Bellus Academy
Michelle Kalmer is an experienced professional in the beauty and education sectors, currently serving as the owner of Immortelle Lash Studio & Aromatherapy since June 2019. Previously, Michelle has held roles such as Lash Artist at Lash Spa Boutique starting in March 2018, and has been involved with Bellus Academy since January 2011, where responsibilities have included Financial Aid & Compliance Manager and Financial Aid Director, assisting students in financing their education in Manhattan, Kansas. Prior experience includes serving as College Director and Cosmetology Educator at the American Academy of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy, and various positions at Manhattan Area Salons, including Cosmetologist, Salon Manager, and Salon Owner. Michelle’s educational background includes degrees in Business & Computer Technology from Manhattan Area Technical College and Cosmetology from Crums Beauty College.
Bellus Academy
The publishers of Modern Salon and Day Spa magazine rank our beauty and wellness academies "Best in the Nation." Three of our campuses are located in beautiful, sunny San Diego County recognized as “America’s Finest City" and our newest campus located in Manhattan, Kansas known as the "Little Apple" of America's Heartland. We offer courses in Cosmetology, Advanced Cosmetology, Esthetics, Master Esthetics, Make-Up Artistry, Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP), Spa Nail as well as Bellus Best in Business training for spa and salon professionals. We are one of the only academies in the nation to provide the advanced training and multiple license programs that can help prepare you for a premium career in the beauty and wellness industry. Our programs can educate you for a new career in the booming salon or spa industry in less than a year.