Bluestone Academy is a small private cosmetology school set in the artsy college town of Ellensburg, Washington. Our small class sizes and relaxed, yet rigorous and professional atmosphere provide an ideal learning environment that leads to future career success. Our graduates have a 100% board-exam success rate and are working at the top salons. See our programs page for information about our areas of study.

At Bluestone, cutting-edge instruction is combined with the opportunity to practice on 500-600 clients before graduating (compared to the 400 most wholesale schools offer). See the why bluestone? page for more about what makes Bluestone unique.

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Bluestone actively helps its students get jobs after graduation. Our graduates are working in the top salons across the state of Washington and beyond.

Ellensburg is a great place to study! Thanks to the presence of Central Washington University and a vibrant music and visual arts scene, the majority clientele at Bluestone is youthful and fashion-forward. Therefore, Bluestone graduates have the most current skills in demand today.

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201 N. Pine Street | Ellensburg, Washington 98926 | 509-962-3184 | E-Mail Us