Esthetician School Requirements in Des Moines

An Esthetician provides services focused on skin care including, but not limited to, skin treatments, facials, makeup application, and hair removal. Esthiology is the study of skincare and related skin beautification, esthetics is the practice of it. This includes facials, body treatments, waxing, or even makeup applications.

The Aveda Institute Des Moines is more than a beauty school. We are Iowa’s award-winning, accredited, cutting edge, eco-friendly Cosmetology and Spa Institution dedicated to shaping the future of beauty, our industry, and the world we live in.

Our course is a 600-hour program covering the varying levels of skincare and esthiology from chemistry, make-up, aromaology, facial massage, clinical treatments, personal/career development, and how to perform facials, waxing, and make-up application.

The Esthiology curriculum provides skincare training with an emphasis on using pure plant essences for treatment. The program prepares the student for the state licensing examination in Esthiology by appropriate and comprehensive training, thereby enabling graduates to enter the field of Esthiology in Des Moines, Iowa. Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as a skincare specialist, make-up artist, and waxing professional, with knowledge of Aveda products and spa techniques. Graduates will receive their diploma in Esthiology.

The program is taught using several different types of instructional methods such as iPad curriculum, hands-on techniques, demonstrations, classroom learning, visuals, and research.

Contact Aveda Institute Des Moines today to start your career in Esthetics


 

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