A SkinScience Institute of Laser & Esthetics
600 Hour Program

The Basic Course was designed to meet most state requirements for a Basic Esthetician's license. Check our licensing information page to find out about your state's specific requirements. We work with our students individually to make sure that specific educational needs and requirements are met.

Basic Course Practical “hands on” Training:

Facial Treatments -

including cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, facial massage, mask application, toning, and moisturizing

Skin Analysis utilizing magnification, Wood’s Lamp, and Skin Scanner
Natural nail manicures
Natural nail pedicures
Paraffin Treatments
Facial Waxing
Body Waxing
Eyebrow Contouring
Hand/arm Massage
Foot/leg Massage
Back Massage
Scalp Massage
Neck & Decollete Massage
Facials with the aid of machines -

including High Frequency, Galvanic, and Rotary Brush

Specialty Masks -

including rubberizing mask, oatmeal mask, collagen mask, and mud mask

Acne Treatments
Basic makeup application
Dramatic makeup application
False Eyelash application
Eyebrow tinting
Eyelash tinting
Eyelash perming
Ear Candling
Back Treatments
Body Polish
Body Bronzing
Basic Chemical Peeling
Skin Exfoliation Techniques
First Aid, CPR, and AED

Basic Course Classroom Theory Lectures:

Textbook Used:
Milady’s Comprehensive Training for Estheticians; Textbook and Workbook

Skin Care History and Opportunities
Professionalism
Sanitation and Disinfection
Anatomy, Physiology, and Histology of the Skin
Basic Chemistry
Product Ingredients
Electricity Basics
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Skin Analysis
Basic Facial Theory
Theory on Facial Machines
Hair Removal
Free Radicals
Antioxidants
Enzymes
Chemical Peels
Cosmetic Procedures
Pre and Postoperative Care
Makeup Theory
Business of the Salon/ Spa World
Product Sales and Services
Career Planning-

Includes Resume and cover letter building, preparing for licensure and work in the field of esthetics

No matter what your learning style is, we'll make sure you receive a well-rounded education.
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