Career Program: 

Offered at all Campuses

1000 clock hours of study in GA

750 clock hours of study in TN

One of the fastest growing professional segments of the cosmetology industry is Esthetics.  The Esthetician is responsible for the care, repair and enhancement of the skin, our largest organ.  As the general population ages and becomes more aware of the importance of this vital organ, the Esthetics industry is booming.  Every day, more and more women as well as men are seeking treatment and instruction in the care of their skin. 

The Esthetics career program at Georgia Career Institute prepares the student for a career in skin care and for the licensing examination of the Georgia or Tennessee boards of cosmetology. This program is offered in both the Day and Evening Schedules at the Main Campus in Georgia and the Branch Campuses in Tennessee.  Click here for Admission requirements.

The Esthetics Program is divided into two areas:  Pre-Clinic Freshmen (250 Clock Hours), and Clinic Seniors (750 Clock Hours in GA and 500 Clock Hours in TN).

Pre‑Clinic Freshmen Topics:

Professional Ethics | Sciences | Business Practices | Spa/Salon Management | The Facial 

Clinic Seniors Topics:

Clinic/Salon Operations  |  Ethics  |  Body Treatments  |  Use of Machines  |  Make-up Applications  |  Hair Removal  |  Advanced Procedures

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Professional Ethics

In this area, instruction is given that will empower the Student Esthetician to have a positive attitude towards the profession and understand their role in it.  It will also show how a strong work ethic should incorporate the concerns of the public.  In this section the student is also taught the rules and regulations that govern their profession and provided with a working knowledge of Esthetics as a business which will prepare the student to enter the world of Esthetic employment. 

Sciences

The student will gain a theoretical understanding of the physiology/histology of the skin in order to provide effective skin analysis to be used as tools to determine treatment directives, and how specific treatments, procedures and products affect the skin.  It also instructs the student in the purpose of performing various treatments and helps the student understand product usage.

Business Practices

Helps the student acquire and apply sound business practices that will encourage professionalism and enhance earning potential.

Spa/Salon Management

In this section, the student is taught to apply principles of management, marketing and customer service in building and maintaining a client/associate base that contributes to the profitability of a salon.  Subjects to be covered include:  Customer Service, front desk reception, client retention and tracking, business management, managerial responsibilities and marketing. 

THE Facial

Basic facial treatments performed based on skin analysis will include cleansing, toning, massaging, towel steaming, applying masques, and moisturizing.  Advanced facial treatments will incorporate the use of chemicals such as glycolic acid.  Theoretical and practical use of electrical apparatus will be covered upon mastery of other facial procedures.

Body Treatments

In this section, the student will learn massage techniques and manipulations that are used in esthetic treatments for the hands, feet, and back.  It will include a thorough understanding of body wraps, body polishing, cellulite treatments and detoxification treatments, as well as aromatherapy (theoretical and practical use of essential oils to enhance treatments) and reflexology (massage to the feet and hands used to relieve and release stress in body organs). Students will receive certification in reflexology.

Make-up Applications 

This section teaches the theory of color in preparation, selection and application of cosmetics.

Hair Removal

This course instructs the student in the theory and practice of hair removal and its techniques.

Advanced Procedures

In this section, basic theoretical and practical principles are incorporated to  introduce the student to advanced procedures including:  Advanced Skin Analysis, Serums and Botanical treatments for advanced skin care, Medical Esthetics (patient psychology, medical terminology and charting, pre and post operative therapy), and clinical sanitation and sterilization.