Basic Esthetics
Basic Esthetics 600
Objective : The program prepares the student to become a professional esthetician. You will be competent in all aspects of treating the skin, caring for the client, business theory and ethics, as well as manual and machine facial techniques. The student will be prepared to pass the Virginia State Board examination to obtain their license to practice and transition to the workforce.
Occupations Available: Numerous positions are available for the licensed esthetician including resorts, local salons, the leisure and entertainment industries as well as working with Dermatologists.
Textbook: Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 11th Edition, Milady, New York, 2013. ISBN-13: 9781111306892
Additional Video Series: Milady’s Professional Skin Care.
Esthetics 600 CL. Hrs.
| Theory: 390cl, Practical 210Cl.Total 600Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation & business topics | 30 | 25 | |
| Laws and Regulations | 10 | 10 | |
| General Sciences | 60 | 15 | 80 |
| Applied Sciences | 75 | 20 | 95 |
| Skin Care | 150 | 105 | 255 |
| Make-up | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| Body & other treatments | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Hair Removal | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| State laws, rules & regulations | 10 | 10 | |
| TOTAL Cl. | 400 | 210 | 610 |
Clinical Minimum Requirements: The curriculum requirements for Basic Esthetics includes the following minimum performances and logged:
- Consultations, cleansings and analysis of face and body 35
- Manual facials and treatments 65
- Tinting 15
- Machine or electrical facials and treatments 50
- Body treatments and back treatments 20
- Makeup 25
- Hair Removal 25
Observation and weekly evaluations will be conducted. Students will have the opportunity to work on each other, as well as clients visiting the salon.
