About Us
Woodward's History
Turn your passion into a fulfilling career! Established in 1964 as Northwestern Beauty Academy and later named Woodward Beauty College, and under the current ownership was established in 2019 as Formations Institute of Cosmetology & Barbering. The Esthetics program was established in 2021 and the school officially changed it's name to Formations Institute. The school originally received accreditation in 1987 through The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS). The new Owners, Rick and Linda Freeman both grew up in Woodward. Linda attended Woodward Beauty College for Cosmetology in 2003 and has since completed her Barber and Master Instructor courses. With Linda's years of dedicated experience combined with a passionate, driven, motivated spirit, she and her team will educate and train you so that you too can excel in this field! Be ready for a fun and exciting future when you step through our doors!
Enid's History
Turn your passion into a fulfilling career! Established in 1963 as Enid Beauty College under the ownership of Lois Record, and later named Formations Institute in 2022 upon a change in ownership to Linda & Ricky Freeman. The new Owners, Rick and Linda Freeman both grew up in Woodward. Linda attended Woodward Beauty College for Cosmetology in 2003 and has since completed her Barber and Master Instructor courses. With Linda's years of dedicated experience combined with a passionate, driven, motivated spirit, she and her team will educate and train you so that you too can excel in this field! Be ready for a fun and exciting future when you step through our doors!