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Mission and Purpose of Illuminate Beauty Institute

At Illuminate Beauty Institute, it is our mission to educate and prepare students to pass their State Board Examinations and become Estheticians with great success. Our classes are small and intimate with highly talented educators so our students will acquire the skills needed to go above and beyond as an employee in any esthetic setting or excel in running their own business. Because of our size and experience in the field we can give extra attention to any students specific interests so you graduate with confidence and ready to begin your career in esthetics.

 

Professional Esthetician

600 hours of virtual theory education as well as hands on services with real clients. You will learn how to create a perfect brow, basic skincare and skin function for optimal preventative aging and skin condition correction, makeup, body treatments and more. This is the first course and must be completed before moving on to the Master course.

You will be prepared to pass your Virginia State Board tests in as little as 6 months as well as learn the skills you’ll need to get hired and efficiently work in any of the many facets requiring an esthetic professional license.

Master Esthetician

The program consists of 600 clock hours of virtual theory education, classroom instruction as well as clinical application. Students are required to have completed the professional esthetics course prior to enrolling in the master esthetics course. Students will learn advanced services such as chemical peels, Intense Pulse Light therapies, dermaplaning and more.

You will be prepared to pass your Virginia State Board tests as quickly as 6 months as well as many other skills needed to be an effective employee in any spa environment or to run your own esthetic business..

*These are hybrid courses of virtual theory hours and hands-on training so that both programs can be done on a more flexible schedule. We understand and encourage anyone who needs to work while in school. A full time class schedule includes 2 days a week of in person training for each program and 12 hours of virtual on your your own time.

We supply all linens and products for use during clinic hours. We also offer discounted student kits if you are interested in having waxing, makeup or skincare products at home to continue practicing your skills. These kits can also be used to start your career after graduation and licensing.

At Illuminate we also build your state board kit together in class to better prepare you for the state board practical test. By creating these together it helps to take the stress off of this step and you’ll have everything you need to be successful and pass.

 What you will master…

Professional Esthetician Curriculum Outline

·         Orientation and Business Topics – 25 hours

·         Laws and Regulations – 10 hours

·         General Sciences – 80 hours

·         Applied Sciences – 95 hours.

·         Skin Analysis – 55 hours

·         Skin Care Basics, Cleansing, Masks, Extractions, Massage, Machines, Electrical Facials and General Procedures – 200 hours

·         Makeup Setup, Supplies, Instruments, Color Theory, Camouflage, Lash & Brow tinting, Lash Lifting, False Lash Application, Extension Application – 65 hours

·         Hair Removal - Face, Brows, Lip, Chin, Nose, Ears; Body Waxing - Bikini, Underarm, Arms, Legs – 50 hours

·         Body Treatments - Wraps, Scrubs & Masks – 20 hours

Professional Esthetics Practical Application

·         Consultations, Cleansings, and Analysis of Face and Body – 35

·         Manual Facials and Treatments – 65

·         Machines or Electrical Facials and Treatments – 50

·         Body Treatments and Back Treatments – 20

·         Make-up – 25

·         Hair Removal – 25

Professional Esthetics Virtual Theoretical Topics

·         Foundations: Life Skills

·         Foundations: Professional Image

·         Foundations: Communicating for Success

·         Foundations: The Healthy Professional

·         Foundations: Infection Control

·         Foundations: Chemistry and Chemical Safety

·         Foundations: Electricity and Electrical Safety

·         Foundations: Career Planning

·         Foundations: On the Job

·         Foundations: The Beauty Business

·         Fundamentals: Career Opportunities and History of Esthetics

·         Fundamentals: Anatomy and Physiology

·         Fundamentals: Physiology and Histology of the Skin

·         Fundamentals: Disorders and Diseases of the Skin

·         Fundamentals: Skin Analysis

·         Fundamentals: Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection

·         Fundamentals: The Treatment Room

·         Fundamentals: Facial Treatments

·         Fundamentals: Facial Massage

·         Fundamentals: Facial Devices and Technology

·         Fundamentals: Hair Removal

·         Fundamentals: Makeup Essentials

·         Fundamentals: Advanced Topics and Treatments

Master Esthetician Curriculum Outline

·         Orientation, Advanced Business Subjects, Infection control, HIPPA, OSHA, FDA, MSDS, and PPE – 45 hours

·         Advanced Anatomy and Physiology – 65 Hours

·         Advanced Skincare and Advanced Modalities – 90 hours

·         Advanced Procedures and Chemical Exfoliation – 280 hours

·         Lymphatic Drainage – 120 hours

Master Esthetics Practical Application

·         Advanced Treatments – 40

·         Microdermabrasion – 50

·         Chemical Exfoliation – 75

·         Lymphatic Drainage Treatments – 50

Master Esthetics Virtual Theoretical Topics

·         Advanced: Changes in Esthetics

·         Advanced: Infection Control

·         Advanced: Histology of the Cell and the Skin

·         Advanced: Hormones

·         Advanced: Anatomy and Physiology: Muscles and Nerves

·         Advanced: Anatomy and Physiology: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

·         Advanced: Chemistry and Biochemistry

·         Advanced: Laser, Light Energy, and Radiofrequency Therapy

·         Advanced: Wellness Management

·         Advanced: Skin Disorders: Skin in Distress

·         Advanced: Skin Typing and Aging Analysis

·         Advanced: Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection

·         Advanced: Botanicals and Aromatherapy

·         Advanced: Ingredients and Products for Skin Issues

·         Advanced: Pharmacology for Estheticians

·         Advanced: Facial Techniques

·         Advanced: Skin Care Massage

·         Advanced: Facial Devices

·         Advanced: Hair Removal

·         Advanced: Makeup

·         Advanced: Spa Treatments

·         Advanced: Complementary Wellness Therapies

·         Advanced: Ayurveda Theory and Treatments

·         Advanced: Working in a Medical Setting

·         Advanced: Medical Terminology

·         Advanced: Medical Intervention

·         Advanced: Plastic Surgery Procedures

·         Advanced: The Esthetician’s Role in Pre- and Post-Medical Treatments

·         Advanced: Financial Business Skills

·         Advanced: Marketing