Esthetics
Course Summary
CURRICULUM:
Based on 600 hours of Esthetics training required by Idaho
Law.
Course taught in English
only.
TEXTS:
Milady’s
Esthetics Text and Workbook
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: A
study of the basic principles of Esthetics with an understanding of chemistry of
the skin and the products used in performing skin care procedures.
Course
Content
1.
Practical Curriculum and Required Operations
a)
Products, Tools & equipment use & Safety (20 hrs)
b)
Facial Massages (60 Operations)(60 hrs)
c)
Basic Facials (60 Operations)(120 hrs)
d)
Specialized Facials (acne, sensitive, mature) (10 Operations)(30 hrs)
e)
Aromatherapy (25 hrs)
f)
Extractions (20 Operations)(19 hrs)
g)
Waxing/Tweezing (40 Operations)(70 hrs)
h)
Make-up applications (30 Operations)(45 hrs)
i)
Peels (5 operations)(15 hrs)
j)
Machine facials (10 operations)(100 hrs)
k)
Desk and Dispensary (8 - 2 hour segments)(16 hrs)
2.
Theory Curriculum
a)
Orientation (1 hr)
b)
Skin Care History and Opportunities (1 hr)
c)
Your Professional Image (1 hr)
d)
Sanitation & Disinfection (2 hrs)
e)
Anatomy & Physiology (5 hrs)
f)
Chemistry for Estheticians (5 hrs)
g)
Cosmetic Chemistry (5 hrs)
h)
Basics of Electricity (5 hrs)
i)
Physiology & Histology of the Skin (5 hrs)
j)
Skin Disorders and Diseases (5 hrs)
k)
Skin Analysis (5 hrs)
l)
Product Selection & Ingredients (3 hrs)
m)
The Treatment Room (2 hrs)
n)
Massage (5 hrs)
o)
Hair Removal (10 hrs)
p)
Advanced Esthetics Topics: An Industry Overview (1 hr)
q)
World of Makeup (1 hr)
r)
The Salon/Spa Business; Selling Products & Services (3 hrs)
s)
Career Planning – payroll deductions & compensation (5 hrs)
t)
Idaho
Cosmetology Law (10 hrs)
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