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Martha in Kansas City, Missouri said: Colleen,
You may want to start from the beginning of the thread and actually R.E.A.D. This will answer your questions.

Martha

Drop the attitude Ms. Knowitall! You answer is VERY RUDE!

Thanks for the reponses ladies! Carolyn this question is for you..do you think it was worth it? Was the classes what you expected to be like? Are you going to be working at the Hairtage? Are you a dep or active duty? A lot of questions i know..lol...I dont EAS until Nov so i can take terminal leave in Oct..and i can start school then, so it looks like i dont have a choice but to go to miller motte because the other schools semester starts next month.

Carolyn in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina said: I just finished my esthetics training at Miller Motte College and it was a wonderful beginning. I will be starting in a spa but I would also like to do equipment sales and training classes. Is it possible to have an esthetic practice and do sales too?

Absolutely!

Tigi
don't be a player hater. i'm a first time poster (like you) and i thought matha was being a straigt shooter.

Jessica in Jacksonville, North Carolina said: Thanks for the reponses ladies! Carolyn this question is for you..do you think it was worth it? Was the classes what you expected to be like? Are you going to be working at the Hairtage? Are you a dep or active duty? A lot of questions i know..lol...I dont EAS until Nov so i can take terminal leave in Oct..and i can start school then, so it looks like i dont have a choice but to go to miller motte because the other schools semester starts next month.

Jessica,

I didn't know what to expect, I think I just stepped out on faith. No school is perfect because everyone's expectations are different. I found wonderful friends and some beautiful, caring instructors. I found myself, because I had been lost for so many years. I don't think that had anything to do with the school but with a new attitude. Go with your heart. Don't wait until everything is perfect to begin your career. Perfection comes in the trying. Don't sweat the small stuff and live each moment of life in that moment.

Carolyn

Carolyn in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina said: Jessica,

I didn't know what to expect, I think I just stepped out on faith. No school is perfect because everyone's expectations are different. I found wonderful friends and some beautiful, caring instructors. I found myself, because I had been lost for so many years. I don't think that had anything to do with the school but with a new attitude. Go with your heart. Don't wait until everything is perfect to begin your career. Perfection comes in the trying. Don't sweat the small stuff and live each moment of life in that moment.

Carolyn

Thank you Carolyn, Its something i really want to do and im very passionate about the idea of jumping in to it. Everyone keeps telling me to wait until next year when the GI Bill increase takes effect..but i just cant sit around waiting. I spoke with a rep today at miller motte, and she should be calling me tomorrow to let me know an estitmate of how much my tuition should be. I know i keep talking money money money..but im about to lose my security in nov when i get out, its just kinda scary

I am currently an R.N. I am interested in learning to give botox injections, etc. Does anyone know how I might go about doing this?

Host said: What is the best training for becoming a hirable esthetician? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective esthetician?

What do non-traditional career paths look like?

Hi since u are a current RN. can you tell me what the schools like for a RN. i am in esthetician school and once i finish that i want to go into nursing. what do you think? should i go into that? can you tel me what its like. i love helping people and spending time with people i am a very caring person. Sometimes i just cant handle blood but i probably would get over the fact thati have no choice. can you please update me about that.thank you.

char in Las Vegas, Nevada said: does anybody know what school in las vegas is the best for the esthetics program?

I went to Euphoria in Henderson. I had a really good teacher, but the school was not up to par, dirty and I felt for $10,000 I should have gotten a better education, could of learned alot more. I have heard most of the schools out here are about the same..no one is happy with them.

I am trying to get into the esthetics field, I am 40 and have 2 young children, an adult child with a child-which makes me a grandmother, and a husband. I completed a cosmetology program some years ago-not licensed though. I am wondering if there are any on-line schools I can do at home because I am a busy woman-I did come across Stratford Career Instititute-are there other on-line schools?

Sorry, I know of no on-line schools which can offer cosmetology or esthetic courses which are accepted as hours in any state. This is becuse of practical portion which is required.

If you are considering any such school, make sure and check with your state cosmetology board and make sure that the school is recognized and the hours are accepted or you will just be wasting your money.

Have you talked to your state board about giving you any type of credit for your past cosmetoc education?

Jeff

just to let you know stratford is not an accredited school. Always make sure they are accredited and check out your atate board also.

hi i got my esthetician license in feb im haveing a hard time finding a job everyone wants expericene i know i need to take post gaguate classes does anyone have adivce for me and where i can take these advanced classes

michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hello,
I have been a licensed esthetician for over twenty year, spa business owner as well as a current esthetician and CIDESCO educator, multi published skin care writer and registered aromatherapist.
I encourage my students to always stay abreast of the latest treatments, products, ingredients and machines available. In this ever progressive industry it is essential. Taking post graduate education classes on the above is benefical as well as reading industry trade journals. Sales of skin care products is just as important as services, both for the health and maintainence of your client's skin and for your bottom line. Taking classes in sales and product knowledge, also priceless.
There are many directions you can go with an esthetician license today eg: sales, salon, spa, medi spa, make up artistry, education, to name a few.
Hope this has been somewhat helpful. Interested in post graduate training, feel free to contact me.

Hi, I was wondering if you give certifications at the competion of your courses. Also I was wondering if you have to have the certification to open your own home spa.
Thank you for any help.
Kristy

Kristy in Oshawa, Ontario said: Hi, I was wondering if you give certifications at the competion of your courses. Also I was wondering if you have to have the certification to open your own home spa.
Thank you for any help.
Kristy

Hello,
All are classes close with a completion certification for each attendee.

As for the home spa, you would need to check with your State to see what their requirements are. For more info on Advanced Esthetic classes you can go to: www.conceptsinstitute.com.

hi,
I don't have any experience of have a certificate on Esthetics.
Iam thinking of taking Medical Aesthetician program. Do I need to take the Esthetics course first or could I go straight and take the Medical Aesthetics program. If possible can you recommend a good school in toronto, canada. Thank you

May

may in Scarborough, Ontario said: hi,
I don't have any experience of have a certificate on Esthetics.
Iam thinking of taking Medical Aesthetician program. Do I need to take the Esthetics course first or could I go straight and take the Medical Aesthetics program. If possible can you recommend a good school in toronto, canada. Thank you

May

Hi,
You will need to check with your regulating board in Canada. The requirements in the US are different. If you are in Toronto you may want to check out the CIDESCO program at the Lam school.

I am looking for a CIDESCO trained esthetician in Calgary... Can anyone on this, please contact me with a name or salon, someone specializing in facial peels and microdermabrasion. Thank You!

I would contact the Cidesco school in Canada.

I'm looking at taking some advance classes and was wondering if anyone knew of any in taking place in New York city at the end of Feb. or beginning of March? Seminars or advanced classes? I am looking into some others but can't find a whole lot in NY except one at Christie Valmy- has anyone taken any of their advanced classes? Anyone know of any Doctor's offices that hold these sort of classes? I know in other cities they have classes I have been informed of but what about NY?

I am looking at some other options elsewhere as well but it's hard to decide because it seems a lot of Medspa's have fantasy advertising and not sure if the classes are really all that good.

Thank you!

Diane Bussee in Richmond, Virginia said: This question is also directed to Michele:

I too wish to work in the South of France as an esthetician. How does one go about obtaining a list of American owned spas in that region?

I know some French, basic conversation, but am not fluent.

Many thanks,

Diane

Hi my name is Suzanne and I am interested in the same course of action you are planning.... I love the south of France and have friends there and would like to know any info you found out on the subject anything would be greatly appreciate. thanks suzannetinari@hotmail.com

I am not a native English speaker and I was wondering how difficult is the english reading test in order to be accepted as a student in a beauty school. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you . Myrtee@yahoo.com

I am not a native English speaker and I was wondering how difficult is the English reading test in order to be accepted as a student in a beauty school.Any information will be appreciated. thank you.

Hello,
I live in Philadelphia and would like to go to esthetician school. I'm looking at several schools, including the Aveda Institute. Does anyone know if this is a good school?
Many thanks,
Libby

Libby,
I hope you receive a reply as I would be interested in knowing same. Also the women from the Jacksonville/Camp Lejuene area....How was the Miller Motte school and what were the costs??

I'm trying to reinvent myself in a career as an esthetician...do you think 55 is too old to pursue? I don't look 55 in case that matters.
Thanks so much for any replies!!
Debbie

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew anything of the Marinello schools. There is a location near me, and they offer a clinical esthy program which is what I am looking into. I'm almost positive it is accredited, but I haven't heard anything about the school. Does anybody have any knowledge on the institute?

Do yourself a favor and go to a local community college, please. Trust me, I have been there and back.

Amarie Bell in Wilmington, North Carolina said: Do yourself a favor and go to a local community college, please. Trust me, I have been there and back.

I am in community college.

michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hello,
I have been a licensed esthetician for over twenty year, spa business owner as well as a current esthetician and CIDESCO educator, multi published skin care writer and registered aromatherapist.
I encourage my students to always stay abreast of the latest treatments, products, ingredients and machines available. In this ever progressive industry it is essential. Taking post graduate education classes on the above is benefical as well as reading industry trade journals. Sales of skin care products is just as important as services, both for the health and maintainence of your client's skin and for your bottom line. Taking classes in sales and product knowledge, also priceless.
There are many directions you can go with an esthetician license today eg: sales, salon, spa, medi spa, make up artistry, education, to name a few.
Hope this has been somewhat helpful. Interested in post graduate training, feel free to contact me.

dear educator: i am a guy who is seriously thinking about doing a nail tech diploma to switch from my job (completely unrelated field) to this field at a later stage.

will appreciate your opinion regarding males working as mail techs. think about it as a salon owner - would you hire a male nail tech? think about it as a client - do you mind having your mani/pedi done by a male?

i am willing to share more info with you if your think my question is worth the discussion

thank you with much appreciation

michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hello,
I have been a licensed esthetician for over twenty year, spa business owner as well as a current esthetician and CIDESCO educator, multi published skin care writer and registered aromatherapist.
I encourage my students to always stay abreast of the latest treatments, products, ingredients and machines available. In this ever progressive industry it is essential. Taking post graduate education classes on the above is benefical as well as reading industry trade journals. Sales of skin care products is just as important as services, both for the health and maintainence of your client's skin and for your bottom line. Taking classes in sales and product knowledge, also priceless.
There are many directions you can go with an esthetician license today eg: sales, salon, spa, medi spa, make up artistry, education, to name a few.
Hope this has been somewhat helpful. Interested in post graduate training, feel free to contact me.

Yes - I am interest in post graduate training. Please contact me. I have completed the esthetic program more than 8 years ago, however I have not received my license. I will attend classes for refresher courses to obtain my licenses in October 2009. I am willing to do training without any cost. Please contact me

may in Scarborough, Ontario said: hi,
I don't have any experience of have a certificate on Esthetics.
Iam thinking of taking Medical Aesthetician program. Do I need to take the Esthetics course first or could I go straight and take the Medical Aesthetics program. If possible can you recommend a good school in toronto, canada. Thank you

May

Did you find the school you were looking for? I am also in toronto looking, for esthetics, I heard George Brown Yorkville campus is good?

I am curious what I would need to do to be certified to apply at a cosmetic surgeon's office for pre & post op skincare. I am in the state of Texas. I am currently a licensed esthetician.

Thanks in advance!

michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hi Saima,
Let me ask you this, how long have you been licensed and are you also licensed in the USA and what type of post graduate training are you looking into?
I believe there is CIDESCO training in or around Toronto but that program may be a little long and pricey for what you are looking for. Let me know if you are interested in one day training programs for certification and I will see what I can come up with.

You can contact me directly at conceptsmmp@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Michele

I know that there ia a very good CIDESCO school of esthetics in Vancouver, BC Canada. Dominelli College www.dominelli.com
Look them up, they have been in business for 30 years

michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hello,
I have been a licensed esthetician for over twenty year, spa business owner as well as a current esthetician and CIDESCO educator, multi published skin care writer and registered aromatherapist.
I encourage my students to always stay abreast of the latest treatments, products, ingredients and machines available. In this ever progressive industry it is essential. Taking post graduate education classes on the above is benefical as well as reading industry trade journals. Sales of skin care products is just as important as services, both for the health and maintainence of your client's skin and for your bottom line. Taking classes in sales and product knowledge, also priceless.
There are many directions you can go with an esthetician license today eg: sales, salon, spa, medi spa, make up artistry, education, to name a few.
Hope this has been somewhat helpful. Interested in post graduate training, feel free to contact me.

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for the information. May I contact you with some additional questions?

yes, you can contact me at www.conceptsmmp@yahoo.com

I am interested in post graduate training...
got any suggestions?

You may want to check out Concepts Institute of Advanced Esthetic located in South San Francisco.

Maria Pillon in Mexico said: I know that there ia a very good CIDESCO school of esthetics in Vancouver, BC Canada. Dominelli College www.dominelli.com
Look them up, they have been in business for 30 years

before you consider this school you need to check out this webside
www.discovervancouver.com/.../blanche-mcdonald-vs-dominelli-t8137.html Maria is the owner's daughter.

Hi, I am about to start at a new salon soon! The Salon uses Dermalogica and I trained with that brand. The owner of the salon and I have a deal where the client pays me and I only pay for the products I use. So I need to know how much the products cost for one facial. Or how many facials I can do with one bottle of product. I thought deralogica would have a chart or list on this. Please Help if you can.

ShayGray in Chicago, Illinois said: I am trying to get into the esthetics field, I am 40 and have 2 young children, an adult child with a child-which makes me a grandmother, and a husband. I completed a cosmetology program some years ago-not licensed though. I am wondering if there are any on-line schools I can do at home because I am a busy woman-I did come across Stratford Career Instititute-are there other on-line schools?

Apparently there are no accredited online schools for Cosmetology or Esthetics in the US. After speaking with the Board, I found that, although online schools like Stratford do give you a diploma, they do not count towards getting your license. If you the state board or even Stratford directly and ask this question, they will confirm that they do not qualify for even 1 of the 600 hours of training you're required to have in order to take the state board exams. Hope this helps.

michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hello,
I have been a licensed esthetician for over twenty year, spa business owner as well as a current esthetician and CIDESCO educator, multi published skin care writer and registered aromatherapist.
I encourage my students to always stay abreast of the latest treatments, products, ingredients and machines available. In this ever progressive industry it is essential. Taking post graduate education classes on the above is benefical as well as reading industry trade journals. Sales of skin care products is just as important as services, both for the health and maintainence of your client's skin and for your bottom line. Taking classes in sales and product knowledge, also priceless.
There are many directions you can go with an esthetician license today eg: sales, salon, spa, medi spa, make up artistry, education, to name a few.
Hope this has been somewhat helpful. Interested in post graduate training, feel free to contact me.

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michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hello,
I have been a licensed esthetician for over twenty year, spa business owner as well as a current esthetician and CIDESCO educator, multi published skin care writer and registered aromatherapist.
I encourage my students to always stay abreast of the latest treatments, products, ingredients and machines available. In this ever progressive industry it is essential. Taking post graduate education classes on the above is benefical as well as reading industry trade journals. Sales of skin care products is just as important as services, both for the health and maintainence of your client's skin and for your bottom line. Taking classes in sales and product knowledge, also priceless.
There are many directions you can go with an esthetician license today eg: sales, salon, spa, medi spa, make up artistry, education, to name a few.
Hope this has been somewhat helpful. Interested in post graduate training, feel free to contact me.

I would love to speak with you about bringing our instant sunless tanner on board.

Hello! I got my lic 5 yrs ago and I am going on my own after the first of the year because when It comes to facials the spa I work at there are too many on call estheticians and all Iget to do is massage! I love to do facials! so I hooked up with another exp esthetician who does consulting.

I will offer private personal training/ nutrition, massage & facials!

I am not going to wait for someone to hire me! its rediculas! they keep asking for experience??? hire me so I can get some! lol

I know how to do facials and because I do massage that is even better because my facial massage will will be the clincher!lol

I am in the process of looking into taking an advanced skin analysis class and product knowlege and when I return from the east coast I will start to purchase the equipt I need to start.

If you have suggestions or recomendations I am all ears!!!!

Thanks so much!

Donna

michele phelan in san francisco, California said: Hello,
I have been a licensed esthetician for over twenty year, spa business owner as well as a current esthetician and CIDESCO educator, multi published skin care writer and registered aromatherapist.
I encourage my students to always stay abreast of the latest treatments, products, ingredients and machines available. In this ever progressive industry it is essential. Taking post graduate education classes on the above is benefical as well as reading industry trade journals. Sales of skin care products is just as important as services, both for the health and maintainence of your client's skin and for your bottom line. Taking classes in sales and product knowledge, also priceless.
There are many directions you can go with an esthetician license today eg: sales, salon, spa, medi spa, make up artistry, education, to name a few.
Hope this has been somewhat helpful. Interested in post graduate training, feel free to contact me.

I am interested in post graduate training. I am a recently licensed esthi, and I am renting a room in a salon located in San Leandro, CA. I would like to add more effective treatments to my menu. Feel free to contact me at jazzysmom_ndm@yahoo.com. My name is Nicole.

Diana in Battle Ground, Washington said: Hi there! I don't know your name; thus the lack of a proper greeting. I'm Diana in Portland and just graduated from esthy school and am also wanting to mesh journalism and esthetics together. I got your message in reply to the note I sent to Michele in the Bay Area on the estheticians forum. You asked me to write you, and so here I am! I would love to hear about the company you work for and the part time income you mention. Please e-mail me at vertigoon@hotmail.com.
Many thanks,
Diana

Hello Diana .
I'M living in washington and currently attending beauty school in oregon.I'm really interested in esthetics and was wondering if you know what best school with estetics program in oregon ,or what school you finish , and your experience and advise ?
Thank you
Natalya

Hello Michelle.

I'm currently a student and need advice on what kind of business cards or services I can provide to people now without getting into any legal trouble?

Can I do facials and masks or peels with no license or should I do nothing? I really enjoy what I do and want to improve my skills and training with hands-on experience.

thank you
angelita

I a current student in a Degree program for Esthetics. What kind of services can I provide without my license?

Facials? Peels? Masks?

I really enjoy doing facials and could always use hands-on experience.

thank you
angelita

Jennifer in Santa Rosa, California said: I am looking into medical aesthetics as well. I am currently attending a junior college and was wondering if I should go through the nursing program to become a medical aestetician? Would it be a waste of time or not?

I live in southern Ca and next year I am thinking about goingback to school to get my RN ....it will take some yrs to complete because I will go part time...but to answer your question NO it'snot a waste of time!!!! I cant seem to get any where with an esty lic....

Donna

Angelita in Arvada, Colorado said: I a current student in a Degree program for Esthetics. What kind of services can I provide without my license?

Facials? Peels? Masks?

I really enjoy doing facials and could always use hands-on experience.

thank you
angelita

Unfortunately you can not provide any services on the public and receive compensation for it without a license.

What if I do not charge anything for my services (I need experience anyway) and recieve tips?

Laws are different in states. However, it is usually accepted that as long as you do not charge for your service and do not represent yourself as a licensed cosmetologist (esthetician) you can. This is how many cosmetic sales people are able to give free facials because they are demonstrating their products.

Colorado statute says:

"(9) "Cosmetology" means any one act or practice, or any combination of acts or practices, when done for payment either directly or indirectly or when done without payment for the public generally, usually performed by and included in or known as the profession of beauty culturists, beauty operators, beauticians, estheticians, cosmetologists, or hairdressers or of any other person, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity holding itself out as practicing cosmetology by whatever designation and within the meaning of this article."

I know many students who perform facials on family and friends to get experience while they are learning.

Of course, if you want to be completely legal, I guess you could have them sign a piece of paper acknowledging that they know that you are a student and not licensed at the time. Most don't however.

During my practice, I devoted 20% of my practice to R&D. Meaning that I experimented using different techniques, protocols and products or ingredients in order to develop new treatments, products and equipment. Those which joined this program were not charged (or charged a minimal amount for products) and signed an "Informed Consent" form.