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Cosmetology Foundation Program in Poway, CA
If you’re looking for a cosmetology school in Poway, 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 building practical skills through classroom education and supervised Student Salon & Spa experience.
Located on Poway Road, our campus serves students from Poway and surrounding North County San Diego communities who want to pursue professional beauty training close to home.
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Cosmetology Foundation At-a-Glance
Poway, CA • 13266 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064 • 858-748-1490
Program format:
Hybrid
Online Learning + Hands-On Training
Program Length:
7-10 Months
Day or Night Schedule
Financing:
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Campus Location
Poway
13266 Poway Rd
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 Poway
Bellus Academy’s 1,000-hour Cosmetology Foundation program provides training in hair, nails, beauty services, safety, client care, and the business side of cosmetology. Students build technical skills while also learning the professionalism and customer service needed to work confidently in a salon or beauty environment.
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.
Cosmetology Foundation 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 Poway
The 1,500-hour Advanced Cosmetology program gives students additional time to strengthen their technical, creative, and professional beauty skills. Advanced students can build on foundational cosmetology techniques while gaining additional experience with specialized services, advanced methods, and client-focused training. 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.
Program Schedule
- Day schedule (10 months): Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Night schedule (15 months): Monday – Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Why Choose Bellus Academy for Cosmetology Training?
At Bellus Academy in Poway, students combine hybrid education with hands-on training designed to develop technical ability, creativity, client confidence, and professional skills. Students also have opportunities to learn from experienced educators and participate in industry-focused activities that connect their education with the professional beauty community.
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 Poway & North County San Diego Students
Bellus Academy’s Poway campus provides a North County cosmetology training option for students who want to pursue beauty education closer to home. Located on Poway Road, the campus serves students from Poway and nearby communities throughout North County San Diego.
- Mira Mesa
- Rancho Peñasquitos
- 4S Ranch
- Ramona
- Escondido
Students can train near home while building professional cosmetology skills and preparing for California licensing goals and beauty industry opportunities throughout San Diego County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmetology Foundation Poway
Bellus Academy’s Poway 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! Building on the facials, brow and lash services, nail care, and business fundamentals taught in the Foundation program, students 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, along with salon ownership and financial literacy training through Qnity’s Money Pro curriculum. 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. Cosmetology training combines digital learning with on-campus practical education. Students receive a tablet for access to Bellus Academy’s digital learning platform, while hands-on training takes place in person.
Yes. Students have opportunities to develop their skills in Bellus Academy’s supervised Student Salon & Spa while working with clients under the guidance of licensed instructors.
Bellus Academy is located at 13266 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064. The campus serves students from Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, Sabre Springs, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Mira Mesa, Rancho Peñasquitos, Ramona, Escondido, and other North County San Diego communities.
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 Poway?
Explore Bellus Academy’s Cosmetology Foundation and Advanced Cosmetology programs, visit our Poway campus, or speak with Admissions about which program fits your goals. To learn more about our programs, contact us today at 888-990-7094. To get started, apply now.
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