Northern California Institute of Cosmetology, Inc.

WELCOME to Northern California Institute of Cosmetology.  You will be taking a giant step towards a very exciting career in the beauty industry that has continued to provide rewarding opportunities.

 Northern California Institute of Cosmetology, was founded in 2003 in San Leandro and from its small roots has maintained a successful history.  As we continue to grow and advance, our school has been proud in delivering successful graduates every year – new Cosmetologists, Estheticians and Manicurists.  Many of our graduates have carved accomplished careers in the field of Cosmetology, Skincare and Nail care.

Our Mission

To provide complete, quality education, training, and skills to all our graduates, in order to perform hair, skin, nail services and methods necessary to be successful in the profitable field of cosmetology, skincare and nailcare

Courses Offered

• COSMETOLOGY - The Cosmetology course of study is designed to prepare students for the State Licensing Examination and for profitable employment as a Cosmetologist.  The knowledge and skills will prepare licensed students for work as a hairdresser, salon manager, hair colorist, salon owner, product demonstrator, styling publicist, etc.   Cosmetologists remain upright mostly throughout the day.  They walk or stand while performing most operations.  The upper body is utilized 100%.  Communication skills are of utmost importance and you must have excellent skills as well.  Students can develop ability in applying their experiences for a successful career. 

• SKIN CARE - The Skin Care course of study is designed to prepare students for the State Licensing Examination and for profitable employment as an Esthetician. The knowledge and skills will prepare licensed students for work as an esthetician trained in facial manipulations, eyebrow arching, hair removal, and make-up application, among other things.  Estheticians mainly use their hands for facial manipulations and stand on their legs and feet throughout their work schedules.  The upper body is used most of the time so that most individuals having problems with their neck, back, arms, or hands need to consider their condition before deciding on a career in this field.

• NAIL CARE - Nail Care course offers a substantial training program in a short period at a reasonable fee.  It enables students to enter the exciting career of nail technology as soon as their training and licensing is completed.  Manicurists mainly use their hands for their manicuring and pedicuring procedures.  Their upper body is mainly used that individuals having problems with their neck, back, arms, hands, etc. need to consider their condition before deciding on a career in this field.

Schedule of Charges

A. Cosmetology Course 

Tuition                                       $13,200.00

Equipment and Supplies              1,100.00

Registration (non-refundable)                                       100.00

STRF                                                    35.00

TOTAL               $14,435.00

B.  Skincare Course:  

Tuition                                          $6,400.00

Equipment and Supplies              500.00

Registration (non-refundable)                                     100.00

STRF                                                  15.00

                                              TOTAL                $7,015.00

C. Nail Care Course            

Tuition                                           $2,600.00

Equipment and Supplies               300.00

Registration (non-refundable)                                        100.00

STRF                                                        7.50

TOTAL                $3,007.50