TONI&GUY Academy - Costa Mesa

Our Story

Over 40 years, Bruno Mascolo and his brothers Toni, Guy and Anthony have built the TONI&GUY name into a powerful brand, with recognition and presence throughout the world. TONI&GUY culture combines the allure of high fashion with hairdressing, adapting couture styles to the individual tastes and preferences of each client. More than just classrooms and techniques, the sleek design and progressive curriculum of TONI&GUY academy immerses students in a unique environment and provides an exceptional learning experience.

Combining our distinct approaches to hairdressing and education, TONI&GUY has established learning facilities that produce talented and well-trained hairdressers and color technicians for salons across North America. Our academies bring the quality and consistency to hairdressing education that make TONI&GUY legendary in the salon industry. We also offer world-class continuing education to instructors, as well as advanced training to licensed hairdressers and technicians.

Our Program

Our program is designed to give you all the necessary tools to step into the hairdressing industry with confidence and ease. In addition to technical skills, we teach students how to think on their feet, paving the way for a successful, lifelong career. TONI&GUY Academy instructors have integrated years of professional education and development with state guidelines and procedures, to cultivate the ultimate in hairdressing education.

ONLY DAY CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE. WE DO NOT OFFER NIGHT CLASSES. The TONI&GUY Experience
As a student at TONI&GUY Academy, you will be exposed to much more than your typical coursework. With a hands-on atmosphere, we have developed a variety of venues through which students can get involved and express their creativity.

Student Soirees

These are student produced fashion runway events, designed to show off what participants have learned in color, cutting, styling and makeup to fellow students, friends and family.

Annual Photographic Awards

Students have the opportunity to enter their work into the prestigious TONI&GUY Photographic Awards contest, which culminates at the industry renowned annual TONI&GUY hair show, attended by several thousand students and stylists from across the country.

Shape Your Own Future

A TONI&GUY education gives you the foundation to take your career wherever you want to go - literally. Become a platform artist and travel internationally, build a superstar portfolio, or set the next trend. Our graduates have gone on to style the hair of celebrities and rock stars, get features in international magazines, work on-set at fashion photo shoots and films, be interviewed by trade publications, appear on makeover shows, and encounter many other exciting opportunities.

Where are they today?

NICOLE BROOKS - Stylist, TONI&GUY
"My parents recommended I go to cosmetology school, and they wanted me to go to the best school. I'm glad I listened to my parents." Nicole was recently interviewed by well-known industry forum behindthechair.com.

SARA HUDDLESTON - Stylist, Seventeen Studio Spa & Salon
"I knew graduating from TONI&GUY Academy would open doors for me. The education is highly respected; TONI&GUY academy graduates are the most sought after in the hair industry." In addition to taking on clients, Sara became an instructor just several months after entering the salon.

MCKENZIE NUTT - Stylist, Wilborn Hair Company
"My education is my life. I live and breathe it. I'm only 19 years old and I already have a successful career as a stylist." McKenzie has been featured in several publications for her achievements.

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