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Professional Esthetician
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Professional Esthetician
The Professional Esthetician program is designed for individuals just starting their journey in the field. You’ll build a strong foundation in essential skincare practices, treatments, and client communication.
Our hands-on diploma program prepares you for entry-level positions as a licensed esthetician in salons, beauty and health spas, med spas, and dermatology offices.
- Diploma
- Program length: 7 months
- Day courses: between 8:30am – 1:30pm
- Afternoon courses: between 1:00pm – 6:00pm
- Night courses: between 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Become an esthetician
Build the Skills to Launch Your Esthetics Career
- Fundamentals of skin care, anatomy, and physiology
- Health and safety procedures
- Skin care analysis and treatment planning
- Makeup applications for everyday and special occasions
- Lash applications, tinting, perming, and hair removal
- Body treatments like wraps, scrubs, masks, and aromatherapy
Career Opportunities Await
- Upon completion of the Professional 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 7% between 2024 and 2034 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this equates to approximately 14,500 openings that are projected each year.
Program Duration and Content: Your Roadmap to a Career in Beauty
General Science and Safety Regulations
Facial Treatments
Body Systems and Treatments
Hair Removal and Make-Up
Exam Review and Professional Practices
General Science and Safety Regulations
Topics covered include:
- Sanitation and disinfection procedures
- Infection control methods
- Skin types, conditions, and diseases and disorders
- OSHA requirements for esthetics
- Client safety protocols
Facial Treatments
Topics covered include:
- Skin analysis and consultation
- Cleansing, masks, and exfoliation techniques
- Manual and device-based facial treatments
- Safety and sanitation practices
Body Systems and Treatments
Topics covered include:
- Human anatomy and physiology as they relate to esthetics
- Skin types, conditions, and disorders
- Body wraps, masks, scrubs, and aromatherapy
- Safety and general treatment procedures
Hair Removal and Make-Up
Topics covered include:
- Waxing, tweezing, and chemical hair removal methods
- Eyebrow shaping and lash/brow enhancements
- Everyday, camouflage, and special-occasion makeup
- Color theory, consultation, and product knowledge
Exam Review and Professional Practices
Topics covered include:
- Licensing exam content review and test prep
- Facial and body procedure practice
- Client communication and professionalism
- Business basics and career readiness
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.
A New Start is Closer than You Think
Whether you’re ready for a change or just getting started, Centura’s Professional Esthetician program offers a fresh path forward. With focused, hands-on training and no prior experience required, you can gain the confidence and skills to step into a career that keeps communities powered and connected.
Explore Centura Chesapeake Campus: Where Your Dreams Take Shape
The Professional Esthetician program is 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.
Program Requirements
Students enrolling in our Professional Esthetician program must:
- 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
