Natural Motion - An Empire School - Jersey City
The Natural Motion Institute brings its students more than 30 years experience in the beauty industry. As a member of the Empire Education Group, the college is part of the largest network of cosmetology schools in the nation. Schools within the group have a reputation for excellence with an emphasis on career placement.
The certificate programs offered by the Natural Motion Institute cover fields including cosmetology, barbering and educator training. Graduates of the college go on to careers such as:
- Hair stylist
- Nail artist
- Esthetician
- Make-up artist
- Spa/Salon owner
- Cosmetology school instructor
- Platform artist
- Image consultant
The certificate programs at the Natural Motion Institute range in length from 1200 hours for the comprehensive cosmetology/hairstyling program to 500 hours for the educator training program.
Natural Motion Institute: A History of Excellence
As a part of the Empire Education Group, the Natural Motion Institute taps into a 70 year tradition of quality cosmetology training. The school itself was formed more than 30 years ago to meet the needs of a growing beauty industry. Today the college offers certificate programs in make-up, nail, skin, and hair care.
The Natural Motion Institute promotes a mission that encourages creativity and excellence in the beauty industry. Its innovative educational approach combines interactive classroom instruction with hands-on experience in a student salon.
Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Science, the Natural Motion Institute is also licensed by the State of New Jersey. The college has been approved to participate in U.S. Department of Education Title IV financial aid programs.
The Natural Motion Institute Experience
As a student of the Natural Motion Institute, you receive the Empire Edge, a competitive education that prepares you for success. The Empire Edge consists of a national reputation, exceptional student services, professional products, and an extensive professional network. Highly qualified instructors use interactive programming to teach classroom courses. After completing this portion of your education, you move on to the student salon where you gain real-world instruction and experience in a supportive learning environment.
Each student receives a professional student kit that includes all the essential tools you need to learn the beauty trade. The Certified Learning in Cosmetology and Success Dynamics component is a unique part of the Empire Edge that helps students achieve mastery of business, technical, and artistic skills necessary for work in a salon.
The Natural Motion Institute trains its students using both the latest beauty equipment and standard salon tools. Its instructors are thoroughly trained before entering the classroom, so you learn from beauty professionals who can easily pass their knowledge on to you.
Education for the 21st Century
The beauty certificate programs at the Natural Motion Institute were created to maximize its graduates' career success. A career planning specialist interviews all applicants to determine their goals and develop a course schedule and financial aid package.
When you enroll in the Natural Motion Institute, you also have the opportunity to compete in the Empire Education Group's National Competition and Hair Show. This fun and challenging event brings together students from across the world to show off their skills and win prizes. The competition also features educational workshops and networking opportunities that may lead to employment later. Before graduation, each student also receives job placement assistance.
As the beauty industry continues to grow rapidly, the need for highly trained specialists has increased. The Natural Motion Institute stands ready to help students prepare for the future of the fast-paced world of beauty.

