California Cosmetology College

Choosing a California cosmetology college

The application, science, and study of beauty techniques and treatments is known as cosmetology. The field is comprised of a number of specialty disciplines that you can enroll in when you enter a California cosmetology college which includes:

• cosmetics
• electrology
• esthetics
• hair cutting and styling
• make-up artistry
• manicures and pedicures
• skin care

Along with these areas of specialty, there are a number of degrees that you can be certified in or receive degrees in when you attend a California cosmetology college. These include:

• Electrologist – hair removal
• Esthetician - anatomy, chemical peels, different body wraps, facials, microdermabrasion and skin care treatments
• Hair stylist - hair coloring, haircutting, hairdressing, permanent waving, thermal hair straightening
• Make-up artist - high fashion makeup, straight makeup, special effects makeup, TV and/or film makeup techniques
• Manicurist/Pedicurist – the care and maintenance of fingernails and toenails

When you consider that salon and spa owners today will only hire the best of the best, it is important that you choose a curriculum that addresses your educational and career needs. So what are the keys to choosing the best California cosmetology college in order to pursue your education and go on to a rewarding career? Here are some suggestions to consider:

• Find a California cosmetology college that confers a certification or degree on their graduates
• Inquire as to the financial aid packages that they offer
• Inquire with your state’s licensing board as to what their requirements are for getting an educations and practicing your trade
• Make appointments with the admission department personnel of the California cosmetology college that you plan on visiting when doing your research and schedule an in-person interview with them as well as a tour of the facility
• Make sure that the California cosmetology college you are considering is accredited and recognized by the NACCAS
• The better quality colleges will offer career placement services for their graduates so you should inquire about this

Why choose the LuRoss Academy

First and foremost, our facility was established in 1954 and has long since become the premier beauty school of Ventura County in California as well as being one of the top ranked educational institutions of its type in the US. We offer a broad range of courses in several fields of expertise and take a personal interest in every one of our students. The benefit for you is that you learn by spending many hours gaining experience on our clinic floor and our full-service day spa.

For more information regarding the Lu Ross Academy and our different fields of study, please contact us at the phone number listed above in the upper right of this page.