Esthetician Program
600 Hours
Elevate Your Skincare Career
A Comprehensive Esthetician Program to Launch Your Career
COURSE OUTLINE - ESTHETICIAN (SOC 39-5094, CIP # 12.0409) (600 HOURS)
Esthetician Program Overview
Our 600-hour Esthetician Program offers in-depth training in skincare, combining technical instruction with practical experience to prepare you for a successful career as a licensed esthetician.
The curriculum for students enrolled in a Esthetician program shall consist of six hundred (600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a Esthetician pursuant to Section 7354 of the Cosmetology Act. For the purpose of this section, technical instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Instruction will be taught in English. Practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:
Curriculum Breakdown
- Health and Safety – 100 Hours
- Including instruction on hazardous substances, chemical safety, safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals, preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and regulations, and preventing communicable diseases; including Board Approved Health and Safety Course (B&P 7389(a)), which includes instruction on hazardous substances, basic labor laws, and physical and sexual assault awareness.
- Disinfection and Sanitation – 100 Hours
- Including instruction on disinfection procedures to protect the health and safety of consumers as well as the technician and proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments.
- Skin Care – 350 Hours
- Including instruction on chemical and manual facials and massaging, stimulating, exfoliating, cleansing, or beautifying the face, scalp, neck, or body by the use of. Hands, esthetic devices, cosmetic products, antiseptics, lotions, tonics, or creams that do not result in the ablation or destruction of the live tissue.
- Hair Removal and Lash and Brow Beautification – 50 Hours
- Including instruction on tinting and perming eyelashes and brows and applying eyelashes o any person, and includes removing superfluous hair from the body of any person by use of depilatories, tweezers, sugaring, nonprescription chemicals, or waxing, or by the use of devices and appliance of any kind or description, except by the use of lasers or light waves, which are commonly known as rays.
- Additional Training
- shall include the following subjects: Salon management including retail sales, record keeping, client service record cards, basic tax information relating to booth renters, independent contractors, employees, and employers. Communications skills including professional ethics and decorum and any additional subjects deemed of practical value such as résumé writing and job interviewing techniques.
Esthetician Performance Objective
Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California Cosmological establishing practices, acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all phases of skin, acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to Esthetics including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory and acquire business management techniques common to Esthetics.
State Licensing Requirements
Qualifications to take the Board of Barbering Cosmetology (Board Exams):
• Be at least 17 years of age
• Has completed the 10th grade in a public school or its equivalency (12th grad for electrology applicants)
• Has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Section 480 of the business and
Professions Code. It is the student’s responsibility to determine if any past criminal convictions will prevent them from
obtaining their state board license. We highly encourage potential students to contact State Board
(www.barbercosmo.ca.gov or Ph. 800-952-5210) prior to signing their enrollment agreement.
• Has completed the required hours (based on program) and the state required curriculum.
Graduation Requirements
Once the student has completed their program’s required clock hours, and completed the required theory hours and practical operations with a minimum grade average of 70%, he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation from the school.
State Licensing Requirements
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Have completed the 10th grade or its equivalent.
- Have committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code.
- Complete the required hours and state-mandated curriculum.
Note: It is the student’s responsibility to determine if any past criminal convictions will prevent them from obtaining a state board license. We encourage potential students to contact the State Board at www.barbercosmo.ca.gov or call 800-952-5210 prior to enrollment.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must complete the required 600 clock hours, fulfill all theory hours and practical operations, and maintain a minimum grade average of 70%. Upon completion, a diploma certifying graduation is awarded.
Manicuring Program Duration
25 Hours/Week: Approximately 24 weeks (5.39 months)
30 Hours/Week: Approximately 20 weeks (4.62 months)
40 Hours/Week: Approximately 15 weeks (3.46 months)
Two Locations for Your Convenience
We offer our top-tier beauty and barbering programs at two accessible locations, making it easy for you to get the training you need to succeed.
Why Enroll in Our Programs?
Choosing the right school for your beauty or barbering education is a big decision. Here’s why our programs stand out!
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our programs cover everything you need to succeed, from foundational skills to advanced techniques.
Hands-On Training
Work with real clients in a professional setting, gaining practical experience under the guidance of licensed instructors.
Career Preparation
Our programs are designed to help you pass licensing exams and secure a position in salons, barber shops, spas, or even start your own business.
Grading System
Students are evaluated on a regular basis on theory, practical and clinical work. The evaluations are measured on a standard percentile basis and the percentage equated to a letter grade. At the end of each evaluation period, each
student will meet with an instructor to be given their Satisfactory Academic Progress Evaluation results. Student will then acknowledge results by student signature on Satisfactory Academic Progress Evaluation form and copies maintained in their student file. This evaluation form reflects the overall Attendance and Academic progress of the student. Students must maintain a “C” (70%) average to maintain satisfactory academic status. The system detailed below is the system utilized in the school.
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Academic (Theory) Grading:
- 90% – 100%: A (Excellent)
- 80% – 89%: B (Good)
- 70% – 79%: C (Satisfactory)
- 0% – 69%: F (Fail)
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Practical Work Grading:
- 70-100 Points: Satisfactory
- 0-69 Points: Unsatisfactory
Explore Our Other Programs
At MJ Barber and Beauty Academy, we offer a variety of programs designed to prepare you for a successful career in the beauty and grooming industry. Whether you’re passionate about hairstyling, skincare, or barbering, we have a program to match your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Esthetician Program
1. What is the duration of the Esthetician Program?
The program consists of 600 clock hours, which can be completed in approximately 15 to 24 weeks, depending on your schedule.
2. What topics are covered in the Esthetician Program?
The program includes training in facials, skin analysis, makeup application, eyebrow shaping, hair removal, anatomy, physiology, health and safety, disinfection, and salon management.
3. Will I gain hands-on experience during the program?
Yes, students practice their skills in a real-world setting, working with clients under the supervision of experienced instructors.
4. Are there any prerequisites to enroll in the program?
Students must be at least 17 years old, have completed the 10th grade or equivalent, and meet state licensing requirements.
5. What career opportunities are available after completing the program?
Graduates can work as licensed estheticians, skincare specialists, makeup artists, or even open their own spa or skincare business.
Your Career in Beauty Starts Here!
Join MJ Barber and Beauty Academy’s Esthetician Program today and take the first step toward becoming a licensed esthetician.
