827 Fourth St.
San Rafael, Calif. 94901

San Rafael Beauty Academy, located in San Rafael, California, offers programs in Cosmetology, esthetician, and instructor training. Upon completion of a program at San Rafael Beauty Academy, students are prepared for state license examinations and entry level positions in the beauty industry.

The cosmetology program at San Rafael Beauty Academy requires 1,600 hours of study. Courses cover various areas of cosmetology, skin care, manicuring, and pedicuring. The esthetician program consists of 600 hours of study that teaches students the art and application of cosmetology as well as the laws and rules regulating cosmetology practices. The 600-hour cosmetology instructor program teaches students the skills needed for an entry level position as an instructor in the beauty field and the knowledge needed to pass the licensing examination.

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Financial assistance is available through San Rafael Beauty Academy's Marin Educational Fund. The fund offers a number of financial aid programs including professional and technical training scholarships.

San Rafael Beauty Academy's training takes place in a hands-on environment that is similar to salons and other businesses in which students will seek employment.

Applicants for the cosmetology and esthetician programs must be 17 years of age and have completed the 10th grade. Students will receive a cosmetology license granted by the State of California after the student has completed and successfully graduated from the cosmetology program. The state barbering and cosmetology board exam must be passed with an overall average of 75 percent.

For the cosmetology instructor program, students must have completed the 12th grade at an accredited senior high school or have equivalent education. Students must already hold a valid cosmetology license and must submit a signed affidavit from their employer to confirm their experience. They must also pass the state board of barbering and cosmetology exam with an overall average of 75percent.

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