Advanced Esthetics

Our advanced esthetics program runs for 750 hours and is a study of the artistic and scientific principles of aesthetics and its concepts and applications. Because esthetics is primarily a hands-on business, the majority of your education will be devoted to technique, although the fundamentals that support the practice are essential.

Advanced Esthetics Tech Program Start Dates 2026:

February 19th | June 11th | October 1st

The Advanced Esthetics program runs for 30 weeks on the following schedule:

First 190 Hours Schedule:

Tuesday-Friday: 8:30am to 3:15pm
Saturday: Off

191-750 Hours Schedule:

Tuesday-Friday: 8:30am to 1:45pm
Saturday: 8:30am to 4pm

Requirements:

Certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or having the recognized equivalent of such certificate (GED), and who are at least 16 years of age
Provide a valid, government-issued ID (license, state ID or passport preferably)
Provide proof of a valid Social Security number
Complete an application for enrollment

Advance Esthetics Program Overview

The program covers the theory of anatomy and physiology of the human body, with a focus on the study of the skin, including analysis of skin types, conditions, and disorders. Students learn maintenance and corrective facial treatments, cleansing and exfoliation techniques, the use of alpha hydroxy acids, and facial massage techniques.

Instruction also includes makeup artistry, hair removal, and the proper use of esthetics tools such as lighted mirrors, steam machines, saunas, spas, and rinsing apparatus. In addition, students gain product knowledge and application skills, basic chemistry related to product ingredients and composition, and an understanding of cleansing agents, lotions, wraps, and oils.

The curriculum also covers nutrition, microbiology, sanitation, sales techniques, salon business practices, and effective communication skills.

Career Insights for Advance Esthetics

Advanced Estheticians should have broad knowledge across many subjects, be able to recognize abnormalities in the skin, and recommend effective treatments to correct those conditions. Strong communication skills are essential to establish, build, and maintain a trusting relationship with each client.

Work Settings for Advance Esthetics

Career opportunities in esthetics include practicing in a salon or spa, opening an independent business, or working as a makeup artist in a variety of settings such as salons and spas, portrait or commercial photography studios, fashion shows, and television, stage, or motion picture productions.

Additional paths include freelance bridal and special-occasion makeup, reconstructive or camouflage cosmetics in medical practices, and restorative work as a specialist in mortuaries. Estheticians may also work in medical environments such as dermatology, plastic surgery, oncology, or burn treatment centers, as well as in cosmetic research and development, sales, and management.

Other options include roles as cosmetic buyers or assistant buyers, manufacturers’ representatives for skin care, cosmetics, or equipment, freelance writers or lecturers on beauty-related topics, beauty editors for newspapers, magazines, or trade journals, and educational or administrative positions such as makeup and skin care instructors, school administrators, or state licensing examiners.

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Most states require Estheticians to have a license. In Michigan, applicants for state licensure must complete 750 clock hours of training and pass both a written and a practical exam.