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NONCREDIT REGISTRATION

Use the link above to register as a noncredit student. If you are already a current VVC student, you do not need to register again.

INTEREST FORM - NOT A WAITLIST

If you are interested in an exciting career in the cosmetology industry, Victor Valley College will be offering cosmetology training at low cost (required tools and materials only.)

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

COSMETOLOGY:

Our next group has a start date of April 21, 2025. It is our most desired program, so the waitlist for each class almost always fills up. The next start date after this term will be October 20th, and registration for that class is not yet open. This program consists of 4 hours in person, Monday - Friday, and online work to total 1000 hours before you can receive your Proof of Training to send to the state. Students finish this course in 8 months.

While you are waiting for those courses to open, please take the prerequisite class for all programs, COSM 0100 Health and Safety. This class is required before anyone can attend an in-person course and can be taken any time, not just right before you start in person. 

Once you have completed COSM 0100, you will register for the appropriate program you are interested in. To register for the Cosmetology Program, you only need to register for COSM 0101.

MANICURING:

Manicuring is a two part course which includes COSM 0201A and 0201 B. When registering for this course, you only need to register for 0201A, as you will be automatically enrolled in 0201B as you take 0201A. The next available class you can register for is COSM 0201A-30000, with a start date of May 5, 2025. We still have room in that course if you are interested. You must have already taken the prerequisite class for all programs, COSM 0100 Health and Safety. This class is required before anyone can attend an in-person course and can be taken any time, not just right before you start in person. 

The in-person Manicuring classes will follow the following schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 1:50pm. Student fees will be assessed when students register for COSM-0101. There is also online work required for this program to total 400 hours to receive your Proof of Training for the state. This program is complete is 14 weeks.

ESTHETICIAN:

We start our first group of esthetician students February 18, 2025. That class is from 2:00-8:15pm, Monday-Friday. We are excited to expand our programs to include this course, and look forward to meeting those interested in promoting skin care. Esthetician is a 600 hour program which includes classroom time and online work. Students finish this program in one semester.

BARBER CROSSOVER:

Barber Crossover is a course for those who hold a CURRENT cosmetology license with the state of California. This course is 200 hours of additional training in shaving, scalp treatment, etc. which will qualify the student to sit for the Barbering State Board Exam. This class is from 8:00am - 12:15pm, Monday-Friday and lasts 8 weeks.

BARBER:

We hope to start the barbering program this fall. Check back for updates! This program is 1000 hours of in person and online work to complete the course, which takes 8 months.

Textbooks have been purchased through a grant and will be available for enrolled students to check out from the library. No cost to students currently for textbooks.

Cosmetology Tool Kit: Fall 2023 $964.07 ($1230.05 is the price without discounts and with textbooks.)

Manicuring Tool Kit: Fall 2023 $400.43 ($569.77 is the price without discounts and with textbooks.)

Barber Crossover Tool Kit: Fall 2023 $297.26 ($587.19 is the price without discounts and with textbooks.)

Note: Price listed is only for students beginning Fall 2023. 

Need some time to pay your fees? Follow the link to the Payment Plans PLUS page for more information: https://www.vvc.edu/payment-plans-plus

Exam Fee:

At the end of the course hours, a $125 fee will need to be paid to the state to register to take the State Board Exam.

Uniforms:

All cosmetology/manicuring/barbering/esthetician students will wear black scrubs with closed-toe shoes.

Scrub tops: Scrub tops will be available soon from the VVC Bookstore, as there will be a VVC Cosmetology logo embroidered on the tops. Please go to the bookstore to order yours.

Scrub top pricing: Black Scrub Top $34.99 (S-XL), $36.99 (2XL and 3XL), $38.99 (4XL)

Scrub bottom pricing: Please purchase these from wherever you want. They won't be available for purchase at the bookstore, as they are cheaper other places. Black scrub bottoms are expected to be worn on the first day of school as you can purchase them wherever you choose.

 

We are now taking clients from the community!

 

Below is a flyer with the information of services we can provide and the prices for them. Information on how to make appointments is also on the flyer. We hope to see you soon!

Price list of all services offered in cosmetology

Answers to some frequently asked questions:

  • What are the VVC certificates that can be earned in the cosmetology discipline at VVC?
    • Certificate of Completion - Introductory Cosmetology (COSM 0100 and COSM 0101)
    • Certificate of Completion - Intermediate Cosmetology (COSM 0102 and COSM 0103)
    • Certificate of Completion - Advanced Cosmetology      (COSM 0104 and COSM 0105)
    • Certificate of Completion - Introductory Barbering       (COSM 0100 and COSM 0111)
    • Certificate of Completion - Intermediate Barbering      (COSM 0112 and COSM 0113)   
    • Certificate of Completion - Advanced Barbering           (COSM 0114 and COSM 0115)
    • Certificate of Completion - Barber Crossover                (COSM 0205 and COSM 0206)
    • Certificate of Completion - Esthetician Academy          (COSM 0100 and COSM 0202)
    • Certificate of Completion - Hairstylist Academy            (COSM 0100 and COSM 0203)
  • What courses will be offered through the cosmetology discipline at VVC?
    • Cosmetology
    • Barbering
    • Esthetician
    • Hairstyling
    • Manicuring
    • Barber Crossover
  • When will the courses tentatively launch?
    • Cosmetology: already launched!
    • Manicuring: already launched!
    • Barbering Crossover: February 18, 2025
    • Barbering: To Be Determined
    • Esthetician: February 18, 2025
    • Hairstyling: To be Determined
  • Is there a difference between cosmetology and Barbering? 
    • Yes! While the two licenses include many of the same things, Barbers can use a straight blade on a client to shave the hairline and facial area.  Cosmetologists must have a guard on their razors, preventing a clean shave.  Want to do both? We offer a Cosmo to Barber crossover course to those who have a current, unexpired Cosmetology license through the state of California.
  • Can you work as an Esthetician with your Cosmetology license?
    • Cosmetology covers skin care, which covers all that esthetician operations. You can work as a licensed Esthetician with your cosmetology license.
  • Why should I take cosmetology at VVC?
  • Where will classes be held?
    • Classes will be held on campus at Victor Valley College.
      • Cosmetology classrooms are located on the lower campus near where the Farmer's Market is held.
      • Some portions of the program may be in an online format.
  • How many students will be admitted?
    • Each cohort will have a maximum of 25 students
  • How much does each course cost?
    • Students are not required to pay fees for noncredit courses.
      • Students will need to purchase a basic tool kit which will remain the property of the student
  • Can financial aid be used to cover barbering and cosmetology school expenses?
    • Students taking noncredit courses are not eligible for financial aid at this time.
  • How do I sign up for VVC Cosmetology programs?
    • Register as a VVC student
    • Register for COSM 0100 (Health and Safety - 50 hours) when it is available
      • COSM 0100 will be required for nearly all VVC Cosmetology programs and will outline specific health and safety policies and procedures regulated by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
  • Is there an age requirement?
    • Yes, the state of California requires students to be 17 years old and to have finished their sophomore year of high school to be eligible to take to State Board Exam. You can start the programs before that, but have to be 17 to sit for the exam. 
  • What are the VVC Cosmetology program requirements?
    • Total Hours Required: 1000 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: 4 8-week terms
      • Health and Safety (100 hours)
      • Disinfection and Sanitation (100 hours)
      • Chemical Hair Services (200 hours)
      • Hairstyling Services (200 hours)
      • Skin Care (150 hours)
      • Hair Removal and Lash & Brow Beautification (50 hours)
      • Manicuring and Pedicuring (100 hours)
      • Elective Topics (100 hours)
  • What are the VVC Manicuring Academy requirements?
    • Total Hours Required: 400 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: 12-14 weeks  
      • Health and Safety (100 hours)
      • Disinfection and Sanitation (100 hours)
      • Manicure and Pedicure (150 hours)
      • Elective Courses (50 hours)
  • What are the VVC Barbering program requirements?
    • Total Hours Required: 1000 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: 4 8-week terms
      • Health and Safety (100 hours)
      • Disinfection and Sanitation (100 hours)
      • Chemical Hair Services (200 hours)
      • Hairstyling Services (200 hours)
      • Shaving and Trimming of the Beard (200 hours)
      • Elective Topics (200 hours)
  • What are the VVC Barbering Crossover program requirements?
    • Must currently hold a valid (unexpired) Cosmetology License
    • Total Hours Required: 200 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: 8 weeks
      • Shaving and Trimming of the Beard (140 hours)
      • Elective Topics (60 hours)
  • What are the VVC Esthetician Academy requirements?
    • Total Hours Required: 600 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: 1 16-week semester 
      • Health and Safety (100 hours)
      • Disinfection and Sanitation (100 hours)
      • Skin Care (350 hours)
      • Hair Removal and Lash & Brow Beautification (50 hours)
  • What are the VVC Hairstylist Academy requirements?
    • The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is currently developing the parameters for this new license. Until these guidelines are established, the development of this course is on hold. This schedule will be updated as new information becomes available.
  • What career opportunities will I have with a cosmetology license?

    • A cosmetology license is issued by the State of California after completing your required coursework and passing your state board testing. It allows you to pursue a career in hair (salon stylist, hair colorist, freelance/self-employed hairstylist, artist/personality stylist). You can pursue a career in nail artistry (a salon manicurist/pedicurist, freelance nail technician, or a specialized/highly technical nail artist). The makeup industry offers careers in makeup application (general makeup artistry working in a beauty salon or department store, freelance, social media artistry specializing in makeup-related content, brand-endorsed makeup artistry, project and personality makeup artistry). A career in skincare is another route you can take (salon or spa esthetician, freelance, brand representative promoting skin care lines or treatments, specialty skin care techniques such as eyelash extensions or hair removal).

  • What career opportunities will I have with a barbering license?

    • The barbering course is dedicated to the craft of haircutting and styling, the art of shaving using different methods, as well as hair color and other chemical services such as relaxers and perms. **VVC does not currently have a tentative start schedule for this course.

  • What career opportunities will I have with an esthetician license?

    • An esthetician license allows you specialized training in all aspects of the esthetics field, such as chemical treatments, skin treatments, hair removal, brow and lash services, makeup application, and skin analysis. **VVC does not currently have a tentative start schedule for this course.

  • What career opportunities will I have with a manicuring license?

    • With your manicuring license, you can pursue a career in nail artistry (a salon manicurist/pedicurist, freelance nail technician, a specialized/highly technical nail artist).

  • Can you go into barbering after cosmetology school?
    • Many students decide to follow up their cosmetology license with their barber license so that they can get more specialized training and cater to a wider clientele base. VVC plans to offer a bridge program in order to accommodate these students as well. (Please refer to the VVC Barbering Crossover program information above.)

Current Students: Should you need to request a change of classes (from am to pm or vice versa), please fill out this form. If it is approved, you will be notified.  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8BJKDqbdBkCh-tC4PWJkVVxwgkbUO2RHvcL7xYluyT5UNE8xREhIRlI3RlpJUFMzSVpaU1dTNlVaOS4u