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San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology: A Paul Mitchell Partner School provides cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail, and hairstyling programs in San Francisco’s inclusive South of Market, or SOMA district. Our cosmetology school in San Francisco, CA, is just off Interstate 80 and the 101 freeway, surrounded by popular coffee shops and cafes. Join Future Professionals from the Bay Area, Oakland, Fremont, and San Carlos to live and study near Union Square and the popular Castro district.
Explore all that San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology: A Paul Mitchell Partner School has to offer while you start your education journey!
Cosmetology
Start your cosmetology education and learn real-world haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nails. You’ll explore the 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.
Cosmetology (1000 hrs)
Barbering
Students in our barbering programs learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting. They also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves.
Barbering (1000 hrs)
Esthetics
Learn hands-on skincare techniques and theory in hair removal, waxing, brow design, makeup, facials, facial massage, use of facial machines, and skin therapy.
Esthetics (600 hrs)
Nails
Students in our nails program learn about manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, fills, gels, tips, and creative designs, as well as the business skills needed in the nail industry.
Nail Technology (400 hrs)
Hairstyling
Students will get extensive instruction and practical experience in hairstyling services.
Hairstyling (600 hrs)
Financial Aid
and Scholarships
We love supporting the dreams of our Future Professionals. That’s why our Financial Aid Office at our San Francisco campus is here to help educate you on the types of financial aid. There are several financial aid, alternative funding, and scholarship options available to those who qualify.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Our students (we call them Future Professionals) donate their time, talent and energy to various charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows and countless other fundraising events and philanthropic activities. We make a difference—and have fun doing it!
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Digital Support
Whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or even playing tourist for a day shopping through Union Square or food hopping through the Mission, our cosmetology school students always have access to their assignments, the latest school news, and career tips from beauty industry leaders at their fingertips.
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Student Clubs
At San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, education doesn’t end at the classroom door. Our student-run Green Team teaches our cosmetology school and local communities how to respect the Earth and find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.
SCHOOL DISCLOSURES
Title IX Coordinator
Deedee Crossett
415-355-1734
1067 Folsom St., Ste. 200
San Francisco, CA 94103
deedee@sfiec.edu