Beauty school opens second Atlanta-area campus in Tucker

After operating for more than a half century as a Texas enterprise, Ogle School, a cosmetology and esthetics institution, opened its first out-of-state operation in west Atlanta in 2025. Continuing what it calls “a new phase of multi-market growth,” Ogle recently opened its second Atlanta-area campus in Tucker.  

“The new campus is designed to serve 300 additional students and is projected to create 30 new direct jobs, with hundreds of workforce-ready graduates entering the Atlanta beauty industry each year. For a school that currently serves 3,000 active students across Texas and Atlanta, graduates thousands of alumni annually, and awards more than $100,000 in scholarships each year, this is a confident next step from an institution that has been doing this since 1973,” states an announcement from Ogle.  

“Atlanta’s demand for trained beauty professionals is outpacing supply, and a school with more than 50 years behind it is moving in to meet it,” the Ogle announcement continued. 

“Our brand-new Ogle School Tucker campus is officially here to expand your options in the greater Atlanta area. Conveniently located on Lavista Road, this newly built facility will offer the same hands-on cosmetology programs and specialized esthetics training that define the Ogle School experience,” states the website, which calls the location near the Lavista/Tucker exist of I-285 ideal for students commuting from Norcross, Lilburn, Stone Mountain, and Decatur. “Our Tucker location features flexible morning and evening schedules designed to fit your busy lifestyle.” 

“The demand for trained beauty professionals in Atlanta continues to grow, and we are seeing that translate directly into demand for our training. The growing wait list makes clear that the Atlanta community needs this, and we are proud to meet them where they are,” said Ogle CEO John Blair. 

“The school offers cosmetology and esthetics programs delivered by skilled, committed educators in a modern, salon-style learning environment where students gain real-world experience through student-powered salons,” according to Ogle’s announcement. “Beyond technical training, students develop essential non-technical skills, including communication, business management, and client relations. Career assistance is available to help graduates find job opportunities from day one. Ogle School’s mission is to prepare committed students for rewarding careers in the beauty industry through salon-modeled, student-centered training and development of the highest caliber.” 

The cosmetology program, which can be completed in seven to 13 months, prepares students to become licensed as hairstylists, manicurists, salon owners, salon managers, fashion show stylists, photo/movies stylists and other career paths, according to the Ogle website.  

The esthetic program focuses on skin care and can prepare students to become makeup artists, skin care specialists, medical/clinical estheticians, hair removal specialists, beauty educators and other such career paths, the website notes.   

“At Ogle School, we prepare you for success in the beauty industry by teaching essential business practices along with hands-on skills,” the website states, noting that there are courses that teach about state board rules and laws, salon development, business insurance, ethics, record keeping, resume writing, and job interview prep. Students may also learn spa/salon management, including marketing, client retention, and business management. 

Students may opt to include an iPad in their learning kit, the website says. “We have worked tirelessly to ensure that our digital curriculum is seamlessly integrated into our instruction,” it states, adding that the digital option allows students to interact with classmates or watch videos demonstrating a new technique. 

The school graduates nearly 3,000 students annually, with an 87 percent graduation rate, 99 percent licensure rate, and 80 percent graduate employment, the announcement states. Licensing in Georgia requires 1,500 classroom hours for a cosmetology license and 1,000 hours for a specialty in esthetics.  

Ogle School reports that several of its campuses hold National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) accreditation. NACCAS is an independent nonprofit agency that evaluates and accredits cosmetology, beauty, barbering, esthetics, and massage schools in the United States.