California Hair Design Academy

Welcome to California Hair Design Academy

What makes the California Hair Design Academy one of the most popular beauty schools in San Diego County? For starters, it's affordable compared to other beauty schools. We also have a strong track record, enjoying one of the highest passage rates on the California State licensing exam.

At California Hair Design Academy, our success comes from the quality of our training and the way we treat students like family.

Interested in becoming a cosmetologist or an esthetician?

Our Cosmetology and Esthetician programs give you hands-on training and the opportunity to use professional tools. Our programs prepare you for licensing exams and give you the skills needed to embark on an exciting beauty career.

Cosmetology Program
Learn techniques for haircutting, hairstyling, hair spa treatment, hair color application and much more. All told, it's 1,600 hours of theory and hands-on training.

Esthetician Program
Learn both basic and advanced esthetic techniques - everything listed on our esthetician menu. This program encompasses 600 hours of training and is comprehensive.

Convenient location and class schedules

We have two campuses, one in La Mesa and the other in Chula Vista. Choose whichever campus is most convenient for you.

Our class schedules are designed to fit your schedule. You can attend classes during the day at either of our campuses or in the evening at our La Mesa campus. And if your schedule changes, our staff will do its best to accommodate your needs.

Enroll today at California Hair Design Academy

During the last 30 years, we've trained more than 3,000 students for exciting careers in cosmetology and esthetics. Now it's time to redefine yourself. Contact us today!