Earn a certificate in esthetics from the Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics through a 1,000 hour, six-month program available daytime and evening formats. Topics include skin care, infection control, basic facials, hair removal, makeup, brow tinting, diseases and disorders, human sciences and introduction to machines. The institute offers graduates assistance with career placements and job postings. Students who wish to further their education may enroll in an advanced esthetics class, offering instruction on European treatments, esthetics chemistry, nutrition and first aid. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. An admissions interview and tour of the institute also are required.
Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics
2 Dunwoody Park
Atlanta, GA 30338
877-520-8593
atlantainstituteofaesthetics.com
New York residents interested in earning their state esthetics license may enroll in the Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics training program. The course offers training in waxing, skin care, makeup, retailing and business practices. Students may choose a full-time schedule and complete the course in 16 weeks or attend during weekday evenings (32 weeks) or weekends (40 weeks). Atelier offers students assistance with finding jobs after graduation and boasts a 92 percent placement rate. The school claims that 98 percent of students pass their state board exams. Students who are interested in continuing their studies may take course work in airbrush makeup, body treatments, microdermabrasion and bridal makeup. There are no educational requirements for the program.
Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics
386 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
212-725-6130
aeinstitute.net
Select from a variety of esthetics programs at the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, from a 300-hour basic program for new students seeking qualification to take the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology Exam, a 900-hour spa therapy course and a 1,200-hour master program. Topics include hot waxing, detoxification body treatments, facials, laser procedures, makeup artistry, corrective makeup, advanced acne management and age management. Potential students must arrange for a tour and interview on site. A high school diploma or GED, proof of identification, health certificate and 2 by 2-inch photograph are required. Already-licensed beauty professionals looking to touch up their skills may receive a discount on their classes. Catherine Hinds offers a resume database for students; employers may search the site for estheticians in their area.
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics
300 Wildwood Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
781-935-3344
catherinehinds.edu