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START YOUR CAREER AT COBA ACADEMY –
BEAUTY SCHOOL IN ORANGE COUNTY
Dream big. Dream beautiful.
Coba Academy has been training beauty professionals for over 50 years. Whether you dream of opening your own salon, styling celebrities for the red carpet, working in the film industry, or creating beautiful memories for people through hair and makeup, your career in beauty starts here. As one of the leading beauty schools in Orange County, expect to have hands-on training in Cosmetology, Esthetics, or Barbering. Our experienced instructors keep themselves up to date with the latest techniques to ensure they deliver cutting edge training. With our programs ranging from as little as 5-months to 10-months with full-time attendance, students learn the theory, practical skills, and confidence to pass the California State Board Exam and become a licensed professional.
We are proud to partner with top industry brands to train our students using the best professional products.
FIND YOUR STYLE
With Coba Academy
AMAZING INSTRUCTORS
Our Instructors have years of experience to train and prepare students for a long-lasting career.
ACTUAL SALON EXPERIENCE
Coba Courses include real life clients in our Salon, Barber shop and Treatment Room setting to give our graduates competitive edge when seeing employment.
LIGHTNING FAST GRADUATION
In as little as five to ten months you can complete our course, obtain a cosmetology, esthetics or barber license, and begin a rewarding career in the industry.
TRADITION MEETS TRENDS
Partnerships with top brands and ever evolving courses allow our students to master classic styles and the latest techniques.
FIND YOUR STYLE
With Coba Academy
AMAZING INSTRUCTORS
Our Instructors have years of experience to train and prepare students for a long-lasting career.
ACTUAL SALON EXPERIENCE
Coba Courses include real life clients in our Salon, Barber shop and Treatment Room setting to give our graduates competitive edge when seeing employment.
LIGHTNING FAST GRADUATION
In as little as five to ten months you can complete our course, obtain a cosmetology, esthetics or barber license, and begin a rewarding career in the industry.
TRADITION MEETS TRENDS
Partnerships with top brands and ever evolving courses allow our students to master classic styles and the latest techniques.
ABOUT COBA
ACADEMY
Our instructors teach practical skills, theory, and professional methods for success in Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Barbering.
Our mission is to prepare our students to pass the California State Board licensing exam.
We are a NACCAS accredited school. Click here for NACCAS accrediting status.
COSMETOLOGY
Take your career to the next level.
Start your journey to becoming a
licensed cosmetologist with Coba
Academy. Learn classic hairstyling
techniques to the latest balayage trends.
Click here to learn more.
ESTHETICS
Win with skin in Coba Academy’s
esthetics program. Become a licensed
esthetician in as little as 5 months.
Learn the best in skin care and
waxing techniques to the latest
makeup trends.
Click here to learn more.
BARBERING
Become a licensed barber. Barbering is one
of the fastest growing fields in the beauty
industry. Learn the fundamentals of men’s
grooming and haircutting from traditional
straight razor to modern trends.
Click here to learn more
TESTIMONIALS
My name is David Jackson and I attended the Barber Program at Coba Academy. This school taught me so much from hair cutting to styling and hair coloring. I have been cutting hair since the age of 14, but never took it seriously until I was at a crossroads in my life. My goal was to find something that I loved to do and make a career of it. People told me that becoming a barber is not a “real job” but I knew I could make a career of it and prove them wrong, so I signed up. Making that decision really changed my life for the better. While attending Coba Academy, the instructors helped me thrive in my craft with all the material they used to teach from demos to theory and tricks to use and take with me into this industry. The staff at Coba Academy which includes Mr. Alan, Ms. Aimee, and Ms. Lisa, made my experience from the first day to my last all that I expected from when I signed up. The effort and commitment they have ensures each student succeeds throughout their training is their main priority. This kept me motivated to finish school and ultimately receive my license. Coba Academy definitely prepared me for this industry and allowed me the opportunity to live my dream of being a barber.
David Jackson
Alumni Student 2018-2019 Barber Program
Coming to Coba Academy was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I choose Coba Academy over the other beauty schools because of the smaller group of students, for me I love that. You get more one on one time with the teachers and everyone knows everyone. You’re signing up not just for the education in the beauty industry but into a tight knit family. Everyone there truly takes the time to teach you everything from the Receptionist, Instructor, Admissions Advisor, Financial Aid Officer to the Director of Education to further your career as a Cosmetologist.
Brionna
Alumni Student 2016-2017 Cosmetology Program
Coming to Coba Academy to do the Esthetics Program was the best experience! Not only did I have an AMAZING teacher (Ms. Francine) but I also became friends with so many students! You get one on one training on facial machines, facial techniques, waxing, makeup…
Another thing I’m really grateful for is that we practiced and went over state board a lot! And it totally helped me pass my state board exam! If you’re looking to become an Esthetician COBA is the place to go! (The whole staff is there to help you and are willing to go the extra mile to do so!)
Calli
Alumni Student 2018-2019 Esthetics Program
Coba Academy is a great school that taught me a lot! I join the Cosmetology program 10 months ago and let me start with the Instructors, they are some of the nicest professionals I’ve ever me. They care so much about their students and go above and beyond to make sure we understand every lecture and practical technique. If you are looking for the 1:1 experience, the Instructors will help you out until you feel confident. The atmosphere at the school is AMAZING and everyone gets along and motivate one another. Thank you to the staff for allowing me to graduate and get my State License.
Mayra
Alumni Student 2017-2018 Cosmetology Program