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The Skin Care Program

Esthetician School - Pasadena, CA

Learn the science of healthy skin, facial treatments, skin exfoliation procedures, product selections, waxing techniques, eye treatments, lash extensions, and makeup techniques. Our esthetics program offers hands-on training in classical professional techniques and skincare innovations—plus the business skills you’ll need in a career as a skincare therapist.

Our Program Levels

LEVEL 1: CORE
LEVEL 2: ADAPTIVE
LEVEL 3: CREATIVE

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.”

Technical Areas Covered

  • Skin treatments and infection control
  • Sanitation and safety
  • The physiology of the skin
  • Consultations and service protocols
  • Analysis, chemistry, exfoliation, extractions
  • Electricity and electrotherapy
  • Ingredient and product technology
  • Hair removal, waxing, brow design, and makeup
  • State laws and regulations

STUDENT KIT

One of the most exciting days for our Future Professionals is the day they get to unwrap their very own professional kit. It’s packed with all the essentials—a makeup kit with brushes, professional cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliators, and much more—so you’re ready to succeed in school and launch your dream career.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.

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The Skin Care Program

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

TUITION – SKIN CARE COST
Tuition $12,000.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (nonrefundable) 0.00
Application Fee (nonrefundable)  100.00
Apple Ipad & Apple Care (includes sales tax) (nonrefundable) * 464.85
Textbooks (includes sales tax) (nonrefundable) * 612.88
Technical Kit Fee 2,423.74
Kit Sales Tax (10.25%) (nonrefundable) * 248.43
TOTAL COSTS  $15,849.90

This is the estimated schedule of total charges for the entire educational program assuming you do not exceed the scheduled hours.
* Amount is refundable during the cancellation period. 

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

School Required Hours

 

Commitment to Complete Program: 600 hours

WHEN CAN I GET STARTED?

Class Start Dates:

Please check back later for class start dates.

STUDENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

  • The Cutting System App
  • The Color System App
  • The Style and Texture System App
  • The Barber and Short Hair System App
  • The Skill Cards App
  • Plugged In App
  • The Mini-Color Swatch Book
  • CourseKey Skills Tracker

 

Transfer students are responsible to purchase the education kit at an additional cost from the tuition. The cost of the education kit is $600.00

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

1 Pivot Point Fundamentals: Esthetics (2020); eBook Set; ISBN: 978-1-951862-59-6; $612.88

DISTANCE EDUCATION

Distance Education

Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena offers two options for its Esthetics program, one which provides 25% of the course via distance learning, and the second option requires all of the training to take place within our campus.

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There are a wide variety of financial aid options out there—and we’re here to help you find them. Get information about tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and more from our helpful Pasadena Financial Aid Leader.

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Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena
ADDRESS

825 e. green street , pasadena, CA 91101

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Barbering Programs, Cosmetology Programs, Skin Care Program

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Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena
FAFSA CODE

041387

ADDRESS

825 E. Green Street,
Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone

626-284-2863

ENTITY NAME

Cao Institute Of Aesthetics, The, dba Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena

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Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

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