We're on a mission to drive career success by inspiring pursuit of knowledge through innovative solutions.
Milady hasn’t just set the standard for beauty education. Since 1927, we continually raise it with every product and feature release to meet the needs of today’s learners, educators, and employers. We hold ourselves to the highest standard.
We call it the Milady Standard.
Long ago, Milady founder Nick Cimaglia recognized the need for consistency within the beauty industry. After much research into what learners needed, the first Milady Standard textbook was published. This textbook was dedicated to creating standards in an effort to elevate our industry.
Nick succeeded—and Milady remains the leading, most trusted source of beauty and wellness education. More importantly, by continuing to focus on what learners need to succeed, Nick’s vision continues three generations later and Milady Standard curriculum has helped more than 10 million learners in the U.S. alone attain their professional license.
When I think of standards, I think of classics that stand the test of time, values that are uncompromised, guidelines to judge for quality. All these things hold true for the Milady Standard. We are our own competitor, always striving to be better, always seeking customer feedback and input, always involving the industry to have a voice in what is repeatedly referred to as the ‘Industry Bible’.”
Sandra Bruce
VP & GENERAL MANAGER, MILADY
#1 We Are Content-First
High-quality content and products speak for themselves. We invest in regular, thorough updates so that you have what you need in the format that best serves your learning environment. All beauty and wellness disciplines are available in both print and digital formats, in multiple languages, and are referenced by all 50 states.
#2 We Never Stop Learning
We don’t work in a vacuum. We improve based on extensive research and input from educators, students, professionals, and employers to ensure today’s learners have what they need to be successful pre- and post-licensure. Education doesn’t stop when someone gets licensed: neither do we.
#3 We Reinvent & Push Ourselves
We were first in our industry to offer content in formats that fit multiple learning styles – First to include left-handed procedures; Soft and business skills training; Complete digital learning solutions – All to offer a better learning and teaching experience that maximizes success.
#4 We Don’t Take You for Granted
Our amazing team of account managers goes out of their way to earn your trust every day; that’s why our pricing model is straight-forward and fair. Our pricing doesn’t fluctuate among customers. We don’t charge set-up, hosting, or training fees for MindTap because we believe that it provides a more engaging learning experience (and we want you to start using it!). We have support staff available to help you and your instructors – all at no additional cost.
#5 We Take a Stance
We take an active role to support you from all angles, supporting state and national associations, facing issues throughout our industry and making sure you have the information you need to make good decisions. It’s part of who we are.
Even in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, we stand by our core principles. Milady has provided enhanced learning opportunities for both students and licensed professionals allowing everyone in our industry to #AlwaysPursueKnowledge.
- Provided over 100,000 students with access to digital learning to help them continue on their path to a successful beauty career.
- Now offering a program to help students make a real difference—at no cost. Raise awareness of domestic abuse and human trafficking, provide a resume-builder for your students, and differentiate your school—all by participating in our RISE Partner Program. The program is FREE and you don’t have to be a Milady school. Apply today!
We support your academic programs with six core Milady Standard product suites:
Esthetics (including Advanced)
We go beyond “license ready” to “market ready” staying true to our mission of driving career success. We provide self-growth and continuing education content on MiladyPro.com, free and paid. After all, only those who always pursue knowledge and learning are guaranteed to succeed!
“When I got my second license with a Milady school, all of the sudden, I was shown all of these resources for life after graduation and I was like, ‘Wow – they want to help me keep growing.’”
Milady “Changemakers”
ADVISORY PANEL MEMBER
Whether it’s full curriculum or additional support to help learners pass state licensing exams, more schools choose and trust Milady.
“As the owner of two cosmetology schools and a barber academy, the Milady textbooks and curricula are a priceless resource for our students and faculty staff. I love to say ‘education is the foundation of a lasting, prosperous and rewarding career.’ The Milady textbooks help us to share this message with our students, showing them the depth and breadth of skills they can learn, practice and master as professional hairdressers and barbers.”
Nick Arrojo
