Esthetician School Near San Diego
Train for your California esthetician license at our Escondido campus, an easy drive up I-15 from San Diego. Facials, skin analysis, waxing, brows and lashes in a 600-hour program, with day and night schedules and real clients in our student salon.
- 2017Founded, family-owned
- 600Hours of training for your California esthetician license
- 5–10 PMEvening classes, Monday to Friday
- 4.6From 100+ Google reviews
Worth the drive up I-15
Plenty of schools are closer. Here is why San Diego students make the trip to Escondido for our esthetician program.
Family-owned since 2017
Instructors and owners who know your name, not a corporate chain with a rotating front desk.
Day, part-time and night
Train around work, family and your commute. Evening classes run Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 PM.
Real clients, early
Mannequins first, then real guests in our licensed student salon, supervised by licensed instructors.
Skin, brows and lashes.
California requires 600 hours of training before the esthetician state board exam. Ours pairs the science of healthy skin with hands-on work on real clients.
CA esthetician license
Facials
Manual, electrical and chemical facials for every skin type.
Skin analysis
Read skin, recommend treatments and build home-care routines.
Hair removal
Waxing and tweezing techniques done safely and comfortably.
Brows, lashes & makeup
Eyebrow beautification, lash services and makeup application.
Health, safety & state law
Laws, regulations and sanitation critical for safe skin care.
Client care & retail
Consultations, rebooking and recommending products with confidence.
Days or nights, your call
Both schedules cover the same 600 hours. Lengths are estimates based on weekly hours. Admissions confirms exact start dates.
About 6 months
Mon–Fri, 5–10 PM · about 6 months
About 30 miles up I-15
Students commute to campus from neighborhoods all along I-15. Prefer transit? Ride the NCTD COASTER from downtown San Diego to Oceanside, then the SPRINTER to the Escondido Transit Center.
- EscondidoOur campus · 641 N Broadway
- Rancho BernardoNear 4S Ranch
- Carmel MountainNear Sabre Springs and Poway
- Rancho PeñasquitosNear Del Mar Mesa
- Mira MesaNear Scripps Ranch
- Kearny MesaNear Clairemont
- Downtown San DiegoAbout 30 miles to campus
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
From day one to licensed
- Complete 600 hoursFinish your training hours at a state-approved school like SCCBB.
- Apply to the BoardSubmit your application to the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
- Pass the state board examExam prep is built into our program, so you walk in ready.
- Start your careerWork in a salon, rent a chair or suite, or build toward your own business.
What people say about us
I came here for a couple of facials and they were amazing! The students were so kind and the teacher Raina knew so much!Lexi C.Facial guest
First time ever having a facial, what a great experience! Now that I know and appreciate the care they give you, I will make it a monthly habit!JoFacial guest
I frequently get facial here and enjoy a radiant skin.Farnaz G.Salon guest
Esthetician school questions from San Diego
How far is SCCBB from San Diego?
Our campus is at 641 N Broadway in Escondido, about 30 miles north of downtown San Diego by I-15.
How long does esthetician school take?
California requires 600 hours. At 25 hours a week, our day and night schedules take about 6 months.
Do you offer night classes?
Yes. Evening esthetician classes run Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 PM, so you can train around a day job.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Our admissions team can walk you through your options.
What can I do with an esthetician license?
A California esthetician license covers skin care services like facials, waxing, brows and lashes. Graduates work in spas, salons and skin studios, or build their own clientele.
Can I visit before I enroll?
Yes. Book a campus tour to see the classrooms and student salon and meet our instructors.
Looking for hair? See cosmetology school near San Diego or barber school near San Diego. More questions? Contact admissions.
Start your career this season.
Book a tour of our Escondido campus, meet the instructors and find an esthetician schedule that fits your San Diego commute.