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Beyond Beauty Education.

Established in 1997, Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is an award winning beauty school located in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Miss Maria founded the academy with the goal of equipping students with the knowledge for successful careers in the beauty industry.

Beyond's  flagship program is a 1,000-hour NACCAS-accredited cosmetology program with full and part-time schedules.

Students  focused on skincare can enroll in our 600-hour esthetician program with  Dermalogica curriculum, finishing in about five months.

Our  400-hour manicurist program with Aprés Gel-X certification is the fastest  path to a California nail tech license at Beyond.

Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and offers cosmetology, esthetics, and manicuring.  

Beyond  is approved for Title IV funding — eligible students can use FAFSA (federal aid including Pell Grants and student loans) to pay tuition.

Our  Santa Fe Springs campus is centrally located for the cities we serve across  LA and Orange County — Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Cerritos, and more.

Still  deciding? Browse our frequently asked questions about beauty school —  tuition, schedules, licensing, and what to expect on Day 1.

1,000-Hour Cosmetology Program
The broadest credential in the California beauty industry. Our 1,000-hour cosmetology program covers hair cutting, coloring, chemical services, skincare, and nail care — giving you the skills to work a variety of services in the salon or build a business of your own. Day and part-time schedules available. Total program cost: $17,560.

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600-Hour Esthetician Program
For students passionate about skincare. Our 600-hour esthetician program teaches facials, waxing, chemical peels, brow lamination, lash lifts, and more — with Dermalogica professional products built into the curriculum. Completes in as few as 5 months. Total program cost: $11,206.50.

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400-Hour Nail Tech Program
The fastest path to a California beauty license. Our 400-hour manicuring program includes official Aprés Gel-X Certification, acrylics, nail art, and everything you need to work professionally. Completes in approximately 5 months. Total program cost: $5,595

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Miss Maria is the passionate founder behind Beyond.

With over 3 decades of experience in the beauty industry, as founder, she is invested in the success of every student. Known for her dedication, spirited personality, and love of the color purple (yes, her hair is purple), Miss Maria strives to always  go the extra mile to motivate and help students accomplish their goals.
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Super Cuts Teacher of the Year Award Winner
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California Cosmetology Association (CCA) School Owner of the Year
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Years of experience from Miss Maria

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