Hairstylist Certificate Program
About Our Hairstylist Program
Simi Institute’s 600 hour Hairstyling Certificate Program offers students comprehensive training in hairstyling, haircutting, and advanced styling techniques. Students begin with foundational skills in hair design, cutting, and blow-drying, then progress to advanced techniques like braiding, updos, texturing, and men’s haircutting. The course also emphasizes professional salon practices, including sanitation, proper tool handling, and client services. In the final weeks, students gain hands-on experience in a salon environment, performing real services for clients under instructor guidance. Our Hairstylist Program can be completed in as few as three levels. Evening cohorts take approximately 8 months to complete. This course is designed to fully prepare students for entry-level hairstyling roles and is structured to meet industry standards. All beginning students must complete Related Science (Health & Safety) before starting this program. IN-PERSON CLASS.
To complete the Hairstylist Certificate program, students must complete 3 course levels, a minimum of 600 hours and all required practical operations.*
*Subject to change per California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Training Requirements
Prerequisite: Related Science (Health & Safety). Students must have high school diploma or equivalency, OR be 18 years and older.
Fall 2026 - Evening & Saturday
LEVEL 1 SESSIONS
LEVEL 1 (26E)
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: October 5 - 9
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: October 20 - January 16
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 2 SESSIONS
LEVEL 2 (26D)
Dates: October 20 - January 16
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3 SESSIONS
LEVEL 3 (26C)
Dates: October 20 - January 16
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
Course Fees
Level 1: $1,900 (includes $55 fee for Related Science prerequisite course)
Level 2: $1,900
Level 3: $0
PROGRAM TOTAL: $3,800
2026 / 2027 Registration & Course Schedules
AUGUST SESSION
Enrollment Period: June 16 - July 24
Current Student Payment Deadline: July 29
Related Science Dates: August 3 - 7
Core Class Dates: August 12 - October 17
OCTOBER SESSION
Enrollment Period: June 16 - September 25
Current Student Payment Deadline: October 6
Related Science Dates: October 5 - October 9
Core Class Dates: October 20, 2026 - January 15, 2027
Cosmetology Program Walking Tours
Curious about our Cosmetology programs? Join us for a free walking tour on the following dates:
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Thursday, February 11, 2027
- Thursday, March 25, 2027
- Thursday, May 6, 2027
To attend a tour, please the complete the form below:
Kit & Supplies Pick-Up Event
Kit pick-up is always held the first day of the session.
Students are required to pick up kits and supplies in Room 108 at the time assigned to their level.
Please Note: No additional pick-up dates will be scheduled. Failure to retrieve your kit could result in non-participation for the term.
Contact
Carmen Beck
805.579.6200 ext. 1610