The Esthetics course is 600 hours in length, which is approximately 4 months on a full-time basis. Esthetics (Skin Care, Make-Up, Spa Services) is a highly specialized and professional service that is setting the beauty industry ablaze with excitement over the potential growth of this area. Due to our society's increased awareness of the importance of skin care and make-up, the demand for specialists in this prestigious and exciting career is rapidly increasing.

Maricopa Beauty College has recently installed a wet body spa room with a Vichy spa and a custom built facial and make-up training rooms with technologically advanced skin care equipment, motorized hydraulic facial chairs and many other training aids.

Maricopa Beauty College is a certified Dermalogica Partner Plus School. Dermalogica's dedication to obtaining educational expertise is reflected in their investment in educational programs We only use the highest quality skin care and body treatment products. We also offer a complete retail line of the Dermalogica Skin Care System.

In our classes, you begin with the basics and gradually move on to more advanced techniques and specialized skills. You learn from people who keep in constant touch with the newest trends. Our instructors have trained at the world-renowned International Dermal Institute.

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CLIENTELE

Our school has always had an extensive and diverse clientele. This allows our students to gain practical experience in all areas and facets of esthetics. Your practical experiences on the clinic floor will give you the opportunity to polish and perfect your esthetics skills and techniques. By graduation, you'll know first hand what the job feels like. You'll have a wealth of knowledge about the beauty industry and actual customer experience too.

MAKEUP

In our make-up seminars, we teach advanced make-up techniques; including make-up for photography, theater, film and special effect techniques, complete makeovers; facial structure and contouring; corrective techniques for concealing and highlighting; harmony and colours; effects of lighting on make-up; medical corrective make-up; eyebrow shaping; eyelash application; air brush make-up; and air brush sun tanning system.

SKIN CARE

In our skin care clinic, we instruct our students in skin care analysis and consultation, advanced European facials, packs, paraffin wax treatments, full body treatments and massage, back facials, hydroxy acid and exfoliation techniques, aromatherapy, microdermabrasion and alternative treatments.

Facial hair is a particularly disturbing condition encountered by many women. Facial and full body delipatory waxing techniques are utilized for temporary removal of hair.

INTERNATIONAL SPA THERAPY

These exciting, hands-on classes are designed to teach the theory and practical aspects of the most popular and profitable international body spa treatments. You will learn how you can meet the growing demand for effective body treatments that reduce stress, firm, tone and detoxify the body.

Topics include the following: Hydrotherapy (Vichy spa), Herbal wraps, Cellulite treatments, Mud Remineralization therapy, Salt Glows, Algae/Marine wraps, European Full Body Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Back Facials, Body Bronzing, Paraffin Body Wraps and more. This exclusive program provides essential tools for your career success.

ADVANCED MAKEUP

The school offers an assortment of basic special effect make-up techniques for motion pictures, television, still photography, and theatrical (stage). Topics include the following: Old Age Make-up, Bald Caps, Hairwork (beard, etc.), Clown and Mine, Character Make-up (injury simulation), Monster Make-up (vampire, witches and werewolf) and more. After most make-up sessions, digital photography shoots for your model's make-up will be taken so you can see your final results.

VIDEO EDUCATION

Maricopa Beauty College has a complete video education program that allows our students to learn basic and advanced subjects. Video tapes, CDs, and DVDs, purchased from outside sources, make up our growing film library. These tapes are utilized during our basic educational program and our career specialization advanced training seminars.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

The school utilizes computer technology in all aspects of the educational program. During classes and educational seminars, computerized presentations using PowerPoint slide shows make it easier and more interesting to learn. Students who need state board preparation or subject review assistance may use our computerized tutoring center, which helps them master any subject more effectively.

Maricopa Beauty College

515 W. Western Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323

623-932-4414