Columbia, SC
Your New Career
Diversity, Beauty and Barber Academy trains the next generation of licensed barbers and nail technicians — with hands-on education built for real careers.
Our Programs
Choose Your Path
State-licensed programs designed to get you working fast.
1,500 Hours
State Board Prep Exam
Comprehensive preparation for the SC State Board exam — covering hair cutting, coloring, chemical services, and skincare so you pass with confidence.
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1,500 Hours
State Board Barbering Prep Exam
Master precision cuts, fades, shaves, and beard design with a curriculum built around SC State Board requirements. Graduate ready to pass your exam and own your chair.
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Coming Soon
Nail Technology
Our Nail Technology program is coming soon. Join the waitlist and be the first to know when enrollment opens.
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Why Choose Diversity Academy
We don't just teach beauty — we build careers. Every program is designed to get you licensed, employed, and thriving.
95%
Licensing Pass Rate
Our students consistently pass the SC state board exam on their first attempt.
500+
Graduates Placed
Alumni working in salons, barbershops, and running their own businesses across South Carolina.
15+
Years of Excellence
Over a decade of training career changers and building lasting careers in the beauty industry.
100%
Hands-On Training
Real clients, real skills. Every program is built around practical, floor-time experience.
A community built on craft and ambition.
Student Stories
Student Success Stories
"I was working a desk job for 10 years and felt stuck. Diversity Academy gave me the skills and confidence to start over — I passed my boards on the first try and now I run my own chair.
"The instructors here actually care about your success. They pushed me to be better every single day. I graduated, got licensed, and landed a job within two weeks.
"I was nervous about going back to school at 35. But this program was designed for people like me — career changers who are serious about building something real.
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Ready to Change Your Life?
Applications are open. Take the first step toward a career you're proud of.