Welcome to the Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy FAQ page! Whether you’re interested in becoming a licensed beauty professional or booking affordable salon services, we’ve gathered answers to the most common questions about our school, programs, and services.
General
Where is Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy located?
Is your school accredited?
Programs We Offer
What beauty programs do you offer?
How long does each program take to complete?
Do you offer part-time or evening schedules?
Are your programs approved and licensed?
Admissions & Financial Aid
How do I apply to enroll?
Do you offer financial aid?
When do classes start?
What is your FAFSA school code?
Student Salon Services
Can I book salon or spa services?
What types of services are available?
How can I make an appointment?
Are services performed by licensed professionals?
Career Support
What kind of careers can I pursue after graduation?
We are located at 13640 Imperial Hwy., Suites 6-8, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. We're not far from the 5 and 605 freeways, in the southern part of Los Angeles County. Nearby cities include Norwalk, Whittier, Downey, La Mirada, La Habra, Cerritos, Bellower, Pico Rivera, and Compton.
Yes, we are nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.
We currently offer Cosmetology, Esthetician, and Manicuring courses, each designed to prepare you for the California State Board licensing exam and a career in the beauty industry.
Cosmetology: 1,000 hours (about 8–12 months)
Esthetician: 600 hours (about 5–7.5 months)
Manicuring: 400 hours (about 5 months)
Yes! We offer day, evening, and flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle for esthetician and manicuring programs — perfect for students who work or have family responsibilities. Cosmetology is available in full and part-time day schedules.
Absolutely. Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and adheres to all state education requirements to lead to your licensure.
You can apply online through our website or schedule a campus tour to speak with an admissions advisor. We’ll guide you through the enrollment process step-by-step.
Yes! Financial aid is available to those who qualify for our cosmetology and esthetician programs. Our admissions team can help you explore grants, payment plans, and other funding options.
We usually start new classes once per month, so you can begin your beauty career training as soon as possible. Contact us for the next available start date.
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Yes! Our student salon offers affordable hair, skin, and nail services performed by students under licensed instructor supervision.
Services include:
Haircuts, coloring, and styling
Facials, waxing, and skincare treatments
Manicures, pedicures, acrylic, Gel-X, and nail art
You can call or text our salon at 562-600-7641. Appointments are recommended to ensure availability.
All services are performed by students in training under the supervision of licensed instructors.
Depending on your program, you can become a hairstylist, esthetician, nail tech, makeup artist, salon owner, or beauty educator — the possibilities are endless!
