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SALON SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE

Make an appointment by calling 760-245-4271 ext 6980 or by emailing at salon.appointments@vvc.edu

Salon Prices

 

Victor Valley College Cosmetology students are offering salon services (hair cutting/coloring, manicuring/pedicuring, hair removal, etc.).   You may schedule an appointment using the information above.

 

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

 

COSMETOLOGY REGISTRATION UPDATE

We have our first group of Cosmetology students in the classroom with their graduation date of June 2024! Our first Manicuring class of students will start on February 12, 2024, and we are very excited!

At this time, these are the only two programs being offered, however, we have plans to start other programs such as esthetician and barbering soon, so keep checking back. 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. Cosmetology is COSM 0101, manicuring is COSM 0201. The in-person Cosmetology and Manicuring classes will follow the following schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 1:50PM or 2:30PM - 9:20PM. Student fees will be assessed when students register for COSM-0101. A payment plan is available through the Bursar's Office (Touchnet). 

REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT COSMETOLOGY COHORT WILL BE THE END OF APRIL/BEGINNING OF MAY. Keep an eye out for updated dates, and make sure your name is on the interest list so you get notified of the dates.

NEW INFORMATION:

FEES:

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

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

Manicuring Tool Kit: Fall 2023 $300.43 ($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:

Toward 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 must be purchased from D. Christian's Uniforms (16727 Bear Valley Rd. #160, Hesperia, CA 92345 760.244.7316) as there will be a VVC Cosmetology logo embroidered on the tops

Scrub top pricing: Black Cherokee Scrub Top $22.99 (XS-XL), $26.99 (2XL-3XL), $28.99 (4XL) - Embroidery $10

Scrub bottom pricing: Black Cherokee Scrub Pants (match brand of tops)- $24.99 (XS-XL), 26.99 (2XL-3X), $30.99 (4XL)

Students may purchase scrub bottoms anywhere as long as they are black and in good repair. Future students may obtain VVC Cosmetology scrubs from students completing the program, if available.

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.)

  • 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: Fall 2023
    • Manicuring: Spring 2024
    • Barbering Crossover: To Be Determined
    • Barbering: To Be Determined
    • Esthetician: To Be Determined
    • 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 some esthetician procedures such as light therapy, facial massage, and waxing. They can provide those services in a salon under their cosmetology license.  More advanced services such as chemical peels require an Esthetician license. In the future, VVC hopes to offer the Cosmetologist to Esthetician crossover course to those who have a current, unexpired Cosmetology license through the state of California.
  • 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?
    • Enter your information on the interest list (link at the top of this page)
    • 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. 
  • What are the VVC Cosmetology program requirements?
    • Total Hours Required: 1000 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: 2 semesters
      • 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 Barbering program requirements?
    • Total Hours Required: 1000 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: 2 semesters
      • 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: TBD
      • 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: TBD 
      • 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 Manicuring Academy requirements?
    • Total Hours Required: 400 hours minimum
    • Estimated Completion Time: TBD  
      • Health and Safety (100 hours)
      • Disinfection and Sanitation (100 hours)
      • Manicure and Pedicure (150 hours)
      • Elective Courses (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 at this time.

  • 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 at this time.

  • 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.)