About the College

Lytle's Redwood Empire Beauty College was originally founded in 1936. Ed Lytle purchased the school in 1976, bringing an innovative, quality education program for those interested in the Cosmetology and Esthetics professions.

Following in her father's footsteps, Kathleen Lytle entered the world of Cosmetology. Kathy has been actively involved in the field for many years as a hair stylist, salon owner, guest lecturer, and platform artist. Additionally, a deep commitment to the betterment of the profession is indicated by participation in continuing education and accreditations.

The college provides separate classrooms for each of the classes offered. This includes separate freshman theory classrooms for Cosmetology and Esthetics, a fully equipped facial/esthetics salon, senior theory classroom, and a senior training floor (also known as the salon training floor). The salon training floor is equipped with dryers, shampoo bowls, individual training stations, and a makeup station.

Redwood Empire Beauty College also provides an extensive laboratory supplied with professional products. The college is approximately 8,000 square feet and furnishes all equipment, as mandated by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology, to serve an average daily attendance of 80 students.

Accreditation and Approvals

Lytle's Redwood Empire Beauty College, Inc. is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300, Alexandria, VA 22302.

The Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, under the Department of Consumer Affairs for the State of California, became inoperative on July 1, 2007. The Governor of the State of California signed into law legislation (Assembly Bill 1525) that would extend the previous provision of the education laws that will ensure continued student protection. This legislation will remain in effect until July 1, 2008.

Previously approved educational institutions have been encouraged to voluntarily conform and subscribe to all of the standards in place prior to the closing of the Bureau. Lytle's Redwood Empire Beauty College, Inc. has committed to voluntarily agree to all prior standards.

The college is approved and registered with the following agencies that provide financial and/or other assistance to students:
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• U.S. Department of Education
• State Department of Rehabilitation
• California Student Aid Commission