California Esthetician Schools & How To Get Your License

California is one of the premium places in the world to study esthetics/skin care. So many esthetician schools and colleges teach skin care and medical aesthetics that the standards are high because of competition.

California’s a Great Place To Do Your Esthetician Training

Professionals also have many possible job opportunities because of the entertainment industry and beauty-conscious population. Some of the training can even be done online.

It’s not hard to become an esthetician in CA. With persistence, dedication, and attending a good school, you will have your license in less than a year.

The first thing you need to do is attend an accredited school for the required training.

How Long Does It Take?

In CA, 600 hours of classroom and practical training is the minimum mandated by the board that you need before being eligible to take exams.

Some things you will learn in classes and practice on fellow students and actual clients are exfoliation, facials, makeup, depilation, microdermabrasion, etc. You will also be required to learn more academic subjects like anatomy and skin diseases and disorders.

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Once you’ve completed your training, you’ll need to pass exams and receive your license before gaining employment. All applicants must pay a fee that covers the exams and licensing and shows that they have completed their studies at a college or school.

What About The CA Esthetics Exams?

Esthetician exams in California consist of a written test and a practical, which you will need to do on the same day. The practical test will include sections on safety and sanitation, hair removal, massage, and facial masks and makeup.

… Keeping Your Hard-Won License

To keep your esthetician license current in California, you must renew it every two years (it can be done online) in the same month it was issued. It is unnecessary to take any refresher courses to get renewed.

Getting a job with a good salary should not be too hard as there is a high demand for skilled skin care specialists. The best way to find work is through contacts, but you can also look online for your job search.

Examples of Esthetician Schools in California

Name	Address	Cost	Other Programs
Advanced Beauty Techs Academy	2191 Sampson Avenue Suite Number 105 Corona, 92879	$12,825	Cosmetology, Barber, Barber Cross, Manicuring
American Beauty Academy	558 Main Street, Brawley, 92227	$6,299.09	Barbering, Barber Cross Over, Cosmetology, Manicuring
Career Academy of Beauty	12471 Valley View Street, Garden Grove, 92845	$8,825	Cosmetology, Manicuring, Makeup Artistry & many more
Champion Institute of Cosmetology	611 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite Number 205 Palm Springs, 92264	$8,502.50	Cosmetology, Manicuring
Citrus Heights Beauty College	7518 Baird Way, Citrus Heights, 95610	$10,080	Cosmetology, Manicuring
Federico Career Colleges	5660 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, 93710	$15,281.45	Barbering, Manicuring, Cosmetology, Advanced Education
Flair Beauty College	23754 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia, 91355	$6,900	Barbering, Cosmetology, Manicuring
Hoss Lee Academy	200 Whyte Avenue, Roseville, 95661	$16,000	Cosmetology
Institute of Beauty Culture	325 East Betteravia Road Santa Maria, 93458	$7,992.16	Cosmetology, Manicure
Le Melange Academy of Hair	931 Coombs Street, Napa, 94559	$10,500.43	Cosmetology, Manicuring