
Where Dreams Become Reality
WELCOME

Introduction to ECI
Expertise Cosmetology Institute (also known as ECI) has a proven track record as a trusted pillar in the community and decades of experience, ECI maintains high standards of best practices, and optimizes available resources for maximum impact. Expertise Cosmetology Institute, Cosmetology and Barber training facilities are recognized locally and nationally, ECI currently conducts the state's first Spanish Language Cosmetology training program and continues to pay it forward by changing lives one Cosmetologist and one Barber at a time.
​​​​​​

Brief History

ECI was founded in February of 2000 by Gwen Braimoh and co-founded by Mrs. Willia M. Chaney, and opened its doors to the public in February 2001. Ms. Braimoh opened the Expertise School of Beauty, Nevada's first African American Owned School of Cosmetology. Ms. Braimoh was instrumental in the school's success as an institution of higher learning and has been recognized on a local and national platform. The main campus facility opened in August 2006, and the additional campus opened in November 2019, presently conducts the Barber Certification training program. The newly constructed facility also included a much needed child care facility for its students and the community. To highlight this advancement, the school changed its name to Expertise Cosmetology Institute, (occasionally referred to in this website as either “ECI”, “School” or “Institute”). ECI, remains dedicated to "Teaching the Art of Beauty".

Affiliations
ECI also is an affiliate American Association Cosmetology Schools (AACS), Nevada State Board of Cosmetology, and the Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board.


Ensure that all barbers in Nevada are well qualified, adequately trained, and capable for providing hygienic professional service in a safe and healthy environment.
Protects the public health, safety, and welfare of those that obtain cosmetology-related services through the delivery of quality testing, licensing inspection, and education services that focus on consumer protection.

EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE
EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE


Our Mission
Our Mission is to recruit, teach and train each student that enrolls in the institution to master the art and sciences of the Cosmetology and Barber industries, which will ultimately lead to economic independence. Our gainful employment policy assists our students to become working professionals and aid them in achieving a new career while instilling security and enhancing community development.


EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE
EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE EXPERTISE COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE

CAMPUSES
Main Campus - Cosmetology Institute


1911 Stella Lake St. Las Vegas NV, 89106

(702) 636-8686 / Fax #: (702) 636-0367
Business Hours
(except holidays)
Tuesday - Saturday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Clinic Hours
Tuesday / Walk-In's Accepted
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesday - Saturday / Appointments Only 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch period/no services
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Additional Campus - Barber Program

535 E. Lake Mead S. Blvd. Las Vegas NV, 89030


(702) 399.3894 / Fax #: (702) 331-0205
Business Hours
(except holidays)
Tuesday - Saturday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Clinic Hours
Tuesday - Thursday / Walk - In's Only
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday - Saturday / Walk - In's Only
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch period/no services
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Our main campus facility is approximately 8,300 square feet with approximately 6,300 square feet dedicated solely for our classrooms and lab facilities which are equipped with the latest industry standard equipment. The additional campus is approximately 13,000 square feet with approximately 10,800 square feet dedicated solely to our classrooms and lab facilities which are equipped with the latest industry standard equipment. The additional 2,000 square feet is dedicated solely to the Child Care facility.

Director - Gwen Braimoh
Gwen Chaney-Braimoh’s dreams have become a natural reality through hard work and perseverance.
Ms. Braimoh has been a successful, innovative entrepreneur for over 36 years. Her community commitment and personal capabilities have been notably honored nationally. Armed with her Instructor’s license and her educational experience while attending Dudley University, Ms. Braimoh opened her School of Cosmetology in Las Vegas, Nevada in February of 2001 - The Expertise School of Beauty (“Expertise”). Expertise was Nevada’s first African American Owned School of Cosmetology.
Gracefully, Ms. Braimoh expanded her footprint in the community by opening a new and grander facility for Expertise in August of 2006. Highlighting the school’s growth and reach, she also changed its name to the “Expertise Cosmetology Institute” (“Institute”).
Always seeking personal betterment, Ms. Braimoh earned a Master Educator Certification in 2007 and currently conducts instructor development training courses on behalf of the Milady Career Institute throughout the United States. She is also a 2024 Alumni of the Goldman and Sachs 10,000 Small Business program.
Expanding its corporate footprint in 2014, the Institute constructed a new additional facility/campus and opened its doors to the public in 2019 that currently houses a Barber program. The facility’s geographical location not only allows the institute to provide barber training services, but also expands the institute’s reach to residents in Northern Las Vegas. Even more, the Barber program facility also houses a much-needed childcare center for its students and northern residents as well.
Recognizing her professional brilliance and dedication to the Nevada constituency, in 2015 Ms. Braimoh was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Board of Cosmetology. Ms. Braimoh has served for seven (7) years as the Board Chairwoman.
Among the numerous community-enriching programs that her institute has implemented, two programs shine bright. First, is her institute’s Spanish Cosmetology program. This creative program became the state’s first-ever Spanish-language cosmetology training program and is thriving. Second, is her institute’s Department of Corrections program. In this program, Expertise New Path program entered into an agreement with the Nevada State Department of Corrections at the Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center which provides cosmetology license training to inmates. Indeed, this correctional training program offers an employment pathway for those seeking a second chance in life.
Always seeking to inspire others, Ms. Braimoh has personally instructed legions of successful cosmetologists and barbers. She attributes her success in life to her spiritual values and her relationship with God. She believes that if you want to make a difference in your life, and in the lives of others, you must “Believe in Your Dreams”. She remains dedicated to teaching “The Art of Beauty” one cosmetologist and one barber at a time.

Follow us on our all our Media Platforms
IMAGINE | ACHIEVE| SUCCEED
