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Cosmetology student practicing a balayage color technique during daytime training at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy in Santa Fe Springs
Education
How to Become a Cosmetologist in California (2026 Guide)
May 30, 2026
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10 min read
Esthetician student preparing wax for client in the Beyond student salon during class
Education
How to Become a Waxer in California
May 28, 2026
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5 min read
Esthetician student practicing a facial treatment on a client in a supervised student clinic setting
Education
How to Become an Esthetician in California (2026 Guide)
May 27, 2026
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10 min read
Beauty school student holding a manicure kit, deciding between cosmetology and manicurist license programs at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Education
Cosmetology School for Nails: Cosmo or Manicurist License?
May 26, 2026
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6 min read
Nail technician's workstation with a clear monomer bottle, brush, and acrylic powder
Education
What Is Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)? A Nail Industry History
May 23, 2026
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8 min read
Cosmetology student practicing styling technique at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy, comparison with Golden West College program
Education
Beyond vs. Golden West College Cosmetology Program
May 20, 2026
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5 min read
Cosmetology student at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy in Santa Fe Springs, comparison with LA Trade Tech College program
Education
Beyond vs. LA Trade Tech Cosmetology Program (LATTC)
May 20, 2026
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Cosmetology student practicing chemical service at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy, comparison with Compton College program
Education
Beyond vs. Compton College Cosmetology Program
May 20, 2026
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Cosmetology student practicing styling at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy, comparison with Cerritos College program
Education
Beyond vs. Cerritos College Cosmetology Program
May 20, 2026
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Cosmetology student practicing color application at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy, comparison with Fullerton College program
Education
Beyond vs. Fullerton College Cosmetology Program
May 20, 2026
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Cosmetology student practicing hair color application during daytime class at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy in Santa Fe Springs
Education
Community College vs. Private Cosmetology School in LA + OC: 2025 Pass Rates
May 20, 2026
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Nail tech student practicing gel manicure during evening class at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy in Santa Fe Springs.
Education
Best Nail Tech School in LA + Orange County by Pass Rate
May 16, 2026
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Esthetician performing brow lamination service on client at Beyond Academy salon
Careers
Brow Lamination in California: Who's Licensed to Do It
May 15, 2026
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6 min read
Heatmap of licensed beauty salons across Los Angeles and Orange County by ZIP code, May 2026
Careers
How Many Beauty Salons Are in LA and Orange County? (2026)
May 14, 2026
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11 min read
Nail tech student practicing Aprés Gel-X application during evening class at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Education
Nail Tech School Evening Classes in LA County
May 14, 2026
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6 min read
Working adult studying at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Education
Beauty School for Working Adults in California: Your Real Options at Beyond
May 13, 2026
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5 min read
Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy nail tech students at the May 2023 Aprés Nail launch event in Santa Fe Springs
Education
Inside an Aprés-Certified Nail School: 3 Years at Beyond
May 12, 2026
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5 min read
Solo nail technician at her own salon suite, laptop open beside her tools showing a client schedule
Careers
AI for Solo Beauty Entrepreneurs: What Actually Works
May 7, 2026
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8 min read
Nail technician student practicing Aprés Gel-X application on a client during evening class at a California beauty school
Education
How Long Does Nail Tech School Take in California?
May 6, 2026
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4 min read
Esthetician student giving a facial during evening class at Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Education
Esthetician School Evening Classes in LA County
May 5, 2026
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6 min read
free california state board exam website
Education
Free California State Board Practice Exams for Cosmetology, Esthetician, and Manicurist Students
May 1, 2026
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4 min
esthetician vs cosmetology license in California
Education
Esthetician vs. Cosmetologist: Which License Should You Get in California?
April 27, 2026
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6 min
beauty school student studying at coffee shop in los angeles
Regulations
How Long Does It Take to Get Your Beauty License After Finishing School in California?
April 23, 2026
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5 min
beauty school student at psi exam site for California cosmetology state board exam
Education
The California State Board Beauty Exam: What to Expect for Cosmetology, Esthetician & Nail Tech
April 22, 2026
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7 min
modern salon in los angeles
Careers
Salon Suite vs. Working for a Salon: What New Beauty Graduates Should Know
April 21, 2026
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7 min
nail tech student in Los Angeles
Education
Nail Tech School vs. Manicurist License in California: Is There a Difference?
April 20, 2026
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5 min
Cosmetology scope of practice
Education
What Can Cosmetologists Do in California? Complete Scope of Practice Guide
February 1, 2026
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10 min
studying for beauty school in coffee shop
Education
Do You Need a High School Diploma for Beauty School in California? | Los Angeles County
January 29, 2026
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5 min
Sacramento city skyline with state capital building
Education
What is the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology?
May 7, 2025
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3 min
esthetician red light therapy
Education
Esthetician vs. Aesthetician: What’s the Difference?
May 2, 2025
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5 min
AI for cosmetologists
Education
5 Powerful AI Prompts Every Cosmetologist Should Use
April 26, 2025
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3 min
hair dryer salon wall art
Education
How Long Does It Take to Become a Cosmetologist?
February 12, 2024
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3 min
hair studio sign
Education
Cosmetology License versus Hairstylist License in California - Understanding the Difference
January 22, 2024
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5 min
licensed nail tech close up
Education
Do I Need a License or Certification to Be a Nail Tech in California?
September 29, 2023
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3 min
lash extension artists
Regulations
Do I Need an Esthetician License for Lash Extensions in California?
June 22, 2023
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4 min
Nail Tech salon in Los Angeles
Education
How to Become a Licensed Nail Tech in California (LA & Orange County)
June 6, 2023
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5 min
hair stylist at a salon
Education
7 Career Paths for Licensed Cosmetologists
April 11, 2023
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5 min
young beauty school FAFSA applicant
Financial Aid
3 Tips for Completing Your FAFSA Application for Beauty School
February 7, 2023
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4 min
skincare treatment
Education
Unveiling the Magic Touch: What Services Do Estheticians Offer?
November 15, 2022
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3 min
Dermalogica products - purple background
Education
Visit Dermalogica's HQ with Your Esthetician School (Video)
June 9, 2022
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1 min (video)
barber haircut competition
Competition
ISSE 2022 & Hot Hands Barber Brawl (Video)
January 31, 2022
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3 min (video)
1920's flapper makeup
Competition
1920’s Inspired Cosmetology Student Competition
November 20, 2021
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2 min
purple shampoo
Regulations
SB-803: 4 Facts Beauty School Students Should Know
November 18, 2021
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3 min
dry or dehydrated skincare
Education
Ask the Esthetician: Is my skin dry or dehydrated?
November 12, 2021
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3 min
Dermalogica Infographic SPF
Education
Banish These 5 SPF Myths - Infographic
October 12, 2021
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3 min
Dermalogica esthetician kit
Education
What’s In My Dermalogica Esthetician Kit?
October 9, 2021
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5 min
Amanda Santana Killian Esthetician
Alumni Profiles
Alumni Profile: Amanda Santana Killian
July 22, 2021
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5 min
Miss Maria
Community
Beyond Barbers Give Back in Bell Gardens
June 24, 2021
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4 min
barber pole
Education
The Surprising History of the Barber Pole
June 9, 2021
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2 min
cosmetology definition
Education
What does Cosmetology mean?
June 8, 2021
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1 min
women searching for accredited beauty school
Education
Why Choose an Accredited Beauty School
June 7, 2021
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3 min
california senate building
Regulations
What SB 803 Means to the Cosmetology & Barbering Industry?
May 27, 2021
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3 min
cosmetology student in competition
Competition
Throwback: Creative Cut & Color Competition 2018
May 15, 2021
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4 min
Miss Maria and Marie Wood
Education
Memories of my Beauty School Teacher and Friend
May 14, 2021
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1 min
Los Angeles beauty school student
Education
4 Tips to Choosing the Right Beauty School in Los Angeles
April 24, 2021
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3 min

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