Train to become a NY Licensed Esthetician

For over 35 years, Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics has been dedicated to offering esthetics education and training to the communities of New York City and its surrounding areas. At Atelier Esthetique, students receive individualized, hands-on training from licensed instructors and professionals from NY State. Our 600-hour licensing and 900-hour Master licensing curriculums follow the New York Department of State required subjects for licensure that include health and safety training required to become a licensed esthetician in New York. Students will learn about anatomy and chemistry related to skin types and skin care treatments, facials and body treatments, makeup, waxing and hair removal, business practices and retailing, and much more!

What does an Esthetician do?

Estheticians, or skincare specialists, cleanse and beautify the face and body to enhance a person’s appearance and feeling of well-being. Estheticians give facials, upper-body treatments, and other skin care treatments such as masks, waxing, and peels. Some may also provide head and neck massages to improve the health and appearance of the skin.

Additional duties and treatments may include:

• Evaluate clients’ skin condition and discuss available treatments
• Create daily skincare routines for clients
• Recommend/sell skin care products
• Teach and advise clients on how to apply makeup, and how to take care of their skin
• Remove unwanted hair, using wax, lasers, or other approved treatments

Many estheticians who own and operate their own salon or spa will also have to manage all aspects of their business including employees, record keeping, inventory, advertising, and fiscal responsibility.

NY State Esthetician Licensing Course

Our 600-hour NY State Esthetician Licensing course is divided into 40% theory and lecture and 60% practical skill. Students will learn and practice in well-equipped classrooms and labs that will simulate the salon/spa environment. Students will learn and practice under the supervision of New York State licensed instructors who bring their own extensive real-world experience to the classroom. We offer four different schedules of training to accommodate students’ various lifestyle needs.

All schedules meet the requirements of the New York State 600-Hour Esthetician course.

The school offers the Esthetics Hybrid 600-Hour course. 40% of theory subjects are taught online via distance education while 60% of practical skill subjects are taught in person on campus. Daily class schedules vary between online and on-campus. Schedules are distributed at Orientation.

600-Hour Esthetics Licensing Program Schedule Options

Full-time “Fast Track” Program – 16 weeks

• Great for students who want to get their license and enter the workforce as quickly as possible.
• Classes are held Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Part-time Morning/Day Program – 24 weeks

• This course schedule is very popular with students who have family, work, or other obligations.
• Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Part-time Evening Program – 32 Weeks

• This schedule is ideal for students who work full-time or have other daytime obligations.
• Monday through Friday, from 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM

Weekend Program – 40 weeks

• This schedule is well-suited for students who prefer a more gradual-paced course or for those who cannot attend training classes during the week.
• Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The schedules accommodate and permit senior students who are interested in advanced courses the ability to attend in a variety of areas such as Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent Technology, Chemical Exfoliation (Peels), and more. Advanced courses help students and graduates increase their skills and qualifications to make them more marketable to potential employers and clientele.

900-Hour Master Esthetics Course

If you want to go the extra mile in your esthetician training, to provide a wide range of services to your clients, the Master Esthetics Course at Atelier Esthetique may be right for you. Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to sit for the NY State licensing exams for Esthetics after completing the 900-hour course. Upon licensure, graduates can apply to work in specialty skin care areas such as Clinical Esthetics, Paramedical, Medical, and Medi-Spa settings.

This course is only offered with a full-day schedule, 100% on campus and in person, and can be completed in 24 weeks. For Atelier graduates from the 600-hr licensing program, the 300 hours of additional training can be completed in as little as 8 weeks on campus. In addition to the course material covered in the 600-hour Esthetics course, students in the Master Esthetics Courses will also be taught advanced course topics in areas such as medical & lifestyle assessment, advanced facial and body treatments, spa and business management, assisting the physician as well as a host of popular procedures like Chemical Exfoliation, Microdermabrasion, LED light therapy, Cryofacial, Laser/IPL hair removal, and more. To get a complete list of courses, call today to speak to one of our Admissions Representatives.

Already a licensed esthetician? Check out our Advanced Training courses for licensed estheticians!

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† Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Skincare Specialists, on the Internet (visited May 2024). National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Atelier Esthetique Institute does not guarantee employment or career advancement. Atelier Esthetique Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.