Esthetics Program in El Cajon, Chula Vista, Poway, CA, and Manhattan, KS
With recent growth in the popularity of skincare, esthetics is a field that people younger and older are showing an interest in. Both women and men are paying more attention to their skincare routines and want help from professionals on the best way to manage their skin. This is why enrolling at an esthetician school like Bellus Academy marks the beginning of a great career opportunity. At Bellus Academy, our incredible instructors can help students gain all the necessary knowledge and training they need at our El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Poway, California, campuses or our Manhattan, Kansas, campus.
Esthetics
600 Hours – California Only
Offered at our CA campuses, the Esthetics program gives students foundational skills to prepare for the state esthetician licensing exam. Students learn essential skills, plus develop business knowledge. The program comprises 600 hours and involves hands-on training. Students gain experience with real clients in the supervised student salon and spa. The program is led by experienced licensed instructors who use a range of equipment to help students develop skills crucial for career success.
Our Fundamental Esthetic Program is designed to provide students with the foundation skills in the field of esthetics.
The program covers essential topics, including skincare analysis, facial treatments, hair removal techniques, makeup application, and customer service skills. Students gain knowledge about various skin types, conditions, and appropriate treatments.
We emphasize hands-on training to enhance practical skills. In addition to technical skills, our program focuses on professionalism and business ethics. Students learn to communicate effectively with clients and manage spa/salon operations.
Students are prepared to take the state esthetician licensing exam upon program completion.
The program includes an iPad, where much of the curriculum is taught with a social learning experience.
- Learn the business side of the industry, including retailing, sales techniques, and financial management
- Practice with a diverse clientele in our student salon
- Assistance with job search, interviewing, and state board prep
- Financial Aid is available to those who qualify
Esthetics 103
900 Hours – California Only
With Esthetics 103, students complete an additional 300 hours of training that builds on foundational knowledge. The program offers specialized training in Medical and Luxury Spa techniques and other innovative skin care approaches, helping students who wish to pursue careers in Medical Spas. Students utilize various types and equipment for hands-on training and learn from passionate and experienced instructors.
Elevate your foundational knowledge with an additional 300 hours of specialized training in Medical and Luxury Spa techniques, 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 Medical Spas. Learn the art of eyelash extensions, brow shaping, luxury spa body treatments, and aromatherapy.
The Esthetics 103 program offers comprehensive instruction in European skin methodologies, skin condition assessments and treatments, facials, chemical exfoliation procedures, hair removal techniques, lash and brow tinting and perming, and microdermabrasion methods.
Students will learn to execute fundamental services such as ultrasonic facials, LED light therapy, micro-current applications, hydra dermabrasion, oncology esthetics, lymphatic drainage facial massage, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and micro-channeling treatments.
The coursework covers training in infection control, equipment safety protocols, and knowledge of pertinent state laws to ensure a well-rounded education.
The program includes an iPad, where much of the curriculum is taught with a social learning experience.
Esthetics
1000 Hours – Manhattan, KS Only
Esthetics at our Manhattan, KS, campus provides students with the fundamental skills they need for careers as estheticians. Students utilize industry equipment and learn from knowledgeable instructors committed to their success. In our supervised student salon and spa, students get the chance to practice with real clients. Our goal is for students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to become highly sought-after in the esthetics industry.
Our Esthetics program teaches the fundamental skills required for estheticians, including facials, hair removal, and makeup application.
The Esthetician program provides a comprehensive and in-depth training program focusing on rejuvenating and caring for the skin. Our curriculum combines European techniques with American technology to ensure our graduates are equipped with the expertise to become highly sought-after industry specialists. Unlike most schools that only offer advanced esthetics courses as post-graduate training, Bellus Academy is committed to giving you the tools for early success. Our curriculum covers various skincare techniques, including facials, chemical exfoliation, hair removal, microdermabrasion, and more.
The program includes an iPad, where much of the curriculum is taught with a social learning experience.
- Learn the business side of the industry, including retailing, sales techniques, and financial management
- Practice with a diverse clientele in our student salon
- Assistance with job search, interviewing, and state board prep
- Financial Aid is available to those who qualify
Esthetics 102
1150 Hours – Manhattan, KS Only
Esthetics 102 involves the same training as the Esthetics 101 program, except adds 150 hours of specialized training in Make-up Artistry. Students access the equipment they need to develop practical skills. We partner with the well-known international brand Make-up Designory (MUD), ensuring students develop skills that will help them stand out in the industry.
Gain a new artistic skillset and expand your career opportunities by enrolling in our most popular Esthetics course that includes an additional 150 hours of Make-up Artistry. Bellus Academy is proud to be one of the select schools to partner with the internationally acclaimed brand Make-up Designory (MUD).
Students are equipped with a professional MUD branded kit and perform makeup looks ranging from bridal and theatrical to airbrush techniques.
The program includes an iPad, where much of the curriculum is taught with a social learning experience.
Why Choose Bellus Academy?
Bellus Academy instructors design the curriculum to help students learn the most popular trends and techniques. Our programs come with a student equipment kit, providing the essential items you’ll need to practice your craft. You’ll even be given an iPad that helps you access the digital platform. Many of our programs also allow students to take on externships to get even more experience. In the end, you’ll be ready to take your exam, giving you your esthetics license upon passing.
Choose Esthetician School at Bellus Academy
Going to a top esthetician school is one of the best ways to break into the field. At Bellus Academy, you can get a high-quality education at our Poway, Chula Vista, or El Cajon, CA, locations or our Manhattan, KS, location. We provide in-depth, comprehensive courses that make sure you are ready for life after the classroom, and our financial aid department can help you determine if you qualify. If you’re prepared to take the first step in your journey to becoming an esthetician, apply now.
Is Esthetics Training Right for You?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Esthetics & Esthetics 103 – San Diego, CA
Bellus Academy offers esthetics training at three Southern California campuses within the greater San Diego area: Chula Vista (970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911), El Cajon (1073 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021), and Poway (13266 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064). Each campus offers both the foundational Esthetics program (600 hours) and the advanced Esthetics 103 program (900 hours), with daytime and evening schedules available. To connect with an admissions representative, call 888-990-7094 or visit bellusacademy.edu.
Bellus Academy’s Esthetics 103 program is a 900-hour advanced esthetics training program offered at the Chula Vista, El Cajon, and Poway, California campuses. It builds on the foundational 600-hour Esthetics program with an additional 300 hours of specialized training in Medical and Luxury Spa techniques, advanced peel applications, mechanical exfoliation methods, and innovative skincare approaches designed to prepare students for careers in upscale medical spas and luxury spa environments.
Bellus Academy’s Esthetics 103 program is 900 hours and can be completed in approximately 7 months through the daytime schedule (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm) or approximately 10 months through the evening schedule (Monday–Friday, 5:00 pm–10:00 pm). Both options are available at Bellus Academy’s San Diego-area campuses in Chula Vista, El Cajon, and Poway, California. An admissions representative can help you determine which schedule fits your goals.
Bellus Academy’s Esthetics 103 program covers an extensive range of advanced skincare techniques, including ultrasonic facials, LED light therapy, micro-current applications, hydra dermabrasion, oncology esthetics, lymphatic drainage facial massage, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and micro-channeling treatments. Students also learn advanced peel applications, mechanical exfoliation methods, thorough analysis of damaged skin, eyelash extensions, brow shaping, luxury spa body treatments, and aromatherapy — training that goes well beyond what’s covered in foundational esthetics programs.
Bellus Academy’s Esthetics program is a 600-hour foundational program that covers essential skincare analysis, facial treatments, hair removal techniques, makeup application, and customer service skills, and helps students prepare for the California state esthetician licensing exam. The Esthetics 103 program is 900 hours — it includes all of the foundational Esthetics curriculum plus an additional 300 hours of specialized training in Medical and Luxury Spa techniques, advanced treatments such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels, and skills specifically relevant to careers in medical spas and upscale spa settings. Both programs are offered at Bellus Academy’s Chula Vista, El Cajon, and Poway, California campuses.
Yes. Hands-on training is central to Bellus Academy’s Esthetics 103 program. Students utilize various types of professional industry equipment throughout their training and practice with real clients in the supervised Bellus Academy Student Salon and Spa. The program covers practical application of services including ultrasonic facials, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels, LED light therapy, lymphatic drainage massage, and more — so students develop real skill confidence alongside their technical knowledge.
Bellus Academy’s California Esthetics programs cover a broad range of skincare topics. The foundational Esthetics program includes skincare analysis, facial treatments, hair removal techniques, makeup application, skin types and conditions, and customer service skills. The Esthetics 103 program builds on this with European skin methodologies, skin condition assessments and treatments, chemical exfoliation procedures, lash and brow tinting and perming, microdermabrasion methods, infection control, equipment safety protocols, and knowledge of pertinent state laws. The curriculum is taught using a digital learning platform, with each student receiving an iPad as part of their program.
Yes. Bellus Academy’s Esthetics program is designed to help students prepare for the state esthetician licensing exam upon program completion. Students receive assistance with job search preparation, interviewing, and state board exam prep as part of their training experience. The Esthetics 103 program builds on this foundation with additional advanced training, equipping students with a broader skill set for careers in medical spas and luxury spa settings. Licensing exam passage is not guaranteed — preparation depends on individual effort and performance.
Bellus Academy’s Esthetics programs include a professional student equipment kit with the essential items students need to practice their craft throughout the program. The kit is included in the total program cost. Students also receive an iPad, which supports the digital curriculum and social learning platform used throughout the program. For specific details on kit contents, an admissions representative can walk you through exactly what’s included.
You can get started by visiting bellusacademy.edu or calling Bellus Academy’s admissions team at 888-990-7094. Esthetics and Esthetics 103 programs are available at three San Diego-area campuses: Chula Vista, El Cajon, and Poway, California. An admissions representative will help you choose between the 600-hour Esthetics program and the 900-hour Esthetics 103 program, explore scheduling options, and find out whether you qualify for financial aid or scholarships. When you’re ready to take the next step, you can apply online at bellusacademy.edu/apply-now.
The Student Kit
