Esthetician Schools near San Francisco / Oakland / San Jose, CA

If you hope to become an esthetician in California, you should consider San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose as places to begin your career. In a widespread study of hair health in 150 U.S. metros, all three cities were in the top 70. However, the study also showed they could all use help combatting pollution's effect on the skin or are ranked low in overall number of dermatologists and estheticians. You could help fix these problems by working as an esthetician in any of these places. In 2019, estheticians in San Francisco and Oakland earned an average of $37,640 per year ($18.09 per hour), while those in San Jose earned $10 more per year. California expects esthetician jobs to grow by 17% between 2016 and 2026, which is higher than the national average of 11%.

California requires estheticians to earn 600 hours of training and pass a written and practical exam to earn licensure. The schools below can all help you on your way to achieving these goals.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

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305 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 496-4787
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Makeup Artistry

111 West St. John Street
San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 549-1465
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Makeup Artistry

520 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Danville, CA 94526

(925) 855-5551
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics
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Bamboo Advance Beauty College – Accredited

14624 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578

Cosmotek College – Accredited

2188-B Del Franco Street
San Jose, CA 95131

D'Lacreme School of Cosmetology and Barbering – Accredited

1787 North Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533

Fremont Beauty College – Accredited

4164 Technology Drive
Fremont, CA 94538

International Beauty College

1224 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94577

International College of Cosmetology – Accredited

3701 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94601

Jade Beauty and Barber College – Accredited

1045 East Capitol Expressway
San Jose, CA 95121

Katie Skills Center – Accredited

415 East 12th Street
Oakland, CA 94606

National Cosmetology Beauty School – Accredited

315 11th Street 1st Floor
Oakland, CA 94607

Paris Beauty College – Accredited

1655 Willow Pass Road
Concord, CA 94520

Paul Mitchell The School East Bay – Accredited

100 Crescent Drive Suite D
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology – Accredited

1067 Folsom Street Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

San Jose City College – Accredited

2100 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128

Santa Clara Beauty College – Accredited

2630 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Skyline College – Accredited

3300 College Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066

The Brothers & Sisters BarberCosmo Academy – Accredited

3322 International Boulevard Suite B
Oakland, CA 94601

The Salon Professional Academy - San Jose – Accredited

1600 Saratoga Avenue Suite 103
San Jose, CA 95129
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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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