Esthetics Skin Care & Makeup Course

Master the Art of Skincare and Professional Makeup in Pittsburgh.

LEARN ALL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED AS AN ESTHETICIAN OR MAKE UP ARTIST

Esthetics, Skin Care, & Makeup Courses

Welcome to South Hills Beauty Academy & North Hills Beauty Academy Esthetics, Skin Care, & Makeup course! If you are interested in learning the foundations of esthetics and makeup artistry, you have come to the right place. Our cosmetology school in Pittsburgh is proud to offer this course, which is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the beauty industry.

Students will gain hands-on experience through esthetics training exercises and makeup artistry training and will receive a certification of completion of MUD (Make-Up Designory) Fundamentals course and a DMK fundamentals certification for skin care. Excited to learn the skills required to become a successful esthetician? Sign up for our Esthetics, Skin Care, & Makeup Courses today!

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JOIN OUR 2025-2026 CLASSES:

MAY 4TH, 2026

JULY 13TH, 2026

SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2026

NOVEMBER 2ND, 2026

ESTHETICS SKIN CARE & MAKE UP DETAILS

Course Description

CERTIFICATIONS

ESTHETICS TRAINING COURSE MATERIALS

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

GRADUATION

COURSE COSTS

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Educational Objectives

At South Hills Beauty Academy, we strive to provide you with a well-rounded educational experience in our esthetics training program. Our educational objectives are:

  • To prepare students in all academic and practical aspects of the course.
  • To project a positive attitude and self-confidence to facilitate effective communication skills to provide a valuable service to the public.
  • To educate students on professional conduct and improve interpersonal skills.

To prepare students to successfully pass PA State Board Examinations, and obtain their license and a position as an entry-level esthetician or related career field.

Read our ESTHETICIAN COURSE OUTLINE to decide if our classes in facial, skin analysis, temporary hair removal, and more are right for you.

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ESTHETICIAN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

You can receive up to $1,000 while being currently enrolled at South Hills Beauty Academy or North Hills Beauty Academy. Contact a member of our friendly team today to learn more about this exciting scholarship opportunity for our esthetics training program, or read about the details online.

BCL SCHOLARSHIP

Apply online at beautychangeslives.org

ENROLL IN ADVANCED CLASSES

Want to learn more about the skincare industry and take your career to the next level? With our advanced skin care classes, you have the ability to enhance your learning experience and immerse yourself in a deeper level of skincare than you ever thought possible. Read more about our advanced classes today.

MUD MAKE-UP FUNDAMENTALS

South Hills Beauty Academy & North Hills Beauty Academy will immerse you in the fundamentals of makeup artistry.

As an esthetics student, you will train in makeup artistry and will work with MUD (Make-Up Designory) Fundamentals  Coursework. Upon graduation, you will receive a certificate for the completion of the 21-hour MUD Fundamentals course.

BROWSE OUR COURSE CATALOG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES.

If you are interested in enrolling in our Esthetics, Skin Care, & Makeup course, please contact us for more information. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you get started on your journey toward a fulfilling career in the beauty industry.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Our 325-hour esthetics program includes extensive education in human anatomy, chemistry, electricity, skin analysis, and conditions and disorders of the skin. We provide comprehensive instruction of facial massage, the use of facial machines, hair removal, makeup, and full body treatments. We will teach you how to perform these services in our student spa.

What sets our school apart is that we also cover advanced topics that explore paramedical treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, enzyme treatments, Hydrofacial, Microcurrent and more. We cover their purpose, benefits, and contraindications.

Upon completion of our esthetics course, you will receive a Diploma, a certificate in DMK fundamentals, and a certificate in MUD Make up Fundamentals.  If you consider yourself to be a person who loves making others feel great about themselves, this is the career for you. Our esthetics course in Pittsburgh is perfect for anyone in the western Pennsylvania area, or even parts of Ohio and West Virginia. Your ticket to a great career is right here at our beauty academy.

BOOKS

In our esthetics course, you’ll study Milady’s Standard Esthetics Textbook with Digital interactive Cengage Mind Tap, and exam Review book.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

Students at our beauty school will receive (2) uniform sets, a kit that includes supplies, tools, a MUD makeup Fundamentals Kit, and a DMK Skincare Kit. You will be equipped with all the necessary tools and materials needed to learn from and perform the required services.

GRADUATION

After a student completes 325 hours, performs all required services, passes exams, and fulfills all financial obligations to the school, a diploma will be awarded along with a certificate in DMK  and completion of MUD Fundamentals.

Tuition | $8,625.00

Tuition Balances can be satisfied as follows: Paid in full | Monthly installments | Financial Aid Awards: Direct Student Loans |PA Forward Loan| Scholarships

(THIS COURSE HAS NO PELL ELIGIBILITY)

The tuition includes all books, Kit, (2) uniforms and supplies necessary to complete the course of study.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

  1. To prepare students in all academic and practical aspects of the course.
  2. To project a positive attitude and self-confidence to facilitate effective communication skills to provide a valuable service to the public.
  3. To educate students on professional conduct and improve interpersonal skills.
  4. To prepare students to successfully pass PA State Board Examinations, obtain their license and a position as an entry level esthetican or related career field.

Read our ESTHETICIAN COURSE OUTLINE to decide if our classes in facial, skin analysis, temporary hair removal, and more are right for you.

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