Esthetician School
Hello Everyone!
I am new here and need a little advice. I live in Portland, Oregon and am planning on going to Esthetician School. I have 6 years experience working with Cosmetics selling Clinique, Borghese and Estee Lauder for Nordstrom. I also have worked as a Medical Assistant for Kaiser Permanente for over 10 years.
I think that my background would lend itself well in the Skincare Field, but am finding that choosing a school is difficult. Does the school that helps one get licensed really matter, or is the type of Continuing Ed Classes bear more weight? Please advise......... Anyone attend school in Portland, if so where?
Many Thanks,
Sammi:)
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Permalink Reply by Lillian Ostrowski on
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Hello Sammi,
Glad you are giving this some serious thought. I am a 2013 graduate, after 34 years in the health care business. I went to a school I thought raved about its CIDESCO credentials. It turned out to be cheaper than the others but here's why. It is an ethnic school, we spent 10% of the time reading the chapters in class. Yup, like first graders. We were taught to reach high grades on the board, I got a 98. But we were taught NOTHING about the real world. If I were you, choose an affordable school that is not a long trek. Stick with the nonsense, and spend your best time and money on continuing education. Though I thought CIDESCO was a waste for me, instead, I joined ASCP and completed 50 hours this year in Vodder School of Lymph Drainage (Advanced face and neck) and eyelash extensions. Also, try not to be swayed by the sales reps. The schools all use easy stuff. I strongly recommend you do your OWN research. It took me a YEAR to determine that SkinScriptRx is the right line for me. I wish you MUCH success!
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Hi Sammi, I can tell you what my experience was attending the Aveda Institute Portland. First the Pros: I learned how to recommend and sell product, I learned the aesthetics of a beautiful spa room, I learned proper sanitation and disinfection techniques, I learned beautiful relaxation and massage techniques, I learned how to give a really nice facial. Now the Cons: We never learned acid peels or were shown a demonstration, we were never taught anything about microdermabrasion/micro current/LED/oxygen facials, etc., etc. Those are some pretty major cons I think you would agree. I can't speak for the other schools in town but you might check Yelp reviews as well. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on
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I second that experience having gone to an Aveda school.
For my geographic area, it was still the best choice - the only other school that was available to me geographically was truly remedial, and even though I spent more to go to Aveda, I think I got good foundational technique which I have since learned (through being a spa owner) is not a foregone conclusion with some of these graduates.
Still, be prepared to shell out for some advanced education, either during or after school. Fortunately there are lines that give access to their webinars, etc., to students, so you can study the more interesting stuff at night to get a head start.
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Permalink Reply by Amy Sherman on
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You will want to go where you can get the most bang for your buck.
Find out what EXACTLY they offer training wise. Ask to see a syllabus.
Find out HOW they are taught and ask to sit in on a class.
ALSO, ask about the instructors. You want to know their background, training, and expertise.
School is a basic such as sanitation, etc etc etc just enough to pass your state boards.
the REAL education happens in outside classes such Face Reality and The Wax Queen. You will get OUT of school what you put into it so be prepared to do lots of extra and advanced education.
ALSO, myself, and others, have had lots of problems with OTHER students, so be prepared for an environment that you may have to get out of your comfort zone.
Esthetics is basically about results, time, and Marketing. So get started on your marketing plan NOW.
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