a difference—and have fun doing it!
See How We Give Back
Digital Support
Whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or even taking a stroll through Central Park, our students always have access to their assignments, the latest school news, and career tips from beauty industry leaders at their fingertips.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.
SCHOOL DISCLOSURES
Title IX Coordinator
Tamara Gizzi
411 State Street,
Schenectady, NY 12305
tamarag@schenectady.paulmitchell.edu
518-370-4590
Licensed by the NYS Department of Education
Paul Mitchell The School Schenectady is licensed by New York State Education Department.
