Beauty Schools in California

With its vast array of both natural wonders and Hollywood celebrities, California has a whole lot of beauty going on. That makes it a fitting place to embark on your career as a hair stylist, nail technician, make up artist, esthetician, or other beauty specialist. Look into a quality cosmetology program at a state-licensed beauty school.

Why Should You Attend Beauty School in California?

Beauty schools help students become talented specialists in their chosen field, and teach a wide range of safety procedures and business strategies. The California Board of Cosmetology only grants licenses to applicants who have attended a state-approved school. As in every U.S. state, in California you cannot practice a beauty-related craft without a valid state license.

Most beauty schools offer a choice of specializations, such as hairdressing, hair styling, nail care, and skin care. Required courses vary depending on your chosen field, and may include hair chemistry, exfoliation, sanitation, nail treatments, facials, and hair removal. Future hair stylists should expect to spend about a year in school, while other programs, such as nail tech training, are much shorter.

Beauty Careers in California

In California, the average hourly wage for beauty professionals in 2008 was $9.65 for nail technicians, $18.78 for skin care specialists, and $11.99 for hairdressers, hair stylists, and general cosmetologists, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nearly 40,000 Californians work in these professions. Cities that employ a large number of beauty specialists include Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Bernardino, San Diego, and San Francisco. The average hourly wage is highest in the Santa Cruz area.


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National Holistic Institute - Emeryville

Train for your massage career at National Holistic Institute.

Programs Offered:
Massage Therapist and Health Educator

National Holistic Institute - San Jose

Train for your massage career at National Holistic Institute.

Programs Offered:
Massage Therapist and Health Educator

National Holistic Institute - Sonoma

Train for your massage career at National Holistic Institute.

Programs Offered:
Massage Therapist and Health Educator

National Holistic Institute - Studio City

Train for your massage career at National Holistic Institute.

Programs Offered:
Massage Therapist and Health Educator

National Holistic Institute - San Francisco

Train for your massage career at National Holistic Institute.

Programs Offered:
Massage Therapist and Health Educator

Charter College - Canyon Country

Get the technical skills you need to reach the next level of career success at Charter College.

Programs Offered:
Massage Therapy

Charter College - Lancaster

Get the technical skills you need to reach the next level of career success at Charter College.

Programs Offered:
Massage Therapy

Anthem College - Sacramento

Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Anthem College.

Programs Offered:
Diploma - Massage Therapy

Kaplan College KHE - Vista

Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Programs Offered:
Diploma: Massage Therapy

Kaplan College KHE - Riverside

Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Programs Offered:
Diploma: Massage Therapy




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