“I looked at multiple esthetics programs and was never impressed until I visited Paul Mitchell The School. The education was amazing. They’re very hands-on.”
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.
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.”
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.
“I looked at multiple esthetics programs and was never impressed until I visited Paul Mitchell The School. The education was amazing. They’re very hands-on.”
Esthetics Programs
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition $10,620.00
Application Fee (nonrefundable) 100.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (nonrefundable) 6.00
Technical Kit * 1,801.75
Textbook (non-refundable) 289.00
Digital Kit (non-refundable) 439.56
Sales tax (nonrefundable) 139.64
TOTAL COSTS $13,395.95
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 600 hours
Class Start Dates:
Distance Education
Paul Mitchell The School San Diego offers two options for its Esthetics program, one which provides 10% 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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