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California Esthetician Schools

Esthetician licensure in the state of California is regulated by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. To become a licensed skin care professional, California requires completion of a licensed esthetics program consisting of 600 hours of training and successfully passing the written and practical examinations for esthetician licensure.

If you are an aspiring esthetician in California who wants to start your career in the esthetics industry, finding a reputable school with a dynamic esthetics program is a great first step!

From this school directory, you will find a full list of esthetic schools in California. The highlighted schools are ASCP Premier School members that not only offer a great esthetics program, but also include student benefits provided by Associated Skin Care Professionals built right in! Students who attend an ASCP Premier School receive:

ASCP Student Benefits

You can learn about the full benefits of ASCP Premium Student membership here.

To learn more about how to become a licensed esthetician in California, including hourly requirements, rules and regulations, and other general information, we encourage you to check out the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology

2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

Phone: 800-952-5210 | Fax: 916-575-7281 | Website: barbercosmo.ca.gov/ | Email: barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 600

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California Esthetician Schools/Programs

View our list of licensed esthetician schools/programs in California.

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California Esthetician FAQs

Yes, the state of California requires completion of an approved, licensed esthetician program consisting of a minimum of 600 hours and is approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. For more state board information check out our ASCP State Board information page at www.ascpskincare.com/state-board-info.

The following steps are required to become a licensed esthetician in California:

  1. Complete an esthetics training program from a licensed esthetic or cosmetology school consisting of a minimum of 600 hours.
  2. Complete and pass both written and practical examinations for esthetician licensure.

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) estheticians (skin care specialists) earn approximately $40,550.00 per year based on full-time employment in the state of California, with an mean wage of $19.50 per hour. This does not include tips and commissions, which are common in the esthetic industry.

A licensed esthetician program must consist of 600 hours. Five to eight months is the average length of time it takes to complete a 600 hour program. This is dependent on whether you attend on a full-time or part-time basis.

According to estheticianedu.org, the average cost of an esthetics program in California is $7,993.00.

An accredited school has met the requirements of national standards of education performance that have been established by an impartial nongovernmental agency. Attending an accredited school is not required for esthetician licensure in California. Recognized agencies who accredit beauty schools and cosmetology schools include:

  • NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences)
  • ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)
  • ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continued Education & Training)
  • COE (Council on Occupational Education)

Some esthetician programs offer financial aid provided by Federal Student Aid under the U.S. Department of Education. Some schools offer private school loan options.

For additional questions about becoming a licensed esthetician please call 800-789-0411.

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