The Cosmetology Program is a 1,000-hour program leading to a Certificate of Achievement, while preparing you to take a State Board test to become a licensed cosmetologist. Courses are hands-on, giving you the practical training you need to succeed in the workforce and seek employment as a cosmetologist at a beauty salon. 

Degrees & Certificates

= Career Education = Transfer Degree = Apprenticeship NC = Noncredit = Degree = Certificate
Career Education Certificate

Cosmetology

Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science
 

Courses

Cosmetology courses can be taken individually or as part of a planned program leading to one of our degrees or certificates. Use the links below to see full course descriptions and our current offerings.

Browse Course Catalog View and Search Class Schedule (online)

 
Contact the Cosmetology Program
  • Richard Allen 
  • rdallen@pasadena.edu
  • 626-585-3029
  • Comunity Education Center

The PCC Cosmetology Salon 

Get affordable, professional beauty treatments at the Pasadena City College Cosmetology Program student salon.

The salon is run by students gaining hands-on hours for their California State Board of Cosmetology Exam. We welcome all staff, students, and the public to come in and have services done! 

Prices & Services

All services come with shampoo

  • Haircut & Shampoo — $6
  • Haircut & Blowdry — $16
  • Haircut/Blowdry/Style — $26

No chemicals added

  • Roller Set (Only) — $8
  • Perm Rods — $15
  • Spiral Rods — $15
  • Blow-Dry Only — $10
  • Blowdry + Flatiron — $20
  • Blowdry + Curl — $20
  • Updo — $26 & Up
  • Press — $30
    • Press (Add Curl) — $40

No braid or style removal services provided.

Hair must be washed, blown out, and combed.

  • Cornrows (Max 10) — $26
  • Deep Condition — $8
  • Olaplex — $15

Includes blow-dry.

  • Virgin Color (4 oz) — Starting at $40
  • Retouch — Starting at $30
  • Color Gloss (2 oz) — $28
  • Additional Color — $6

2 oz toner is included in pricing.

  • Virgin Bleach — Starting at $70
  • On Scalp Retouch — Starting at $60
  • Full Highlights — Starting at $70 & Up
  • Balayage — Starting at $60 & Up
  • Partial Highlight — Starting at $60 & Up (3 scoop)

Includes blow-dry.

Includes haircut and styling.

  • Virgin Relaxer — $45
  • Relaxer Retouch — $40
  • Cold Wave Perm — $40

 

  • NKST — $150
  • NKSTB — $150
  • EBO — $75
  • European Facial — $16
  • Basic Facial — $10
  • Makeup — $20
  • Eyebrow Wax — $6
  • Eyebrow Tweezers — $6
  • Upper Lip/Chin Wax — $6

All facials include steam.

  • Water Manicure — $6
  • Oil Manicure — $8
  • Gel Manicure — $16
  • Gel Removal — $10
  • Design — $10 & Up

Note: Major color services may take several days to complete.

Payment

Cash Only

(We cannot accept bills larger than $20.00.)

Due to insurance requirements, all clients must be at least 8 years old to receive services.

Hours

Hours change slightly each semester. Please call to verify times.

Fall & Spring
  • MondayThursday, 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM
  • WednesdayThursday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cut-off Times (Mornings):

  • All Chemical Services/Press & Style — 12:30 PM
  • Wet Set/Deep Conditions/Braiding — 1:00 PM
  • Haircut/Manicures/Facial/Blow Dry — 2:15 PM

Cut-off Times (Afternoons):

  • All Chemical Services/Press & Style — 5:45 PM
  • Wet Set/Deep Conditions/Braiding — 6:00 PM
  • Haircut/Manicures/Facial/Blow Dry — 7:30 PM
Summer Session
  • MondayThursday, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
  • WednesdayThursday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cut-off Times (Mornings):

  • All Chemical Services/Press & Style — 12:30 PM
  • Wet Set/Deep Conditions/Braiding — 1:00 PM
  • Haircut/Manicures/Facial/Blow Dry — 2:15 PM

Cut-off Times (Afternoons):

  • All Chemical Services/Press & Style — 5:45 PM
  • Wet Set/Deep Conditions/Braiding — 6:00 PM
  • Haircut/Manicures/Facial/Blow Dry — 7:30 PM