Five Star Academy: Barber & Cosmetology School in Rialto, CA

Get your California State Board license with hands-on training and real-world apprenticeships. Start your career today. ITIN accepted!

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Real Training. Real Experience. A Path Toward Licensure.

Our apprenticeship program helps barbering and cosmetology students gain hands-on experience in a real shop or salon while working toward California licensure.

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Shop & Salon Experience

Build your skills in a real working environment while learning how to serve clients, follow professional standards, and grow behind the chair.

Weekly Class Support

Stay on track with required classroom instruction, progress guidance, and continued support throughout your apprenticeship journey.

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Licensure Guidance

Receive help with apprenticeship registration, program requirements, hour tracking, and the steps needed to move closer to your license.

Training Paths Designed to Help You Succeed

Whether you’re starting fresh or ready for apprenticeship, Five Star Academy is here to guide you every step of the way.

Barber Training Courses & Classes | Five Star Academy

Build practical skills in cutting, fading, clipper control, sanitation, and client preparation through guided hands-on instruction offered in private and select group training sessions.

Barbering Apprenticeship Program | Five Star Academy

Train in a licensed barbershop, earn income while developing your skills, and receive structured instruction and program support throughout your apprenticeship. Five Star Academy helps aspiring barbers build experience behind the chair while working toward California barber licensure.

Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program | Five Star Academy

Build your cosmetology career through paid salon training, structured instruction, and ongoing program support. Develop practical skills, gain professional salon experience, and work under licensed supervision while progressing toward California cosmetology licensure.

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Cosmetology Training Courses in Rialto, CA | Five Star Academy

Develop practical experience in hair, styling, color basics, sanitation, client care, and salon techniques through personalized instruction and select group training opportunities.

State Board Exam Prep

Prepare for your California barbering or cosmetology licensing exam with focused review, practice questions, and guided support.

More Than a School.
A Pathway Into the Industry.

ABOUT FIVE STAR ACADEMY

Five Star Academy was created to help students turn interest into skill, skill into experience, and experience into a licensed career in barbering or cosmetology.

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The Five Star Experience

Hear from students who found support, structure, and guidance as they worked toward their goals in barbering and cosmetology.

Alejandro Delgado

I came here to 5 Star Academy when I first started my barber journey. I was able to learn with their one on one training. I was eventually able to get my barber license with the help of 5 Star Barber Academy. The apprenticeship is an amazing way to be able to earn while you learn. The instructors are all cool people aswell, they make sure you learn everything in order to go take your state board exam. With the academies help I was prepared and able to pass my exam on my first try. I highly recommend this apprenticeship if you are looking to start your journey and reach your goal of becoming a licensed barber!

Irvin Peñaloza

Great apprenticeship with great instructors as well. Learned a lot being a student here and received the tools necessary to succeed in barbering and passing my state board exam🙏🏾

Five Star Academy student holding their new license next to the instructor

Gary P

At five star academy, Jose the instructor gave me the highest quality support. They have the best team that will support you to improve and become your best. The academy was able to provide me with the knowledge and tools I needed to become a licensed barber. Thank you five star academy.

Matthew Garcia

Great school very professional teachers and helped me pass my test first try!

Preferred Partner Network

Connect with motivated barbering and cosmetology apprentices ready to gain real-world experience. Partner with Five Star Academy and get access to students looking for the right shop or salon to train, grow, and work toward licensure.

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