What’s it like to attend the #1 beauty academy in the nation? Kenneth Moton, a current Cosmetology student, gave me the tour of Bellus Beauty Academy (www.sandiegobeautyacademy.com), the Academy of Beauty & Spa.
Bellus Academy student Kenneth Moton and Makeup Instructor Extraordinaire Judy Edelman at the Bellus Academy Beauty Bar.
Bellus Beauty Academy is plush and looks more like a Saks Fifth Avenue sales floor than what I imagined a beauty school to look like. Kenneth’s aspirations are to master editorial hair and makeup. His course of study reflects that. Kenneth’s day starts at 9am and finishes around 4:30pm.
After a 9am roll call, Kenneth starts at Judy Edelman’s makeup class to hear the guest speaker, yours truly. I talk about chemical-free makeup and do a makeup application demo with La Bella Donna mineral makeup.
Kenneth’s day continues in Judy Edelman’s makeup class and today the focus is contouring. The class is hands on and students apply makeup on each or they snag students in the other courses (master aesthetics, cosmetology, or hair) as models.
Kenneth moves on to the stylish courses in hair, skin and nails. His day is spent learning new techniques and mastering the basics. Kenneth can build his clientele by accepting appointments at Bellus’ Student Salon. (http://www.sandiegobeautyacademy.com/salonAndSpa.html) Instructors are nearby for inspiration and all services are at a reduced cost (to book a Student Salon appointment, call 858-748-1490). Before he graduates (in about 10 months for Cosmetology), Kenneth will do 90 haircuts, 80 perms, 50 hair colors, 20 eyebrows, and 10 facials!
Feeling inspired? Call the Academy for more info on their courses. 800-396-9187.
Feeling inspired? Call the Academy for more info on their courses. 800-396-9187.
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