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Esthetics
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Christine Valmy’s Esthetics course has launched the successful careers of countless skin care professionals. We’re known as the school where many of New York City’s top facialists learned their craft and began their journey.
This is because we are committed to remaining at the forefront of esthetics innovation, and our students learn the latest techniques and technologies from industry-leading experts. We have incorporated decades of real-world spa experience into our curriculum.
Our rigorous and engaging Esthetics course fosters the development of your natural talents, your professionalism, and your passion. Through theory classes and practice performing treatments on real clients, you’ll graduate ready to thrive in the field of skin care.
Pursue your esthetics license, open your own business, become a waxing specialist, market yourself as a makeup artist—you’ll be poised to achieve a broad range of professional goals.
With a well-rounded, in-depth education at Christine Valmy, you’ll graduate with the expertise needed to confidently take the NY State licensing exam and acheive your dreams as a beauty professional.
Course Description
The field of esthetics involves a comprehensive knowledge of skin care. 600 hours course (300 live online hours and 300 in-person hours) are divided into four modules – Theory, Practical, Makeup and Clinic. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the skin works and responds to formulas and treatment methods, and you’ll learn how to apply that knowledge in practice for performing treatments and selecting appropriate solutions to address skin issues. You’ll also go beyond the layers of the skin to become proficient in both the fundamentals and specialties of makeup application.
You’ll learn several disciplines, including chemistry, anatomy, and biology, as a foundation for:
- Facial Treatments
- Body Procedures
- Makeup Techniques
- How to Use Electricity and Machines in Esthetics
- How to Remove Superfluous Hair
- Preparation for the NY State Licensing Exam
Course Curriculum
Esthetics Curriculum Details | Total Hours |
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Orientation/Domestic Violence | 5 |
Safety & Health | 8 |
Infection Control | 18 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 30 |
Structure & Functions of the Skin | 18 |
Nutrition for Healthy Skin & Body | 5 |
Skin Disorder & Diseases | 12 |
Skin Analysis | 18 |
Superfluous Hair | 60 |
Chemistry | 3 |
Chemistry as applied to Esthetics | 21 |
Electricity & Equipment | 18 |
Facial & Body Procedures | 240 |
Makeup Techniques | 70 |
Business Practices | 30 |
Career Skills | 12 |
Introduction to Advanced Esthetics | 9 |
Unassigned | 23 |
TOTAL | 600 |
Course Schedules
We offer a variety of schedules to fit your needs, so you can achieve an education while managing your other responsibilities.
Schedule Type | Days & Time | Duration |
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Full-Time | Monday – Thursday (9 AM – 5 PM) & Friday (9 AM – 2 PM) |
18 Weeks |
Half-Day (Spanish) | Monday – Friday (9 AM – 2 PM) | 24 Weeks |
Part-Time | Monday & Tuesday (9 AM – 5 PM) | 40 Weeks |
Part-Time | Wednesday – Friday (9 AM – 2 PM) | 40 Weeks |
Weekend | Saturday & Sunday (9 AM – 5 PM) | 40 Weeks |
Evening | Monday – Thursday (6 PM – 9:45 PM) | 40 Weeks |