AESTHETICS = 600 hours

Description: The Aesthetics course covers instruction in theory and practical application to prepare the student in all areas of Aesthetics. This includes facials, in-depth analyzation, including preventive, corrective and specific skin treatments for all types of skin. Wax depilatory, including leg, arm, underarm, bikini, and face. Lash and brow tinting, shaping, make-up and color analyzation.

Goals: Upon completion of the 600 hour course the graduate student will possess sufficient knowledge confidence and skills to pass the Washington State Board and secure and maintain employment in the industry.

Format: The course shall consist of lectures, demonstrations, student participation and practice in all phases of Aesthetics.

Curriculum includes:

Aesthetics

• Nelly de Vuyst ® professional skin care imported from Belguim

Facials

• Purpose and effect derived from a facial treatment
• In-depth analyzation of all skin types and ethnic groups
• Recognition of skin diseases and disorders
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Product knowledge and ingredient evaluation
• Theory of massage, types and purpose, benefits of manipulations
• Safety, sanitation/disinfection, bacteriology
• Anatomy
• Histology
• Physiology
• Nutrition pertaining to health and function of skin
• Pre and Post Operative protocol for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery
• Oxygen therapies
• Vitamin C therapies
• Glycolics
• AHA'S
• European methods, etc.
• Extractions, safety, sanitation/disinfection protocol

Electricity and Light Therapy

• Electrical currents and their application
• Correct procedure for application of Tesla and Galvanic Currents
• Usage of various machines and equipment
• Contraindications and safety of application
• Sanitation/Disinfection and Safety

Superfluous Hair Removal

• Wax depilatory
  Ciripil Ease ®
  Ciripil Elvarose ®
  Ciripil Blue ®
  Ciripil Pink ®
  Epilor Peach ®
• Types of wax available, uses and application
• Correct application for various skin types
• Tweezing, brow shaping
• Safety, sanitation/disinfection

Eye Lash and Eye Brow Tints

• Types of tints, mixing colors
• Safety of application, patch tests
• Sanitation/Disinfection

Make-up

• Color analyzation
• Contouring, recognizing shapes
• Daytime, glamour
• Application of individual lashes, lash strips
• Safety, sanitation/disinfection

Cost for the Aesthetics course is $6,500 including tuition, registration fees, kit, books and lab fee.

COURSE COMPLETION PERIOD:
FULL TIME - 15 1/2 WEEKS
PART TIME - 26 WEEKS

Aesthetics next classes beginning:
Day: Aug 12, Sept 16, Oct 21
Evening: July 22, Sept 9, Oct 28