Bellus Academy adds checkout donations for Beauty Changes Lives

Bellus Academy student salons and spas now let guests round up their bill or add $1 at checkout to support scholarships through Beauty Changes Lives. MeevoPay will match every dollar donated this year, doubling the impact for aspiring beauty and wellness professionals.

Why it matters: - Bellus Academy guests can now turn routine salon and spa visits into scholarship support for future beauty professionals. - The program directs 100% of customer donations to Beauty Changes Lives, which funds education access for students entering the beauty and wellness industry. - MeevoPay is matching every dollar donated throughout the year, increasing the value of each contribution.

What happened: - Bellus Academy partnered with MeevoPay to launch checkout donations at its student salons and spas. - Guests at locations in Chula Vista, El Cajon and Poway, California, and Manhattan, Kansas, can round up their purchase or add a flat $1 at checkout. - Donations are available through MeevoPay Giving, a feature built into MeevoPay software.

The details: - Donations made through Bellus Academy Student Salons and Spas go to Beauty Changes Lives. - Bellus Academy said the student salons and spas offer professional-quality services at affordable prices while giving students hands-on experience under professional supervision. - Services include haircuts, hair coloring, extensions, chemical straightening and waving, eyelash extensions and lifts, brow lamination, facial waxing, facials, spa nail services and body peels. - Donations will help fund scholarships for future hairstylists, estheticians, massage therapists, nail technicians and other beauty and wellness professionals. - Beauty Changes Lives is one of MeevoPay Giving’s inaugural charitable partners. - Bellus Academy said its broader goal is to make beauty education more accessible and help students pursue careers in the industry. - Beauty Changes Lives also supports career development through mentorship and professional opportunities. - Visitors can participate by selecting the donation option during checkout. - Bellus Academy said the effort is a way to help shape the future of the beauty industry one appointment at a time. - A more information link is available for Bellus Academy Student Salons and Spas.

Between the lines: - The partnership connects a checkout moment with a fundraising model, which can make small donations easier to collect at scale. - The dollar-for-dollar match likely makes the program more attractive to guests and increases the total scholarship pool. - Bellus Academy also reinforces its education-focused brand by linking student services with industry support.

What's next: - Guests at Bellus Academy student salons and spas can continue donating at checkout as the program rolls out. - MeevoPay’s matching commitment continues through the year. - Bellus Academy and Beauty Changes Lives will use the donations to support future students and career pathways in beauty and wellness.