NACCAS-accredited cosmetology, esthetician, and nail tech programs — about 12 minutes from Cerritos.
Cerritos sits at the corner of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and studentshere have a strong accredited beauty school option just a short drive north. Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is located in Santa Fe Springs — approximately 12 minutes from Cerritos via Pioneer Boulevard or the 5 freeway — and has been training licensed beauty professionals from your community since 1997.
We're approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and accreditedby NACCAS, which means our cosmetology and esthetician programs qualify for federal financial aid including Pell Grants. We offer three programs: We offer three career-focused programs, all approved by the California Board ofBarbering and Cosmetology and accredited by NACCAS:
Cosmetology School — 1,000 hours California's most versatile beauty license. Covers hair cutting, coloring,chemical services, skincare fundamentals, and nail services. Day and part-time schedules available. Part-time students complete in 12.5 months. Total cost: $17,560. Financial aid available to those who qualify.
Esthetician School — 600 hours ocused on skincare — facials, waxing, chemical peels, brow lamination, lash services, and more. As an official Dermalogica partner school, students receivea Dermalogica kit at enrollment and attend field trips to Dermalogica's globalheadquarters. Day and evening options. Full-time completion in as few as 5 months. Total cost: $11,206.50.
Nail Tech School — 400 hours The fastest path to a California beauty license. Gel-X, acrylics, nail art,manicures, and pedicures — plus the official Aprés Gel-X Certification includedat no extra cost. Evening classes available. Completes in approximately 5 months. Total cost: $5,595.
Why Cerritos Students Choose Beyond
Cerritos is one of the most academically focused communities in the region —and students here tend to do their research before committing to a program. Here's what that research turns up: Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy is NACCAS-accredited, State Board-approved, a Dermalogica partner school, and an Aprés Nail certified school. We've been operating since 1997 and founded by Miss Maria — a two-time Teacher of the Year and CCA School Ownerof the Year with over 47 years of industry experience.
We've graduated over 2,100 licensed beauty professionals. Our State Board passing rate reflects the preparation built into every week of our programs, not just exam-week cramming. Our alumni are working in salons, spas, and theirown studios across southeast Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Our campus at 13640 Imperial Highway in Santa Fe Springs is an easy drive from Cerritos — take Pioneer Boulevard north or hop on the 5 freeway and you'll be here in about 12 minutes. No need to drive into Los Angeles or south into Anaheim for a quality program.
Financial Aid for Cerritos Students
Federal financial aid — including Pell Grants — is available to eligiblestudents in our cosmetology and esthetician programs. Because Beyond is NACCAS-accredited and approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV aid, many Cerritos students significantly reduce their out-of-pocket costs. Our FAFSA school code is 041482.
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The best way to decide if Beyond is the right fit is to come see it. Our admissions team will walk you through the campus, answer every question youhave about programs, schedules, and costs, and help you map out the fastest path to your California license.
