Beauty / Cosmetology School in Los Angeles Area, CA

The CAO Institute, Los Angeles:
The CAO Institute is a Los Angeles Beauty/Cosmetology School and Paul Mitchell Partner School. Located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Alhambra is just minutes from LA’s glitz and glamour and bordered by charming cities like Pasadena, home to leading scientific and cultural institutions, and Santa Monica, with its renowned pier and trendy boutiques. We teach cosmetology classes, beauty classes, nail technology, and skin care. Become a beautician today, the Paul Mitchell way! Established over 28 years ago, the Paul Mitchell network is nearly 100,000 salons strong and in 81 countries worldwide. Every professional hairdresser knows the Paul Mitchell name. Prospective employers recognize Paul Mitchell Schools’ commitment to quality and our reputation for innovation and excellence. Everyone at The Cao Institute of Aesthetic – A Paul Mitchell Partner School is committed to helping you find the right home, wherever your dreams may take you.

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Paul Mitchell Schools are popping up around the country, and everyone on our staff is committed to helping you find the right home, wherever your dreams may take you.

Every Paul Mitchell School is designed to teach you the skills you'll need, inspire you to explore your passion and creativity, and help you learn the business that will make your career in the beauty industry fun and rewarding. Prospective employers recognize Paul Mitchell School's commitment to quality and our reputation for innovation and excellence.

The Cao Institute is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.

Cosmetology Programs; Beauty Programs; Skincare Programs; Nail Technology Programs.

A solid educational foundation is the most important element of a successful career in the beauty industry. Our faculty are dedicated to your lifelong learning process and providing you with latest techniques in the rapidly changing environment of Esthetics and Cosmetology.

We provide you with our technical tools, books, and Core Cutting materials. We offer an incredible kit that will even take you into the first year of your salon career.

We are constantly providing additional experience and networking opportunities. As a student, you may wish to join one of our teams, including Design Team, Take Home Team, or Student Council. These groups perform hair and make-up services for a wide variety of community events including hair and fashion shows, photo shoots, wedding parties, Proms , School charitable functions. We also encourage participation in national competitions and travel opportunities. As a creative level student, you will also take part in a professional photo shoot to jump start your portfolio.

Our students meet so many incredible guest artists, salon owners, and industry professionals at our school that by the time they graduate, most of our graduates know exactly where they're going. As a CAO Institute student you'll have a lot of opportunities to network and decide where you'd like to be!