Cosmetology
Accelerate Your Future at SoCal ROC!
Take the beauty industry by storm by completing the 1,000 hours of training necessary to take the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination in as little as 9 months! In a salon enviornment students will receive personal attention and instruction from industry professionals at a fraction of the cost of other schools.
Learn Valuable Industry Skills!
1. Establish you brand
A. Build a social media presence
B. Compose aesthetically pleasing photos and engaging videos
C. Use hashtags, tag models, and product companies2. Hairstyling Services
A. Arranging, blow drying, cleansing, curling, dressing, hair analysis, shampooing, waving, and nonchemical straightening, and hair cutting
B. Use of shears, razors, electrical clippers and trimmers, and thinning shears, for wet and dry cutting3. Cosmetology Chemistry
A. Understand the chemistry of different shampoos, conditioners, hair coloring, cosmetics, and professional chemical products4. Chemical Hair Services
A. Coloring, straightening, waving, bleaching, hair analysis, predisposition and strand tests
B. Safety precautions, formula mixing, and the use of dye removers.5. Skin Care
A. Chemical and manual facials and massaging, stimulating, exfoliating, cleansing, or beautifying the face, scalp, neck, and hands
B. Esthetic devices, cosmetic products, antiseptics, lotions, tonics, and creams6. Hair Removal and Lash and Brow Beautification
A. Analyze eyebrow and facial features for eyebrow shape and arching
B. Client consultation to understand the clients wants and needs
C. Demonstrates procedures for tweezing hair and stretching skin to minimize sensitivity
D. Application of eyebrow perm
E. Tinting and perming eyelashes and brows
F. Perform allergy tests7. Electricity for skin treatments
A. Describe electrical treatments for skin
B. Light therapy for all skin types
C. High frequency treatment for oily skin
D. Vaporizing for softening the skin8. Salon Business
A. Consultations
B. Difference between rental, commission and salary
C. Resume writing
D. Tax deductions9. Become Familiar with State Board Licensing qualifications and rules
A. Regulations adopted by Cosmetology Board
B. Obtain and apply for state license
C. Cosmetology act
D. Roll of State board and inspector10. Health and safety best practices and laws
A. Bacteria/Sterilization/Sanitation
B. Universal Precautions
C. Salon sanitationProfessional Certification Opportunities!
Designations offered to students completing the Cosmetology program include:
1. Completing the 1,000 hours of training necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist and take the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination.
Checkout Potential Career Options!
- Nail Technician
Makeup artist
Esthetician
Beauty Consultant
Salon Owner
Fashion Show Stylist
Beauty Product Representative
Entrepreneur
- Students must be 16 years of age. Adults must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Purchase of apparel and materials is required for adults, but is optional for our district high school students. Adults participating in the program will be required to purchase their own materials including a kit within the first week of class. Please contact registration for full list.
Complete in 2 Semesters: Monday - Thursday from 8:00am - 5:00pm or 1:30pm - 9:30pm
To access the most recent course schedule please call registration or click the link under Course Information. Please be advised schedule is subject to change.
Benefits of CTE
After completing courses in CTE, you will have a clearer vision of your future career path and what the next steps will be. Career Technical Education allows high school students to see what options are out there and see first-hand what careers they enjoy and thrive in. Whether you decide to enter the workforce, pursue a trade or apprenticeship, or apply to college, CTE adds to the traditional high school experience and is designed to prepare you for the next stage in your life.
Earn High School Credit!
You can earn up to 60 elective credits and satisfy CSU/UC Admissions Requirements » G - College Preparatory Elective.
Ready To Enroll?!
Call our Career Guidance Specialist or register through your home school counseling offices and receive priority through pre-registration for classes that meet from 1:15 - 4:15 and 4:15 - 7:00 p.m.
In Person
Address: 2300 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501 U.S.
Phone: 310-224-4200