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Courses & Curriculum



Esthiology

Graduate in: 6-9+ months
Available at all campuses except Baton Rouge

Touch Someone’s Life.  Be an Esthetician.
Our esthiology course incorporates extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of skin care and wellness. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to succeed as a licensed Esthetician.

Areas of Study:

  • Anatomy & Physiology
    • cells, tissue and organs
  • • muscular system
  • • nervous system
  • • circulatory system
  • • endocrine system
  • • excretory system
  • • respiratory system
  • • digestive system

  • Chemistry
    • bacteriology
  • • safety and sanitation procedures
  • • ingredients analysis
  • • skin disorders
  • • AIDS and hepatitis
  • • Nutrition

  • Makeup
    • color theory
    • contoured and natural makeup application
    • dramatic and subtle look
  • • lash application

  • Plant Aromaology™
    • history of plant aromaology
  • • psychology of aroma
  • • therapeutic effect
  • • custom testing and blending
  • • methods of application

  • Facial Massage
    • relaxation through massage
  • • detoxification massage for lymphatic drainage
  • • basic touch
  • • facial massage

  • Clinic Practice
    • clinic set-up
  • • sanitation
  • • time management
  • • daily goals

  • Health & Hygiene
    • bacteriology
  • • safety & sanitation
  • • skin disorders
  • • aids & hepatitis

  • Treatments
    • Aveda product systems
  • • facial treatments
  • • brow and lash tinting
  • • full body waxing and sugaring
  • • methods of hair removal

  • Personal Career Development
    • resume writing
  • • interview process
  • • responsibilities of employment
  • • salary plans, benefits and insurance
  • • client retention
  • • retail strategies
  • • incentives listening and communication
  • • personal development



Manicuring

Graduate in: 4-6+ months
Available at Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Covington, Dallas, Houston, Lafayette and New Orleans campuses

Create a Vibrant World. Be a Manicurist.
The manicuring curriculum is designed to prepare students for the State Licensing exam for manicuring and for gainful employment. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to succeed as a licensed Manicurist.

Areas of Study:

  • Nail Care Fundamentals
    • anatomy and physiology
  • • chemistry
  • • nail and skin disorders
  • • nail and skin analysis
  • • manicures and pedicures
  • • aromatherapy
  • • nail sanitation and safety
  • • reflexology
  • • client consultation
  • • and more

  • Advanced Nail Techniques

  • Product Knowledge

 





Massage

Graduate in: 4-6+ months
Available at Houston and Dallas campuses only

Explore the Senses. Be a Massage Therapist.
Our massage curriculum incorporates extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of massage, satisfying the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Requirements and testing for the National Board. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to succeed as a licensed Massage Therapist.

Areas of Study:

  • Anatomy & Physiology

  • Business Practices And Professional Ethics

  • Health & Hygiene

  • Hydrotherapy

  • Massage Techniques
    • swedish techniques
    • chair massage

  • Ayurvedic Massage Techniques with Elemental NatureSM that include:
    • five spa rituals

  • Hydrotherapy

  • Pathology

  • Techniques
    • swedish techniques
    • deep tissue
    • chair massage
    • foot reflexology
    • hydrotherapy/thermal therapy
    • acupressure
    • lymphatic drainage massage
    • energy work
    • sports and fitness
    • geriatric massage
    • body contouring
    • hot stone massage
    • and more

  • Case Studies

  • Clinic Practice
    • clinic setup
    • sanitation
    • time management
    • daily goals
    • retailing

  • Treatments
    • chair massage
    • 60 & 120 minute massage
    • body wraps
    • hydrotherapy services (tubs, steam and vichy shower; where available)

  • Product Knowledge

 





Instructor Training

Graduate in: 3-5+ months
Available at Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Charlotte, D.C., Covington, Lafayette and New Orleans campuses.

Continue Inspiring
Share your passion and technical expertise with up-and-coming industry professionals. After completion of your state licensing requirements, your training will incorporate instruction in teaching techniques, technical and leadership skills, hands-on experience and ongoing coaching.



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