Choose Bellus Academy for Your Esthetician Training!
Bellus Academy, With Locations in El Cajon, Poway, and Chula Vista, California, and Manhattan, Kansas Offers Three Esthetics Programs!
Do you love all things skin, brows, and lashes? Have you considered training for an esthetician career? As an esthetician (aesthetician), you can make a career out of doing what you love! Bellus Academy, with locations in El Cajon, Poway, and Chula Vista, California, and Manhattan, Kansas, offers three excellent esthetician career training programs, designed for passionate, motivated students just like you. With Bellus Academy’s Esthetics, Esthetics 102, and Esthetics 103 thoughtfully crafted curriculums, developed with input from leading spa owners and top product brands, you can learn relevant, practical skills to turn your passion into a professional career – plus, you can gain real-world experience through our student salon! If you are ready to make a career out of doing what you love, choose Bellus Academy for your Esthetician training!
What Does an Esthetician Do?
An esthetician (aesthetician) is a licensed skincare professional who helps keep your skin healthy and looking its best. Estheticians perform treatments including facials, waxing, and exfoliation, and give advice on skincare products and routines. Estheticians also provide clients with support for conditions such as acne or dry skin, but they don’t treat medical skin conditions.
Why Choose Bellus Academy for Your Esthetics Career Training?
With three convenient locations in Southern California, El Cajon, Poway, and Chula Vista, and a centrally-located Manhattan, Kansas campus location, Bellus Academy offers the practical training, professional instruction, and the schedule options you need! Bellus Academy offers Esthetician classes both in the daytime or evening, so working students can choose the schedule that works best for them. Program curriculums have been carefully developed to teach students the most popular trends and techniques, as well as provide training in infection control, equipment safety protocols, and knowledge of pertinent state laws to ensure a well-rounded education. All students are taught by licensed professionals with years of experience in the beauty industry, and students gain hands-on training and real-world experience through working in our supervised student salon and spa. Plus, every Esthetics student receives a student equipment kit, loaded with the essential items you need to develop your skills.
What Kind of Esthetics Programs Does Bellus Academy Offer?
Esthetics
Esthetics – 600 hours – California only – El Cajon, Poway, and Chula Vista
The Esthetics program, offered at all three California campuses, provides students with the essential foundational skills needed to be prepared for state licensure. The Esthetics program covers essential topics, including skincare analysis of various skin types and conditions, facial treatments, hair removal techniques, and makeup application. Students also develop critical customer service skills and learn fundamental business knowledge. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive a diploma and will be prepared to take the State Esthetician licensing exam.
Esthetics – 1000 hours – Kansas only – Manhattan, Kansas
Similar to the California program, the Esthetics program at the Manhattan, KS, campus provides students with the fundamental skills needed for careers as estheticians. The Esthetics program teaches the essential skills to perform facials, hair removal, and makeup application, and the curriculum covers various skincare techniques, including chemical exfoliation, microdermabrasion, and more. Students also learn the business side of the industry, including retailing, sales techniques, and financial management. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive a diploma and will be prepared to take the State Esthetician licensing exam.
Advanced Esthetics
Esthetics 102 – 1150 hours – Kansas only – Manhattan, Kansas
Also offered at the Manhattan, Kansas location, Esthetics 102 is an advanced course which builds on the Esthetics program with an additional 150 hours of specialized training in Make-up Artistry. Under professional instruction, students learn the advanced skills to perform makeup looks ranging from bridal and theatrical to airbrush techniques. In partnership with the internationally-acclaimed brand Make-up Designory (MUD), students are equipped with a professional MUD branded kit, empowering them to develop the advanced skills that will help them stand out in the industry. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive a MUD certificate in addition to their certificate, and will be prepared to take the State Esthetician licensing exam.
Esthetics 103 – 900 hours – California only – El Cajon, Poway, and Chula Vista
The Esthetics 103 program, offered at the California campuses, provides students with an additional 300 hours of specialized training that builds on the foundational knowledge obtained in the Esthetics program. This advanced program offers students specialized training in advanced procedures and luxury spa techniques, including essential skills in advanced peel applications, mechanical exfoliation methods, thorough analysis of damaged skin, and the latest innovative skincare approaches crucial for employment in upscale luxury spas. Under the supervision of passionate and experienced instructors, students learn to utilize various types and equipment in order to perform eyelash extensions, brow shaping, luxury spa body treatments, and aromatherapy. Students also learn to execute services such as ultrasonic facials, LED light therapy, micro-current applications, hydra dermabrasion, oncology esthetics, lymphatic drainage facial massage, chemical peels, and dermaplaning treatments. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive a diploma and will be prepared to take the State Esthetician licensing exam.
Launch Your Esthetician Career, With Bellus Academy!
With training from Bellus Academy, you can become a licensed esthetician in as few as 5 months!* With Bellus Academy’s hands-on training, professional instruction, and the flexible schedules, you can turn your passion for skincare and beauty into an esthetician career you will love! Bellus Academy’s Esthetics training programs have been designed for motivated, passionate students just like you. Don’t wait any longer – Contact Bellus Academy today to learn more about our Esthetics programs!
With Bellus Academy’s Esthetics Programs, You Can Train for an Esthetician Career You Will Love!
* The Esthetics program (California) can be completed in 5 months (daytime format). The other Esthetics programs vary in length; please consult an admissions representative for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Esthetics (CA & KS), Esthetics 102 (KS), Esthetics 103 (CA)
Bellus Academy offers three esthetics programs designed to prepare you for a career in the beauty and wellness industry. The Esthetics program — 600 hours in California and 1,000 hours in Manhattan, Kansas — covers foundational skincare techniques, facial treatments, hair removal, and makeup application. The Esthetics 103 program (900 hours, California campuses only) builds on that foundation with 300 additional hours of advanced training in luxury spa techniques, advanced peel applications, and innovative skincare technology. The Esthetics 102 program (1,150 hours, Manhattan, Kansas only) adds 150 hours of specialized Make-up Artistry training in partnership with the internationally acclaimed brand Make-up Designory (MUD).
Bellus Academy’s esthetics programs are available at four campuses across two states. The Esthetics and Esthetics 103 programs are offered at the California campuses in Chula Vista, El Cajon, and Poway. The Esthetics and Esthetics 102 programs are offered at the Manhattan, Kansas campus. Whether you’re in Southern California or the Midwest, you’ll find a campus with the hands-on training and experienced Educators you need to build your skills.
The program length depends on the campus and program you choose. The Esthetics program is 600 hours at the California campuses and 1,000 hours at the Manhattan, Kansas campus. The Esthetics 103 program (California only) is 900 hours, and the Esthetics 102 program (Manhattan, Kansas only) is 1,150 hours. At the California campuses, you can complete the 600-hour Esthetics program in as few as 5 months.* Bellus Academy offers both daytime and evening class options, so you can choose the schedule that works for your life.
Bellus Academy’s esthetics curriculum is thoughtfully developed with input from leading spa owners and top product brands to make sure you’re learning the techniques that matter in today’s beauty and wellness industry. You’ll study skincare analysis across various skin types and conditions, facial treatments, hair removal techniques, and makeup application. The curriculum also covers infection control, equipment safety protocols, and relevant state laws — giving you the well-rounded knowledge you need to be prepared for state licensing. You’ll also develop customer service skills and foundational business knowledge to help you thrive professionally.
Each program is designed for a different stage of training and a different campus. The Esthetics program is the foundational program, covering essential skincare skills and preparing graduates for the State Esthetician licensing exam — offered in California (600 hours) and Manhattan, Kansas (1,000 hours). Esthetics 103 (900 hours, California only) is an advanced program that builds on Esthetics with an additional 300 hours of specialized training in luxury spa techniques, advanced skincare technology, and services such as dermaplaning, LED light therapy, and oncology esthetics. Esthetics 102 (1,150 hours, Manhattan, Kansas only) adds 150 hours of professional Make-up Artistry training through a partnership with Make-up Designory (MUD), and graduates earn both a diploma and a MUD certificate.
Hands-on training is at the heart of the Bellus Academy experience. As an esthetics student, you’ll develop your skills by working in our supervised Bellus Academy Student Salon and Spa, where you’ll perform real services on real clients under the guidance of experienced, licensed Educators. This real-world experience is designed to help you build the confidence and technique you need to enter the beauty and wellness industry prepared.
Every esthetics class at Bellus Academy is taught by licensed professionals with years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. Our award-winning Educators bring a passion for teaching and a deep commitment to your success, guiding you through everything from foundational skincare analysis to advanced spa techniques. You’re not just learning from a textbook — you’re learning from professionals who’ve worked in the field and know what it takes to build a career you love
Every Bellus Academy esthetics student receives a professional equipment kit included in the total program cost. The kit is stocked with the essential, professional-grade tools and products you need to develop your skills — the same caliber of supplies used by professionals in the beauty and wellness industry. Students enrolled in the Esthetics 102 program at the Manhattan, Kansas campus also receive a professional MUD-branded kit as part of their Make-up Artistry training through Bellus Academy’s partnership with Make-up Designory (MUD).
Esthetics 103 — offered at Bellus Academy’s California campuses in Chula Vista, El Cajon, and Poway — is a 900-hour program that goes well beyond foundational esthetics training. In addition to the Esthetics program fundamentals, you’ll receive 300 hours of specialized instruction in advanced peel applications, mechanical exfoliation, and thorough analysis of damaged skin. You’ll learn to perform services such as eyelash extensions, brow shaping, luxury spa body treatments, aromatherapy, ultrasonic facials, LED light therapy, micro-current applications, hydra dermabrasion, oncology esthetics, lymphatic drainage facial massage, chemical peels, and dermaplaning. The program is designed to prepare you for employment in upscale luxury spa environments.
Getting started is simple. You can explore program details, compare campus options, and connect with an admissions advisor at bellusacademy.edu, or call 888-990-7094 to speak with someone directly. Bellus Academy offers both daytime and evening scheduling, so you can find a program start that fits your life. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the beauty and wellness industry or you’re ready to apply, our team is here to help you find the right fit and take your next step.
