Most Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Esthetics?
Esthetics is a specialty section of education taken from Cosmetology, which deals with the health and beautification of the skin, both face and body.
2. What is the difference between a
Cosmetologist and an Esthetician?
A cosmetologist is a hair care
specialist, who has minimal training on skin care. An esthetician is
a skin care therapist who has special training in the study and care
of the skin.
3A. What job opportunities will I have
with an Esthetic License?
With your license you can go into many
different areas within the field of esthetics such as: medical
esthetician, make-up artist, cosmetics buyer, cosmetic researcher,
beauty editor, instructor of esthetics, etc. We will discuss the
different avenues you might consider in the program. This will
assist you in finding an area that appeals to your interest with
skin care.
3B. Do you help students find
employment?
We will assist you in finding a
position; however finding a job is not a guarantee. The student’s
level of professionalism will better the odds of getting the
position.
3C. What kind of employment success
have graduates had?
We have a 92% placement ratio.
4. Can I sit in on a class?
We will schedule an appointment that
allows a prospective student the opportunity to attend a current
class for one full hour. This will give you a better view of the
classroom setting.
5. What is the average class size?
The average sizes of our classes are 15
students per class, with a maximum of 20 students.
6. When do you begin practical (hands
on) training vs. lecture?
We incorporate both practical as well
as lecture from the very first day of class. Approximately, the last
300 ending hours of the course is a concentration of practical study
to prepare you for the esthetics industry.
7. What percentages of students pass
the test?
Our current pass rate for the State
board exam, both written and practical, is 98%. This pass rate is
due to our commitment in grooming you for success.
8. Do you teach essential oils and
aromatherapy?
The course does have a basic overview
of aromatherapy and essential oils. We do at times offer advanced
classes in those two topics, so keep in contact and ask to be places
on our mailing list for advanced classes.
9. Do you teach other advanced course?
We teach many current and hot industry
advanced topics such as microdermabrasion, bridal make-up, airbrush
make-up, and I-TEC training valid in 25 countries. Other topics are
discussed but not shown in a practical aspect.
10. Do you teach body treatments?
Yes, we actually teach body treatments
in our equipped professional clinic wet/shower area.
11. Do you teach advanced massage?
No, that is not apart of our esthetics
program, only skin care massage.
12. Can I pick and choose when I want
to attend class?
Absolutely not, once you enroll for a
course you are to attend the scheduled program. We want to track
your progress to maximize your education and have you act in a
professional manner. You will be informed of your start and ending
dates for the class you enroll for.
13. If I was working in the industry
and wanted to come back to “freshen up” would I be welcome?
We always discount courses as well as
products for our students and graduates. The door is always open for
your needs and concerns we just ask you call beforehand so we can
set an appointment to better assist you.
14. How do the courses both full time
and part time work?
Full time is during the week,
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm, it takes 17 weeks to complete give or
take holiday and school closings. Part time is Monday-Thursday
6:30pm-9:30pm and alternating Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm also give or
take scheduled school closings. We don’t offer weekend class due to
the reservations of advanced classes.
15. Do you have outside speakers come
in to teach? Do you teach the business aspect?
Yes, we have guest lecturers come in to
speak with and train our students. We spend an entire Module on
business practices and job skills.
16. Do you use any other products
besides Simple Solutions? If not, can I bring other products in?
In addition to Simple Solutions we use
Aquasante, we import various other products to keep you abreast and
knowledgeable of the leading products in the industry today.
17. Do you go on tours? If so, I work
during the day does that mean I’d miss out on that?
Yes the school participates in the Spa
and Resort Expo and Beauty Shows related to our field and they are
mostly held during the day although they sometimes do not end until
7pm.
18. Will I get the same teachers that
teach the day classes?
There are different teachers for the
day and for the night, however teachers do substitute for one
another and you might get to experience a teacher from the day if
you’re a night student or the night if you’re a day student.
19. What kind of payment plans do you
offer? Do you accept government grants?
It's best to speak with one of our
administrators about the different financial aid programs which may
be available to you. They'll be glad to assist you.
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