Cosmetology Classes
Cosmetology Classes
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!
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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
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- $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.
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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.