Welcome to Western Beauty Institute Inc, California s premier cosmetology school and barber school. WBI Inc are the go to professionals for exciting and unlimited potential in cosmetology, barber, esthetician, nail tech, and make-up artistry. Our instructors pass on their knowledge through extensive hands-on learning to provide students with self-acquiring experience. A Beauty/Barber Certification opens doors to new paths and endless possibilities. Wherever your dreams may take you, WBI Inc will help you pave the way! Our Van Nuys campus is the only true barber school in the San Fernando valley.. Barbering Arts Courses: Covers all phases of barbering and shaving. It consists of 1,500 hours of technical instruction and practical operations. Technical instruction includes theory lectures,demonstrations,textbook study,and examination. Our barbering program practical operations include practice of complete services on mannequins and real customers. There are evening classes available at our location; we also offer courses in Spanish.