Overview
Isn’t it time you embarked on a career that makes a statement?
The Esthetician program at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrates creativity and individualistic style. Learn from experienced professionals in a fully-equipped esthetic lab and gain valuable hands-on experience during student placement at The Spa at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø where you’ll not only master treatment techniques but gain valuable experience in marketing and promotion, retail, business operations and more.
You were meant to be an industry leader, we’re just here to support you. The Esthetician program offers a super-comprehensive curriculum that will prepare you to offer services in the latest beauty and spa trends, including:
- Intro to Lash Extensions
- Eyebrow shaping
- Brow lamination
- Lash lifts
- Manicure and pedicure
- Acne and Anti-ageing skin treatments
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical peels
- Hair removal techniques
- Makeup Artistry
- Full Body Relaxation Massage
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Body Treatments
Why not make a name for yourself in a career that allows you to travel, work flexible hours, or start your own business? You’ll find it here.
Please note this program uses synthetic fragrances and disinfectant bleach.
Degree Transfers and Pathways
Whether you're starting here with a certificate or diploma program, or transferring your credits from another institution or informal experience into a program at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, we have so many ways for you to continue your postsecondary education with us. Explore pathways to a degree or a diploma and learn about transfer options.
Pathways Beyond >
Earn your diploma here and then choose to complete your degree with one of our partnering universities, in as little as one more year.
Pathways Into >
If you've completed any courses from another institution or have informal learning experiences, transfer your credits into a program here.
Courses
| EST166 - 7 Student Esthetician Clinic |
| EST167 - 4 Advanced Skin Care Theory II |
| EST168 - 6 Advanced Skin Care Practical II |
| EST169 - 4 Makeup Artistry and Advanced Trends |
| GEN110 - 3 Student Selected General Education |
| Note: *This student-selected general education course code indicates a general-education course is taken in this semester. Students will choose from a selection of courses () prior to the semester in which the student-selected general education course is to be taken. |
Requirements & Program Information
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, including grade 12 English ENG4C or mature student status. Missing any requirements? Get them for free from Academic Upgrading.
Kits and Supplies
Program Uniform
Black Scrubs: Approximately $200+
Black Scrubs
- Available in the College bookstore.
- Purchase two sets of scrubs.
T-Shirts
- Program T-shirt is available in the College bookstore.
- Required for Placement in the Spa and community placements (2nd semester)
Shoes
- Running shoes, sneakers.
Treatment Apron
- Full apron, solid black.
Professional Esthetician Kit
Kits will be available for purchase in September through campus bookstore. Purchase of the professional kit is a requirement of the Program and contain Program approved tools and supplies.
This kit will provide students with all the professional tools and supplies for 3 semesters of study for every practical class (Skin Treatments, Nail Techniques, Hair Removal), and including The Spa.
All items are organized in a tote bag for the ease of carrying tools and supplies to classes.
Price: Approx. $1000
Student Linen Requirements
Price: Approximately $200+
The following list of items may be purchased at any time prior to the beginning of classes in the fall.
All items listed are required for your practical classes. Please place the items in a bag which you can easily bring back and forth to school on a daily basis and which can also be stored in your locker.
Linens and Supplies
- 2 large bath towels
- 10 - 20 hand towels (not face cloths)
- 1 strapless wrap or strapless bathing suit cover
- 2 twin size flat sheets
- 2 Solid Black Treatment Aprons: Full apron, nylon or plastic. Must be washable. Cosmo Prof or Hollywood.
- Stand up / table makeup mirror
- Bag to carry items
Makeup Artist Kit
Approximate cost for makeup kit: $1000 plus tax
Clinical/Lab and Field Placement Requirements
Completed medical forms.
Career Path
Graduates of the Esthetician Program can obtain meaningful employment in many aspects of the industry.
- Spas and Wellness Centres
- Cosmetics: Retail, Purchasing, Marketing and Distribution and Makeup Artists
- Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Self Employment, contract work and consulting
- Education: Teaching, Demonstrations and instructing for companies
Take A Virtual Tour
Explore the interactive virtual tour of Salon and Spa program spaces, like the on-campus Spa.
Fees & Costs
| Domestic | International | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Ancillary | Tuition | Ancillary |
| $5,427.45 | $1,723.50 | $22,829.10 | $2,373.50 |
These fees are for the 2025-2026 academic year (year 1 of study), and are subject to change. Please visit your Student Portal to view your Schedule of Fees.
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Contact
Program College Contact: Silvana Bassanello, silvana.bassanello@saultcollege.ca