The Professional Esthetics Program

Program Overview
This 720-hour program offers training in the theory and practice of Esthetics that exceeds Arizona and Utah state licensing requirements and gives students a great deal of hands-on, real-world clinical experience that will allow them to graduate as experienced Estheticians. The program emphasizes the structure and function of the skin and prepares students to critically assess and meet the unique needs of each client.

The program delivers a strong foundation in the applied and general sciences. Business and career development classes, along with training in state laws and regulations, are also offered. The program offers instruction in basic facials, color theory, makeup artistry, body treatments, aromatherapy, natural nails, cosmetic chemistry, and hair removal.

Program Objectives
To provide students with the required hours, course offerings, and knowledge base to sit for the state licensing exam for Estheticians. To train students to critically think as they assess and address the individual needs of each client. To provide a content-rich curriculum that exceeds minimum requirements in theory, lab, and clinical experience and prepares students to confidently enter the industry ready to work.

The Master Esthetics Program*

Program Overview
The Master Esthetics Program includes the 720 hours of the Professional Esthetics Program and adds an additional 480 hours of advanced skills and techniques to complete the 1200-hour requirement for licensure as a Master Esthetician in the state of Utah.

Students gain hands-on experience in advanced spa techniques including microdermabrasion, microcurrent, and advanced chemical peels. Business courses emphasize leadership and management to better prepare students to advance their career into spa management and/or ownership. Students are also trained in the theory and application of advanced body wraps, cosmetic chemistry, camouflage makeup techniques, hydrotherapy, and Ayurvedic principles (with an emphasis on how to incorporate those principles into their skin care practice).

Program Objectives
To give students the skills and experience they need to achieve the career they desire, whether it be to work in a clinical setting or in a medical, resort, or day spa. To provide students with the required course offerings and knowledge to sit for the Utah state licensing exam for Master Estheticians.

The Steiner Advantage
The Steiner Education Group offers skin care and massage therapy training at 17 locations in 9 states. SEG is a division of Steiner Leisure Limited, a worldwide provider of spa services. Steiner Leisure Limited’s operations include spas and salons on more than 130 cruise ships and at more than 45 resorts worldwide.

Steiner spas, both on land and at sea, recruit from the Steiner Education Group schools.

Dual Licensure
The most in-demand spa professionals are those who are dually licensed – as Estheticians and Massage Therapists. The Steiner Institute of Esthetics, in conjunction with the Arizona School of Massage Therapy and the Utah College of Massage Therapy (also SEG schools), offers its graduates the opportunity to receive a high-quality education in both fields.