Fantastic facial and mani/pedi! Patient, professional, great experience! Looking forward to…read morevisiting again!

Nails , eyebrows , facial they do it all! Instructors did a wonderful job supervising and…read moreassisting if needed. Everyone does a fantastic job and is very professional! Thank you ABI!

I have had my long hair cut here 2x & a facial. Enjoyed each and every visit. I recommend even…read morethough they do rotate students most of the time. Have not so far had a bad experience. So far so Good!

I still highly recommend Bellus Academy for affordable services and supervised student work. The…read moreenvironment itself is welcoming, and the value for the price is hard to beat. However, I want to clarify an important update regarding my experience with one specific stylist. After my appointment, the stylist reviewed my personal social media and later sent me a message declining to service me further--not due to anything that occurred during my appointment, but because I styled my own hair differently outside of the salon. While I respect a stylist's right to set boundaries in their chair, reviewing a client's personal content and making assumptions about them felt unprofessional and inappropriate. Client autonomy outside of appointments should be respected. That said, this issue reflects one individual, not the academy as a whole. I would absolutely return to Bellus Academy and simply book with a different student/stylist moving forward.

First time here and I got a great haircut for $15! The…read morestudent (a young man) was so gentle and sweet and really took his time (I might have been his first lol jk Also the instructor was there to translate for us and she was very sweet and thorough in checking his work. Definitely recommend this place but call first to make sure they are providing the service you want on the day you want (ie they only do pedicures on certain days etc)

No, I do not recommend this school. They really do not respect your career. I finish my school on…read moreFebruary 2026 and six months later they give me a freaking copy with no ink on it when my messed up name the messed up date and they still didn't respect that we went 400 hours other students that went more and they did not take serious or professional all these certificates.

Felicia was great start to finish. So welcoming and kind and gentle…read more I have hair that frizzes and tangles easily and she just knew how to care for it. I got full highlights and love the outcome! She was super easy to talk with, a highlight of getting my highlights was conversations with her. She is so easy to get along with, and makes a lengthy hair treatment process feel like it flew by. I highly recommend this place. Everyone seemed professional and relaxed. Thank you Felicia! Wherever you work you will be such a gift to your coworkers and clients. You will for sure have faithful customers.

I've been getting my hair cut here on evenings for about a year now, and I've always had a good…read moreexperience. The students do a great job, and the instructors are nearby to mentor them and make sure everything turns out right. As a customer, you can really tell this is a positive and supportive place for the students to learn and build their skills. Everyone is friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about doing good work. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quality haircut at a reasonable price or an aspiring cosmetology student looking for a great learning experience.

ALVA BEAUTY COLLECTIVE @ LEMON GROVE…read more Parking is available out front for free and for all customers! This place is located in a plaza, there is a lot of space. This salon is also HUGE. If you're looking for something FREE and CHEAP for salon services, come to this spot! It's by students doing your haircut, nails, highlights, all of it for free or at a cheap cost. Men's haircut is free! I was in contact with Frida, a student at this program to do my hair for partial, only costing me $60. The experience was great, my hair came out perfectly blonde, it was smooth. The salon is huge! It's very clean, and staff are very friendly. I really loved how Frida was very caring and detailed-oriented, it made my experience so much better. I'd highly recommend booking an appointment online!

I encourage anyone considering this program to ask very detailed questions and obtain written…read moreclarification about exactly what will be taught before enrolling. In my experience, I did not receive the full program that was originally described to me during enrollment. As I reached the end of my training, there were areas of the curriculum that were not provided in hands-on practice. When I asked about completing those sections, I was informed there was no time remaining and that I would need to finish the program as it was. This made the experience feel incomplete and frustrating, especially for a vocational program where practical training is essential. I recommend researching carefully, asking for specifics in writing, and making sure the program truly aligns with your expectations before making a commitment.

I was in search of a great school in San Diego to take my Lash Extension Certification course with…read moreand I made the best decision ever! Cindy our experienced Lash Tech Teacher was amazing! She definitely taught us the ins and outs of the lash beauty world. I walked out extremely confident in lashing after my 3rd day. Thank you all at Prestige!

I would like to share my experience with the Prestige Beauty School. I was looking for makeup…read morecourses, and this school caught my attention with its 11-week program, where you can continue attending after completing it if you wish. Professor Shenael is a very good instructor; she is patient and explains your questions step by step. I do recommend the school, especially with Professor Shenael for the makeup course.

My son started the Barber Program at Bellus a few months ago, and he kept encouraging me to come in…read moreand experience their services for myself. I'm so glad I did! I scheduled a haircut, facial, and face wax, and I had an amazing experience from start to finish. Everyone was so welcoming, caring, and professional. You can truly tell they use high-quality products, and they take pride in the services they provide. I left feeling refreshed and pampered! I've already recommended Bellus to my family and friends, and I'm looking forward to going back to get my hair colored. Highly recommend giving them a try!

This review is for the amazing stylist Devyn, right from the start she had a warm, welcoming…read morepersonality. I let her know I was interested in having a wash, blow dry, and silk press. Devyn was very enthusiastic and excited to get right into it. It's been extremely challenging to find a reliable stylist in the North County area, so Devyn's willingness to really take her time, ask questions and be patient with my textured natural hair was so very appreciate. I felt like she really has a high regard and respect for her craft and it really shows in the work that she out puts. I feel so blessed to model her beautiful work and for her first silk press I think she did absolutely amazing. She's a natural with all hair textures and I look forward to working with her again soon! The student salon space overall feels very upscale and luxurious. Everyone is incredibly friendly and professional and I only ask why I didn't give Bellus a try sooner as they truly are molding the beauty industries next up and coming professionals. Thank you again so much to Devyn for helping me feel refreshed and taking amazing care of my hair !