Aveda Institute Denver's skin care training program can be completed in 20 weeks. The course teaches students how to treat and care for skin with pure flower and plant essences. The core curriculum classes include plant aromaology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and facial care.
Aveda Institute Denver
700 16th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-500-5154
avedadenver.com
Heritage College of Denver offers a two-year occupational associate's degree (OAS or AOS) in esthesiology. The curriculum consists of hands-on classes in facials, facial massages, skin care, skin medicine and skin health.
Heritage College Denver
12 Lakeside Ln.
Denver, CO 80212
303-477-7240
heritage-education.com/cp_esthetician.htm
The Academy of Cosmetology Arts' esthetician program is the only Denver esthesiology program that prepares students for state certifications in microdermabrasion and cosmeceutical peels as part of the regular curriculum. Additional core curriculum classes include skin physiology, massage techniques, facial treatments, hair removal, make-up techniques, electrotherapy and spa treatments.
Academy of Cosmetology Arts
940 Speer Blvd.
Ste. A
Denver, CO 80204
303-282-5012
acapros.com/Esthetics.html
The Emily Griffith Opportunity School offers a 17-week esthesiology program that teaches students how to apply chemical peels and perform make-up techniques, eyebrow tinting, hair removal and facial massages among other skin care techniques. According to the school's website, graduates "may transfer up to 42 credits to a Colorado community college, complete the five required academic courses, and earn an Associate's of Applied Sciences Degree."
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4702
egos-school.com