In Orange County, there are plenty of choices for the aspiring cosmetologist. At Hair California Beauty Academy, courses are offered in cosmetology, manicuring, barbering, and skin care. Cosmetology, cosmetician, and manicuring programs are available at James Albert School, while at Coastline Beauty College, one can study cosmetology, dermalogical training, manicuring, and facial cosmetician training. Students can even participate in an apprenticeship training program offered by the state of California.

Hairstylists and cosmetologists are forecasted to increase job opportunities by 20% through 2012, while manicurists/pedicurists are expected to see 24% growth, and skin care specialists are expected to experience a 23% increase.