Altoona Beauty School’s fine reputation has been maintained since its establishment in August 1956. It was owned and operated by Virginia Stoudenour until May 1978. In 1978 Mr. Richard Koop purchased the establishment. He operated the school until March 1994. In March 1994 the establishment was purchased by Linzi J. Biesinger. Mrs. Biesinger has vast experience in hairstyling, shop management, teaching, and financial aid services. Mrs. Biesinger incorporated Altoona Beauty School in 1995. She currently is the Chief Executive Officer. Our objective at Altoona Beauty School is to prepare our students for successful careers in today’s modern world of Cosmetology. To achieve these goals, we have a team of instructors, who are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology. Our staff has had many years teaching experience as well as salon experience. The staff attends various seminars and workshops throughout the year to stay on top of today’s ever changing fashion and hair trends. Some of our many teaching aids here at Altoona Beauty School are Power Point Presentations, DVDs and video cassettes comprising of cuts, coloring, perming, styling, make up, skin care, and nail techniques complied through the years. Altoona Beauty School practices no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, age, religion, sex, financial status, color, or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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