Esthetics Services

Location

The school of Cosmetology is located on campus in the middle of the quad. You can find it from the student parking lot by going toward the middle of campus in the west end of the south wing. Our building is covered in checkered glass blocks with teal trim. Please enter at the main double doors and proceed to the receptionist desk on the left under the sign "Cosmetology Department”. We will handle your appointment and get you started from there! You may also enter from the rear doors from parking lot C, guest parking.

 

 

Esthetics Instructors

The Esthetics staff at San Jose City College has some of the most passionate and well trained professionals in cosmetology services in the nation.

Ada Weeks, Instructor

Ada has been in the field of cosmetology for over 35 years, during which she owned and operated several salons. She decided to take on the challenge of becoming a Cosmetology instructor. Her first position as an Instructor was at Skyline College in San Bruno. Presently, Ada teaches in the Esthetics Program at San Jose City College. Education: California Cosmetology License; Instructor's License; California Community College Instructor Credential; A.A. San Jose City College; numerous classes and Certificates of Completion from many of the advanced classes that she attends at least 4 or 5 times a year.

She also attends at least 3 major trade shows each year to introduce the latest methods and technology to our students in order to prepare them for their future. Ada completed Phase I and Phase II classes in Berkeley in 1983-84 and attended 240 hours of Master Education classes with Lenar Learning Group which involved two weekends a year.

Yelena Lipilina, Instructor

With more than 20 years experience in the art of beauty, Yelena Lipilina is a lead instructor in the San Jose City College Esthetician Department. With teaching experience at the College of San Mateo and Miss Marty’s Hair Academy and Esthetics Institute, Yelena has brought warmth and humor to countless students. “My goal is to provide the highest possible level of training and inspiration to all students.”

After receiving a rich education including a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pedagogy & Speech therapy at the University of St. Petersburg, Yelena was trained at the Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture in New York. Additionally, she is a graduate Master Educator at Milady’s Career Institute and a prestigious Cidesco Diplomat. Yelena’s vast professional experience includes the legendary Elizabeth Arden Salon, Visage Medical Day Spa, Mr. Lee Salon and Spa, and Lancôme Beauty Institute. Her expertise spans stress-reducing facials, acne treatments, glycolic peels, lymphatic drainage massage, lash and brow tinting, facial and body waxing and treatments, and makeup. She was honored with the Outstanding Faculty Award in February 2007, by SJCC Associated Students Hall of Excellence.