Bellus Academy (El Cajon) | Beauty Schools Directory

Programs Offered

Cosmetology / Esthetics

Recent Reviews

10/9/2025 via Google

10/9/2025
via Google

I had a facial done by Sadie, and she was amazing! She was super professional, gentle, and made me feel really comfortable the whole time. My skin felt so refreshed and glowing afterward! You can tell she really cares about her work and knows what she’s doing. Definitely recommend booking with her. She’s going to be an incredible esthetician!

In the School's Words

Bellus Academy is an award-winning beauty and wellness institution dedicated to graduating career-ready professionals. We specialize in advanced training and have built a reputation for innovative education, consistently nabbing top honors in Modern Salon's national Excellence in Education program. As the most awarded beauty school in the world, Bellus Academy has been named the "best beauty school in the nation" two years in a row by Modern Salon and was most recently awarded the number one beauty school in North America by Intercoiffure.

Financial Aid

We offer financial aid to those who qualify. We also have ongoing scholarships for recent high school graduates and military.

Our El Cajon Campus

As a fixture in the community for more than 40 years, our El Cajon campus was completely renovated in 2008 and has been updated throughout the years, adding new classrooms to our growing campus.

Programs

Bellus Academy - El Cajon offers the following programs:

Cosmetology / Esthetics

Data source

Esthetics

Program Length	600 hours
Average Completion	5 months
Program Tuition	$10,324

Our Esthetics curriculum covers a variety of skin care techniques ranging from facials, chemical exfoliation, hair removal, microdermabrasion and more. We offer advanced programs that will allow you to wow employers in luxury and medical spas. Bellus Academy is proud to be selected as the first U.S. School to partner with CIDESCO, recognized as the world’s most prestigious qualification in the field of Esthetics, to offer a specialized certification in Skin Care.

Master Esthetics

Program Length	900 hours
Average Completion	8 months
Program Tuition	$14,512

Our Esthetics curriculum covers a variety of skin care techniques ranging from facials, chemical exfoliation, hair removal, microdermabrasion and more. We offer advanced programs that will allow you to wow employers in luxury and medical spas. Bellus Academy is proud to be selected as the first U.S. School to partner with CIDESCO, recognized as the world’s most prestigious qualification in the field of Esthetics, to offer a specialized certification in Skin Care.

Cosmetology

Program Length	1,600 hours
Average Completion	12 months
Program Tuition	$23,759

Our Cosmetology program includes professional training in all aspects of the beauty industry. The program includes an iPad, where much of the curriculum is taught in conjunction with a social learning experience. Our salon floor gives students the experience needed to develop their craft and work with clients. We also offer advanced Cosmetology programs.

Barbering

Program Length	1,800 hours
Average Completion	13 months
Program Tuition	$26,571

Bellus Academy’s carefully curated barbering program offers a multidimensional education that highlights the various aspects within a growing profession. Our accomplished educators and industry experts use the Bellus proprietary system to teach men’s grooming trends, shaving, and haircutting through visual, verbal, written, and hands-on instruction.

Cosmetology, Other

Program Length	1,750 hours
Average Completion	13 months
Program Tuition	$24,018

Facial Treatment

Program Length	750 hours
Average Completion	7 months
Program Tuition	$13,449

Barber/Cosmetology

Program Length	N/A
Average Completion	N/A
Program Tuition	N/A

Our Barber/Cosmetology program leads to dual licensure for students and is designed to give our graduates a competitive edge, as we teach the business-side of the industry including retailing, sales techniques and budgeting. Our curriculum includes technical training along with state board prep.

About This School

Accreditation or State Approval

National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)

One or more programs offered at this school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited programs qualify graduates for applicable state licensing. In addition, accredited schools typically can offer more financial aid options, including federal financial aid. Learn more about accreditation and approval.

Financial Aid

58% of students received financial aid

On average, students received $5641 in financial aid.

Student Body

Gender Ratio

97% Female, 3% Male

Race / Ethnicity Ratio

37% White, 35% Hispanic / Latino, 12% African American, 2% Asian American, 1% American Indian, 1% Hawaiian / Pacific, 11% Two or More, 1% Unknown

226 students are enrolled in this school

Contact This School

1073 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

Get In Touch

(619) 442-3407

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Data Integrity

This information about the school and its programs is reported based on publicly available sources. Though we make periodic updates to our database, program information can change quickly, so always verify directly with the school. In between our periodic updates, we make ad hoc updates when requested as our editorial resources allow.

Page last updated: 01/24/2025