About Lu Ross Academy

Your Beauty Career Starts Here

At Lu Ross Academy, your education is the foundation of your success. Whether your passion lies in hair, skincare, barbering, makeup, or nails, we’re here to help you build the skills, confidence, and artistry needed to turn your dream career into reality.

Lu Ross Academy cosmetology program students
Our Story

A Legacy of Excellence in Beauty Education

For more than 60 years, Lu Ross Academy has been a leader in beauty education in Ventura, California, offering high-quality training for students pursuing careers in Cosmetology, Barbering, Aesthetics, and Manicuring. Recognized as the Best Trade School in Ventura County, our academy has helped thousands of students launch successful careers in the beauty industry.

Behind the Scenes

Training Designed for Real-World Success

Virtual Tour

Inside Lu Ross Academy

Take a guided walk through Lu Ross Academy and experience the energy, creativity, and hands-on environment that make us a standout in beauty education. Our virtual tour gives you an up-close look at the spaces where students train, collaborate, and bring their skills to life before you even step on campus. When you're ready, contact us to schedule an in-person tour.

Lu Ross Academy virtual tour

Serving Ventura and the Greater Southern California Community

Lu Ross Academy proudly serves students from Ventura, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Calabasas, Malibu, and across Southern California. Our strong reputation and community presence make us a trusted choice for aspiring beauty professionals statewide.

Here, students gain real-world experience performing services on actual clients—an essential part of building confidence, professionalism, communication skills, and technical mastery. Our 14,000-square-foot campus is intentionally designed to reflect professional salon and spa environments, featuring five fully equipped classrooms, six private treatment rooms, a wet room, and a large, active clinic floor. These facilities prepare students for the settings they will encounter in their future careers.

Meet Your Instructors

The Experts Behind Your Education

Cosmetology Program
Lu Ross Academy cosmetology program instructors
Candace Delgadillo

Candace Delgadillo

Gina Serpa

Gina Serpa

Holly Hughes

Holly Hughes

Stevee Grush

Stevee Grush

Veronica Barajas

Veronica Barajas

Yaretd Alcantura

Yaretd Alcantura

Aesthetics Program
Lu Ross Academy aesthetics program instructors
Melanie Rameriz

Melanie Rameriz

Francine Redmond

Francine Redmond

Kelly Steepleton

Kelly Steepleton

Manicuring Program
Lu Ross Academy manicuring program instructor
Angie Palacios

Angie Palacios

Barbering Program
Lu Ross Academy barbering program instructors
Eli Rameriz

Eli Rameriz

Rosa Garcia

Rosa Garcia

Monique St. Clair

Monique St. Clair

Meet Your Instructors

The Experts Behind Your Education

Cosmetology Program

Lu Ross Academy cosmetology program instructors
Left to Right: Candace Delgadillo, Gina Serpa, Holly Hughes, Stevee Grush, Veronica Barajas, Yaretd Alcantura

Aesthetics Program

Lu Ross Academy aesthetics program instructors
Left to Right: Melanie Rameriz, Francine Redmond, Kelly Steepleton

Manicuring Program

Lu Ross Academy manicuring program instructor
Angie Palacios, Manicuring Program Instructor

Barbering Program

Lu Ross Academy barbering program instructors
Left to Right: Eli Rameriz, Rosa Garcia, Monique St. Clair
Inside the Academy

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