Cosmetology Schools in California - Paul Mitchell Schools

The Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools in California offer the education and skills you’ll need to prepare for the California board exam and become a licensed cosmetologist. You’ll learn hands-on haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nail technique. You’ll also explore fundamentals and theory in the classroom, then practice skills like braiding, extensions, and other popular techniques in a salon environment, using professional products, tools, and skills. All with Paul Mitchell professional hands-on support from Paul Mitchell instructors who will help you advance your craft.

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Some locations also offer programs in barbering, esthetics, makeup, and nails. Read more below for information about each program. 

Develop your skills in this rapidly evolving industry and learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting in the barbering program offered at some California Paul Mitchell Schools. Students will also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves as they prepare for the California barber licensing exam.

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_{*The Barbering Program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

Estheticians are licensed professionals who specialize in skin care. The esthetics program offered at some Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools in California teaches students hands-on skincare techniques and theory in hair removal, waxing, brow design, makeup, facials, facial massage, use of facial machines, and skin therapy.

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_{*The Esthetics Program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

The Nails Program at some of our California Paul Mitchell Schools takes your education further. Students in the Nails Program learn about manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, fills, gels, tips, and creative designs, as well as get to develop business skills needed in the nail industry.

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_{*The Nails Program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

Learn about the art of professional makeup from instructors who are knowledgeable, experienced makeup specialists. The Makeup Program offered in some of our California Paul Mitchell Schools goes beyond the makeup basics taught in most cosmetology programs. You’ll explore advanced techniques required for bridal, editorial, and runway makeup and much more…

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_{*The Makeup Program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

As one of California’s leading cosmetology education providers, Paul Mitchell Schools offer locations throughout the entire state. Find a location near you and begin your beauty education today!

Southern California

Costa Mesa  – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics

Pasadena – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics (Skin Care)

San Diego – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Makeup

Sherman Oaks – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics.

Temecula – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics.

Northern and Central California

Fresno  – Programs offered: Cosmetology and Barbering

Modesto  – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Nails

Pleasant Hill / East Bay  – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics

Truckee / North Tahoe – Programs offered: Cosmetology and Barbering

Sacramento – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Nails

Sacramento at Campus (formerly MTI College in Sacramento) – Programs offered: Cosmetology and Barbering

San Francisco – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Nails

San Jose – Programs offered: Cosmetology