Students can be confident they will receive the best possible education from dedicated faculty who are licensed cosmetologists/estheticians and certified instructors with many years of professional experience.
Both the cosmetology and esthetician programs offer services to students, faculty, staff and the public.
The curriculum from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is taught. Students in this program will acquire the practical and technological skills necessary for optimal success. Because we are a community college, this quality education comes at a fraction of the cost of private cosmetology schools.
Our classroom are more typical of a salon environment, equipped with the latest technology to support the cosmetology/esthetician curriculum.
Students will have the opportunity to provide services to members of the community, students, faculty and staff of Citrus College, Azusa Pacific University, Cal Poly Pomona and the surrounding area, including your family and friends. Students are encouraged to participate in a number of community service projects, as well as attend industry events.
Upon successful completion of the course and acquiring a license issued by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, multiple employment and entrepreneurial opportunities are available to cosmetology/esthetician students, such as:
- hair stylist in full service salons
- departmentalized salons
- hair stylist or makeup artist for television and motion pictures (Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Local #706)
- research and development technician testing new products
- facial and skin care specialist
- manufacturer's representative
- product educator
- manicurist and nail art technician
- salon ownership
Cosmetology Program
Our cosmetology program exposes students to the latest techniques for analyzing, prescribing and performing services in the cosmetic treatment of the hair, skin, and nails. Our program one of California's finest educational programs at the community college level.
Program Information: (626) 914-8710 ·
cosmetology@citruscollege.edu
Client Appointment Line: (626) 914-8565
Citrus College Cosmetology Program
1964 to 2024, 60 Years
Program Description
The Citrus College Cosmetology program:
- Meets the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requirements for examination
- Features a comprehensive curriculum
- Prepares students for a wide range of careers within the beauty industry
- Offers theoretical and practical instruction
- Provides the latest techniques in haircutting, hair color, chemical texture, hair design, skin and nail care, and sales and entrepreneurship
Full-time (Daytime) Program
- 50-53 units*
- You may start the program in August, October, February, April or June
- Minimum of 1,262.5 hours
- Required courses: (for course unit amounts, click on the course title and you will be redirected to the college catalog)
- Elective courses:
See class schedules for individual courses times as days/times vary.
*The 50-53 total units of the certificate of achievement are applicable toward the associate degree. Students must pass each course with a grade of "C" or higher to receive a certificate of achievement and be eligible to take the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology written exam.
Degrees Available
ASSOCIATE DEGREE : Associate of Science in Cosmetology
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT : Cosmetology
How to Apply and Register
-
Apply for admission
- Apply for financial aid at
studentaid.gov
- You will receive a welcome email containing your student ID
- Complete the online
New Student Orientation
- Make
an appointment with a CTE counselor to discuss your academic goals and create an education plan
-
Register for courses
- Attendance on the first day of class is mandatory or you will be dropped
Hybrid Model
The lecture is both synchronous and asynchronous, while the lab is in person and on campus.
Career Opportunities
- Colorist
- Esthetician
- Hairstylist
- Nail technician
- Texture specialist
- Wedding/event stylist
Important
- Kit fee (approximately $2,400) must be paid by the Friday before the first day of class
- Hours from other schools are not accepted
- Passing the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology written exam is required to obtain licensure
The "Citrus Salon" provides an outstanding educational environment for students as they perform services to peers, faculty, staff and the community.
For program information and fees/estimated costs of the program, call (626) 914-8710.
(content from tri-fold brochure 04 2023, information and fees quoted subject to change)
Esthetician Program
The esthetician program provides you with the skills and knowledge to help clients attain a healthy skin and an attractive appearance. You will learn to administer specialized skin care treatments suited to each individual's needs. You will learn to apply makeup creating a look suited to the individuals face shape. Estheticians help people improve the look and condition of their skin making them look and feel their best. The program offers the following skin treatment care that is the same as those found in European-style salons and spas at an affordable price.
Program Information: (626) 914-8778
Citrus College Esthetician Program
Program Description
Estheticians help people improve the appearance and condition of their skin, making them look and feel their best. The Citrus College Esthetician program provides you with the skills and knowledge to help clients attain and maintain healthy skin. The program offers skin treatment care that is the same as those found in European-style salons and spas at an affordable price.
You will learn how to administer specialized skin care treatments suited to everyone's needs. You will also learn how to apply makeup, creating a look suited to the individual's face shape. Finally, you will learn to wax clients from head to toe.
Full-time (Daytime) Six-Month Program
- 24 units
- One semester (spring
or fall) plus one session (summer
or winter)
- You may start the program during the fall or spring semesters
- Minimum of 600 hours
- Semester (fall or spring) schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Session (winter or summer) schedule: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Required courses: (for course unit amounts, click on the course title and you will be redirected to the college catalog)
Part-time (Evening) Ten-Month Program
- 24 units
- One year (two semesters plus two sessions)
- You may start the program during fall semester only
- Minimum of 600 hours
- Semester schedule (fall or spring): Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Session schedule (winter or summer): Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Required Courses:
Degrees Available
ASSOCIATE DEGREE : Associate of Science in Esthetician
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT : Esthetician (24 units)*
*The 24 total units of the certificate of achievement are applicable toward the associate degree. Students must pass each course with a grade of "C" or higher to receive a certificate of achievement and be eligible to take the California state board examination.
How to Apply and Register
-
Apply for admission
- Apply for financial aid at
studentaid.gov
- You will receive a welcome email containing your student ID
- Complete the online
New Student Orientation
- Make
an appointment with a CTE counselor to discuss your academic goals and create an education plan
-
Register for courses
- You MUST attend your first class!
Hybrid Model
Lecture may be in person, remote, online and and/or asynchronous, while the lab is in person and on campus.
Career Opportunities
- Eyelash extension technician
- Manufacturer's representative
- Product sales specialist
- Salon/spa esthetician
- Wax specialist
Important
- Kit fee* must be paid by the first day of class.
(*$3,000 plus tax, subject to change.) - Hours from other schools are not accepted
- Passing the California state board examination is required to obtain a license.
The "Citrus Spa" provides an outstanding educational environment for students as they perform services to peers, faculty, staff and the public with state-of-the-art skin care equipment and technologies.
For program information and appointments, call (626) 914-8778.
(content from tri-fold brochure 04 2025, information and fees quoted subject to change)
