Testimonials

What top beauty professionals around the country are saying about our school:

Leland Hirsch: Co-founder of ARTec Systems Group in NYC, an editorial hair colorist for Vogue Magazine, Mademoiselle, and Harper’s Baazar

“Leon Studio One School of Hair Design is a knowledge involvement environment. It is a powerful, knowledge sharing institute. To evolve yourself creatively, professionally and emotionally for a new career with strong financial rewards.”

Charles Penzone: Owner of the largest salon in the world as featured on Good Morning America

“If it is a Leon Tringali School, it has to be great.”

Vincent Mazzei: Artistic Director for NuBest & Co in NYC; one of the top 5 largest salons in the country

“I believe Leon’s vision for this school is second to none.”

Jamie Mazzei: Artistic Director for NuBest & Co in NYC; one of the top 5 largest salons in the country

“Leon Tringali is a master of his craft and one of the most highly respected artists in the industry. His dedication, loyalty and creativity in education provides the perfect background for a candidate who has chosen hairdressing for their career path.”

Mark LaRocco: Artistic Director for Bob Steele Salon in Buckhead, GA

“I couldn’t believe how contemporary your school was when I was visiting. This is the perfect atmosphere for someone who wants excel in this field. It is very professional, very New York City.”

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Tom Buffano: Vice President Full Service Sales for Beauty Systems Group

“Leon Studio One School of Hair is a leading institution for the development of
cosmetologists. As a host facility for top manufacturers such as L’Oreal
Professionnel, Matrix and Redken, students here are exposed to the latest
global trends and techniques. Students graduating from Leon’s Studio One are
competitive in the market place and desirable hires.”

Paul Sharnsky,Vice President and General Manager, L’Oreal Professionnel

“I am completely impressed with the progressive educational opportunities that the Leon Studio One School of Hair Design has to offer. The environment lends itself to inspirational knowledge sharing with its vast array of courses and innovative leadership. The talented team of instructors are loaded with experience and creativity, and have the ability to offer students a level of exposure relative to haircolor and hair design that they would normally spend years trying to obtain. The Academy offers a unique opportunity for a varied, creative career that is rewarding as well as lucrative.”

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What salon owners are saying about our school…

Capello Salons: John A. Lauricella, CEO

We presently have several of your recent graduates working with us. All of the graduate’s confidence and hands skills are exceptional. This has made our continuing programs more beneficial to our staff and clients.

Santangelo Hairdesigners, LTD: Ralph Santangelo, CEO

Leon Studio One School is led by one of the area’s most innovative and skilled designers of today. A leader in excellence. (August 1998)

Excuria Salon & Spa: Peggy Grenauer, Owner

Leon Studio One School of Hair Design is a true state of the art facility. Students know what they are doing when they walk out the doors. I have never known Leon to do anything half way and his school is producing top stylists that we as owners can be proud to have working in our salons.

Papillon… Lynne E. LaMattina

Leon has created a forward-thinking salon environment in which students learn more than the basics and leave with more than just a diploma - they understand current and future trends in hair color and cutting, and have the ability to implement what they’ve learned. I am grateful to Leon Studio One School of Hair Design for providing us with a school and graduates representative of our prestigious industry.

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Attilio’s: Doreen Celotto

The students from Leon’s School have come to me with very ready capabilities. I think Leon’s prepares students for the business by teaching professionalism and comprehensive hair styling.

Donovan & Company: Patrick Donovan

After only six months Denise has become one of my most valuable employees. Hats off to Leon and his staff for developing a school that prepares students for the beauty industry like no other school.

Morcelle Salon & Day Spa: Mitchell Morcelle

Leon’s school is run by hair designers with their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in haircutting and coloring. It’s a great place to get a jump start on a new career in an awesome industry!

Lemon Tree: Frank Giambra

It’s nice to see a student come out of school and have a good idea of what professionalism actually means. I’m looking forward to working with more of your graduates in the future. Keep up the good work!

Raa Digi Spa Salon: Jerry DiGiacomo

The two graduates working in my salon were two of the best prepared to begin advanced training for work with clients in my salon.

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What our graduates are saying…

Kelly Proulx

I thought all the techniques used were excellent as well as the teachers. I can’t believe how much I learned.

Heather Young

Leon Studio One School taught me wonderful work ethics, so much that even my employer notices. I feel that much more advanced in my knowledge of cosmetology than fellow employees who have just graduated elsewhere.

Katia Sarokon

I would highly recommend anyone interested in hair design to attend your school. The instructors are very willing to help whenever needed and explain things in an understanding manner.

Adrienne Maida

Leon Studio One School has a brilliant, dedicated and motivated staff. All of the teachers are excellent and creative. They give each student the opportunity to grow and develop their own creative style.

Barbara Frary

I feel that graduating from Leon Studio One School of Hair Design (as opposed to other schools), has given me the confidence to pursue my goals and become specialized in a certain area of the beauty industry. I was given the freedom to explore my creativity which lead to expanding my career and working with an artistic and cutting edge company.

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Adrienne Carter

Leon Studio One School was a wonderful place to begin my path to hairstyling. I walked into a salon where people had been doing hair twice as long as I had, yet I knew just as much as they did. I felt up-to-date on the latest trends in hairstyling and I learned that all at Leon’s school.

Ericka Zolnowski

My experience at Leon Studio One School of Hair Design was excellent. I couldn’t have asked for more talented teachers or a more caring staff that what this school has to offer.

Denise Grabianowski

I am so happy that I attended Leon Studio One School of Hair Design to start my career in hair art. It gave me the skills I needed to be successful and passionate about my career.

Nora Grace

I feel that Leon Studio One School taught me a very strong sense of the basics. I learned the skills that allowed me to feel confident the moment I started working in the salon. I still use many of the techniques that I learned in school.

Ioanna Melandinidis

Leon Studio One School found my talent! They prepared me in the best way for this business!

Katie Brammer

I feel Leon Studio One School gave me the best education possible. They taught me more than just hair, they taught me about the business. I liked how they were more that just teachers.

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Post your job opening

We encourage salon owners and managers to meet with our students to share their knowledge of the industry and what they can expect. You can utilize this time to recruit prospective employees as well.

We invite you to post your job openings with us on our site. We will make these postings available to our graduates and students. We will call all postings to confirm the information.

What we need:

Job title • Salon Name • Address • Contact person • Phone Number •Days • Duties • Rate of pay

Contact Jean Russo:

russo@leonstudioone.com