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Adult Education

Cosmetology Classes

Cosmetology Classes

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Students practice hairstyling techniques on mannequins in a bright salon.
Students practice hairstyling techniques on mannequin heads in a bright salon.

Cosmo with Adult Education

Are you interested in becoming a Cosmetologist? Lucia Mar has the perfect program for you!

We are a full-service Cosmetology School offering classes through Adult Education. Adults can sign up to start classes covering everything needed to prepare for the licensing examination. Our students will receive hands-on instruction and practical experience. 

Demand is high for this opportunity, so apply now to get on our wait-list!

    • Students must be at least 18 years of age before entry into the program.
    • Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; or be concurrently enrolled in Lucia Mar Adult Education’s high school diploma program and remain in good standing.
    • Students must have a valid form of identification AND a social security card.
    • Students must be able to speak, read, and write in English. A 10th-grade reading level is recommended by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. If a student tests below a 10th-grade reading level, Adult Education will require dual enrollment in our reading support class. 
    • A required reading assessment will be administered during orientation in order to gauge preparedness for the licensing exam.
    • Students will have up to 18 months to complete 1,000 hours of instruction.
    • If you have to leave the program for any reason, you will be required to pay a processing fee to rejoin the program. Please note that we cannot hold your spot once you leave the program, as space is limited.
  • 2025/2026 School Year


    Group A:
    Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00PM - 8:00PM

    Group B:
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00PM - 8:00PM
     

    Salon Location:

    The Salon at Lucia Mar

    602 Orchard St, Building G

    Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

    Classroom Location:

    Arroyo Grande High School

    Room 912

    Orchard Street Entrance

    • $3,900.00

    The registration fee includes access to the Pivot Point curriculum, a complete cosmetology kit, and all consumables & supplies students should need during the program. 

  • State Board of Cosmetology Examination, $125
    State Board Application Fee

  • We are commonly asked if we can accept FAFSA, other financial aid, or payment plans. At this time, unfortunately we cannot.

    We also cannot accept transfer students from other beauty schools.

  • Students wishing to enroll in the Adult Ed Cosmetology Career Technical Education program may apply online. All Career Technical Education program students must show proof of a high school diploma or equivalent to enroll.

    Email elizabeth.villanti@lmusd.org or kaitlyn.fitzgerald@lmusd.org with questions about the program and curriculum. You can email brienne.phillips@lmusd.org for information about enrollment or our wait-list.

Apply online & join our waitlist now!