A NEW CAREER IN A YEAR
Esthetics
The Esthetics program trains students on practical and theoretical applications of esthetics. Students will specialize in makeup artistry and cosmetic services, skin treatments and microdensitometer, enhancing the skin, facials, body waxing, eyelash and brow work, and advanced exfoliation treatments. Students must complete 750 hours as deemed by the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology before sitting for the relicense exam.
Upcoming Class Start Dates:
Winchester
March 23
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 13
August 10
September 8
Nicholasville
April 6
May 4
June 1
June 29
July 27
August 24
September 21
$43,200
MEDIAN SALARY
Esthetics
Possible Career Paths
Esthetician at Hotels, Reports, Salon and Day Spa
Waxing Specialist
Skin Care Product Representative
Beauty Consultant
Skin Care Specialist
Salon or Spa Manager
Makeup Artist
Eyelash and Brow Specialist
- To provide training opportunities that will develop relevant technical skills and work procedures along with a positive professional attitude.
- To provide classroom/training facilities, instructional materials, and up-to-date equipment that meet current business and industry standards.
- To provide practical work-based training, allowing students to apply real life application to their skill.
- To gain proficiency in skills that will result in employment and/or advancements in education and training.
- To understand and demonstrate the safe use of tools and related instruments in the field of Esthetics.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 27 percent employment growth for estheticians and skincare specialists between 2023 and 2033.
The median annual salary for the following:Â
- Esthetician: $43,200
- Skincare Specialist (NATL): $47,790
- Skincare Specialist (KY) $55,060 (bls.gov)
Winchester: Rebecca Helfinstine, rhelfinstine@cte.edu
Nicholasville: Tracy Good, tgood@cte.edu
College Salon at Our Winchester Campus
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Our students are ready to provide hair, makeup, waxing, facials and nail services. All services are supervised by licensed instructors and help students fulfill the required hours for licensure.
Salon hours are as follows:
Winchester Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Nicholasville Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Career Readiness
In partnership with Bluegrass Career Services, students in every program receive career readiness training during their time with the college. Services include:
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