The Cao Institute of Aesthetics

The Cao Institute of Aesthetics

Express yourself!
The Cao Institute of Aesthetics wants to help you turn your passion into your career! We are one of the premier cosmetology schools in California, offering the latest in hair, nail and skin care. Learn basic techniques and expert tricks with training from The Cao Institute of Aesthetics and begin an exciting, rewarding career!

The Cao Institute of Aesthetics is a Paul Mitchell partner, bringing national and international recognition. For over 20 years, Paul Mitchell schools have been building strong relationships with salons all over the world. His network extents to 70,000 schools in the U.S. and Canada, offering an education that can inspire and set trends in the beauty industry.

The choice is yours! Attend our day program or evening training courses, depending on your schedule and needs. Either way, you can receive a quality education with a name that is trusted in the beauty business - Paul Mitchell.

Cosmetology Program
Through The Cao Institute, you can learn the latest, up-to-date techniques for cosmetology. Our cosmetology program features design, cutting, coloring, multicultural techniques, makeup, fashion trends, and the art of hairdressing. Gain the skills you need with our unique approach to learning - with our 3-phase CORE, ADAPTIVE, and CREATIVE program.

• Core - Learn the rules in our introductory course to hair, makeup and nails
• Adaptive - Bend the rules with learning more about salon management and state laws
• Creative - Break the rules with practicing your techniques on real customers

Skin Academy
Our Skin Academy program offers the state-required curriculum to become a licensed skin therapist. You can learn the tricks of the beauty trade in our state-of-the-art facility that can prepare you for success. Our classes are designed to provide real-world experiences that can allow you to perfect your skills in a realistic environment.

Through our program, you can learn a range of procedures and techniques, including:

• International skin treatments
• Speed waxing
• Customized treatment protocols
• Skin analysis
• Ingredient technology
• Makeup application
• Prescriptive retailing

Tap into your creative side and get the training you need to succeed with The Cao Institute of Aesthetics.