Education is a Journey of Endless Possibilities
Offering Industry-Leading Training in Esthetics, Massage, and Nail Technology
Shaping the Future of Skincare, Esthetics, and Wellness
Licensing Programs
At Esthetic Institute we offer a variety of beauty school programs in skin care, massage, makeup and nail. Our programs include state Licensing programs and Certificate programs.
Career Outlook
Esthetics schools are a great way for an esthetician to learn practical beauty & skin care skills while preparing for licensing and a rewarding career. Our Graduates have a 95% Success Rate in the industry!
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Esthetics
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- The Esthetics program is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in Esthetics or a related career field.
- Program Length 600 Hours
- Full-time and Part-time sessions available
- Texts: Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
- CIP-CODE-12.0409
Master Esthetics
The Master Esthetics program is developed to provide Esthetician with the underpinning knowledge and skills to perform advanced dermal therapies. The program is designed to train the students in the esthetics courses advanced manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in advanced Esthetics or a related career field.
Program Length 600 Hours
Full-time and Part-time sessions available
Texts: Milady Standard Esthetics: Advanced
*Pre-requisite: Completion of Esthetics program and/or Esthetician License at a licensed esthetician school.
CIP-CODE-12.0414
Permanent Cosmetics
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Whether this is a new career or an addition to your existing practice, our Permanent Cosmetic program will provide tremendous professional satisfaction and profitability. “Permanent cosmetic tattooer” means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, scalp pigmentation, Microblading, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips.
Program Length 200 Hours
Part-time sessions only
Texts: Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
CIP 12.0411 SOC Code 39-5091
Nail Technician
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The Nail technician program is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, manicures, pedicures, sculpting, nail art, silk and fiberglass wraps, business development, retail training, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensing and for competency in job entry-level positions as Manicurist or Nail Technician or a related career field.
Program Length 150 Hours
Part-Time Sessions -2 evenings per week
Texts: Milady’s Standard Nail Technology
CIP Code – 12.0410
SOC Code – 39-5092.00 – Manicurists and Pedicurists
Student Clinic Services
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Our students are training to become Licensed Beauty Therapists and will continually adjust to your comfort level. Whether it is perhaps the pressure of your massage or the temperature of the product, informing your therapist of key concerns both prior to and during treatments will help us ensure that your experience is pleasant and relaxing. All treatments provided by students are monitored by a professional, licensed member of the Esthetic Institute faculty.
One of the Oldest Beauty and Esthetics School in Vienna, Virginia
Esthetic Institute is one of the oldest established specialized Esthetics school, Skin Care, Makeup and esthetics training center offering superior training in the VA/DC Metropolitan area. We have the most up-to-date curriculum and instruction covering all esthetic, advanced esthetics services that are currently offered in salons, spas and medical spas including Advanced Skin Treatments. Our state-of-the-art facility and instructional equipment meets the needs of an exciting, ever-changing industry. We pride ourselves in catering to each student and their special needs in order to help them realize their goals with a flexible schedule of monthly class starts. Our training ensures that students learn various beauty treatments and services, giving them diverse opportunities in the job market.
Our programs include: Esthetics, Master Esthetics, Nail Technician, Permanent Cosmetics, Master Permanent Cosmetics and CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Exam Prep. Join us on your journey of a lifetime; right here is where your career in beauty begins. You are excited about your career in skincare and beauty, and so are we. We can’t wait to share our knowledge and know-how with you.
Esthetics is a Dynamic and Growing Industry
Beauty careers (Manicurists, Pedicurists, Makeup artists and Estheticians) are expected to continue growing in the next 10 years which means there will likely be plenty of opportunities. You will find salon/spa services almost anywhere you go!
A career in Esthetics can provide added flexibility if you decide to move to a new area. Beauty careers can be very rewarding. You’ll be part of some major life events like weddings, makeovers, photo-shoots, runway shows and so much more! Plus, many beauty professionals are traditionally very active in charitable organizations. Depending on your chosen path, you may be able to choose what hours you work. While some beauty careers will require you to work a specific schedule, others can allow for more flexibility.
And Esthetic Institute is one of only 12 schools in the United States teaching to the internationally acclaimed CIDESCO standards and leading to not only a VA License but also the opportunity to sit for the Prestigious CIDESCO exams. CIDESCO graduates have access to over 37 international job markets. With your high quality skills and international training, you may benefit from unparalleled employability.
About Esthetic Institute
The Esthetic Institute
For over 25 years, The Esthetic Institute has been Virginia's number one Esthetics school, training hundreds of successful professionals and helping them launch rewarding careers. Our strong industry placements and extensive client network ensure our students are ready to enter the job market as soon as they graduate.
Secure Your Career with Professional Beauty Training
The beauty and skincare market is continually growing, making a career as an Esthetician a guarantee for a secure and successful future. Esthetics training is more than just beauty; it requires technical knowledge and science to truly understand the skin and deliver the best results. We provide the comprehensive education needed to master this field.
We offer accredited training programs leading to professional licensing, all under one roof in Vienna, Virginia: Esthetics, Master Esthetics, Nail Technician, Permanent Cosmetics and Master Permanent Cosmetics. Achieve your career goals with our state-approved and Accredited Programs.
Credentials
The Esthetic Institute is accredited by NACCAS. The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education. The Esthetic Institute is approved as an eligible institution by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Title IV grant and loan programs. The Esthetic Institute is licensed to operate by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Commonwealth of Virginia and certified to operate an institution of postsecondary education by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV). Also, financial aid is available for those who qualify. This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.
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Take the first step toward a rewarding career in beauty—our expert training programs will equip you with the skills, confidence, and certification needed to succeed in the industry.