PROGRAMS

Barber Program

CR'U Institute's 1000-hour Barber Program delivers a comprehensive, hands-on education, equipping students with essential barbering skills like straight-edge shaving, hair cutting, styling, beard shaping, and mustache grooming, all while utilizing premium LAYRITE products. The curriculum extends beyond technical training, encompassing general anatomy, shop management, sanitation, sterilization, and safety practices, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of both the craft and business aspects. Student progress is closely monitored with evaluations at 450 and 900 hours, and upon successful completion, students earn a certificate and are eligible for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing exam, paving the way for a professional barbering career.

Barber Crossover Program

With the Barber Crossover Program, Cosmetologist’s can take an additional 200 hours of training to learn the skills necessary to become licensed in Barbering.

In this 200 hour program you’ll be evaluated on your progress at the 80 and 160 hour marks. Upon graduation and receiving your certificate of completion you will be eligible to take the licensing exam of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Cosmetology Program – Not Enrolling

In CR’U’s Cosmetology program, you’ll learn the best techniques for washing, cutting, coloring and styling hair from our trained instructors. Students also receive training about skin care and extensive make-up artistry application. In this 1600 hour course, you’ll be evaluated on your progress at the 450, 900, 1250 and 1600 hour mark. Upon graduation and receipt of your certificate of completion, you will be eligible to take the Licensing Exam of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The full course of study includes extensive technical training with live clients and book/theory work on topics ranging from straightening, waving and curling hair, facials and eyebrow beautification, manicures and pedicures, and everything in between. We also provide instruction for front-end salon management and merchandising techniques.

Tuition: $18,000

Registration fee: $250

Equipment, Books, Supplies: $1,700

Total: $19,950

Cosmetician Program – Not Enrolling

CR’U Institute is the only vocational school offering a one of a kind esthetician course with extensive professional Makeup Artistry Training. What this means for you is that CR’U Esthetician students get extensive training from Dermalogica trained instructors and training in Makeup Artistry.

Tuition: $7,500

Registration fee: $250

Equipment, Books, Supplies: $1,200

Total: $8,950