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Esthiology & Manicuring Dual Program
The Esthiology & Manicuring Dual program equips students with comprehensive skills in skincare, nail care, and beauty techniques. Students learn facials,…
Esthiology Manicuring Dual Program
Program Description
The Esthiology & Manicuring Dual program equips students with comprehensive skills in skincare, nail care, and beauty techniques. Students learn facials, waxing, body treatments, makeup application, manicuring, pedicuring, nail art, gels, acrylics, and nail design through theory and hands-on practice. Fundamental aspects such as derma-analysis, facial manipulations, equipment usage, and plant Aromaology are covered. Additionally, students learn business skills vital for success in the industry, including product retail, customer care, service sales, and career placement strategies. Graduates emerge prepared to excel as licensed estheticians and manicurists, equipped with technical skills, theory, and business acumen, and ready to take the state board exams to obtain licensure in Wisconsin.
Program Objectives
This combined program aims to prepare students for the State of Wisconsin licensing examinations in both Esthiology and Manicuring, providing them with comprehensive training in skincare, nail care, and spa techniques. Upon completion, students will possess knowledge of Aveda products and spa practices, equipping them with the skills necessary to pursue employment as skincare specialists and manicurists.
Instructional Methods
The Institute is committed to providing quality education utilizing a method of instruction that engages all learning styles. Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, theory and lecture, hands- on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio/video presentations and instruction, online research, textbooks, exams and assignments, technical evaluations, salon and spa tours, and visiting guest educators.
Performance Standards
- Productivity: Producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results.
- Professionalism: A commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity towards others as a student and service provider.
- Positivity: The practice and/or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.
Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for their learning, productivity, and academic achievement. Students are responsible for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):
- Achieve a 90% or higher attendance percentage to graduate.
- Achieve 80% or a higher grade-point average to graduate. Students are responsible for reading The Institute of Beauty and Wellness course catalog standards, policies, and procedures.
Esthiology Manicuring Dual Program
750 Course Hours 360 Hrs Theory + 390 Hrs Practical
Evening (Full-Time, 38 Weeks)*
Mon.-Thurs. 4:30pm-9:30pm *Milwaukee Campus
| Theory/Practical Hours By Subject | Esthiology Theory Hours | Manicuring Theory Hours | Esthiology Practical Hours | Manicuring Practical Hours |
| Introduction: law and codes; bookkeeping; business management; history; ethics | 26 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Safety, sanitation, sterilization, first aid, and bacteriology | 30 | 10 | 20 | 25 |
| Nails and skin disorders | 0 | 24 | 0 | 10 |
| Anatomy and physiology | 30 | 18 | 0 | 8 |
| Manicuring and pedicuring, including nail enhancements | 0 | 24 | 0 | 112 |
| Introduction to Advertising | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Chemistry, treatments and process | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treatment, product and techniques | 32 | 0 | 96 | 0 |
| Electricity, machines and equipment | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Makeup and color analysis | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Individual student needs and electives (including resume development, interviewing, and job search skills, guest speakers, etc.) | 65 | 7 | 50 | 14 |
| Total Theory Vs. Practical | 229 Hrs | 131 Hrs | 221 Hrs | 169 Hrs |
| Total Course Hours 750 | 360 Hrs | 390 Hrs |
Grading Procedures
For academic work, students must meet at least 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and as a condition of graduation. Final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. All other assignments and tests’ percentages and scales are as follows:
| Grading Breakdown | |
| Chapter Tests | 25% |
| Student Projects | 25% |
| Mock State Board & Written Exam | 25% |
| Technical Evaluations | 25% |
| Overall | 100% |
| Grading Scale | |
| Honor Roll | 98-100% |
| Very Good | 94-97% |
| Good | 87-93% |
| Satisfactory | 80-86% |
| Unsatisfactory | 79% and below |

