Luckes Beauty Academy was established to help prepare individuals for a successful career in Cosmetology. In 1992, Bernice Luckes and Clarice Luckes Thomas searched the Hampton Roads market for credible schools that prepared students to become successful in the industry of beauty. The results of their research determined that there was a need to establish a school with small classes that would teach students the fundamentals of hair, skin, and nail care, in a salon-like environment that was professional and supportive for producing the very best. With over 50 years combined experience as well-respected cosmetologist, together they developed Luckes Beauty Academy (founded in 1998) and are committed to success of future cosmetologist.

MISSION
   Our mission at Luckes Beauty Academy is to provide a caring and supportive environment in which a student can receive a high standard of education in the field of Cosmetology.

OBJECTIVE
   Our objective at Luckes Beauty Academy is to assist the student in cosmetology skills and knowledge beyond the requirements to acquire a license, to analyze and solve problems in typical hair, skin, and nail services, and to develope professional work habits and attitudes necessary to acquire and maintain employment in the cosmetology field.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
   Luckes Beauty Academy is located at 840 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, Va. 23601 in an urban setting and on the bus line. Luckes Beauty Academy can accomodate up to 20 students. The facilities consist of one major clinic area with ample work stations, extensive print and video libraries, theory classroom, and restrooms.

COSMETOLOGY FACTS
   Employment opportunities for Cosmetologists are expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2005. According to the U.S. department of Labor, the medial annual salary for Cosmetologists was $37,000 in 2001, and the opportunities are endless. Experienced stylists can earn up to $50,000 per year and more. It is one of the fastest growing and desirable jobs, according to MONEY magazine.

COSMETOLOGY
• Is virtually recession proof
• Offers a wide variety of full and part time positions
• In most cases allows you to set your own hours
• Affords you the flexibility of NATIONWIDE employment opportunities with better than average income
• Is an over $52 billion dollar a year industry
• Offers a multitude of continuing education, travel, and networking opportunities
• Gives you great personal satisfaction by helping others look better and feel great

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
   All applicants are interviewed and evaluated based on their motivational and academic ability. Luckes Beauty Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin, sexual preference or general disability.

ENROLLMENT
   Luckes Beauty Academy enrolls students every two months.

SCHEDULE
   Hours for Full-Time students are Tuesday through Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday 8:00am to 3:00pm

Hours for Part-Time students are Tuesday through Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday 8:00am to 3:00pm

Some schedule adjustments may be made at the schools discretion.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Class participation and attendace of 70%.
2. Students must have 1500 clock hours of training.
3. Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5.
4. Pass a final exam with a 75% or better.
5. Must pay all financial obligations.