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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
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
Body Systems and Treatments
Make-up and Hair Removal
Skin Care Treatments
Body Systems and Treatments
- 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
- 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
- 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
Advanced Professional Practices and Skin Care
Advanced Procedures and Chemical Exfoliation
Lymphatic Drainage
Advanced Professional Practices and Skin Care
- 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
- 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
- Tissues and organs within the lymphatic system
- Functions of the system
- Indications and contraindications
- Lymphatic drainage techniques
- Application of lymphatic drainage techniques to cellulite
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.
Voices of Centura
Success Stories
“You’re going to have really great teachers. You’re going to be getting everything you need…you’re going to leave comfortable, confident and driven.”
– Haley Atwood, Owner of Skin Goals Local
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.
*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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