The Bellus Academy And NickEducation.com Connection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / JUNE 23 2010

SAN DIEGO (April 10, 2010) Award-winning cosmetology school, Bellus Academy, The Academy of Beauty & Spa, has paired with renowned stylist and educator, Nick Barardi, to become the first Nick Education Partner school. Mr. Berardi is internationally recognized for his innovative precision haircutting techniques, which he teaches via powerful online videos hosted on his website www.NickEducation.com.

The one-of-a-kind partnership provides Bellus Academy students with exclusive one year memberships to Mr. Berardi's powerful online education seminars. This has been provided to all students starting June 1, 2010 as a part of their kit. The program is not mandatory for their curriculum, yet provides advanced training in precision hair cutting that supplements their curriculum. The site will allow students to view seminar-like videos teaching everything from classic shapes to the most advanced cutting techniques.

In addition, students will have an online forum to discuss challenges and other topics of interest with peers. All students who have passed the Inspiration stage of their training will be able to continue their education, after hours, online - 24 hours a day. "It is a matter of giving students more opportunities to advance and learn outside of school hours," says Nick Berardi. "In this age of technology junkies, online training for students seems to be the natural progression, especially for a school like Bellus that is paving new and exciting paths in beauty education."

Berardi paired with the Bellus Academy because he believes the school is first rate. "When I walked into the state-of-the-art facility, I couldn't believe the energy and passion the students had," says Nick. "If the students are passionate, it means the educators are really passionate about education."

The Bellus Academy provides a variety of training programs and shows students what it is like to be in the real world. The academy also provides a placement program. This new, unique partnership, with Nick Berardi, will continue to raise the bar for precision hair cutting on a national level and encourage continuing education of all hair care professionals. Students and alumni will also receive exclusive special discounts on NickEducation.com.

About Nick Berardi Featured in both print and broadcast media as a renowned stylist and educator, Nick Berardi is a creative force in the international education arena and is well recognized throughout the world for his innovative precision haircutting techniques. Nick's past and present teaching experience includes; former Senior Creative Director of Vidal Sassoon's New York City Salons, former U.S. Creative Director for KMS and current international Top Stylist with Wella's Education.

About Bellus Academy, The Academy of Beauty & Spa Bellus Academy received the 2008 "#1 School of the Year Award" by national Beauty publisher, MODERN SALON Media for pioneering five-star standards in beauty education.

Also coined the "Harvard of Beauty Schools" by San Diego Magazine, the Academy's mission is to revolutionize the beauty school experience and generate renewed passion for the craft by offering a lifetime of inspirational, advanced education opportunities in all beauty and spa disciplines.

The curriculum offers one of the most comprehensive professional training in all aspects of the beauty industry including hair design and sculpting, make-up artistry, esthetics, master medical esthetics, holistic health, massage, spa manicuring, and one of the most sophisticated business and marketing program designed to help develop business acumen.

The Academy is located at 13266 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064. For more information visit www.bellusacademy.edu