Ottawa School of Beauty Ltd

Professional Esthetician Diploma Program

If your dream is to become a professional esthetician, look no further. This diploma program prepares students to start an exciting career in the esthetic industry whether you plan to work for a beauty spa or starting your own home business. 

Client consultation is coached by qualified instructors to achieve public safety and client satisfaction

Program Information

Course Start dates:

January, May, September

Program Length:

42 weeks, 1000 hours
Client services for practical experience scheduled during the week and on Saturdays

Education Requirements:

Grade 12 OR equivalent

Client services for practical experience scheduled during the week and on Saturdays

This Diploma Program is not available at the London Campus

Our curriculum includes

Manicures / Pedicures

Anatomy of the hands and feet, common nail problems, disorders, and diseases, contraindications, client consultation, hand, leg / foot massage, benefits of massage, malformations of the feet, proper application of polish / spa manicure / spa pedicure / shellac / and Dry Russian manicure.

Waxing Hair Removal

Lukewarm wax, hard wax, client consultation, contraindications, two methods of sugar waxing, safety and hygiene before / after each client, facial and body wax application.

Sugaring

This course will teach the art of safely and effectively removing facial and body hair using sugaring, and all-natural temporary hair removal method. This course outline includes theory on hair growth stages,sugar technique, common disorders and syndrome that affect excessive hair growth, pros and cons of sugaring, and infection control guidelines.

Eyelash / Eyebrow Tinting

Client consultation, choosing proper tint shade, application and removal of the tint, and home care instructions.

Basic Makeup Application

 Learn in person about the latest makeup techniques of a professional makeup application with hands on training theory, and demonstration by our instructors ranging from colour theory, contouring and highlighting, Day, Bridal, and Evening makeup with different Smokey Eye look, and product ingredients best for makeup.

Skin Physiology

Skin physiology and histology of the skin, primary functions of the skin and its layers from the deepest to the surface, hair follicle / nails and its appendages, functions of the two types of nerves, two major types of glands of the skin, and factors affecting skin health.

Skin Analysis

Process of skin analysis, identifying four genetic skin types, Fitzpatrick skin types, sensitive skin vs reactive skin, treatment options for neck and decollete, examples of skin condition, causes of certain skin conditions, and determining treatment, contraindications through evaluation, analysis and consultation.

Facial Treatment

Importance of facial key steps, benefits of a facial treatment, essential skills needed to perform facials, facial setup and procedure, client consult on home care, variations of basic facial, treatment goals of for six skin types / conditions, acne facials, acne treatment procedure, men’s skin treatment options, and key elements of client interaction.

Facial Devices & Technology

Importance use of facial devices and technology, basic concept of electrotherapy, benefits of hot towel cabinet magnifying lamp, woods lamp, demonstrate how to safely and effectively use the rotary brush, steamer, vacuum machine, galvanic current, high frequency machine, and spray machines, use of paraffin wax, benefits of electric mitts and boots, and informed decisions when purchasing facial equipment.

Advanced Treatment

Theory introduction to chemical exfoliation and peels, acid, alkaline and pH relationship, difference of light, medium, and deep peels, general effects of chemical exfoliation and peels, contraindications and precautions for chemical exfoliation, enzyme peels, AHA / BHA peels, Jessner’s / TCA peels, Designer peel, Microdermabrasion, and Hydradermabrasion.

Infection Control / Health and Safety

Levels of sterilization, disinfection, sanitation, and antiseptics, infection control vocabulary, federal and regulatory agencies, modes of transmission and their transmission, different types of bacterial infection, viruses, incubation and containment, fungi, parasites, biofilms, employ the principles of prevention, common antiseptics and disinfectants used in the salon / spa, disinfectants tips and safety, standard and safety precautions, guidelines, demonstrating safe work practices and responsibilities of the beauty professionals.

Beauty Business

Business skills which includes creating a business plan, finances, business regulations and laws, types of business ownership, marketing, insurance, personnel, leases / rentals, front desk management, sales strategies, recruiting potential professionals, and how to create your own resume and cover letter.

Guest Speakers

Experts in the beauty industry.

Job Connect program

On-going job search assistance following graduation includes employer introductions and interviews plus our constantly up-dated in school job board. Numerous salon and spa owners are continuously recruiting our graduates.

Ready to start your dream career?