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The Esthetics Program

Esthetician School & Programs

Learn the science of healthy skin. We train you hands-on in classical professional techniques and skincare innovations and technologies—plus the business skills you’ll need. From skin analysis, ingredient technology and prescriptive retailing to waxing and makeup techniques, our program offers preparation for a career as a skincare therapist.

*Programs vary by location. Please use our location finder to determine which locations offer this program.

Our Program Levels

LEVEL 1: CORE

In the Core phase of the skin program, the Future Professionals “learn the rules” and theory behind a results-oriented skin treatment and gain a thorough understanding of each step. They also learn the hair removal theory required to perform a successful service. Each day of the Core program builds upon the previous day’s learning. The Core phase includes live educator demonstrations and hands-on learning. The Future Professional is well prepared to move into the next phase of the program.

LEVEL 2: ADAPTIVE

The Adaptive phase of the skin program features more technical and service information that builds upon the Core knowledge. The Adaptive Future Professionals become oriented to the clinic classroom where the guest service experience occurs. They “apply the rules” and practice the technical procedures learned to accommodate the needs of the service guest. The Adaptive phase provides the structure to offer an extraordinary guest service and establish the necessary business skills to succeed.

LEVEL 3: CREATIVE

In the Creative phase of the skin program, the Future Professionals discover new industry information and trends. They are inspired to develop their craft by learning how to “expand the rules” and individualize the service to each service guest’s needs. The Future Professionals are motivated, directed, and coached to participate in peer teaching “objective-based education” for (as is reinforced) “the one who does the work does the learning.”

Should I Become an
Esthetician?

If you’re an artist who enjoys helping people look and feel more beautiful, a career as an esthetician—or skin care therapist—is an exciting choice with lots of professional opportunities. From working in health and beauty spas to salons to dermatological offices and more, you’ll be able to provide personalized treatment options to your clients which include skin evaluations; advice on proper makeup application; peels, masks, and scrubs; and massage—just to name a few! After all, the skin is the body’s largest and fastest-growing organ. That’s why people need experts to teach them proper care and maintenance for a beautiful and healthy appearance.

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Our programs graduate over 10,000 students every year from our 90+ schools. Programs vary by location, so please find a Paul Mitchell School near you for more information on class start dates, tuition and opportunities for scholarships and financial aid.

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