Program
Start your career in beauty or barbering with TNN Beauty Barber, Cosmetology & Permanent Makeup Apprenticeship of CA.
Our apprenticeship program gives you a hands-on way to learn while gaining real experience in a licensed salon or barbershop. Apprentices train with licensed professionals, attend required RSI classroom instruction, and work toward becoming a licensed Cosmetologist or Barber in California.
The program includes up to 3,200 working hours and required classroom education over approximately 21–24 months, depending on attendance, progress, and completion of state requirements.
TNN supports apprentices every step of the way with enrollment guidance, classroom instruction, progress tracking, exam preparation, and completion documents.
Instruction and support may be available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with additional language support when available.
BARBER & COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
TNN’s Barber and Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program gives students a hands-on pathway to begin a career in the beauty or barbering industry.
Students must first complete the required Pre-Apprenticeship Online Course before applying for an apprentice license.
Once licensed, apprentices complete 250–320 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction using textbook materials, written assignments, chapter exams, and State Board preparation. Students are expected to complete all assignments and maintain a minimum 75% grade average.
With an apprentice license, students may begin on-the-job training in a licensed salon or barbershop for approximately 32–40 hours per week. Apprentices learn real industry skills, improve their craft, build clientele, practice marketing, and gain experience in the business side of operating a salon or barbershop.
Fees for Classes
| 40-Hour Introduction Course | Beginners who are unsure | Explore the career before applying |
| 100-Hour Practical Skills Bootcamp | Students ready to apply but lacking experience | Build hands-on skills to better qualify for apprenticeship |
PRACTICAL SKILLS BOOTCAMP FOR BARBER/COSMETOLOGY
$2,250
100 Hours — Optional
This 100-hour Practical Skills Bootcamp is designed for students who have little or no salon or barbershop experience and want to better qualify for an apprenticeship position.
The program helps students build confidence, learn basic hands-on skills, and become more prepared to train in a licensed salon or barbershop.
Students will practice proper tools, safety, sanitation, client preparation, and basic techniques on mannequins and live models when available.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR BARBER/COSMETOLOGY
Program Enrollment & Operational Service Fee: $5,225
TNN’s Barber and Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program supports students throughout their 24-month apprenticeship journey.
The program includes enrollment guidance, apprentice license application support, required RSI classroom training, progress tracking, OJT documentation support, State Board exam preparation, and completion assistance.
Students complete 250–320 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction, also known as RSI classroom training. RSI includes textbook lessons, written assignments, chapter exams, safety and sanitation, theory review, and State Board exam preparation.
Once the apprentice license is issued, students may begin On-the-Job Training in a licensed salon or barbershop. The apprentice license allows the student to train and work under the supervision of a licensed professional while completing required hands-on training hours.
During the program, apprentices gain real industry experience, improve technical skills, build professional confidence, and prepare for a career as a licensed Barber or Cosmetologist.
RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
As part of the Barber and Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program, apprentices are required to complete 250–320 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction, also known as RSI classroom training, during the 2-year apprenticeship program.
RSI focuses on theory education, textbook lessons, written assignments, chapter exams, safety, sanitation, and State Board preparation. The goal is to help students understand the required subjects and prepare for the California State Board written examination.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Once the apprentice license is issued, apprentices may begin working and training in the licensed salon or barbershop listed on their apprentice license.
Apprentices typically train 32–40 hours per week under the supervision of their approved licensed trainer. The apprentice license is valid for up to 2 years and allows the student to gain real hands-on experience while completing the required On-the-Job Training hours.
During On-the-Job Training, apprentices will practice services, build technical skills, improve client communication, learn professional work habits, and gain experience in the daily operations of a salon or barbershop.
Apprentices are responsible for recording their hours worked and services performed on their OJT log sheet. OJT logs must be completed accurately and submitted monthly for review and tracking.
PERMANENT MAKEUP PROGRAM
Currently Not Enrolling — Coming Soon
TNN Beauty Barber, Cosmetology & Permanent Makeup Apprenticeship of CA is approved to offer Permanent Makeup training. However, we are not actively enrolling new Permanent Makeup students at this time.
Students who are interested in future Permanent Makeup training may contact TNN Beauty to be added to our interest list.
PROGRAM AREAS MAY INCLUDE
Permanent Makeup training may include courses in:
- Brows
- Eyeliner
- Lips
Each course may include approximately 100 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction, also known as RSI classroom training.
SUBJECTS MAY INCLUDE
- Skin structure and safety
- Health, hygiene, and infection control
- Legal matters and professional responsibilities
- Makeup artistry
- Color theory
- Effective consultation
- Application techniques
- Eyebrows
- Lips
- Eyes
Students may learn how to apply pigment safely and precisely into the skin using professional permanent makeup equipment and proper sanitation practices.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Permanent Makeup apprentices may also complete On-the-Job Training under an approved licensed professional in an approved establishment, where they can develop hands-on skills, build client communication, learn marketing, and understand the business side of operating a professional service.