Editorial policy

Accuracy matters more than filling every blank.

These standards govern how schools are ordered, how uncertain information is handled, and how readers or schools can request a correction.

01 / Independence

No paid ranking or sponsored ordering

Schools cannot purchase a higher position in the directory. Listings are ordered using the controls shown to the reader, such as school name or an available school-specific price. We do not label a school “best” or assign a rating without a clear, evidence-based methodology.

02 / Accuracy

What we know and what we do not

Missing information remains missing. We do not infer accreditation, financial-aid eligibility, current seat availability, or a school-specific price from general market data. Material claims should link to a retrievable source and include the date they were last checked.

03 / Corrections

Request a review of a school profile

Readers and schools may send the profile URL, the fact that appears incorrect, and a supporting primary source to corrections@allcosmetologyschools.com. A request does not guarantee a particular edit; we review the underlying evidence and preserve editorial independence.

Material corrections should update the displayed fact, its source, and its last-checked date together.

05 / Privacy

No student application accounts

The directory does not currently create student accounts or accept school applications. If contact forms, analytics, or lead services are introduced, this policy will be expanded before those features are made public.