Overview
Estheticians are licensed skin care professionals dedicated to enhancing personal appearance through a wide range of beauty and skin care techniques. They perform diverse services, including facials, makeup applications, eyelash extensions and body treatments. Depending on their skills, they also handle more advanced applications like chemical peels, microdermabrasion and microcurrent treatments.
Makeup and Skincare Programs Designed for Success
The Iowa School of Beauty stands out among skin care specialist schools in the Midwest with our comprehensive curriculum. Our esthetician school programs provide the 600 hours of training required for Iowa licensure, with hands-on experience in facials, makeup application, hair removal, and advanced skincare techniques.
Unlike other esthetics programs, we offer personalized attention and real-world experience that prepares you for immediate employment upon graduation. Whether you’re in Des Moines, Sioux City, or surrounding areas, our convenient campus locations make quality esthetics education accessible.
Be part of our licensed skin care specialist program and learn from the experts. We’re dedicated to sharing our knowledge and helping you launch your career in the Midwest. Solidify your skills and open up more opportunities for growth, all while delivering the ultimate beauty experience to your clients.
The Iowa School of Beauty offers an esthetics course that comprises 600 hours of study. Students can attend day classes to meet the minimum of 30 hours per week, allowing them to complete the program within 20 weeks.
Enroll in our esthetics program, available exclusively at our Des Moines Campus.
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 and Supplies
The school provides each student with textbooks, equipment and other supplies. These items belong to the students, and they are responsible for replacing them in the event of loss or damage. The supplies provided include:
Student Equipment Kit
- Chromebook
- Professional grooming kit
- Professional skin care kit
- Professional makeup kit
- Name Tag
- Tote Bag
- ISB Apron
- ISB T-shirt
Textbooks and Supplies
- Pivot Point Fundamentals Esthetics (e-book) and State board exam review
- Pivot Point Workbook ISBN 978-1-951862-27-5 $146
- learnaboutbeauty.com digital seat
- Prosper U fast track digital curriculum
- ISB Student Handbook
- ISB Level Sheet packet
Outside Expenses to Be Incurred by the Student Are as Follows:
- The cost of equipment lost or damaged by a student
- Uniform (style to be designated by the school)
- State of Iowa examination fee/Licensing Fee
- Transportation cost to the examination
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Tuition and Fees
Program Costs
| Application fee | $100 |
| Equipment & Textbooks | $2,044 |
| Tuition | $10,500 |
| Total Cost | $12,644 |
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Payment
Payment Schedule Options
Methods of payment for application fee, equipment kit, textbook and tuition are as follows:
- Paid totally in advance.
- Paid in installments of $3544.00 for the first month, $2,250 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 $17.50/hour for additional instruction.
Payment Methods
We accept different payment methods, including cash, credit or debit cards, money orders and cashier’s check. We also allow Title IV aid such as Pell grants, Direct Loan Programs and PLUS loans.
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Graduation and Licensing Requirements
Once you have completed the 600-hour requirement, along with the academic and financial responsibilities, we will issue a diploma. You can then apply for the State Board Exam at a selected testing center to earn 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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