What’s a Supervised Student Salon, and What Are the Advantages for Customers?

What comes to mind when you think salon and spa? For many, it’s the relaxing experience or excitement of a new look. Beauty professionals like cosmetologists, barbers, and estheticians know how to put you at ease and help you leave with a new look that boosts your confidence. Your first instinct might be to head to a traditional spa or salon. However, there’s another option where you’re not just supporting a local business but helping future professionals learn – a beauty school salon.

A hallmark of the cosmetology and related training programs at Bellus Academy is that students get to practice their skills with real clients under the supervision of licensed instructors. We have several locations in the San Diego, California area – Poway, Chula Vista, and El Cajon – plus one in Manhattan, KS. Discover the benefits you might experience when you opt for a supervised student salon.

Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Salons and Spas

Gaining hands-on experience is the primary goal for all beauty school students. This allows clients to access many of the same services found at a traditional salon or spa but at more affordable rates. Take haircuts, for example. Many consumers have commented on the rising costs of haircuts in recent years. Visiting a supervised student hair salon offers access to great haircuts – plus waxing services, spa treatments, and more – without breaking the bank.

Supervision of Experienced, Licensed Instructors

You might be apprehensive about seeking services from a beauty school salon or spa. There’s no need to worry, because the student salons and spas at Bellus Academy are supervised by licensed instructors with extensive experience.

What’s more, students are training with these dedicated, licensed instructors in the classroom for a while before they start practical training in the salon. They learn various techniques and develop technical skills utilizing industry equipment. So, you can trust you’re not sacrificing quality by choosing a supervised student to perform your services. Indeed, you might walk away more impressed as these services represent the mentorship of experienced licensed instructors.

Knowledge of Current Trends and Styles

Since students are still learning, they might be more acquainted with emerging trends and styles than some professionals at traditional salons and spas. For instance, the licensed instructors at Bellus Academy ensure students learn the most current techniques changing the beauty industry. From new approaches to hair coloring to one-of-a-kind nail art, students can help you discover looks you’ve never heard of – ones that will wow family and friends.  

High Standards of Salon Safety and Sanitation

It’s not just technical training they teach in beauty school. Students also learn how to maintain a safe and clean environment for clients. They learn how to sanitize tools and disinfect surfaces, as well as understand industry standards for maintaining compliance. You can rest easy when you visit a Bellus Academy student salon or spa, knowing the students and licensed instructors are ensuring your health and safety.

Full Salon and Spa Experience from One Location

You might wonder if a supervised student salon and spa can offer the same types of services as a professional salon. Not only do they offer these services, but you can access them all under one roof at affordable prices. Most people might need to visit separate professionals for hair extensions, spa nails, and waxing services. As a learning environment, our beauty school salon and spa offers them all, becoming a one-stop destination for beauty. Some of the services you can receive under the supervision of licensed instructors at Bellus Academy include*:

  • Lash, brow, and waxing services
  • Hair services
  • Barbering
  • Spa nails
  • Spa treatments

*Please note: Not all services are available at all locations.

Choose a Supervised Student Hair Salon and Spa for Your Next Appointment

There’s another reason to choose a supervised student salon and spa. When you seek these services, you give students valuable real-world experience they’ll take into their careers. Who knows? You might also develop relationships with these students and become one of their first clients at their own establishments.

With locations in California and Kansas, Bellus Academy is committed to offering students comprehensive and hands-on training in cosmetology and related fields. Curious about our programs? Contact us today at 888-990-7094 or apply now.

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