Houston · online course
Compare online education with the academy's equipment option before you buy. The online course does not include a machine, and there are no Houston classes. Online presale is open now; the complete online course is not available yet.
$995
USD presale · one-time · regular launch price $1,495
Estimated launch: November 18, 2026 — may arrive sooner; not guaranteed.
Pre-order securely with Stripe · $995No immediate course access. Enrollment is handled by the academy. Payment does not approve certification.
For students deciding whether they need training alone or also want to buy equipment through the academy — which is only possible with in-person training in California. Taught from founder Isabel Mendez's actively booked Redondo Beach studio.
The online course is education only: written lessons, assessments and a video practical. No machine is included or shipped with it.
The equipment package is part of in-person training at the Redondo Beach, California studio, starting at $2,995 for the base package; optional machine upgrades are quoted separately.
If you already have equipment, or want to choose your own later, the online course alone may fit better. Ask the academy before buying if you are unsure.
The academy does not interpret Texas law or decide who may practice. One official place to begin is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Barbering and Cosmetology; it may not cover every service or device, so also confirm with your city or county before offering services.
Educational training, not medical advice. The academy certificate is not a government license, and no income or business results are promised.
Planned course at release
Training videos are not promised at launch; written lessons are the primary experience.
Curriculum
How it works
Pay the $995 presale through secure Stripe checkout.
The academy handles your enrollment and account invitation.
After actual release, your six months start at your first eligible sign-in — never during the wait.
Complete every written lesson, module quiz and the final assessment.
Submit a practical demonstration video for instructor review — no in-person attendance required.
A certificate is issued only after instructor approval and once the academy finalizes certification requirements.
Redondo Beach, California
Isabel Mendez founded SCULPT by IZ, an actively booked body sculpting studio in Redondo Beach. The Academy is built on what she does every day — real client consultations, treatments and running a growing studio — so you learn technique alongside practical business experience.
Questions
No. The online course is studied remotely; in-person training is held only in Redondo Beach, California.
No. The equipment package is only offered with in-person training.
No. $2,995 is the starting price for the base package; optional machine upgrades are quoted separately.
$995 is the online presale price. The regular price after launch is planned at $1,495.
The academy certificate is not a government license. Check requirements for your planned services with official sources such as the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Barbering and Cosmetology and your local authorities.
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