18 & Under: Hairstyling & Haircutting

Program Overview
Simi Institute for Careers & Education is proud to offer a Hairstyling & Haircutting certificate program for SVUSD students beginning in 11th grade. This two year program provides students with the 600 hours of training required to sit for the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Hairstyling written exam (not included with course).
Students will learn health and safety practices plus basic and advanced hairstyling and haircutting. They will also have the opportunity to train in Simi Institute's public, on-campus salon. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive priority enrollment in Simi Institute's evening Cosmetology program.

Program Details
Year 1 (Grade 11): Intro to Hairstyling & Haircutting
Year 2 (Grade 12): Advanced Hairstyling & Haircutting
High School Credits: 10 credits per semester (A-G: Fine Art; Elective)
CTE Pathway: Fashion and Interior Design: Cosmetology (162C)

Schedule
Program Length: 2 years (600 hours / 4 semesters)
Days: Monday - Thursday (plus 2-3 Saturdays)
Time: 2:50 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Simi Institute for Careers & Education
Prerequisites: Must be a junior at SVUSD high schools and have their own reliable transportation
Interest Form
To be considered for the 2026 / 2027 cohorts, please complete the interest form below. All applicants will be invited to attend an informational session on Thursday, March 12 at 5:30 pm:
Program Location
Simi Institute Campus
1880 Blackstock Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Key Characteristics & Skills of an Ideal Hairstyling & Haircutting Student
- Willingness to practice to improve skills presented to them
- Open to feedback from their educators
- Coming to class on time, prepared and professional
- Eager to learn new skills and techniques
- Being a good problem solver when unforeseen circumstances
arise - Being a good listener and communicator
- Feeling comfortable working with others
- Having good time management skills
Please Note
Regular attendance is mandatory. This may interfere with sports or other extracurricular activity scheduling.
This course follows Simi Institute’s school calendar which may differ from that of your high school.