What do you learn in esthetics school?

Before you choose the right esthetics schools for you, it's important to know what you will learn. We are going to look at the basic things you will learn in any esthetics program, what Florida requires, and what we offer at Alpha. With this information, you'll be able to better decide the right esthetics program for you.

What You'll Learn in Esthetics School: The Basics

You will learn many basic things in esthetics school to help you enter this career. Some of the basics you will learn include:

  • Human Anatomy - An in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of nails, hair, and skin is necessary.

  • Communication Skills - Since you will be working with the general public, you will also learn how to provide excellent customer service.

  • Business Ethics – You will need to learn the ethics of business to become an Esthetician.

  • Basic Treatments & Services - All esthetics schools will also teach basic treatments and services.

You will need to learn the basics to form a foundation of your knowledge. Some programs will go deeper, while others will only teach you the minimum needed to become licensed.

What Florida Requires to Become an Esthetician

The State of Florida requires you to complete at least 220 hours of education to become an Esthetician. You will need to get your Facial Specialist license to enter this career. The coursework you will need to complete includes:

  • Machine and Manual Facials

  • Nutrition

  • Waxing

  • Skin Care Products

  • Body Treatments

  • Aromatherapy

  • Waxing

  • Makeup Artistry

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Microdermabrasion

  • Retail and Sails Techniques

  • Infection Control, Safety, and Sanitation

You will need an education in all of these areas to get your license in Florida. Completion of a state-approved esthetics program is necessary.

What You'll Learn at Alpha Esthetics School

We provide a 350-hour program, which we put together with some of the top employers in North Florida. It's important to get full training on all the necessary services, which takes longer than the required 220-hour program.

Our esthetics program includes the following courses:

  • Florida laws and rules (5 hours)

  • HIV/AIDS (4 hours)

  • Health, sanitation, and infection control (10 hours)

  • Ethics (2 hours)

  • Skin Theory, disease, and disorders (123 hours)

  • Hair removal (8 hours)

  • Product chemistry (8 hours)

  • Eyebrow shaping (1 hour)

  • Facial techniques and contraindications (117 hours)

  • Electrical equipment, advanced applications, and peels (43 hours)

  • Make-up applications (7 hours)

  • Business and salesmanship (3 hours)

  • Eyelash application (10 hours)

  • Manual extractions (2 hours)

  • Lash and brow tinting (5 hours)

  • Career and employment (2 hours)

We provide you with everything you need to become an Esthetician in Florida. You will learn many different services, along with the business of skincare and facial treatments. We even offer a career and employment course to help you land your first job.

Our esthetics school goes beyond what the state requires. We have worked with top employers in the industry to make sure you get the education and training you need to start your new career.

If you want to become a facial specialist, Alpha offers the right esthetics school for you. Our instructors are ready to help you get the hands-on experience you need, along with the foundational knowledge you will need.