Beauty School
Near Long Beach, CA

Your neighbor in Long Beach — cosmetology, esthetician, and nail tech programs just 22 minutes away

If you're in Long Beach and considering beauty school, Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy offers a NACCAS-accredited cosmetology, esthetician, or nail tech program without the wait lists and large class sizes you may find at community college programs in the area. Our campus in Santa Fe Springs is approximately 22 minutes from Long Beach via the 605 North or the 710 North, and we've been training licensed beauty professionals from across southeast Los Angeles County since 1997.

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 Long Beach Students:

Long Beach has its own beauty school options. What Beyond offers Long Beach students is a smaller-class, hands-on alternative built around partnerships with Dermalogica (esthetician program) and Aprés Nail (nail tech program). These partnerships come with industry-grade products, manufacturer-backed certifications, and curriculum updates that many community college programs don't have access to. 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 Long Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, and the surrounding communities. Our campus at 13640 Imperial Highway in Santa Fe Springs is easy to reach from Long Beach: take the 605 North and exit at Imperial Highway, or take the 710 North to the 105 East. Either route gets you to our campus in approximately 22 minutes without traffic.

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 Long Beach students significantly reduce their out-of-pocket costs. Our FAFSA school code is 041482.
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Nearby Cities

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