Beauty school can be where you decide to get serious about your future. At Alva Beauty Collective, you will build confidence through consistent practice and technique-first training. Your progress feels real here because you aren’t just learning concepts. You are learning to do the work with your own hands.
Our Hybrid Cosmetology Program keeps the theory portion of required hours online, so you can study from home at your own pace. Then you’ll come to campus for hands-on sessions built around demonstrations and guided practice with plenty of instructor feedback and support. You’ll strengthen those technical skills and build professional habits that matter in real salon settings.
Alva Beauty Collective offers small class sizes and bilingual instruction in English and Spanish. We can help you take steps toward your future goals with one focused week of training at a time. Learn more about our Hybrid Cosmetology Program and how to start enrollment today.
The Cosmetology Training Program at Alva Beauty Collective is hybrid. The theory portion of your required hours is completed online, which gives you flexibility in how you study and review the material. Your in-person time is then dedicated to building skills with instruction from experienced teachers.
In-person classes are held three times per week, each session lasting four hours, where you will practice your skills on mannequins and models with feedback and help from your instructors. Morning and evening sessions are available.
As you learn and hone your skills, you can practice in our student salon so you gain experience in real salon environments with real client expectations. Use your hands-on learning time to refine skills, ask questions, and build your confidence. All student salon services are performed under the supervision of licensed professionals.
Our program is designed to help you build skills and confidence as you prepare to sit for the California State Licensing exam. With a cosmetology license, you can unlock job opportunities in salons and studios throughout the state. Many graduates from Alva Beauty Collective pursue jobs as:
If you want a career path that can grow with your training, cosmetology can be a great place to start. Request more information from our California beauty college, and we’ll walk you through your schedule options and payment plans.
Alva Beauty Collective offers in-house payment plan options designed to make training more manageable. Plans may include no credit checks and 0% interest options, depending on the plans available at the time of enrollment. During a campus tour or visit with our admissions team, they will explain your payment plan options and help you create a plan that works with your budget.
Our Cosmetology Program includes 1,000 clock hours, which is in line with state board requirements. How long it takes you to complete the training will depend on your attendance and learning pace. The admissions team can help you create a realistic timeline based on your schedule.
Alva Beauty Collective does not currently offer federal financial aid. We anticipate being able to offer financial aid in the near future, and our team can keep you updated on that process as it moves forward. In the meantime, students often use Alva’s payment plan options to help manage tuition. During a tour or enrollment conversation, we can talk you through our available payment plans and help you create a strategy that works for your budget.
In our hybrid training program, you complete theory hours online in your own time. You can study at home or wherever is convenient, giving you more flexibility over your time. In-person class time is reserved for hands-on training, including demonstrations, guided practice, and eventually working with real clients in our student salon (under the supervision of licensed professionals). We believe this structure is best as it puts hands-on training at the center of your education, so you can practice skills in class instead of using that time to study a textbook.
We make it easy: you can start classes on any Monday once you are enrolled. Our team can help you determine the best start date depending on your chosen course and schedule needs. If you want to get started with your cosmetology training soon, the best way to start the process is to schedule a tour of our campus.
Cosmetology offers broader training in hair, skincare, and nails. Licensed cosmetologists are able to offer a wider service menu. Barbering is more focused on men’s grooming services, such as short cuts and fades, and facial hair maintenance. If you aren’t sure which path is better suited for your goals, talk to our team. We can help you determine the best path based on your goals, schedule, and interests.
No experience needed! We welcome students from all walks of life, whether you are an experienced at-home beauty expert or have never cut hair before. Our training starts with the fundamentals and builds from there, so you can develop your skills no matter your experience level. If you are curious about what training looks like, schedule a tour to see our classrooms in action.
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Ready to explore cosmetology training? To start the enrollment process, you will need:
The next step is to schedule a campus tour. You’ll get to see our facilities in person and ask questions about the Cosmetology Program. Then you can complete the enrollment forms and submit your documents. Once admitted and enrolled, you can start any Monday!
See how our hybrid learning model can fit into your life and what in-person learning might look like by scheduling a campus tour now.
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