Bellus Academy- South San Diego County Campus

Welcome to Bellus Academy 

Bellus Academy was recognized by Modern Salon for Excellence in Education and is dedicated to graduating the top industry professionals by providing quality education. Our programs are nationally accredited by NACCAS and will prepare you for a new career in the Salon or Spa industry in less than a year. We are highly respected for our post-graduation placement and licensure rates.

The curriculum offers the most comprehensive professional training in all aspects of the beauty industry including hair design and sculpting, spa manicuring and make-up artistry. Included is a business module that teaches the student professional business, finance and marketing courses designed to develop business acumen.

Mission and Objectives 

1. To educate students to be professional, knowledgeable and skilled for marketability with the industry.
2. To educate and inspire students will the knowledge to be in the Top 10% of their profession.
3. To promote the continuing educational growth of the faculty and students, using current teaching methods and techniques.
4. To constantly update programs so graduates can remain competitive in their chosen field.
5. To prepare the student to successfully pass the state exam.

Our Programs

Cosmetology

Our customized 1600-hour cosmetology training is one of the most comprehensive course in the nation and includes professional training in all aspects of the beauty industry. Our dynamic instructors continue to evolve with the industries hottest trends and pass their insight and connections along to their students. We deliver an unsurpassed cosmetology education by incorporating The S.T.A.R. Precision Haircutting System Curriculum with our innovative styling and finishing techniques. This precision haircutting system is designed to give the best foundation in the art of haircutting. S.T.A.R. is the only haircutting system that evolves as the student's technical skills and creativity become stronger, providing support to nurture the novice to the master stylist. The S.T.A.R. iPhone and iPad apps allow you to learn anytime, anywhere by watching all the videos on your mobile device or computer.

Spa Manicuring

This course offers advanced spa manicure and pedicure training. Course includes instruction on reflexology, hot stone, therapeutic treatments, gel nails & sculptures, introduction to airbrushing, nail art, skin brightening and spa behaviors. Students also learn applicable laws in health, safety and sanitation.

Make up Artistry

We have partnered with the internationally acclaimed Make-Up Designory (M.U.D.) to offer their 150-hour "Beauty Make-Up Artistry" training course. We are one of the only academies outside of New York and Los Angeles to offer a professional make-up course at this level. The course finishes with a professional photo shoot to help the students start their personal professional portfolio and begin their career in the exciting field of cosmetics and make-up artistry. Graduates leave equipped with all of the professional brushes, M.U.D. make-up and artistry tools required to perform theatrical, airbrush and professional make up applications.

We're Serious About Your Education

If you're at least 17½ years of age and have a high school diploma or GED, please fill out a request information form and an admissions representative will call you within 72 hours.