Barber School Near San Marcos
Train for your California barber license at our Escondido campus, about 15 minutes east of San Marcos on SR-78. Fades, shaves and the business of the chair in 1,000 hands-on hours, with day and night classes and real clients in our barbershop.
- 2017Founded, family-owned
- 1,000Hours to your California barber license
- 5–10 PMEvening classes, Monday to Friday
- 4.6From 100+ Google reviews
Worth the short drive
You can be on our barbershop floor about 15 minutes after leaving San Marcos. Here is why students from Cal State San Marcos, Palomar College and the neighborhoods around them choose to our barber program in Escondido.
Real clients from week one
Train on the floor of our public barbershop, not just on mannequins. You build speed and confidence on real people.
Night classes for commuters
Evening classes run Monday to Friday, 5 to 10 PM, so you can keep your day job.
Financial aid if you qualify
Our team walks eligible students through federal student aid, payment options and military education benefits.
Small and family-owned
Founded in 2017 by North County barbershop owners, with instructors who know your name and teach the way real shops work.
Fades, shaves and the business of the chair
California requires 1,000 hours of training before the state board exam. Ours starts with fundamentals and puts you on real clients early.
CA barber license
Clipper cutting & fades
Tapers, skin fades, blends and lineups, from fundamentals to signature looks.
The art of shaving
Straight-razor and hot towel shaves with precision, comfort and proper post-care.
Cutting & chemical services
Shear work, styling, permanent waving, chemical straightening, color and bleaching.
Skin, scalp & beard care
Facials, scalp treatments and beard care that keep clients coming back.
Health, safety & state law
Sanitation, disinfection and the California rules you need to pass state board.
The business of barbering
Client service, building your book and running your own chair.
Pick a pace that fits your life
Same 1,000 hours, four ways to get there. Lengths are estimates based on weekly hours. Admissions confirms exact start dates.
About 6 months
About 8 months
About 10 months
Mon–Fri, 5–10 PM
Barber & beauty programs for San Marcos students
Getting here from San Marcos
It is about 6 miles to campus on SR-78. Prefer transit? The NCTD SPRINTER runs from San Marcos to the Escondido Transit Center.
- EscondidoOur campus · 641 N Broadway
- Escondido Transit CenterLast stop on the SPRINTER line
- Nordahl RoadSPRINTER stop on the Escondido side
- Cal State San MarcosSPRINTER stop at the university
- San Marcos Civic CenterSPRINTER stop in central San Marcos
- Palomar CollegeSPRINTER stop at the college
- San Elijo HillsSouth San Marcos, about 20 minutes by car
Tour our Escondido campus
641 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92025Office
- Mon – Thu
- 9 AM – 6 PM
- Fri – Sun
- Closed
Evening classes
- Mon – Fri
- 5 – 10 PM
- Sat – Sun
- No classes
What people say about us
Best barber school in San Diego!... Organized school, instructors always professional, they teach you how to obtain your barber license without failure.Oliver W.Barbering graduate
I am very grateful to the College for helping me study and have my license... thanks to my teacher Mrs Azadeh Motamedi for her values. I will always be grateful.Graciella R.Cosmetology graduate
As a student here I love SCCBB... The teachers are attentive, the work is good and everybody is working every day to be a better stylist.Javier M.Student
Barber school questions from San Marcos
Is there a barber school near San Marcos?
Yes. Southern California College of Barber & Beauty is in Escondido at 641 N Broadway, about 6 miles east of San Marcos on SR-78. Students commute from all over San Marcos, including Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College.
How long does barber school take in California?
California requires 1,000 hours for a barber license. At 40 hours a week that is about 6 months. Part-time and night schedules take longer.
Do you have night classes for working students?
Yes. Evening barber classes run Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 PM, plus day and part-time schedules.
Can I take the SPRINTER to campus?
Yes. The NCTD SPRINTER stops at Palomar College, San Marcos Civic Center, Cal State San Marcos and Nordahl Road on its way to the Escondido Transit Center, the last stop on the line.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Our team walks eligible students through federal student aid, payment options and military education benefits.
I already have a cosmetology license. Can I become a barber?
Yes. Our Barber Crossover program is built for licensed cosmetologists who want to add barbering.
Can I visit before I enroll?
Yes. Book a campus tour to see the barbershop floor, meet the instructors and time your drive from San Marcos.
Coming from farther away? See barber school near San Diego or all the areas we serve. More questions? Contact admissions.
Start your career this season.
Book a tour of our Escondido campus, meet the instructors and find a schedule that fits your life in San Marcos.