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Here’s what Bluestone offers you that ordinary schools don’t:

Flexible Schedule Options

  • Four 10-hour Days (”Full-Time”)
  • Three 10-hour Days (”Part-Time”)

Personalized Education Experience

Bluestone Academy uses a highly successful training program that combines instruction with opportunities to practice in a safe environment. We are focused on professionalism, but without the militaristic approach you will find at many wholesale schools.

We offer:

  • individualized instruction
  • instructors that care
  • hands-on learning & instruction
  • learn basics while expanding your creativity
  • students serve clients daily
  • up-to-date trends
  • competitive techniques

Job Preparation

100% of Bluestone Academy students have passed their state board examinations. Our graduates obtain jobs across the state of Washington from Seattle to Spokane working in all sizes of salons and spas.

As part of your education, you receive:

  • abundant opportunity to practice skills (providing service to 500-600 clients: 100-200 more than at other schools)
  • state boards preparation, including special training for poor “test-takers”
  • practice job interviews
  • assistance with job placement
  • comprehensive training, allowing you to start working faster
  • business education

Industry Events and Associations

Your education experience extends beyond the walls of Bluestone Academy. We frequently take part in competitions, fashion shows, and special events - giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills on a larger platform.

Additionally, Bluestone Academy is a member of the following Associations, providing students with

valuable resources during and after your education experience.

  • Northwest Career Colleges Federation
    • The Northwest Career Colleges Federation provides passionate represenatation and professional development for the leadership of private career colleges and schools in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
    • www.nwcareercolleges.org
  • National Cosmetology Association
    • NCA promotes professionalism in the salon and a positive image among consumers. As a not-for-profit professional association, NCA’s core values are to provide legislative leadership, inspire creativity, embrace life-long learning, and give back to our personal and professional communities.
    • www.ncacares.org
  • Apple
    • Apple offers you an educational discount on products through our academy. Search for the educational store and you’re saving money.
    • www.apple.com

Location

Ellensburg is a great place to go to beauty school because of the diverse clientelle you will be working with and because it is a great town to be a student.

Central Washington University and a vibrant music and arts scene are a few of the things that attract students to Ellensburg. We have cosmetology students from Yakima, Wenatchee and Moses Lake. Students come from Seattle and many other places as well. Our graduates are now working at the top salons across Washington State.

Testimonials

“My training at Bluestone Academy more than prepared me to apply at Gene Juarez and take their advanced training.”

- Nicole Nelson, former student

“We hired Elizabeth Magana as a cosmetologist after graduation from Bluestone Academy in Ellensburg, WA. Elizabeth had been very well trained, was knowledgable about all aspects of the industry that were important for her employment and had a very professional demeanor…We are aware and appreciate when a new hire has had the quality of preparation that Elizabeth received at Bluestone Academy.”

- Nicole Sischka, Manager at Mosaic Salon and Spa, Spokane, WA

“The education I received at Bluestone Academy prepared me to make the plans for owning my own salon and doing what I want to do”

- Tess Lochner, former student

Bluestone Academy - A division of the Barlen Educational Institute | 201 N. Pine Street | Ellensburg, Washington 98926 | 509-962-3184 | E-Mail Us