Cosmetology Program

Cosmetology group with twelve students and instructor

Welcome to the wonderful world of cosmetology! Whether you are passionate about hair, makeup, nails, or skincare, get ready to embark on a journey where creativity meets transformation. Unlock your creativity, embrace the fusion of art and science, and let the beauty you create echo far beyond the salon chair. 

The course program will prepare students with a career in Cosmetology. A students success depends on their complete participation in the program. Since the program's inception, hundred of students have graduated. Students interested in the program do not need any prior knowledge of the field, only an interest.

Start by visiting the Steps to Getting Started to get step-by-step guides on becoming a Cerritos College student. 

The Cosmetology Program Information Sheet will provide you with additional information on fees, pre-requisites, enrollment and on-campus resources. 

Please find additional resource links below:

By visiting the Counseling Department website at https://www.cerritos.edu/counseling/ students can select from Virtual Appointments, Virtual Drop-In or Submit a Question as counseling resources.

NOTE: Counseling staff is unable to assist with appointment scheduling via the phone, please use the provided resource links.

SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For the appropriate cohort, please make sure to register exactly in those classes.
9A session (1/12/26 to 3/13/26) & 9B session (3/23/26 to 5/22/26)

C5 - 9A
This session is for continuing students only.
CLOSED

C5 - 9B
This session is for continuing students only. 
COS 111A - 30229
COS 111B - 31677
COS 112A - 31678
COS 112B - 30235
COS 113A - 31679
COS 113B - 30239
COS 114 - 30241

C6 - 9A
This session is for NEW students.
CLOSED

C6 - 9B
This session is for continuing students only. 
COS 104A - 30195
COS 104B - 31672
COS 105A - 30198
COS 105B - 31673
COS 106 - 30209
COS 107 - 30213

SUMMER 2026 Registration - 12 week session (5/26-8/14)
Pending. To be announced. Please view the online schedule for the most up-to-date information.