PROFESSIONAL ESTHETICIAN
Versailles Academy’s Professional Esthetician Program
Course Objectives
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.
Career Opportunities
Numerous career opportunities exist in spas, beauty institutes, health clubs, cruise ships, resorts and cosmetic firms. Many estheticians choose to open their own spa while others gain employment as teaching professionals, or work in cooperation with the medical field.
Course Start Dates
Courses start in September and January
Course Duration
40 weeks full-time
1000 hours
Monday through Friday
Professional Development
- Personality development
- Poise and posture
- Ethics
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- History and career opportunities in cosmetics
- Sterilization and sanitation
Facial Techniques
- Basic knowledge of anatomy
- Basic facial techniques
- Skin analysis
- Knowledge of the many treatments suitable to skin type
- Jacquet massage
- Facial equipment
- Decollette and facial massage
- Knowledge of biological products and their application
- Ampoule and vial techniques
Advanced Facial Techniques
- Use of galvanic and high frequency
- Eye treatment
- Eyelash and eyebrow tint
- Manual and mechanical lymphatic drainage
- Aromatherapy and uses of essential oils
- Neck treatment
- Men's skin care
- Enhanced facial peel
Manicure
- Anatomy of the nail
- Nail disorders and diseases
- Classic manicure procedure
- Men's manicure
- French manicure
- Hand treatment
- Paraffin wax treatment
- Spa manicure
- Hot stone massage
- Advanced techniques
- UV gel nail enhancement
Pedicure
- Anatomy of the foot
- Common foot problems
- Pedicure procedure
- Paraffin wax treatment
- Spa pedicure
- Hot stone massage
Make-Up Artistry
- Basic make-up
- Day make-up
- Evening make-up
Corrective Make-Up
- Colour draping
- Colour theory
- Facial balance
- Background make-up
- Corrective contour for eyes, nose and lips
- Optical illusions
Specialty Make-Up
- Colour photo
- Wedding
- TV, film and video
- Mature skin
- Therapeutic
- Black and white photo
- Global make-up styles
- Men's make-up
- Camouflage make-up
- Runway make-up
- Personal portfolio development
Advanced Special Effects Make-Up
- History
- Aging
- Injuries
- Fantasy
- Film icon make-up
Treatment of Superfluous Hair
- Hair removal for face and body
- Strip and hard wax removal techniques for face and body
- Eyebrow shaping and tweezing
- Demo of sugaring method
Introduction to Medical Facial and Skin Care Therapy
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Introduction and demos of:
- Chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- IPL Intense Pulsed Light Procedures
Body Therapy
- Back massage for relaxation
- Body polish glow
- Back treatment
- Bust treatment
- Complete body massage
- Scalp massage
- Treatment of cellulite
- Firming and toning
- Hot stone massage
Spa Management
- Select and recommend merchandising based on spa design
- Apply marketing techniques for sale of salon products and services
- Build communication skills for effective dialogue with others
- Analyze current spa trends and management
- Small business practices
- Customer relations
- Fragrance
- Male market
- Resume and job interview skills
- Business skills
- How to start your own business
- Social media marketing
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers include experts in the beauty trade and its related fields, medical specialists and technical reps from various skin care lines.
SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE
“Since graduating from Versailles Academy’s professional esthetician and cosmetician program in 2003, I’ve been able to explore various avenues in the field of wellness, skin care and medical esthetics. Versailles provided me with the skills and confidence I needed to pursue a career in an industry I love and successfully own and operate the Ottawa Laser Clinic."
- Alison Watson, Professional Esthetician & Cosmetician Graduate, June 2003
