History

Leon’s Beauty School is a propriety institution providing Cosmetology and Esthetics education and services in Greensboro, NC and the triad area. Founded Leon Oldham in 1963, the institution originally opened on Tate Street in Greensboro as Maison de Paris College. In 1974, the school relocated to a larger facilities on Walker Avenue and in 1977, it was renamed Leon’s Beauty School in honor of its founder.

The school continued its expansion with a move to Gate City Boulevard in 1981, followed by relocation to its current facility on Coliseum Boulevard 2007. Mrs. Leon Oldham served as President and Director of the school until her death in August 1994. Leadership of the institution was then assumed by her daughter, Parker Washburn, who operated the school for 30 years until her passing in 2024. Following this, Robert D. Chandler – who served as an instructor and Director of Education at Leon’s Beauty School for 45 years became President and Director until his retirement in 2025.

Caring deeply for our industry, employees and students, Leon’s Beauty School is currently under the leadership of Steve Lilley, President and Vicki Estes, Director, who collectively bring over 25 years of experience with the institution. Leon’s Beauty School is a private, co-educational institution offering professional training in Cosmetology and Esthetics. The programs are designed to prepare graduates for careers including but not limited to, hairdressers, beauty salon manager, skin care specialist, makeup artists, and manicurist.

Leon’s Beauty School also offers Teacher Training courses in Cosmetology and Esthetics. A significant advantage of Leon’s Beauty School’s longstanding presence in the Triad area is its established and loyal client base. The school’s busy clinic environment provides students with extensive hands-on experience while allowing the institution to maintain affordable tuition rates.

Thousands of students have attended the school and thousands more have visited for services in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Mission and Objective

Leon’s Beauty School’s Mission is to provide post secondary education to our students in marketable Cosmetic Arts and Sciences skills to enable graduates to pass the state license exam in order to be eligible for entry level employment.

Our objective is to prepare the student for a career in the beauty industry and related fields so that they can become well qualified and responsible employees.

Our Commitment to Student Safety and Well-being

At Leons Beauty School, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, especially during these challenging times. We prioritize your health and wellness above all else. Our extensive measure include following the latest guidelines and protocols recommended by health experts to take measures to control and limit the spread of COVID-19 and its variants on our campus. We are committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment where our students can thrive and reach their full potential.

For any further questions or concerns please contact the school through email at info@leonsbeauty.com or phone at 336-274-4601.

Stay safe and keep washing those hands!!!!

Ms. Vicki