Cosmetology Schools and Careers in Los Angeles
If you want an exciting, fast-paced career in cosmetology, Los Angeles may be the perfect place to work. From everyday beauty treatments to photoshoots and film, the city has something for every type of cosmetologist.
Cosmetologists in California must complete 1,000 hours of training, or 3,200 hours of an apprenticeship plus 220 hours of study to become licensed. The Los Angeles cosmetology schools listed below can help you earn your required hours and pass your licensure exams.
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72-840 Highway 111 Suite V417
Palm Desert, CA 92260
16852 Devonshire Street
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Asian-American International Beauty College – Accredited
Westminster, CA 92683
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering – Accredited
Garden Grove, CA 92845
International Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering – Accredited
South Gate, CA 90280
International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences – Accredited
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Jama's Beauty & Barber College – Accredited
Canoga Park, CA 91304
John C. Fremont High School (high school students only) – Accredited
Los Angeles, CA 90003
John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College
Long Beach, CA 90813
Paul Mitchell The School Sherman Oaks – Accredited
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Paul Mitchell The School Temecula – Accredited
Temecula, CA 92591
Southern California Regional Occupational Center – Accredited
Torrance, CA 90501
V.R. Professional Beauty Academy – Accredited
City of Industry, CA 91748
You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.
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Cosmetology Salary and Job Growth in Los Angeles
In 2022, Los Angeles cosmetologists earned an average of $46,140 per year ($22.18 per hour). This is much higher than the national average of just under $38,910 ($18.71 per hour). Los Angeles cosmetologists are the second-highest paid in the state, beaten only by Santa Rosa.
Despite already having the 5th highest employment for cosmetologists in the country, the number of jobs available for hair care specialists in Los Angeles is expected to grow way faster than average. While the nation expects 11% growth between 2021 and 2031, cosmetologist employment growth in California could be as high as 51%.
Featured Cosmetology Employers in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a beauty hub, meaning there are many different types of salons, spas, and other businesses you can work at. Here are a few examples of the sorts of workplaces available.
Hills Beauty Club
217 N. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Hills Beauty Club, which has been visited by celebrities including Miss Korea and YouTuber Guy Tang, is a full-service salon. Here, you can provide hair, makeup, and skincare services, though most of their employees specialize in one area.
In addition to typical treatments, Hills Beauty Club also provides makeup services for the stage, beauty pageants, and fashion shows. So if your passion lies beyond the everyday, but you don't want the risk and unpredictable schedule of a special events makeup artist, this could be the ideal type of salon for you.
Wonderland Salon
5480 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
When the homepage of a salon says, "Restoring faith in wizards," you know you're looking at a unique place. Wonderland's beauty professionals individualize treatments for each client, offering free consultations for each person before they commit to services.
Wonderland caters to people of all genders and ages, providing everything from everyday hair, makeup, and nail services to braids to barbering. You could even work with entire families as part of packages.
REHAB Salon
1515 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028
REHAB Salon's logo shows their specialties: Kinky, Curly, Wavy. In other words, the salon specializes in Black hair care services. Patrons can opt for natural hair treatments, weaves, extensions, and more. Barber services are also available.
The salon has a small team. The workers include owner Aklia Chinn, who opened the shop in 2006 to ensure people with hair like hers could find great cosmetologists who know how to work with it. While the small team may mean job openings are few and far between, the popularity of REHAB may indicate similar locations could be hiring.
Note: Inclusion on this list doesn't mean these locations currently have job openings.
Cosmetology Supply Stores in Los Angeles
Of course, you can't work as a cosmetologist without the right supplies. Luckily, LA has plenty of places to shop for what you need.
CosmoProf
Several Locations
CosmoProf is a nationwide chain with several locations in and around Los Angeles. It sells almost every beauty product under the sun, from nail polish to salon furniture.
The company also offers cosmetology learning opportunities, such as online classes, trade shows, and continuing education, including one-hour programs accepted in several states. While California doesn't require CE hours, the fact that states accept these classes may show their quality.
Top Spa Supply
10888 La Tuna Canyon Rd., Suite H
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Top Spa Supply, located about 20 miles—and, allegedly, 20 minutes—away from Los Angeles, sells everything a cosmetologist or salon manager could need to succeed. Unlike many other beauty supply stores, the shop has equipment leasing opportunities, so small businesses can make payments on high-price items. It also has a rewards program, which leads toward money off future purchases.
Elegante Beauty Discount Center
3000 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90007
In addition to expected products, Elegante Beauty Discount Center also works at special functions, including expos and educational events. It carries dozens of brands in its warehouse, which is over an acre in size. If you don't want to leave your house (or salon), you can also put in an online order.
Los Angeles Cosmetology Resources
Los Angeles has a lot of resources to help cosmetologists out. These are just a few of your options.
Beauty Solutions Resource Center
While Beauty Solutions is a beauty supply store, they also specialize in education and resources for Arizona and California cosmetologists. Its resource centers are in both states, and you can take classes online or on-site. Even though California doesn't require continuing education, you can learn new skills or hone old ones through Beauty Solutions. You can find Beauty Solutions Resource Center at 12503 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604
I.A.T.S.E. Local 706: Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild
If you decide to work in the theater, film, or television industries, this union helps protect you and provides benefits that may be unavailable from your employers.
LA Business Portal
Here, the LA Business Portal provides step-by-step instructions for opening a salon.
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