History

Leon’s Beauty School was founded in 1963 by the late Leon Oldham. The school was originally opened on Tate Street in Greensboro, NC under the name of “Maison de Paris College”. In 1974, it moved to expanded quarters on Walker Avenue, adjacent to the campuses of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Greensboro College. In 1977, it was renamed Leon’s Beauty School in honor of its founder. In 1981 Leon’s Beauty school moved to West Lee Street and in 2007 into its current location on Coliseum Boulevard. Mrs. Leon Oldham served as President and Director of the school until her death in August 1994. Mrs. Leon’s daughter, Parker Washburn operated the school for 30 years until her death in 2024. Leon’s Beauty School is currently operated by Robert D. Chandler who has been an instructor for Leon’s Beauty School for 45 years.

It is a private co-educational institution offering a cosmetology program, an esthetics program and training courses for cosmetology and esthetics teachers.

One of the advantages or Leon’s Beauty School’s longevity in the Triad area is a significant client base. Having a busy clinic allows us to keep tuition costs low while giving students ample opportunities to practice their skills.

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 robert@leonsbeauty.com or phone at 336-274-4601.

Stay safe and keep washing those hands!!!!

Mr. Robert