The New Face of Esthetics Schools in Atlanta

Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is the leader among esthetics schools in Atlanta. Our 1000-hour day or evening Atlanta esthetics program, is complete with highly trained, licensed esthetics instructors, a fully comprehensive curriculum, up-to-date educational materials and instructional technology, a professionally equipped facility, quality skin care products, equipment and supplies. Our Atlanta esthetics program provides students the best possible start as they begin their new career in this rapidly evolving industry. Our public student clinic spa provides students with the opportunity to use their skin care skills in a real life spa setting, ensuring they are ready to hit the ground running, full of confidence as they embark on their new skin care careers.

Our esthetics school class sizes are limited ensuring each student receives high levels of personalized instruction and attention. We uphold the highest hygienic and sanitation standards and the quality and sophistication of the skincare equipment available to students significantly exceeds the minimum required by the State Board of Cosmetology. Because our students undergo extensive classroom and clinical training before working on the public they begin their professional life filled with confidence.

As a newly licensed esthetician, you can expect to obtain positions in a variety of fun and rewarding settings such as day and destination spas, cruise ships, private skin care practice, medical esthetics clinics, and commercial cosmetics enterprises.

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Esthetician Program Start Dates

Day and evening programs detailed schedule

Certifications and Program Content

Our program content and clinic practicum meet the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology requirements for graduation and application for licensure that is required to practice as a professional esthetician in Georgia and other states. Students also earn certifications in the following specialities:

• Microdermabrasion
• Spa Therapies
• Foot Reflexology

Our skin care program requires students to successfully progress from introductory coursework to the study of advanced esthetics concepts:

• Foundation Courses
• Professional Practice Concepts
• Advanced Spa Therapies
• Advanced Esthetics

Foundation courses introduce you to the field of skin care. They prepare you to perform basic facials, waxing, makeup, lash and brow tinting, and provide you with the foundation necessary for advanced study.

Advanced Spa Therapies courses include Aromatherapy and Reflexology, which are two of the four certifications earned by our graduates. Students also learn to operate and care for spa equipment, develop treatment plans, and practice creating custom treatments.

Advanced Aesthetics courses cover advanced topics such as medical terminology, chemical peels & exfoliators and microdermabrasion. They provide students with invaluable hands on, supervised experience in the use of skin care machines such as those used for Microdermabrasion.

Professional Practice courses guide students in the development of a professional image, teach valuable interviewing and resume writing skills and prepare students for the state board exam.

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