What You’ll Learn at SBMA
Our 600-hour esthetician program covers the full range of professional skincare, both botanical and natural techniques, as well as medical and corrective skincare. Every service below is taught through online classes and practiced hands-on at our Denver student clinic. Here’s everything the program includes.
Facials
- Express Facials
- European Facials
- Advanced Facial Protocols
- Advanced facial modalities: facial massage, scalp massage, chest, shoulder, arm and hand massage, extractions, high frequency, skin scrubbers, micro-current, and facial mapping
- Gua Sha — facial sculpting and lymphatic drainage using traditional stone tools
- Jade Rollers
- Facial Cupping — gentle suction massage to boost circulation and product absorption
- Sound Medicine — sound therapy integrated into the treatment room experience
Face & Body Waxing
Training in both hard and soft wax:
- Brow Mapping and Waxing
- Speed Waxing
- Brazilian Wax Training
- Vagacials — skincare treatments for the bikini area, a fast-growing service in waxing studios
- Intimacy Lightening
Lash & Brow
- Brow Lamination and Tint/Lightening
- Lash Lifts and Tint
Makeup
- Everyday, glam, and bridal makeup
- Creative and Halloween makeup
- Camouflage and corrective makeup
- Contour and highlight for face shape
- Makeup for mature skin and diverse complexions
- Advanced color theory and color correction
Skin Sciences & Professional Skills
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Aromatherapy
- Introduction to Herbalism and Skincare
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Cosmetic Formulation — make your own skincare products from raw ingredients
- Retail Skills
- Business Ethics
- State Board Preparation
Body & Specialty Treatments
- Back Treatments (Backtials)
- Body Treatments
- Hand, Eye, and Lip Treatments
- Thai Herbal Compresses
- Facial Herbal Compresses