How Long Does Esthetics School Take?

Do you like the idea of giving facials or applying makeup for a living but aren’t ready to commit to a two-year certification program? To work as a professional esthetician in Michigan, you must complete at least 750 hours of training at a licensed cosmetology school. Fortunately, you can fulfill this basic requirement and more within just 25 weeks. At David Pressley School of Cosmetology, we offer a rigorous, 750-hour course. With a full-time, daytime schedule, you’ll be ready to start your new career in just six months.

What Is the Esthetics Program at David Pressley School of Cosmetology?

If you enjoy washing, exfoliating, and moisturizing skin, the Esthetics program at David Pressley School of Cosmetology in our Royal Oak location could be perfect for you. As a certified esthetician, you can turn your love of applying makeup into a full-time career. Once certified, estheticians can provide:

• Facials 
• Hair removal services
• Full-face makeovers
• Chemical peels

People can turn to you for help with their blemishes, sun spots, fine lines, enlarged pores, and unwanted facial and body hairs. Estheticians can work in private salons, own their own businesses, or offer their services in luxury hotels and resorts, on cruise ships, or on movie sets. With our in-depth program and nearly twice the required hours of training, you’ll enter your career as a certified esthetician with optimum levels of marketability and the skills to meet even the most challenging skincare needs.

What Will You Learn in 750 Hours of Training?

Although 750 hours of training certainly seems like a lot, there’s a lot for estheticians-in-training to learn. Our courses include:

• Sanitization, public health, and strategies for protecting clients from infection and communicable diseases
• Safe handling of mechanical and electrical equipment
• The artistic principles of skincare and facial aesthetics
• Waxing and other temporary or semi-permanent hair removal techniques
• Safe handling of chemicals and other hazardous materials
• Professional makeup application
• Anatomy and a deep dive into disorders of the skin
• Strategies for maintaining compliance with the Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration (OSHA)

During this program, you’ll learn how to perform all of the latest and most in-demand skincare procedures currently offered by estheticians throughout the nation. You’ll also learn how to properly set up, break down, and clean your work station, and how to recognize when a patron is unfit for a specific treatment. Our course shows students how to safely and effectively serve their clients while avoiding common oversights and errors. By offering more than the necessary amount of training, we aim to keep both you and your clients protected. 

Why Choose Esthetician Training at David Pressley School of Cosmetology?

At David Pressley School of Cosmetology, students and prospective students can choose from a variety of programs:

• Cosmetology
• Cosmetology Instructor
• Esthetician
• Esthetician Instructor

According to the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), the median pay for an esthetician in 2023 was $43,200 a year. The BLS also estimates that employment for estheticians will increase by 9% between 2022 and 2032. This rate of growth is faster than the average growth rate of all occupations.  In short, you can look forward to a comfortable salary and job security for many years.

Being a certified esthetician can also be incredibly fulfilling. Estheticians help people grow their confidence by minimizing or reversing the early signs of aging, balancing out the skin’s texture and tone, clearing up embarrassing breakouts, and more. 

The extra training we provide makes our students confident in their work. You’ll have more time to study, practice, and perfect skincare techniques, master proven infection-prevention strategies, and understand the nature, needs, and nuances of skin. 

Expand Your Skills

Cosmetology training takes an all-encompassing approach to preparing students for the beauty industry. If you’re already a certified cosmetologist and want to add skincare to your repertoire, attending esthetics school will help you reach your goals.

Learn to Lead Others

Completing esthetics school and becoming a certified esthetician is the first step toward becoming an esthetics instructor. If you’re interested in entering our esthetics instruction program you’ll need to complete this 25-week program to get your start.

Specialize in the Services You Love 

It may be that you’ve never attended a school of cosmetology before and you’re at the very beginning of your beauty career. Our program is perfect for people who know from the outset that they only want to focus on hair removal, skincare, and makeup application. 

Choose a Program That Works Right for You

If you’re in a hurry to become a licensed esthetician and your daytime hours are free, you can attend courses on our campus during the day. However, if you have small children at home, work a daytime job, or have other obligations, you can attend our night courses instead at Royal Oak. Completing your esthetician classes at night will extend your time in school, but you’ll still get 750 hours of instruction and the ability to start working as an esthetician in less than a year. 

How to Choose Between Day and Night Courses

With day classes, you can start working in salons or open your own business within just 25 weeks. However, many students must remain actively employed throughout their training to cover their basic living costs. If you work a day job or if you don’t have access to affordable childcare during the daytime hours, the nighttime session is probably your best choice.

Ready To Get Started?

The time it takes to complete esthetics school can vary depending on the program you choose and your personal schedule. Whether you opt for a full-time course or a part-time program, investing time in your education is the first step toward a career in the beauty industry. 

Ready to take the plunge and start your journey as an esthetician? Contact us today to learn more about our esthetics programs and how we can help you achieve your career goals. Don’t wait—your future in beauty starts now!