Overview
An Esthetician is a licensed skin care specialist who performs a wide range of techniques from makeup, facials, hair removal, relaxing body treatments, and wraps, to more advanced applications, such as microdermabrasion, microcurrent treatments and much more. These services will instantly revitalize clients and deliver the ultimate beauty experience!
Iowa School of Beauty offers one of the best Esthetics programs in the midwest and can get you on your way with a new career quickly.
The Esthetics program consists of 600 hours of study. A student that attends day classes will attend a minimum of 30 hours per week and can complete the program within 20 weeks.
The Esthetics program is available at our Des Moines Campus only.
Curriculum
The State of Iowa requires 600 hours of instruction in the Esthetics program. The 600 hours consist of a minimum of 265 hours in demonstrations and lectures and 335 hours in supervised practical instruction.
Orientation
- Introduction to Esthetics
- Skin Care Center Ecology
- Skin Physiology
- Anatomy
- Chemistry
- Electricity & Electrical Equipment
- Client Care
- Iowa Law
- Facials
- Hair Removal
- Makeup
- Advanced Treatments
- Personal Development
- Professional Development
- Business Development
- Estheticians in the Medical Field
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Student Kit
Equipment, Textbooks & Supplies
Equipment, textbooks, and supplies furnished by the school for use by each enrolled student are included in the list below. These become the property of the student. The student will be responsible for replacing lost or damaged equipment and materials.
Student Equipment Kit
- Chromebook
- Professional grooming kit
- Professional skin care kit
- Professional makeup kit
- Name Tag
- Tote Bag
- ISB Apron
- ISB T-shirt
Textbooks & Supplies
- Pivot Point Fundamentals Esthetics and State board exam review Ebook
- Pivot Point Workbook ISBN 978-1-951862-27-5 $146
- learnaboutbeauty.com digital seat
- ProsperU fast track digital curriculum
- ISB Student Handbook
- ISB Level Sheet packet
Outside expenses to be incurred by the student are as follows:
- Cost of equipment lost or damaged by student
- Uniform (style to be designated by the school)
- State of Iowa examination fee/Licensing Fee
- Transportation cost to examination
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Tuition & Fees
Program Costs
| Application fee | $100 |
| Equipment & Textbooks | $2,044 |
| Tuition | $9,072 |
| Total Cost | $11,216 |
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Payment
Payment Schedule Options
Method of payment for application fee, equipment kit, textbook, and tuition are as follows:
- Paid totally in advance. (All students receiving government assistance, loans or grants will follow this
payment schedule). - Paid in installments of $2,675.00 for the first month, $2,110.25 per month for four additional consecutive months. If a student fails to complete the course in 22 weeks, the student will be charged at the rate of $15.12/hour for additional instruction.
Payment Methods
ISB accepts cash, credit or debit cards, cashier’s check, money orders, or Title IV aid which includes: Pell grants, Direct and Plus loans.
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Graduation & Licensing Requirements
Upon successful completion of 600 hours, all academic requirements met and financial obligations satisfied, the student will be issued a diploma. Upon successfully passing the State Board Exam at a designated testing center, receiving a diploma, and applying/paying for state licensure; the student is awarded an Esthetics License in the State of Iowa.
Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Iowa HHS Bureau of Professional Licensure
Riverpoint Office Complex
400 SW 8th Street Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone (515) 281-0254
FAX (515) 281-7969
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