Cosmetology

This degree prepares you for a job in a salon, barbershop, spa, or other type of beauty studio. El Camino is a great place to start if you want to learn about the industry and train for entry-level jobs in your area of interest.

• Practice hair cutting, coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, manicuring, pedicuring, facials, and related procedures in a hands-on environment.
• Explore your interests through classes covering cosmetology equipment, procedures, and techniques.
• Complete 1,600 hours of study and training to prepare for the California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology examination to become licensed.
• Special options available for students with military experience or previous cosmetology work from another state.

This certificate gives you the intermediate skills needed to work in the cosmetology industry.

• Learn the basic principles of cosmetology equipment, procedures, and techniques.
• Practice wet and thermal styling, permanent waving, chemical straightening, hair coloring, scalp treatments, manicuring and pedicuring.
• Review and implement cosmetology safety practices and sanitation procedures.
• Prepare for the California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology examination to become licensed.

This certificate gives you the intermediate skills needed to work in the cosmetology industry and preparation for the licensing exam.

• Develop advanced cosmetology skills and techniques, along with safety practices and sanitation procedures.
• Practice procedures for wet and thermal styling, permanent waving, chemical straightening, hair coloring, scalp treatments, manicuring and pedicuring in a hands-on environment.
• Complete the 1,600 hours of study and training needed to prepare for the California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology examination to become licensed.