About Our Barber & Beauty School in Escondido, San Diego County
Southern California College of Barber & Beauty was built by barbershop owners who knew great pros need more than technique. We train barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians and nail techs to master their craft, their clients and their careers.
- Family-ownedA school built on relationships
- 40+ yearsCombined instructor experience
- 4.6★ on GoogleFrom 100+ student & guest reviews
- Day, part-time & nightSchedules that fit your life
Built by barbershop owners, for future pros.
As experienced barbershop owners in San Diego, our founders saw it firsthand: graduates needed to excel beyond their craft. The best barbers and stylists also master customer service and know how to market themselves.
So we built a family-owned school around that idea, and we hold every student to the highest standards so they can reach their full potential.
- Comprehensive training
Hands-on education that builds real technical mastery, from fundamentals to signature work.
- Customer service
The people skills that turn a first-time client into a regular who books you again.
- Self-marketing
How to grow a personal brand, fill your book and attract new opportunities.
- Career advancement
Guidance and connections for long-term success after you are licensed.
Real students. Real clients.
A look inside our Escondido campus, our salon floor and the community we have built.
A career that is built to last.
Barbering and beauty are among the most resilient careers you can choose.
Always in demand
People need haircuts and grooming in every economy, which gives barbers and beauty pros steady, dependable work.
Real earning potential
Commission, booth rental, freelancing or owning a shop. You choose the pay structure that fits your goals.
Flexibility and independence
Many beauty professionals are self-employed and set their own schedules, so you can build the work-life balance you want.
Work almost anywhere
Barbershops, salons, spas, resorts, hotels and cruise ships all need licensed professionals.
Learn it, then live it.
State board ready
We prepare every student to be a professional, knowledgeable and skilled barber or beauty pro, fully ready for the California licensing exam. Every program includes a mock state board test.
From classroom to clients
Our multifaceted approach moves you from theory into hands-on work with real clientele. Our campus is open to the public, so you build speed and confidence on real people.
Every learning style
Interactive lessons, multimedia, video, live demos and lectures in every class, so the material clicks no matter how you learn best.
A complete kit of professional supplies.
Start day one with the tools the pros use. Our student kits include the state board kit and licensing fees, and more.
- State board kit and licensing fees
- Premium styling tools plus cutting, color and styling essentials
- Mannequin heads
- Exclusive video tutorials
- Digital, print and video instructional materials
- Live demos, live models and guest barbers and stylists
Licensed pros who mentor you
Our carefully screened educators are licensed, experienced professionals who mentor students to unlock their creative potential. Many still work in the industry and attend professional shows and competitions, so what you learn stays current.
A network that helps you get hired
Our educators and founders have a network of barbershops and salons that serves as a referral system for recent graduates. We also help you explore jobs in spas, resorts, hotels, salons and barbershops.
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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
Who owns Southern California College of Barber & Beauty?
SCCBB is a family-owned school founded by experienced San Diego barbershop owners who wanted graduates to master customer service and self-marketing as well as their craft.
Where is the school located?
Our campus is at 641 N Broadway in Escondido, CA 92025, serving students from San Marcos, Vista, Valley Center, Poway, Ramona and across North San Diego County.
What programs do you offer?
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician, Manicuring and a Barber Crossover program for licensed cosmetologists, with day, part-time and night schedules.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, financial aid is available to those who qualify. Our team can walk you through your options, including military education benefits.
Can I visit the campus?
Yes. Book a campus tour to see the student salon, meet our instructors and ask anything. Our salon floor is also open to the public for services.
Come see the wall in person.
Book a tour of our Escondido campus, meet the team and find the program that fits your life.