FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS, WE’VE BUILT A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE BY EDUCATING OVER 2000 OF THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY‘S LEADING PROFESSIONALS.
Continue reading to discover what sets the Aesthetics Institute apart from other schools in the Pacific Northwest.
WE TEACH MORE THAN FOUR TIMES AS MANY SERVICES, SKILLS, AND MODALITIES AS MOST OTHER ESTHETICS PROGRAMS IN OREGON.
WE WORK HARD TO PREPARE OUR GRADUATES TO BE THE MOST QUALIFIED, CONFIDENT, AND SUCCESSFUL ESTHETICIANS IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY.
MASTERS ESTHETICS TRAINING IS OUR BEGINNING-LEVEL ESTHETICS PROGRAM THAT REQUIRES NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND INCLUDES ALL THE TOP SKILLS NEEDED TO BECOME AN EXPERT ESTHETICIAN
All of the services, skills, and modalities listed on the next page are included in our Masters Esthetics Program at our single advertised price.
There are never any extra add-on services, supplemental classes, or surprise fees.
THE AESTHETICS INSTITUTE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AS WELL AS THE STANDARD CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF OREGON TO BECOME A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN.
We include these certifications in our program at no additional cost because we know these are the skills that are most sought-after by employers.
Highly trained and well-prepared estheticians are expected to know how to perform all of these services and skills confidently in our industry today.
THESE ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Lash Extensions
Dermaplaning
Chemical Peels
Microdermabrasion
Shiatsu Massage
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OUR ALL-INCLUSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING MODEL MEANS WE TEACH ALL OF THE SERVICES WE ADVERTISE, IN EACH PROGRAM WE OFFER, TO EVERY STUDENT WHO ATTENDS OUR SCHOOL, AT THE LISTED PRICE ON OUR WEBSITE.
There are no unlisted extra add-on services, supplemental classes to sign up for, or surprise uniform, textbook, lash extension, parking, product, or technology fees. Everything is included.
REGULAR JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, POSTINGS, AND CAREER SUPPORT, PAIRED WITH BUSINESS PLAN INSTRUCTION AND GUEST SPEAKERS, PREPARE OUR GRADUATES TO BE HIRED QUICKLY OR TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES CONFIDENTLY.
Invaluable networking opportunities allow our students to tap into our vast alumni network of over 2000 graduates, many of whom own beauty businesses or work and live in the greater Portland-Vancouver area, Oregon, and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
EQUIPMENT-SUPPORTED TRAINING WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF MACHINES AND MODALITIES ALLOWS OUR STUDENTS TO FEEL CONFIDENT USING THE VARIETY OF EQUIPMENT THEY WILL ENCOUNTER IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING.
Investing in the school is a top priority, so we continually upgrade our technology to support instruction that reflects the most current trends and practices in the esthetics industry.
All the equipment at our school is professional-grade and FDA-approved.
SMALLER CLASS SIZES FOCUSING ON INTENSIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING PROVIDE DAILY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONE-ONONE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM OUR HIGHLY-QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS.
Our expert-level instructors hold multiple education certifications and bring extensive professional experience to our school and curriculum.
Much of our daily instruction is given to quality practical application to ensure our students develop competency upon a strong foundation of skills.
PROFESSIONAL, WIDELY-USED, AND NATIONALLY RENOWNED SKINCARE, LASH EXTENSION, TINTING, MAKEUP, AND WAXING LINES ARE THE ONLY PRODUCTS YOU WILL FIND AT OUR SCHOOL.
Limiting students to a single product line or brand is counterintuitive in helping them learn about the myriad benefits and options available in this industry.
Our graduates are prepared to work comfortably and confidently in any environment!
OUR UNIQUE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON HYBRID TEACHING MODEL, WITH BOTH FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME ATTENDANCE
OPTIONS, ALLOWS STUDENTS GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO COMPLETE THEIR STUDIES AND TRAINING.
All programs begin 100% online with on-demand classes that can be completed at the student’s own pace and schedule within the allotted syllabus timeline.
Our instructor-supported flexible teaching model helps our school to accommodate students with busy work and family commitments.
GAIN PROFESSIONAL SPA EXPERIENCE AND EXEMPLARY CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS BY PROVIDING A WIDE ARRAY OF ESTHETICS SERVICES IN PRIVATE AND RELAXING TREATMENT ROOMS TO REAL, PAYING CLIENTS ON A DAILY BASIS.
OUR COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION MODEL ALLOWS STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE IN-HOUSE PORTION OF THEIR TRAINING AT THEIR OWN PACE WITHIN THE ALLOTTED SYLLABUS TIMELINE.
THIS ENSURES ALL STUDENTS GRADUATE CONFIDENT AND READY FOR SUCCESS IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY.
This training model was designed to allow students highly committed to their education the opportunity to complete the program more quickly than others.
THE SCHOOL‘S PARTNERSHIPS WITH WELL-KNOWN BEAUTY BRANDS PROVIDE INCLUDED ACCESS AND DISCOUNTS FOR OUR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES TO LEARN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING SKILLS, EVEN AFTER GRADUATION.
These partnerships include resources for building a website, setting up social media marketing, SEO training, self-employment budgeting & business development, and additional professional online support for our students and graduates
MULTIPLE IN-HOUSE FINANCING OPTIONS OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF REPAYMENT TERM LENGTHS, INTEREST & NONINTEREST OPTIONS, AND LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT AMOUNTS TO HELP MAKE OUR PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY STUDENTS AS POSSIBLE.
Our tuition prices remain highly competitive because we believe people should be able to financially provide for themselves and their families without spending a lifetime in debt from their educational expenses.
We are proud to continue to be one of the best values in esthetics education in the Portland area.
OUR FIRM COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY IS DEMONSTRATED BY OUR USE OF PRODUCT LINES AND EQUIPMENT DEVELOPED TO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL SKIN PIGMENTATION LEVELS, AGES, AND GENDERS.
We promote a Culture of Inquiry at our school to empower students to take charge of their education by always feel comfortable asking questions without fear of judgment, shame, or reprimanding from instructors or fellow students. We are proud to be a safe space to learn.
COMPREHENSIVE OREGON ESTHETICS WRITTEN EXAM
PREPARATION AND STUDY GUIDE SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED FOR PASSING BOTH YOUR WRITTEN OREGON ESTHETICS AND OREGON RULES & REGULATIONS EXAMS ON YOUR FIRST ATTEMPT
Our curriculum is thorough, multi-disciplinary, and comprehensive and covers all material found on the state tests.
The Aesthetics Institute continues to have one of the highest state esthetics written exam pass rates for our graduates, at more than 90% passing on their first attempt.
AFTER GRADUATING FROM THE SCHOOL, YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETURN TO OUR FACILITY, AN OFFICIAL STATE EXAM SITE, TO TAKE YOUR OREGON PRACTICAL ESTHETICS LICENSURE EXAM.
Our instructors, all certified state exam proctors, evaluate test takers as they perform several esthetics services on a live model.
Many graduates report feeling more at ease and experiencing less stress by being in familiar surroundings and using the exact equipment they learned on while taking their statelevel practical examination.
LEARN FROM A HOLISTIC, COMPREHENSIVE, AND MODERN SKINCARE CURRICULUM THAT IS REGULARLY UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES IN THE ESTHETICS INDUSTRY TODAY.
includes specialty mini kits from SugarLash Pro
OUR EXPERTLY CURATED MASTERS ESTHETICS PROGRAM KIT CONTAINS EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED AS A STUDENT AT OUR SCHOOL, INCLUDING ALL THE CONSUMABLES, BACK BAR PRODUCTS, TOOLS, PALETTES, BRUSHES, BOWLS, TINT, MAKEUP, WAXING SUPPLIES, LASHES, UNIFORM, TEXTBOOKS, AND MORE.
FOUNDED IN 1985, THE SCHOOL OFFERS NEARLY 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TEACHING ESTHETICS IN THE PORTLAND METRO AREA .
Our passion is skincare, and we do not dilute our focus by offering hair or nail training.
We are one of the very few schools in Oregon that also offers second-level Advanced Esthetics training.
We believe there is value in introducing all students to the full array of services estheticians provide to their clients in Oregon.
GRADUATES RECEIVE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT COURSES, SKILLS, AND WORKSHOPS, WHICH HELPS TO KEEP THEIR TRAINING UP TO DATE ON ALL THE NEWEST SERVICES AND TRENDS IN THE INDUSTRY.
OUR SCHOOL IS A SECONDGENERATION, FAMILYOWNED, WOMAN-LED BUSINESS COMMITTED TO TEACHING PEOPLE FROM ALL COMMUNITIES AND BACKGROUNDS THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A LIFETIME OF PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Founded in 1985, the school curriculum was based on the belief that providing a holistic theory of esthetics and skincare paired with intensive hands-on training in a clinical environment would produce the most qualified and skilled estheticians in the world.
We recognize that when you graduate, your reputation is our reputation, and we do not take this responsibility lightly.
RECEIVE A LIFETIME OF CONTINUED SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP UPON GRADUATION.
This is not just what we do; this is who we are. After nearly 40 years of teaching esthetics, we’ve had the incredible privilege of meeting a fantastic and diverse array of highly talented students from all over the state, country, and even the world.
IF A CAREER IN ESTHETICS INTERESTS YOU, WE INVITE YOU TO OUR CAMPUS FOR A TOUR AND ADMISSIONS COUNSELING SESSION. WE WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS AND DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE WITH PURSUING YOUR ESTHETICS EDUCATION.
Selecting the right esthetics program is an important decision that we don’t take lightly. As educators committed to our student’s success, we want you to make the best choice for your professional goals.
Maybe that will include a program we offer at our school. Maybe it won’t. That is why we encourage a campus visit.
We hope to meet you soon.
Lonna Funke, Masters & Advanced Esthetics Graduate, 2016
