The Esthetics Program
Esthetician School in San Diego, CA
Our comprehensive esthetics program provides hands-on training in both classical professional techniques and the latest skincare innovations. Start with essential skills such as skin analysis, consultations, facials, hair removal, waxing, and makeup. Elevate your esthetics foundation with advanced training in lash extensions, chemical peels, exfoliation, microdermabrasion, and brow lamination. Our curriculum also covers the science of healthy skin, luxury spa treatments, and aromatherapy. Gain essential business skills to thrive 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
- Hair Removal & Waxing: Brow design, brow tinting, brow lamination, and dermaplaning.
- Lash Services: Lash extensions, applications, tinting, and makeup techniques.
- Skin Treatments: Skin analysis, facials, chemical exfoliation, chemical peels, lymphatic drainage facial massage, aromatherapy, hot stone methods, and extractions.
- Advanced Technologies: Electricity, LED light therapy, and micro-current applications.
- Product Knowledge: Ingredient and product technology.
- Professional Skills: Consultations, service protocols, and skin physiology.
- Safety & Regulations: State laws, sanitation, safety, and infection control.
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.
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Our Esthetics Programs
The Esthetics Program
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
| TUITION –ESTHETICS (600 CLOCK HOURS) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000.00 |
| Application Fee (nonrefundable) | 25.00 |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (nonrefundable) * | 0.00 |
| Technical Kit (nonrefundable) * | 1,931.94 |
| Textbook (nonrefundable) * | 379.51 |
| Digital Kit (nonrefundable) * | 499.84 |
| Technical Kit Sales tax (7.75%) (nonrefundable) * | 149.73 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $14,061.02 |
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.
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Esthetics 600 | $19.00 |
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Course Hours: 600 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.
- Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
- Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining hours are spent in the clinic area where practical experience is gained.
- Distance Education Learning Experience: Students enrolled in the program with distance education will complete a portion of their education through online learning.
WHEN CAN I GET STARTED?
Class Start Dates:
- 12-18-2025 - Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 01-06-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 01-26-2026 Esthetics (600hrs) NIGHT
- 02-12-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 03-16-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) NIGHT
- 03-24-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 04-29-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 05-04-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) NIGHT
- 06-08-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 06-22-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) NIGHT
- 07-16-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 08-10-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) NIGHT
- 09-28-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) NIGHT
- 10-01-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 11-09-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
- 11-16-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) NIGHT
- 12-16-2026- Esthetics (600hrs) DAY
STUDENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
- 1 The Makeup System App
- 1 Plugged In App
- 1 Connecting to My Future App
- 1 Be Nice or Else iBook ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7
- 1 Makeup Portfolio
- 1 CourseKey Skill Tracker
Transfer students are responsible to purchase the education kit at an additional cost from the tuition. The cost of the education kit is $350.00
Program Schedule Options
| Option | Days | Times | Hrs/Day | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Full Time | Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM | 7 hrs per day | 35 hrs per week |
| 4-Nights Part Time | Monday – Thursday | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM | 5 hrs per day | 20 hrs per week |
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
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