Beauty School
Near Compton, CA

Your Compton Area Beauty School

Compton students looking to start a career in cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology have a fast, accredited option just 20 minutes away. Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy in Santa Fe Springs offers NACCAS-accredited programs that get you through the full curriculum and into your California State Board exam in months — not years — and we've been graduating Compton students for nearly three decades.

We offer three career-focused programs, all approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and accredited by NACCAS:
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‍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. Total cost: $17,560. Financial aid available to those who qualify.

‍Esthetician School — 600 hours Skincare-focused training with a Dermalogica-integrated curriculum. Facials, waxing, chemical peels, brow lamination, lash services, and more. As 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. Full-time completion in as little as 5 months. Total cost: $11,206.50.

‍Nail Tech School — 400 hours The fastest path to a California beauty license. Includes Gel-X, acrylics, nail art, manicures, and pedicures. As an official Aprés Nail certified school, every graduate receives the Aprés Gel-X Certification at no extra cost. Evening classes available. Total cost: $5,595.

Why Beyond for Compton Students:

Compton students have a local public option in Compton College, and many do consider it. The trade-off is timeline. Community college beauty programs typically run two years or more, often with waiting lists for popular programs and shared time with academic coursework. Beyond is structured for one purpose: getting you ready for your State Board exam and into the industry. Our cosmetology students complete in approximately 12.5 months part-time. Esthetician and nail tech students can finish in as little as 5 months. That difference — sometimes 18 months sooner to your license — is the most concrete way Beyond serves Compton students.

Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy was founded in 1997 by Miss Maria — a two-time Teacher of the Year and CCA School Owner of the Year — with over 47 years of experience in the industry. We've graduated over 2,100 licensed beauty professionals, many from Compton, Lynwood, Paramount, and the surrounding communities. Our campus at 13640 Imperial Highway in Santa Fe Springs is reachable from Compton via the 91 East to the 605 North, exit at Imperial Highway and head east — approximately 20 minutes without traffic. Or take Imperial Highway directly the entire way for a no-freeway route.

Financial Aid

Federal financial aid — including Pell Grants — is available to eligible students 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 Los Angeles–area students significantly reduce their out-of-pocket costs. Our FAFSA school code is 041482.
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Nearby Cities

If you're commuting from Compton, these neighboring communities are along your route to our Santa Fe Springs campus. Each page covers drive directions and what the commute is like: