Esthetics Training for Licensed Cosmetologists

Your cosmetology license gives you options. This program helps you use them.

Our focused 5-week crossover program teaches skincare fundamentals and professional facial techniques so you can expand beyond hair and confidently offer facials.

Adding facial services allows many cosmetologists to increase income, reduce physical strain, and build a more sustainable, long-term career.

You’ve already earned your cosmetology license - why not make it work harder for you?

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Why Adding Facials Makes Financial Sense

For many cosmetologists, adding facials is a smart way to expand earning potential while also reducing burnout.

Let’s be honest, hair work can be physically demanding. Facial services are rarely taught in-depth in cosmetology school, yet professional skincare is a $178 billion global industry with steady growth driven by repeat clients and results-based care.

Unlike hair services, which often require standing for long hours and can take a physical toll over time, facials allow for more ergonomic work, predictable scheduling, and consistent rebooking every 4 to 6 weeks. There is also a meaningful difference in client expectations. Skincare clients typically understand that results are progressive, while hair clients can arrive with unrealistic expectations around cut / color, or dissatisfaction that may be outside the provider’s control.

Viewed this way, investing in advanced facial training is not about abandoning hair. It is about adding a high-value service that complements your existing work and clientele, reduces physical strain, and can offset the cost of education while continuing to generate income for years.

Learn Facials and Advanced Skincare

The Facial School Program was created for licensed cosmetologists ready to expand their craft into the world of professional skincare. This intensive 5-week program focuses on modern facial techniques, advanced skin analysis, and hands-on experience with today’s most in-demand modalities - from LED therapy to microdermabrasion and deep pore cleansing facials.

You’ll work side-by-side with seasoned educators and industry pros to refine your understanding of skin physiology, master consultation techniques, and learn the art of creating transformative client experiences.

Each class builds on the previous material that you have learned. For example, every practice facial you give, you will go through all the steps that you have learned so far. This repetition under your instructors watchful eye will give you the practice you need to walk away being able to give a good facial experience and help your clients improve their skin. By the end of 5 weeks, you’ll feel confident performing full-service facials, understanding skin conditions, and integrating esthetics into your professional practice or salon environment.

Why The Facial School?

Small group training for personalized instruction
Real equipment and modern modalities used in professional spas
Sunday/Monday schedule tailored for working professionals
Business-minded curriculum designed by entrepreneurs and estheticians who’ve built successful spa brands

Tuition & Schedule

The investment for the Cosmetology to Esthetics Bridge Program is $2,400 and includes hands-on instruction, small class size, advanced facial techniques, and real-world training inside a professional spa environment. Classes meet Sundays and Mondays from 10:00am to 6:00pm over 5 weeks, for a total of 10 class days and 80 hours of instruction. Students also receive a customized course manual created specifically for this program to support both in-class learning and ongoing reference. See the class schedule for upcoming start dates.

Class Guide

Consultation, Intake, and Skin Analysis

Purpose of the Intake Form
Contraindications and Red Flags
Lifestyle and Homecare Factors
Visual and Tactile Skin Analysis
Identifying the Primary Skin Concern
Fitizpatrick Scale
TDLR

Facial Foundations and Core Techniques

Facial Treatment Flow
Cleansing and Skin Preparation
Massage Principles and Techniques
Masks and Finishing Products
Client Comfort and Professional Presence

Corrective Techniques and Modalities

Acne Fundamentals
Controlled Exfoliation
Extractions
Galvanic Current
Hydrafusion / Deep Pore Cleansing
Ultrasonic Skin Scrubber
High Frequency
Microdermabrasion
Chemical Peels (Superficial)

Treating, Planning, and Executing a Complete Facial

Using Intake and Analysis to Guide Treatment
Treating Common Skin Concerns
Modality Selection Based on Skin Behavior
Building Simple Homecare Routines
Group Intake and Treatment Planning Exercise
Final Full Facial Practical
Thinking like a Professional Esthetician

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