Bellus has set another progressive learning trend in the massage industry by being a leader as a vocational school in North America to implement Primal Pictures to our student kits.

Bellus Academy is proud to present our new curriculum enhancements to our 750 hr and 1,000 hr massage therapy programs. We are dedicated to capturing the needs within the massage healthcare profession which motivates us to focus on elevating the educational standards for our massage students and prepare them to be “career ready” upon graduation. Click Here to watch Video

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1st Annual Alumni Event Bellus Connect

This month Bellus Academy Alumni from our California campus locations got together for our 1st Alumni Event “Bellus Connect” our keynote speaker Omar Antonio was there showing off his amazing talent! Click Here to watch Video

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Congratulations to our S.T.A.R Competition Winners!

1st Place Victoria Smallwood

2nd Place: Roselle Reyes

3rd Place: Ashley McGrath

Job well done to all our participants!

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Bellus Academy has 15 Advanced Beauty & Wellness programs, plus innovative business and financial training, contact an Admissions Representative today to learn more – 1-888-990-7094

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Bellus students had a great time showing off their creative skills in our Old Hollywood Facebook Contest. Students created looks inspired by Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Vivian Leigh to win gift cards! Click here to see the winners.

$1,000 Spring Scholarship Opportunity*

Spring Into A New Career in Beauty & Wellness with up to $1,000* towards your Beauty & Wellness Education when you enroll by May 14, 2013! Call an Admissions Representative Now
- 1-888-990-7094
 for more information.

Bellus Students Behind the Scenes at the Wella Student Competition

Click here to watch a video featuring Bellus students behind the scenes preparing their winning looks for the 2013 Wella Student Competition at America’s Beauty Show.

Bellus Graduates are Getting Jobs & Students are Getting Externships!

Career Services recently placed graduates in new jobs with:

• Adora Salon
• Hotel Del Coronado Spa
• Massage Heights
• Haim Salon at The Grand Del Mar
• Hagan Chiropractic
• Bello Vita Spa
• MAC Cosmetics

And we welcomed our newest Extern Program Salons – Tangles and Jol Salon.  Our students also had the benefit of Salon 56, Cut, and Headlines THE Salon coming to speak to them at the Academy recently!

Learn More About Our Cosmetology Program

Click here to watch Diego Raviglione, our Artistic Director explain more about our Cosmetology program that incorporates the S.T.A.R. Precision Haircutting System with our innovative styling and finishing techniques to ensure you receive a comprehensive cutting and coloring education at Bellus Academy.

Bellus Academy has 15 Advanced Beauty & Wellness programs, plus innovative business and financial training, contact an Admissions Representative today to learn more – 1-888-990-7094

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete the program and other important information, Click Here to Download our Consumer Information Handbook

*The Spring Scholarship qualifies you for $1,000 toward any 1,200+ hour program or $500 towards any program 600 -1,199 hours. You may only use this once for one scholarship. This cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other institutional scholarships from Bellus Academy. You must mention this email to receive the scholarship. This Scholarship expires on the May 14, 2013 class start. Must meet eligibility and enrollment requirements.

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Bellus Academy has partnered with the internationally acclaimed Make-Up Designory Academy to offer their 150-hour “Beauty Make-Up Artistry” training course that is now available at all Bellus campuses!

Click here to watch a video to learn more about our Make-Up Artistry Program.

A Bellus Academy Student Wins Gold in the Wella Student Competition!

Ashley Thom, a cosmetology student at our Poway Campus, won Gold in the annual Wella Student Competition, part of the internationally renowned America’s Beauty Show.  Two other Bellus students, who also competed took Silver awards in their categories.  Click here to read more.

Tips to Break into a Career in Beauty & Wellness

Click here to read an article featuring Bellus Academy about Tips to Break into a Career in Beauty & Wellness.  Beauty & Wellness professionals are in Demand! Employment in personal care and service occupations is
anticipated to grow by 20%, according to the U.S. Department of Labor 10 year projections (2008-2018), adding more than 1 Million Jobs!

Bellus Students Participate in Fashion Week in Kansas and California

This month Bellus Academy students from our Manhattan campus provided the hair styling for runway models at Kansas City Fashion Week. Our San Diego students provided hair and make-up artistry for Fashion Week San Diego 2012 and are planning for FWSD 2013! Watch the video above to see our students in action behind the scenes at FWSD.

We Love Graduate Success Stories!

Karen Chien, a recent Master Esthetics Bellus Graduate, is now the West Coast Trainer for Kerstin Florian, a manufacturer of European facial, body and bath products for the spa industry. We are very proud of her and look forward to working with her in her new role!  Our Career Services Department works with students to develop Job Placement skills and has successfully placed students at top salons and spas including Jet Rhys, Hotel Del Coronado Spa & Salon, and Oasis MD.

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Bellus Academy has 15 Advanced Beauty & Wellness programs, plus innovative business and financial training, contact an Admissions Representative today to learn more – 1-800-396-9187

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete the program and other important information, Click Here to Download our Consumer Information Handbook

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Ashley Thom, a cosmetology student at the prestigious Bellus Academy – Poway Campus, won Gold in the annual Wella Student Competition, part of the internationally renowned America’s Beauty Show which took place on March 9^th – 11^th, 2013 at the McCormick Place in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Two other Bellus students, who also competed took Silver awards in their categories.  Jasper Struthers, a cosmetology student from the Bellus Manhattan Campus won Silver in the Wella Professional Category. Sabrina Vann, a cosmetology student at the Bellus National City Campus, won Silver in the Sebastian Professionals Category.

Wella Professionals hosted 24 finalists in this year’s Wella Student Competition at America’s Beauty Show.  With almost 500 entries, the 3^rd annual competition marked a record-breaking year of entries from a total of 37 cosmetology schools across the nation.

“The student entries came in by mail, by hand, online and with passion,” noted Fabio Sementilli, Wella Creative & Technical Director. “Wella is passionate about our commitment to supporting stylists throughout every stage of their career. This competition shines the spotlight on student stylists who create beauty and defy convention.  We are fostering a community of young, driven and talented stylists: the Next Gen.”

“Personally, I’m extremely proud of the work these young finalists entered and was honestly impressed by all of the students who entered the competition.” said Sementilli. “The Wella Student Competition continues to empower beauty school students year after year by providing a platform to perfect their craft and advance in the salon industry.”

Wella also believes that behind every great student is a great teacher. To honor cosmetology teachers, any student who competed in the Wella Student Competition could nominate their mentor or instructor for special recognition. The 10 “Instructor of the Year” nominees, the person who encouraged and inspired the student the most throughout his or her journey to becoming an amazing stylist will also be honored at ABS.  The educators honored from Bellus Academy included Bryden Mugleston, Justyna Hebbert and Matthew Hom.

“Throughout our careers there are special folks who truly believe in our ability, they know it is their duty to mentor and guide us to succeed and positively change our lives,” said Sementilli. “For this reason, Wella designed this special award category to recognize the often unsung instructors/mentors in beauty schools and salons throughout North America.”

The Wella Student Competition was judged live, on the Wella exhibit stage by a panel of industry glitterati, including Wella Top Stylist Nick Berardi; Team I.C.A.N’s Kathryn Hornick; 2012 International Trend Vision Award Gold Winner and Wella Top Stylist Phillip Ferreira; 2011 North America Trend Vision Award Gold Winner and Wella Top Stylist Shirley Gordon; Wella Global Academy Dean Stephen Moody and Wella Lead Educator Kelly Pennington.

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In honor of hosting the America’s Next Top Model Open Casting Call Bellus Academy is offering a $500 Scholarship* towards your Beauty & Wellness Education! This scholarship is only good until the March 19, 2013 Class Start at Bellus Academy.  

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Prospective Cosmetology Students Enter Now to Get 50% of Tuition Paid!

Here’s a great opportunity to Enter-to-Win a Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship through Beauty Changes Lives to be used to attend Bellus Academy to pursue a Career in the Beauty industry.

Please visit the Beauty Changes Lives website now for all the details on How to Enter. Click here for more information.

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High School Students can Get Up to $1,000!

Bellus Academy will award up to a $1,000 scholarship to High School students that have graduated, and enroll within one year of High School graduation, in one of our programs offered at one of the four Bellus Academy locations. Must meet eligibility requirements.

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$500 Military Scholarships

Bellus Academy will award up to a $500 scholarship to Military prospects that are active duty, spouses, or dependents up to age 26 of active duty Military. Must meet eligibility requirements.

Please Call an Admissions Representative to learn more about these opportunities – 1-800-396-9187

DETAILS  *This scholarship qualifies you for $500 towards any program at Bellus Academy. You may only use this once for one scholarship. This cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other institutional scholarships from Bellus Academy. You must mention this offer to receive the scholarship opportunity. Must meet eligibility and enrollment requirements. This scholarship expires on the March 19, 2013 class start.

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Voice of America, a source for news around the world featured Monique Collier, a Bellus student and retired Navy veteran, who participated in doing complimentary Valentine’s Makeovers for Military Wives. Click here to watch the video

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We love to see our Alumni on TV!

Bellus Alumni Jillian Stamps, who graduated from our Esthetics Program, is a Market Educator for Murad now. She was recently featured on TV giving Winter Survival Tips for your skin. Click here to watch the video

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Prospective Cosmetology Students Enter Now to Get 50% of Tuition Paid!

Here’s a great opportunity to Enter-to-Win a Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship through Beauty Changes Lives to be used to attend Bellus Academy to pursue a Career in the Beauty industry.

Please visit the Beauty Changes Lives website now for all the details on How to Enter. Click here for more information.

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Our Students are Headed to Chicago to Compete in the P&G Salon Professionals Student Competition!

We are so excited for Ashley Thom from our Poway Campus and Jasper Struthers from our Manhattan Campus, who are Wella Finalists!  And Sabrina Vann from our National City Campus, who is a Sebastian Finalist!  Go Bellus!

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Massage Therapists are in Demand!

Massage Therapists’ employment is expected to grow by 19%, as people learn more about the benefits of Massage Therapy. And increasing numbers in massage franchises being started will increase the demand for Therapists. (According to the U.S. Department of Labor 10 year projections for 2008-2018)

Bellus Academy offers Massage Therapy programs in our Poway and Manhattan locations.  Please call an Admissions Representative to learn more – 1.800.396.9187.

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Bellus Academy had an incredible year in 2012! Check out this video for highlights including TrendVision, Fashion Week San Diego and Wella on the Runway featuring our Educators & Students! Click Here

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Broke but Bougie Launch Party!

Join us for a complimentary makeover from Bellus Academy students at this fabulous event on Thursday, January 24^th (6-9pm) at Francesca’s at Fashion Valley Mall. This is your opportunity to see Bellus students in action and speak to our Director of Community Relations regarding our Beauty & Wellness programs.

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Bellus Graduates are Getting Jobs & Students are Getting Externships!

Career Services placed graduates in new jobs with The Loft Hair Design and Three Sisters Salon this month. And our new externship salons Cut and Salon Tonic recently received their first Bellus externs. Congratulations!!!

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Bellus Academy $500 Scholarship Opportunity

In honor of hosting the America’s Next Top Model Open Casting Call, Bellus Academy is offering a $500 Scholarship* towards your Beauty & Wellness Education!  Call an Admissions Representative today for more information – 1-800-396-9187.  Dozens of young men & women lined up for the casting of America’s Next Top Model on January 5^th to see photos from the Casting click here.

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Team I.C.A.N Compete in the RAW Competition

Watch the journey as Team I.C.A.N. which includes Bellus Alumni Kristin Bacaycay prepare and compete in the RAW Competition under the mentorship of Diego Raviglione, Bellus Academy Artistic Director.

Click here to watch the Journey

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SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:  *This scholarship qualifies you for $500 towards any program at Bellus Academy. You may only use this once for one scholarship. This cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other institutional scholarships from Bellus Academy. You must mention this offer to receive the scholarship opportunity. Must meet eligibility and enrollment requirements. This scholarship expires on the March 19, 2013 class start. Please call an Admissions Representative for more information – 1-800-396-9187.

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Internationally acclaimed Bellus Academy welcomes students from around the world. Students have attended Bellus Academy from South Africa, India and Russia to prepare for a premium career in the Beauty and Wellness industry. Bellus Academy is approved to offer the Form-I-20 to qualified students who would like to attend Bellus Academy. We are an ITEC approved academy providing graduates the opportunity to receive an international certificate allowing them to work in over 38 countries around the world!

1. Contact an International Agent in your respective country or a Bellus Academy International Admissions Representative.
2. Complete and submit an Admissions Application with registration fee and course deposit.
3. Submit a Personal Essay and copy of your High School Diploma and High School Transcript.
4. Complete and submit a Student Visa Request Form.
5. After receiving an I-20, schedule an M-1 Visa interview at your nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate.
6. Upon being granted an M-1 Visa, make travel/accommodation arrangements.
7. Schedule a meeting at Bellus Academy.
8. Meet with your International Admissions Representative at Bellus Academy.
9. Pay total tuition cost in full.
10. Attend the New Student Orientation.

If you or someone you know is interested in attending Bellus Academy or serving as an International Agent for Bellus Academy, please contact:

Tess Sale, Director of International Admissions

Phone:  858.748.1490 ext. 1322

Email:  tsale@bellusacademy.edu

Skype ID:  tesssale

Web:   http://international.bellusacademy.edu/

For more information on ITEC click here.

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