Advanced Aesthetics
Chellsey Institute of Beauty and Health Inc. offers a comprehensive Advanced Aesthetics Diploma program that is designed to meet the increased standards and market demands for total body and facial treatments. This program prepares the student to enter into the spa with an abundance of skill sets to perform treatments and successfully grow as a professional. Students in this program will be well versed in traditional aesthetic treatments such as skin care, hair removal, nail technologies, body therapies, and makeup applications. In addition to the traditional aesthetic treatments, students will acquire skills in advanced paramedical treatments such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
Program Designation
Diploma
Program Duration
- 1040 hours (42 weeks)
- Morning class (Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm)
- Evening class (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm plus Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Requirements
- Gr.12 OSSD/High School Graduate or Mature Student Status (18 Ontario, 19 out of province)
- Successful completion of entrance evaluation
- Admissions interview
COURSE DETAILS: 1040 HOURS
| Module | Total Hours | Practical | Theory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Skin Care | 260 | 140 | 120 |
| Paramedical Skin Care | 160 | 105 | 55 |
| Manicure | 70 | 40 | 30 |
| Pedicure | 80 | 55 | 25 |
| Waxing | 80 | 60 | 20 |
| Body Massage & Spa Therapy | 180 | 100 | 80 |
| Makeup Applications | 100 | 60 | 40 |
| Introduction to Esthetics | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Small Business Management | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Spa Internship (Clinical Practice) | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 1040 | 600 | 440 |
What Will I Learn?
Basic Skin Care : this module examines the fundamental principles of skin care:
- Anatomy & Physiology of the skin
- Skin types, conditions and pathologies
- Basic chemistry and cosmetic ingredients
- Client consultation, preparation, draping and skin analysis
- Facials with and without the aid of machinery
- Cleansing, toning, exfoliation, masks, massage
- Facials for different skin types; basic, advanced acne, men, teen and mini facial
- Nutrition and stress management
Paramedical Skin Care: this module further examines skin and advanced skin care treatments.
- Aging skin concerns and problematic skin treatments through use of advanced skin typing and analysis
- Lactic, salicylic and glycolic peels and acne treatments
- Aromatherapy facial, oxygenating & detoxifying treatments
- Non-surgical face lifting- antiwrinkle intensive treatments for mature skin
- Microdermabrasion, pigmentation treatments and ultrasound treatments
- Eye and neck, acne and rosacea treatments
- Salon and Spa Business: starting your own business.
- Esthetician Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee.
- Job Search and Career Management
- Understanding of the Aesthetics concept
- How to establish and register your business
- What type of Insurance
- How to setup a nice place complies with Health Canada rule and regulation
- How to file your clients record
- Branding (Differentiating yourself)
- Clinic layout & location (alternatives)
- Staff
- Patient funnel
- Bundling/Packaging/Pricing
- Traditional marketing
- Online marketing
- Patient consults
Introduction to Esthetics: This module equips students with knowledge regarding the industry
- Introduction and evolution of spas and the esthetics industry.
- Ethics, professional image and legal regulations.
- Life skills: communication, conflict resolution, team work, problem solving, time management.
Spa Internship: During this module, students will continue to practice the skills learned in practical classes.
- Supervised internship in the medical spa facility at the college.
- Students must complete all required services and treatments in traditional and advanced spa treatments.
Manicure: this module teaches students the anatomy and physiology of the hand and professional polish application.
THEORETICAL APPLICATIONS
1. Bacteriology and Sanitation
2. Anatomy of the hand
3. Nail Structure
4. Nail Discolorations
5. Nail Implements
6. Nail Products
7. Setting of the Manicure table
8. Manicure Procedure
9. Manicure Massage
10. Client Consultations
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
1. Hand and Arm Massage
2. Basic Manicure
3. French Manicure
4. Manicure with Paraffin Treatment
Pedicure: this module teaches students the anatomy and physiology of the foot and professional polish application
THEORETICAL APPLICATIONS
1. Foot Anatomy
2. Foot Disorders
3. Foot Diseases
4. Setting the Pedicure Station
5. Pedicure Protocols
6. Pedicure Massage
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
1. Foot & Toe Massage
2. Basic Pedicure
3. French Pedicure
4. Pedicure with Paraffin Treatment
This module examines temporary hair removal techniques
- Theory of hair structure, hair growth cycle, sanitization and disinfection, contraindications.
- Practical applications of hair removal techniques including waxing, sugaring and threading.
- Eyelash and eyebrow tinting.
THEORETICAL APPLICATIONS
- Hair Anatomy
- Stages of Hair Growth
- Types of Hair
- Factors Affecting Hair Growth
- Waxing Contraindications
- Sanitization and disinfection, contraindications.
- Practical applications of hair removal techniques including waxing, sugaring and threading.
- Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
- Waxing Procedure all body parts
- Eyebrow Waxing
- Eyebrow and Eyelash Tinting
- Treatment of Ingrown Hair.
This module examines the fundamental principles of human anatomy, physiology, Swedish massage techniques and body therapies.
THEORETICAL APPLICATIONS
- History of Massage
- Body systems,
- Relaxation massage techniques and incorporation of essential oils
- Anatomy and Physiology, Benefits of Massage
- Posture and hygiene
- Contraindications for Massage
- Room and work area set up
- Equipment and products needed
- Sanitization Practices
- Homecare and Follow-up Treatments
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
- Full Back Massage, Shoulder Massage
- Back of Leg and Foot Massage , Front of Leg and Foot Massage
- Stomach Massage, Arm and Hand Massage
- Neck, Shoulder and Décolletage Massage
- Face Massage & Ear Massage
- Relaxation & Aromatherapy MassageBasic Techniques and Strokes: Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, percussion and vibration
Spa Therapy Treatments:
- Body systems,
- Relaxation massage techniques and incorporation of essential oils
- Body scrubs, body wrap treatments, and hot stone massage.
- Indications and contraindications to all body treatment therapies and the importance of home care.
- Body treatments with and without machine
This module equips students with the knowledge and techniques to complete a professional make up application.
THEORETICAL APPLICATIONS
- Introduction & History of Cosmetics:
- History of the Cosmetic Industry:Greco Roman Era, Hollywood Era to 21st Century
- Era Make Up: Trends and Influences from the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1990’s to 2000.
- Brand Knowledge: Lancome, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Bourjois, Giorgio Armani, Clinique, Mac Pro, Maybelline, and more
- Product Knowledge
- Theatre Make Up, High Definition Make Up, Special Effects Make up, Airbrushing
- Big Names in the Industry: Richard Corson, Kevyn Aucoin (Making Faces), Max Factor Sr
Characteristics of the Face:
- Learn the face, eye and lip shapes
- Precision eyebrow shaping
- Facial proportions and highlighting and contouring
Sanitization and Sterilization:
- Proper setup for a professional makeup application
- Proper products and tools to remain hygienic
- How to take care of your brushes
Colour Theory:
- Color Wheel: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary colours
- Color harmony and Warm VS Cool colors
- Determining undertones, highlighting and contouring
Starting a Freelance Business:
- Learn the Business of the Bridal Market
- Build your Portfolio
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Natural beauty
- Evening makeup
- Smokey eye applications
- Bridal makeup
- Glamour and creative designs
- Exotic applications dark skin, Asian skin
- Make Up for teenagers, men, mature skin, camoflauge
- Applications for high definition technology
- Applications for color vs black and white photography
- Step by step demonstrations for all applications followed by practice.
- Chellsey Institute of Beauty and Health offers a comprehensive Advanced Aesthetics Diploma program that is designed to meet the increased standards and market demands for total body and facial treatments. Students are educated with a variety of advanced treatments for skin and hair, as well as training on customer service and business. The diploma offers theoretical knowledge of advanced aesthetic and practical treatments found in medical spa. Students will be instructed with knowledge on advanced Skincare and Paramedical skin care, nail technologies, body therapies and make up applications. Students will gain an excessive amount of practical experience on live models in Chellsey MediSpa where they will practice client care, consultations, skin analysis and delivery of advanced facial treatments and exfoliation treatments using microdermabrasion technology and chemical peels. The program prepares the student to enter into the spa industry with an abundance of skill sets to perform treatments and successfully grow as a professional.
Course Content
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39 Courses
34 students
