Cosmetology School in Chula Vista, CA
If you’re looking for a cosmetology school in Chula Vista, Bellus Academy offers hands-on training in hair, skincare, nails, makeup, client services, and professional beauty industry skills.
Students can choose between our 1,000-hour Cosmetology Foundation program and 1,500-hour Advanced Cosmetology program while gaining practical experience in our supervised Student Salon & Spa.
Located on Broadway in Chula Vista, our campus serves students throughout Chula Vista and surrounding South Bay San Diego communities.
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Cosmetology Foundation At-a-Glance
Chula Vista, CA • 970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911 • 619-474-6607
Program format:
Hybrid
Online Learning + Hands-On Training
Program Length:
7-10 Months
Day or Night Schedule
Financing:
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Campus Location
Chula Vista
970 Broadway
Program Focus
Hair, Skin & Nail Training
Develop practical cosmetology skills through training in haircutting, hair coloring and styling, skincare, makeup, nail services, and other professional beauty techniques.
Foundation + Advanced Training Options
Choose the 1,000-hour Cosmetology Foundation program or build on those skills with the 1,500-hour Advanced Cosmetology program and additional specialized training.
Hands-on Salon Experience
Gain supervised experience in Bellus Academy’s Student Salon & Spa while building confidence, refining your technique, and developing essential client service and professional skills.
Cosmetology Foundation Program in Chula Vista
Bellus Academy’s 1,000-hour Cosmetology Foundation program provides training in hair, skin, nails, safety, client services, and the business side of cosmetology. The program is designed to help students build a broad foundation of technical and professional skills they can continue developing throughout their beauty careers.
Training Includes:
- Wet and thermal styling
- Chemical waving and straightening
- Haircutting and hair coloring
- Nail enhancements
- Facials and skincare basics
- Brow shaping and hair removal
- Lash lifts and brow lamination
- Manicures and pedicures
- Business fundementals and retailing
- TikTok Shop training
- Vitality wellness program
- Infection control and equipment safety
- California laws and regulations
Students also receive instruction in online marketing, personal branding, retailing, client retention, and business fundamentals while refining their skills through supervised Student Salon & Spa experience.
Program Schedule
- Day schedule (7 months): Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Night schedule (10 months): Monday – Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Advanced Cosmetology Program in Chula Vista
The 1,500-hour Advanced Cosmetology program provides additional training for students who want to expand their technical, creative, and professional beauty skills. With more time dedicated to advanced techniques and specialized services, students can further develop their versatility across multiple areas of cosmetology. Building on the facials, brow and lash services, nail care and business fundamentals introduced in the Cosmetology Foundation program, Advanced students go on to earn additional certifications and complete salon owners and financial literacy training.
Advanced Training Includes:
- Advanced haircutting
- Advanced hair coloring
- Hair extension training & certification
- Eyelash extension training & certification
- Advanced technical and creative techniques
- MUD Makeup Fundamentals certification
- Client-centered design
- Salon ownership and business management
- Financial literacy
- Goal setting and job search preparation
- TikTok Shop training
- Vitality wellness program
Advanced Cosmetology students receive 500 additional training hours compared with the Foundation program. Specialized education includes Dream Catchers Systems hair extension techniques and Borboleta Classic + Volume eyelash extension training, and MUD makeup fundamentals certification, along with additional hands-on practice in the student salon and spa. Advanced students also complete salon ownership coursework and Qnity’s Money Pro financial literacy curriculum, which is exclusive to the Advanced Cosmetology program.
New TikTok Shop Training
Learn to create content and sell beauty retail products online, skills that can help grow your income alongside your beauty and wellness career.
Health and beauty made up 79% of all U.S. TikTok Shop sales in 2024, totaling $1.34 billion according to Capital One Shopping research. At Bellus Academy, every student learns how to build a personal brand, create content, and sell beauty retail products online, taught through a licensed course from Jenn Lyles, a Top 1% TikTok Shop creator, and included in your total program cost.
Advanced Cosmetology Program Schedule
- Day schedule: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Night schedule: Monday – Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Why Choose Bellus Academy for Cosmetology Training?
Bellus Academy combines hands-on beauty education with professional and career-focused training. Students learn in an environment designed to connect classroom instruction with practical experience, client interaction, and the professional expectations of the beauty industry.
Benefits Include:
- Experienced licensed educators
- Hands-on Student Salon & Spa training
- Professional equipment and student kits
- Hybrid and digital learning resources
- Career services and job search support
- Externship opportunities for eligible students
- Industry events and competition opportunities*
- Financial aid available to those who qualify
*Participation in competitions and networking opportunities may vary and is not guaranteed.
Cosmetology Externship Opportunities
Eligible Bellus Academy Cosmetology students have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience through an externship while completing their Cosmetology education. Students can apply what they learn in the classroom in a professional salon environment and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Benefit of completing a cosmetology externship include:
- Gain real-world salon experience
- Build confidence working in a professional enviroment
- Develop professional relationships and industry connections
- Learn salon operation and workplace expectations
- Strengthen your resume
- Explore potential career opportunities before graduation
Cosmetology Training for Chula Vista & South Bay San Diego Students
Bellus Academy’s Chula Vista campus is a local cosmetology training option for students from communities throughout South Bay San Diego. Its Chula Vista location gives students the opportunity to pursue hands-on beauty education without having to travel far outside the South Bay area.
- Chula Vista
- National City
- Bonita
- Imperial Beach
- San Ysidro
- Otay Ranch
- Eastlake
- Surrounding South Bay communities
Located at 970 Broadway in Chula Vista, students can train close to home while building beauty industry skills and preparing for California cosmetology licensing goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmetology Foundation Chula Vista
Bellus Academy’s Chula Vista campus offers the 1,000-hour Cosmetology Foundation program and the 1,500-hour Advanced Cosmetology program.
Yes! Eligible students have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience while completing their cosmetology education. The externship allows students to apply what they learn in the classroom in a professional salon environment while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Yes! Students in the Advanced Cosmetology Program receive specialized training and graduate with certifications in Hair Extensions (Tape-in, Weft, and K-Tips), Eyelash Extensions (Classic and Volume), and MUD Makeup Fundamentals. These additional certifications help students expand their skill sets and prepare for a wider range of opportunities in the professional beauty industry.
Cosmetology Foundation can be completed in approximately 7 months on the day schedule or 10 months at night. Advanced Cosmetology can be completed in approximately 10 months during the day or 15 months at night.
Yes. Students receive hands-on training and have opportunities to refine their skills in Bellus Academy’s supervised Student Salon & Spa while working with clients under instructor supervision.
Yes. Both day and night schedule options are available Monday through Friday.
Bellus Academy is located at 970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, serving students from Chula Vista and communities throughout South Bay San Diego.
Cosmetology Foundation provides 1,000 hours of training in essential cosmetology, safety, client service, and business skills, including facials, brow and lash services, and nail care. Advanced Cosmetology expands the program to 1,500 hours, giving students 500 additional training hours along with advanced techniques, certifications in hair extensions, eyelash extensions, and MUD Makeup Fundamentals, and salon ownership and financial literacy training
Ready to Begin Cosmetology Training in Chula Vista?
Explore Bellus Academy’s Cosmetology Foundation and Advanced Cosmetology programs, visit our Chula Vista campus, or speak with Admissions about which program fits your goals.
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