There is always a new device, a new peel, a new viral serum promising results by Friday. Clients jump from one to the next without ever asking the question that actually determines whether their skin improves: what does my skin need over the long term? Advanced treatments are wonderful. But cosmeceutical esthetics — understanding active ingredients, what […]
Your Address Doesn’t Have to Define Your Career You don’t have to live in New York City to become a New York esthetician. If you live in New Jersey or Connecticut, your beauty career can still start in Manhattan. At Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics, you can train in the heart of NYC and prepare for […]
Whether you’re looking to get a hair removal treatment or to work in hair removal yourself, there are plenty of options available. Currently, there are three main types of hair removal procedures that are common in esthetics spas across the country. Laser, waxing, and electrolysis are all forms that allow for longer-term hair removal that […]
Beauty and wellness doesn’t have to end with esthetics services; it can go much deeper. For licensed estheticians, expanding your skill set can open the door to new opportunities, increase earning potential, and give you a competitive edge. One of the most powerful ways to elevate your career? Pair your esthetics training with a degree […]
Working as an esthetician can open many doors, but these days, the most significant industry for esthetics are Med Spas. Med Spas combine traditional esthetic services with treatments, such as laser hair removal, injectables, and more to offer clients a higher level of care and results. Estheticians can work at a Med Spa with the […]
This fall, Atelier Esthetique marks its 40th anniversary of educating students in the art of esthetics. This milestone will be celebrated with a series of special events, but first let’s go back to the beginning and share some of the history of Atelier Esthetique. From the school’s origins to its current educational success, Atelier Esthetique […]
If you’re a New Yorker looking to become an esthetician, then you’ll need to take the proper exams to get licensed. After you’ve completed a minimum of 600 hours of esthetics training at a licensed institution, you’re eligible to take the esthetician licensing exams in New York state, which include both a written test and […]
Laser hair removal treatments are some of the most in-demand esthetic services around, providing a quick and nearly painless means of long-term hair removal. Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (or IPL) treatments are great for removing hair from the body safely and rapidly. But how do these treatments work so efficiently? Today we’re discussing the […]
At our most recent open house here at Atelier Esthetique Institute, Michelle, a future student, asked a question we hear often: “How can I go to school while still keeping my full-time job?” Michelle wants to train for a career in esthetics but doesn’t want to leave the 9-to-5 job that she currently has. Balancing […]
Being recognized by New York Magazine has long been a sign of importance to culture in Manhattan and beyond. One of their most beloved features is their “Best of New York” section, highlighting the greatest things to find in the city as chosen by peers in a given field. In July of 2024, their list […]