Cosmetology school in San Francisco

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the chair.

Train through a hands-on cosmetology program built around technical foundations, business skills, and supervised practice with real guests. Ask about current day, evening, full-time, and part-time schedules.

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Downtown San Francisco
305 Kearny Street

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Let’s talk about your start.

Choose Cosmetology in the program field below. An admissions representative can answer questions about schedules, tuition, and the next class.

Cosmetology snapshot1,000-hour programHands-on practiceFlexible schedulesLicensure preparation
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One minute on campus

See what training here actually feels like.

A student story is more useful than another promise. Meet the people and see the practice behind the cosmetology program.

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What you’ll actually do

Practice the full craft.

Build technical, creative, guest-service, safety, and business foundations for a professional path in cosmetology.

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Cutting + styling

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Color + chemical services

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Skincare

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Nail care

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Makeup

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Business + guest care

Cosmetology students practicing their craft

Student and guest perspective

I got my haircut done by Remi, a student here. She did a phenomenal job with my hair. Her instructor Kenneth was also really helpful and supportive.

Public review supplied by Cinta

“Her questions made it easy and stress-free.”

Serena Pascual · Public review

“My hair looks amazing—shiny, full and glowing!”

Kazzy · Public review

“Everyone there was super friendly. I felt like I was at a high-end salon.”

Kimjoe Paz · Public review
Cinta Aveda Institute San Francisco campus

The next physical step

Walk the floor.

Visit Cinta Aveda Institute in downtown San Francisco. Ask about current cosmetology schedules and see the learning environment for yourself.

Cinta Aveda Institute
305 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Before you visit

Fast answers.

How long is the program?

Cinta Aveda’s current program materials describe a 1,000-hour cosmetology program. Admissions can confirm the next available cohort and schedule.

What will I learn?

Training covers cutting, styling, color, chemical services, skincare, nail care, makeup, guest service, retailing, safety, and business foundations.

Does the program prepare me for licensure?

The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to sit for the required California examinations; passing and licensure are not guaranteed.

Are flexible schedules available?

Cinta promotes day and night, full-time and part-time options. Admissions can confirm which schedules are currently enrolling.

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See the floor
for yourself.

Request cosmetology program information or book a tour of Cinta Aveda Institute in San Francisco.

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David Adams
Global Technical Director, Aveda
Aveda Education is all about you, your passion, creativity, and business excellence. We believe in inspiring you to integrate fashion, beauty, and wellness into your life.
Charlene Stratton
Owner, Artbeat Salon & Gallery
In my experience, the Aveda Institute graduates are far better prepared for the salon environment. They come to the salon with a high level of confidence, outstanding customer service skills and extensive product knowledge already in place.
Marjorie Livingstone
Owner, Aveda Bethesda Salon and Spa
Hiring students from the Aveda Institute makes it easier on me as an owner because I don’t have to spend as much time, energy and money retraining them on the Aveda methodology. They come prepared already knowing product knowledge and the Aveda signature spa services.

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