Esthetics Course Information

ESTHETICS COURSE DESCRIPTION

Esthetics: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5094.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0409

The curriculum involves 750 hours to satisfy Texas state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in facials, hair removal, makeup application, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Students are prepared to be an entry level esthetician.

This program is offered at the Dallas and San Antonio campuses.

ESTHETICS COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 750 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 300 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn esthetics principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Learning Experience: The remaining 450 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.

ESTHETICS COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Dallas or Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - San Antonio esthetics program will be divided into two designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: A 300-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic esthetics facial and waxing procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
  2. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 450 hours will be spent in a clinic environment. You will dress, act, and work like a true professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.

ESTHETICS COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The instructional program meets or exceeds these requirements:

Subject

Technical Instruction

Orientation and Texas Occupation Code (Chapter 1602 and General Rules and Regulations including Sanitary Ruling)

50 hours

Sanitation, Safety and First Aid

  • Definitions
  • Safety Measures
  • Methods
  • Importance
40 hours

Anatomy and Physiology

  • Bones- major bones & functions
  • Muscles-major muscles & functions
  • Nerves-major nerves & functions
  • Blood-major blood vessels & function
90 hours

Chemistry

  • Cosmetic
  • Properties and knowledge of pH (acid and alkaline)
50 hours

Electricity, Machines, and Related Equipment

  • High Frequency
  • Galvanic
  • Faradic
  • Interferentia
75 hours

Client Consultation and Analysis

  • Client History Forms
  • Recognize Contraindication
50 hours

Facial Treatments

  • Facial Massage Techniques
  • Eurpoean
  • Shiatsu
225 hours

Superfluous Hair Removal

  • Waxing
  • Safety & Sanitation
  • Tweezing
25 hours

Aromatherapy

  • Basic Principles Body and Face
15 hours

Nutrition

  • How To Maintain Your Health, Diet & Vitamins
10 hours

Color Psychology

  • Boosting Self-Confidence & Natural Beauty
10 hours

Makeup

  • Type of Makeup
  • Color Therapy
  • Face Types
  • Corrective Makeup
  • Special Occasion Makeup
  • Lashes
75 hours

Management

  • Skin Care as a Profession
  • Ethics
  • Job Markets & Options
  • Job Application & Resume'
  • Financial Responsibilities
35 hours

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS

750 hours

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

ESTHETICS PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURES

The following tests and grading procedures are incorporated during the student’s 750-hour course:

  1. Theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
  2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 70% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date.
  3. Final exam: This test covers an overview of all related esthetics subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
  4. Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all assigned practical clinic classroom worksheets.