INTRODUCTION TO ESTHETICS: OVERVIEW
The educational objective of the Introduction to Esthetics is to provide students with an exceptional foundation in Esthetics training. This program not only fulfills the basic Massachusetts state board requirements, it also equips students with solid technical, diagnostic and communication skills. Students who have completed the Introduction to Esthetics may continue their studies in the Esthetics Masters Program.
- Sanitation
- Client Analysis
- Tools and Color Theory
- Face Shapes
- Foundation, Concealer and Blush
- Makeup Applications for Eyes
- Lip Correction and Color Application
- Advanced Contouring and Highlighting
- Makeup Applications for Special Occasions
- False Eyelash Applications
- Portfolio
- Cells, Anatomy and Physiology
- Physiology and Histology of the Skin
- Bacteriology, Sterilization and Sanitation
- Pathological Skin Disorders and Dermatology
- Esthetic Chemistry
- Product Knowledge and Ingredient Analysis
- Electricity and Esthetic Salon Equipment
- Nutrition
- Enemies of the Skin
- Aging Skin
- Male Skin vs. Female Skin
- Clinical Skin Typing
- Aromatherapy
- Holistic Facials
- Client Consultation
- Forms and Record Keeping
- Analysis and Treatment Planning
- Analysis as a Sales Tool
- Salon Reception Skills
- Professional Ethics and Responsibility
- Liability, Licensing and Goal-Setting Strategies
- Basic Retail Sales Management
- Interview and Resume Skills
- Greeting and Preparing Clients
- Ending Treatments and Closing Clients
- Basic Skin Analysis
- Creating Individual Treatment Plans
- Facial Cleansing and Toning
- Professional Exfoliation
- Manual Extraction
- Facial Massage Technique
- Basic Facial Treatment
- Back Facial Treatments
- Wax Depilation Techniques
- Enzymes, Ampoules and Finishing Masks
- High Frequency and Galvanic Modalities
- Paraffin Treatments
- Specialty Masks
- Eye Treatments
- Holistic Facials
- Basic Equipment Usage and Maintenance
