California Advanced Esthetics

I’m the Proud and Busy owner of Beauty Dreams Salon in San Diego (92 116). Phone 858 205 8970.
I came to America from Russia with Dreams of Becoming a very Successful Master Esthetician!
California Advanced Esthetics and Tamara Yusupoff are my Heros!
All is Possible at this school!!!

I am so happy that I made the choice to take the Master Esthetic program here. I really got lucky to have such an INCREDIBLE teacher. Tamara Yusupoff is extremely knowledgeable, you become inspired, excited and driven with her precise and excellent instruction. She is the «Crème de la crème» when it comes to instructors. She has poured her heart and soul writing into creating this Master program and I am so honored to be one of her students. The clinic we use to see clients is top notch along with the products and machinery that we are taught to use. From day 1 they prepare you for the state board exam. Pua is an amazing teacher that makes you feel at ease when preparing for your practical exam. Linda, who runs the admin side is extremely helpful and very supportive. What I am most excited about is being able to add to my resume that I attended school here. I am forever grateful. Thank you California Advanced Esthetics!

I started school here last August and graduated at the very end of the year. I didn’t really know what to expect coming in because I was trying to accomplish both my esthetician license as well as a masters degree in a timely manner. This was definitely the pace of a school I needed! I didn’t want to diddle daddle and feel as though I was showing up just to hit the hour requirement. We did so much hands on and really got to test out so many products, devices and machines. Tamara has so much knowledge to share and is always available not just in school, but also via text message, phone call or email. I was able to accomplish everything I wanted and graduate feeling knowledgeable and ready to work. I also liked the diversity of women and men this school had. It ranged from the 20 year old young adult just starting out, to adults in there 60’s wanting to further their knowledge and advance their careers. You could come in starting this program at whatever age or background and not feel out of place. I would definitely recommend this school.

Great and affordable prices, nice and relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. My esthetician was Anna and she did an amazing job. I’ve had deep pore cleansing facial and she was explaining every step she did so I was aware of everything going on. Everything felt great! Thank you Anna!

Now that I have graduated and am a Master Esthetician a friend asked me «was it worth the money?» I will share my answer to her with you. YES without hesitation! For approximately half a year I was trained by a Board Certified Dermatologist in an atmosphere so small and individual that it often felt like one-​on-​one learning. As a student there I was able to work with $ 30K machines in a Medical Spa Clinic environment. I learned from a woman who personally assisted both Doctors Murad and Obagi. I used top of the line spa products on my clients along with a wide array of fundamental and advanced acids. This is a school that cares about their students as much as their profit line – I have never seen anything like this in the for profit school business. And now that I have graduated – they allow me to come back and learn more if I feel I need it. Tamara is a one of a kind teacher and I am humbled and privileged to have been her student. THANK YOU TO CALIFORNIA ADVANCED ESTHETICS. FIVE Freaking Stars!!!

Called a few days ago in order to get some information for studying waxing and eyelash extensions. I spoked with Linda and she explained me about the master esthetics and prices and what is including. Meanwhile I searched at other schools so I could compare between the schools. I got a follow up call from Linda to see if I’m still interesting going to study with her institute. I told her that I’m still looking around and I asked from her to send me some information or catalog via email. She said she doesn’t send information through email so I asked if she could send it by mail so she said «I could but I won’t». She insist me to drive all the way down to the school in order to pick the catalog, I live 45 min drive a way. I told her that is inconvenient and any other school did send me some information via mail. At the end she told me that if I don’t want to go there for school they have many more student that will be happy to go. After this kind of customer service no matter how the school is good I’ll never go there!!!

I started school here last March in hopes of becoming a master esthetician. I did not have a state license, but was promised by Linda that all that I would have to do, was go to a school called Linda Beauty School, pay for the course without attending, and then take the state test.
Under Linda’s suggestion, I started here first. I was surprised to find that there is no curriculum or schedule. What was studied during the day was based on how Tamara felt. We would spend hours sitting around with nothing to do waiting on our next instructions, and that is if we were even attending class. Several times during the month, class would be canceled with little to no notice. I arrived twice to find the door locked and no one answering the phone.
After attending for a few months, I noticed that students would be let go from the program for very little reason. Although I was concerned, I was reassured that everything was ok. Other students in the class began to notice too, the mood between Linda and the other students was very uncomfortable. She seemed to have issues with everyone and the bickering and fighting was nonstop. It made for a very unprofessional environment.
After spending thousands to attend this school and only a month left until graduation, I got a call from Linda saying that I was no longer welcome at the school. She claimed that I had talked to another student about my tuition and had it on recording. No such thing had happened. When I asked to see the recording, she said that I did not have a right to see it. I had to wait a week to talk with the owner of the school about what had happened. He agreed that the accusations were unfounded and agreed to let me come back. After dealing with this mess though, I don’t feel comfortable attending anymore.
I found out later that tuition is different for every student. This is why Linda became so hostile towards me when she thought I was discussing the tuition. One of the students contacted me later and said that there is no diploma. It was claimed that I would receive a masters esthetician license from the state of California after completing the course, but there is no such thing. There are only three states in the US that offer the license and California is not one of them. I was told that a bill would be passed soon, but that’s not true either. This has been going on for years and the
bill gets shot down every time.
Another issue, is that you have to provide your own people to work on. They end up paying more than you would on a Groupon! It makes is very hard to find people to come in and to find case studies.

Have no words to explain how happy I am to graduate from this school! Tamara is the best teacher, mentor and instructor! Highly recommend!

I’m so glad I found this school. They offer advanced classes at your own pace. Mrs. Tamara is so knowledgeable and she’s really good at explaining. She also has a lot of tips and pointers. After attending one of the larger schools I can say my education has been enhanced 10 fold. It’s crazy how much you realize you don’t know. I love the fact you can take classes topic by topic instead of taking a 6 month master course all at once. I would recommend this school to enhance your education.

I had an oxygen facial with Michelle, and it was wonderful. My skin feels like a plump piece of fruit, lol, and I’m sooo mellow. She is obviously very experienced, and I felt very confident trusting her with my face. Also, the location is spotless, light and airy — it’s very relaxing. And, I watched Michelle change the linens before and after my treatment,. (Fellow germophobes will know how reassuring that is!)
Apparently, they’re a school for estheticians who are already licensed and working, who want to learn advanced stuff, so you benefit from a student rate without the nerves. It’s a cool way to get your pretty on, so go!