The 21st century brought
about a huge increase in human awareness of personal beauty and
body care. Demand for qualified professionals in these fields
is at an all time high and still growing. A Versailles Academy
diploma will qualify you to practice skin care on the face and
body, and will allow you to confidently enter the esthetic profession.
UPDATE: Includes our Professional Cosmetician
course at no extra charge. You will graduate with two diplomas!
This knowledge will increase your skills and give you a decided
advantage in the industry. |
Numerous career opportunities
exist in beauty institutes, hair salons, health clubs, cruise
ships, resorts and cosmetic firms. Many estheticians choose to
open their own salon while others gain employment as teaching
professionals, or work in cooperation with the medical field.
40 weeks full-time. Private
programs available.
Courses start in September and January.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Poise and Posture ~ Ethics ~ Personality
Development ~ Nutrition ~ Basic Make-Up ~ Day Make-Up ~ Evening
Make-Up ~ History of Cosmetics ~ Sterilization and Sanitation.
FACIAL TECHNIQUES: Basic Knowledge of Anatomy ~ Hygiene ~ Skin Analysis ~ Knowledge of the Many Treatments Suitable to Skin Type ~ Ampoule and Vial Techniques ~ Jacquet Massage ~ Decollette and Facial Massage ~ Knowledge of Biological Products and their Application .
ADVANCED FACIAL TECHNIQUES: Use of Galvanic and High Frequency ~ Manual and Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage ~ Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint ~ Aromatherapy and Uses of Essential Oils ~ Men's Skin Care ~ Eye Treatment ~ Neck Treatment ~ Enhanced Facial Peel.
PROFESSIONAL MANICURE: Anatomy of the Nail ~ Nail Disorders and Diseases ~ Classic Manicure Procedure ~ Hand Treatment ~ French Manicure ~ Paraffin Treatment ~ Hand Massage ~ Spa Manicure.
PROFESSIONAL PEDICURE: Anatomy of the Foot ~ Common Foot Problems ~ Pedicure Procedure ~ Foot Treatment ~ Spa Pedicure ~ Foot Massage.
NAIL TECHNICIAN: Study of Artificial Nail Techniques. Gel system.
CORRECTIVE MAKE-UP: Colour Appreciation ~ Colour Theory ~ Facial Balance ~ Background Make-Up ~ Optical Illusions ~ Corrective Contour for Eyes, Nose, Lips ~ Colour Draping.
SPECIALTY MAKE-UP: Colour Photo ~ Wedding ~ TV, Film and Video ~ Mature Skin ~ Therapeutic ~ Black and White Photo ~ Racial and Cultural ~ Men's Make-Up ~ Camouflage Make-Up ~ Fashion Show Make-Up.
THEATRICAL MAKE-UP: History ~ Aging ~ Injuries ~ Fantasy.
TREATMENT OF SUPERFLUOUS HAIR: Warm Wax and Hot Wax Hair Removal Techniques for Face, Upper Lip, Stomach, Fingers, Toes, Legs, Bikini Line, Underarm and Eyebrow Arch.
MEDICAL ESTHETICS: Knowledge of Medical Terminology ~ Demos of Laser Procedures, Chemical Peels and Micro Dermabrasion.
BODY THERAPY: Back Massage for Relaxation ~ Back Treatment ~ Bust Treatment ~ Complete Body Therapy Movements for Tension ~ Swedish Massage ~ Treatment of Cellulite ~ Firming ~ Toning ~ Scalp Massage ~ Study of Spa Business.
COSMETIC RETAILING: Merchandising ~ Marketing ~ Counter Organization ~ Customer Relations ~ Fragrance ~ Male Market.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Guest speakers include experts in the beauty trade and its related fields, medical specialists and technical reps from various skin care lines. Field trips are ongoing.
JOB SHADOWING: Structured, on-going program of co-op placement in the beauty field.
Our Professional Estheticians are specialists in skin care... including nails, hair removal, and the many related aspects of esthetics.
PROFESSIONAL ESTHETICIAN