In the School's Words

The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona believes every student has their own goals. With this in mind, we've developed programs which relates to today's skin care and beauty industry.

We offer classes for students and licensed professionals who would like to became a skilled technician. We have flexible schedules for full and part-time day as well as evening classes.

At The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona, we pride ourselves in educating the most elite aestheticians that Arizona has to offer.

Students become proficient in the:

• Latest innovative spa treatments.
• Understanding of the ever-changing trends of the beauty and makeup industry.
• Breakthrough technology and care in the medical environment.
• Accommodations available for students.

Programs Offered - DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING

The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona train the Aestheticians of tomorrow in:

• Aesthetics
• Aesthetics for the Cosmetologist
• Advanced Aesthetics (Continuing Education)
• Aesthetics in Medical Office with Laser Certification
• Professional Makeup
• Permanent Cosmetics

Aesthetics

Aesthetics training for spa and for a salon

• Consultation and skin analysis
• Preparation, cleansing and massage procedures
• Principles and techniques of massage
• Manual and electrical facial procedures
• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical resurfacing and prepping differences for various skin types
• Management of acne
• Solutions for reversing aging skin
• Correcting sun damage skin
• Principles and components for correcting Ethnic skin
• Hard and soft wax hair removal treatments
• Body treatments

Includes basic makeup artistry training

• Cosmetic applications and camouflage techniques
• Determining skin tones and undertones
• Identify different face shapes, eyes, lips and brow shapes.
• Application & removal of artificial lashes. How to conduct client makeup lessons
• Bridal makeup

Professional Makeup Artistry

This class is designed for the individual who is serious about being a makeup artist. Our course addresses:

• Professional Beauty Makeup
• Professional Bridal Makeup
• Camouflaging blemishes, tattoos, scars, corrective makeup
• Stage and Theatrical Makeup
• TV Trauma (Special Effects)
• High Fashion with Airbrushing

Aesthetics in a Medical Office with Laser Certification

Because of the growing demand, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and reconstructive surgeons are adding skin care services to their practice. They have found that an aesthetician with skills complement their services. This course addresses:

• Pre and post-op care
• Advanced wound care
• Medical chemical peels
• Laser comparisons
• Burn management
• Observation of Laser procedures
• An aesthetician's responsibility in a medical practice
• Promoting and marketing a medical skin care practice
• Laser Hair Removal
• Laser Skin Rejuvenation
• Laser Vein Reduction
• Laser Tattoo Removal
• Laser Wrinkle Reduction
• Radio Frequency
• Cellulite and Fat Reducation
• Laser Acne Reduction
• Medical Aesthstics Technologies

With completion of this course, a student will become a Certified Laser Technician. Certification will be awarded by a state approved licensed course.