470 East Thompson Blvd.
Ventura, California 93001

For students interested in pursing a career in Cosmetology in the most glamorous place on earth, Lu Ross Academy might be the perfect school. Students at this Ventura, California school (which was founded in 1954 and is located just 60 miles from Los Angeles) learn all the techniques they need to succeed in the beauty industry. In addition to traditional cosmetology, esthetics and manicuring courses, Lu Ross Academy also offers make-up artist courses that feature information specific to working in the film and television industry.

cosmetology students at Lu Ross Academy study hair dressing, hair coloring, hair straightening and permanent waving. Skin care treatments, microdermabrasion, facials, chemical peels and body wraps are covered in the esthetics course. The make-up artist course includes training in straight make-up, high fashion make-up, special effects make-up, and TV and film make-up techniques. All make-up students work with MAC cosmetics. Manicuring students learn about water and oil manicure, nail tips, acrylics, pedicures and reflexology. No matter what program they are enrolled in, every student spends a significant portion of their training working with clients in the school's full-service day spa. Depending on which program they choose, students at Lu Ross Academy may be able to graduate in one year or less. All students must attend class at least 33 hours per week, and have the option of attending up to 40 hours per week. cosmetology students who attend 40 hours each week can graduate in less than 10 months.

Classes at Lu Ross Academy are held in a two-story building with five classrooms, seven facial rooms, two massage rooms, a waxing room, a wet room, library, video room, auditorium, student lounge and clinic floor. Overall, Lu Ross Academy has more than 14,000-square-feet of space. Lu Ross is close to the Ventura Freeway and easily accessible via public transportation. A variety of employers visit Lu Ross Academy to recruit students, and the school also maintains a list of job opportunities. Financial aid may be available to qualified students.

Quick Facts:

Lu Ross Academy offers a program in TV/film and special effects makeup for students who hope to pursue careers in the entertainment industry.

Lu Ross Academy was established in 1954.

Lu Ross Academy is located about 65 miles north of Los Angeles in Ventura, California.

All students studying make-up receive a MAC Pro Card from MAC Cosmetics, which entitling them to a professional discount on MAC items.

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