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Make a Smooth Career Transition with Centura College’s Professional and Master Esthetician Programs

If you have a passion for skincare and beauty, it’s time to look into a career as an Esthetician. Centura College offers two esthetician programs designed to cater to varying levels of expertise and career aspirations. Individuals with a desire for skincare education can enroll in the Professional Esthetician program, and then upon completion, continue on to the Master Esthetician program for advanced learning.

The Professional Esthetician program is for individuals just starting their journey in the field, providing a strong foundation in essential skincare practices, treatments, and client communication. The Master Esthetician program is tailored for those who seek to elevate their skills to the highest level, delving deeper into advanced techniques, medical spa procedures, and in-depth skin analysis.

  • Diploma
  • Program length: 8 months
  • Day courses: between 8:30am – 1:30pm
  • Night courses: between 5:30pm – 10:30pm
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Become an esthetician

Benefits of Esthetics as a Career and Dual Programming

Whether you want to specialize in intricate procedures or establish a solid footing on your career path, Centura College’s dual esthetician program approach ensures that aspiring estheticians have the opportunity to receive the education best suited to those goals and aspirations. Students who complete the Professional Esthetician program are then able to enroll in the Master Esthetician program. After the completion of this program, students will have the opportunity to take the practical and theory exams for Master Estheticians with the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

Master the Art of Beauty: Hands-On Learning for Success

As an esthetician student at Centura College, you’ll learn about different skin types, conditions, and disorders, and how to provide appropriate treatments for each. The program also includes practical training in procedures like:

  • Body wraps
  • Masks
  • Scrubs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Make-up applications
  • Hair removal techniques

Additionally, students gain hands-on experience with manual and machine facials, including cleansing and exfoliation, as well as complete eyelash care.

Your Glowing Path to the Future: Career Opportunities Await

Upon completion of the Esthetician diploma program, students can work in a variety of career settings including spas, salons, or wellness centers and dermatology offices. The demand for skin care specialists is expected to grow 9% between 2022 and 2032 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this equates to approximately 12,400 openings that are projected each year. A Professional Esthetician and a Master Esthetician both have a range of job opportunities available to them within the beauty and skincare industry. The key difference lies in the depth of their knowledge and the scope of treatments they are qualified to perform.

Program Duration and Content: Your Roadmap to a Career in Beauty

In just 33 weeks, our Professional Esthetician program and Master Esthetician programs offer 24 credit hours through six courses each. A wide range of courses explore anatomy, physiology, and nutrition in the esthetics field and include:
Professional Esthetician
  • Body Systems and Treatments

  • Make-up and Hair Removal

  • Skin Care Treatments

Body Systems and Treatments

The Body Systems and Treatments course is a vital part of the Professional Esthetician program. Students learn a breakdown of the basics of medical terminology relevant to the human body and how it relates to esthetics. Topics covered include:
  • Body systems, starting at the molecular level
  • Skin structure and function
  • Skin types, conditions, and diseases and disorders
  • Body treatments focused on relaxation and rejuvenation
  • Safety procedures and precautions

Make-up and Hair Removal

Unlock the secrets behind flawless applications in the Make-up and Hair Removal course. You’ll learn:
  • Hair removal techniques including waxing, tweezing and chemicals
  • Makeup station organization
  • Consultations
  • False eye lash and lash extension application
  • Lash tinting and perming
  • Hair lightening on the axial (excluding the scalp) and appendicular body

Skin Care Treatments

Take your knowledge to the next level in the Skin Care Treatments course by exploring a deeper understanding of skin care analysis and treatment. Topics include:
  • Health screening, skin care analysis,and consultation
  • Cleansing and extraction techniques for the face and body
  • Skincare mask selection
  • Effleurage and related movements and manipulations
Master Esthetician
  • Advanced Professional Practices and Skin Care

  • Advanced Procedures and Chemical Exfoliation

  • Lymphatic Drainage

Advanced Professional Practices and Skin Care

The Advanced Professional Practices and Skin Care is specially curated for the future Master Esthetician. Points of discussion highlight:
  • Advanced skin care techniques
  • Infection control
  • Business strategies
  • State regulations
  • Client records and confidentiality
  • Microbiology and bacteriology
  • Advanced health screening, skin analysis, and consultation
  • OSHA requirements, FDA guidelines and MSDS
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Advanced Procedures and Chemical Exfoliation

Explore advanced procedures and chemical exfoliation in the Advanced Procedures and Chemical Exfoliation course. Topics covered include:
  • Application of enzymes,and herbal exfoliations
  • Vitamin-based peels, alpha hydroxy, and beta hydroxy peels
  • Pre and post-treatment care
  • General procedures and safety

Lymphatic Drainage

In the Lymphatic Drainage course, learn the details of the lymphatic system. This includes manual and machine-aided lymphatic drainage that’s all about fostering wellness and balance. Other learning points are:
  • Tissues and organs within the lymphatic system
  • Functions of the system
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Lymphatic drainage techniques
  • Application of lymphatic drainage techniques to cellulite
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Financial Aid: Your Ticket to Education

We understand that money can be a big concern when it comes to getting an education, but we’re here to help. We offer financial assistance programs for eligible students.

Before you take that next step of enrolling, we strongly recommend first scheduling a meeting with one of our Financial Aid Advisors. They will guide you through all the different financial aid options available. Plus, they’ll lend a hand in filling out your applications.

Career Support: Navigating Your Path to Success

We want to see you exceed after you graduate. Our Career Services Department is here to lend a hand to current students and graduates in need of job placement support. The department provides services like resume writing, polishing up your interviewing skills, and assisting you through your job searching.

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Explore Centura Chesapeake Campus: Where Your Dreams Take Shape

The Professional Esthetician and Master Esthetician programs are offered at our campus in Chesapeake, Virginia. The campus consists of a 27,000-square-foot facility across two buildings with various amenities, including Wi-Fi, computer labs, lecture halls, and specialized labs for hands-on training. Centura College has a long history of career training since 1969, committed to providing students with educational tools and support.

Enroll with Ease: How to Begin Your Esthetician Journey

Starting your journey at Centura College is simple.

Enrollment process step one

First Step

Complete an interest form & Schedule a Meeting with Us.

Enrollment process step two

Second Step

Come in for a career planning session & fill out an application

Enrollment process step three

Third Step

Get your acceptance letter* & meet with a Financial Advisor & Explore Scholarships

Enrollment process step four

Fourth Step

Attend orientation & start your esthetician program!

*Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed.

Ready to jumpstart your career as an esthetician? Apply now for our Esthetician Diploma programs! For more information about our skilled trades programs, feel free to contact our campus offices.

Program Requirements: Your Checklist for the Esthetician Diploma Programs

Students enrolling in the Esthetician programs need to meet the following requirements:

  • Be 18 or older or have an approved cosigner if under 18
  • Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Have a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport
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