Cosmetology, Esthetician & Nail Tech School Near Buena Park, CA

Accredited cosmetology, esthetician, and nail tech programs — about 12 minutes from Buena Park.

There is no licensed beauty school inside Buena Park. For a city of roughly 80,000, that means every resident who wants a cosmetology, esthetician or nail license is commuting somewhere — and Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy, about 12 minutes northwest in Santa Fe Springs, is among the closest options. The route is straightforward: Beach Boulevard or Artesia to the 5, then Imperial Highway. Most Buena Park students are on campus in under fifteen minutes outside of rush hour.

We are accredited by NACCAS and approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Here's what we offer:
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‍Cosmetology School — 1,000 hours The broadest California beauty license. Covers hair services, skincare fundamentals, and nail services. Day and full and part-time schedules available. Total cost: $17,560. Financial aid available to those who qualify.

‍Esthetician School — 600 hours An esthetician license focused on skincare services: facials, waxing, chemical peels, brow lamination, lash lifts, and more. We are an official Dermalogica partner school — students receive a Dermalogica kit at enrollment and attend field trips to Dermalogica's global headquarters. Day and evening options. Total cost: $11,206.50.

‍Nail Tech School — 400 hours California's manicurist license with Aprés Gel-X Certification included. Approximately 5 months part-time, with evening classes available. Total cost: $5,595.

Working In and Around Buena Park

Our Salon Finder tracks 93 licensed salons and spas in Buena Park, with several hundred more within a fifteen-minute radius across Fullerton, La Palma, Cypress and Anaheim. It's a solid local market for a new licensee — enough salons to find a first chair, and close enough to the wider Orange County market (5,944 salons across 42 cities) that you're not limited to your own zip code. Our founder Miss Maria has over 47 years of experience in the beauty industry and is a two-time Teacher of the Year and CCA School Owner of the Year. We've graduated over 2,100 licensed beauty professionals since 1997, and our alumni are working in salons and spas across north Orange County.

Financial Aid for Buena Park Students

Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans are available to eligible students in our cosmetology and esthetician programs. Our FAFSA school code is 041482. The manicuring program is shorter than the federal minimum and is not eligible for federal aid — it has a payment plan instead. Contact our admissions team to talk through what you may qualify for before you commit to anything.
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Nearby Cities

Buena Park sits in the middle of north Orange County, and we serve students from the surrounding communities every day. If the commute from Buena Park feels manageable, these neighboring cities are well within range too: