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Where Dreams Become Reality
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 only Spanish Language Cosmetology training program and continues to pay it forward by changing lives one Cosmetologist and one Barber at a time.
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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 location 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 catalog as either “ECI”, “School” or “Institute”). ECI, remains dedicated to "Teaching the Art of Beauty".
Affiliantions
ECI also is an affiliate American Association Cosmetology Schools (AACS), Nevada State Board of Cosmetology, and the Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board.
Campus Details
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 location 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.
Main Campus - Cosmetology Institute
1911 Stella Lake St. Las Vegas NV, 89106
(702) 636-8686 / Fax #: (702) 636-0367
School Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Service Hours:
Tuesday / Walk-In's Accepted
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Thursday - Saturday / Appointments Only
8:45am - 2:00pm
Additional Campus - Barber Program
535 E. Lake Mead S. Blvd. Las Vegas NV, 89030
(702) 399.3894 / Fax #: (702) 331-0205
School Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Service Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday / Walk - In's Only
10:00am - 3:00pm
Friday - Saturday / Walk - In's Only
9:00am - 3:00pm
