Elite Learning: Cosmetology and Aesthetics Programs for a Career-Driven Future

The beauty and aesthetics industry offers a wide array of exciting career paths. Choosing the right educational program is paramount to achieving your professional aspirations. Elite academies provide comprehensive training, equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in this dynamic field. These programs are designed with student successes and career preparation in mind.

Comprehensive Cosmetology Programs

Cosmetology programs are designed to provide a broad foundation in beauty techniques, preparing students for the state licensing exam and a successful career. These programs often cover a wide array of skills and techniques that you can expand on and specialize in throughout your career.

Curriculum and Training

A well-rounded cosmetology education typically includes:

Hair Care: Cutting, coloring, styling, and chemical treatments.
Skincare: Facials, waxing, and makeup application.
Nail Care: Manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail enhancements.
Salon Management: Customer service, sanitation, and business operations.

Exam Preparation

The last step to receiving your license is to sit for your exams. The cosmetology program at Elite Academy of Cosmetology is 1,250 hours in length, meaning our students have ample time to learn many skills and topics they need to sit for the state licensing exam. Beyond that, our program is designed to help our students prepare to be excellent beauty professionals once they’ve graduated.

Hands-On Salon Experience

Elite training grounds set schools apart from other cosmetology schools, using high-end salon color, backbar, and retail products that will give any graduating student the competitive knowledge and skills that are required to not only succeed but also prosper in the beauty industry.

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Career Opportunities

Your career opportunities as a professional cosmetologist are only limited by your imagination. Cosmetology school allows you to learn a wide array of skills and techniques that you can expand on and specialize in throughout your career. As with most things in life, your cosmetology education gives you back what you put into it.

Funding Your Education

Cost can be a common concern among people looking to enroll in beauty school, so schools strive to do everything they can to help students find ways to fund their futures. Beauty school is an investment, and there are many resources available to help you make that investment. Federal financial aid* is available to those who qualify. Our admissions team can help you find the best funding option for your situation so that beauty school doesn’t have to be a burden. Our net price calculator, program catalog, and financial aid page can all give additional information on how you can fund your education.

Advanced Aesthetics Training

For licensed estheticians and cosmetologists looking to expand their skill set, advanced aesthetics courses offer specialized training in medical-grade treatments.

Permanent Makeup

To master permanent makeup, you must learn from a master. Our instructors have mastered machine work for eyebrows, lips, and eyeliner. We have created individual curriculums for eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, and more. We will be rolling these course out over the next year. Our courses include the DORA required 132 Hour Fundamental Permanent Makeup Course, Advanced Permanent Makeup Techniques, laser training, cosmetic injection therapy, and more.

Cosmetic Injectables

With neurotoxins and dermal fillers, the theory is extremely important. Once this foundation is set, experience and practice are what make a skilled cosmetic injector.

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Laser Training

Basic cosmetologist and esthetician programs teach hair removal, but not advanced esthetic treatments in lasers. Our course trains in an overview of all cosmetic laser treatments. The focus for treatments will be with laser hair removal, intense-pulse light photofacial and radio frequency microneedling with Morpheus8.

Comprehensive Esthetician Programs

Esthetician courses are built to have a medical esthetics foundation as a beginning point for newcomers to this industry. These courses are a hybrid online/in-person program following the Milady Esthetician Course Curriculum with the online: Textbook Theory - Milady “CIMA” Learning Platform. CIMA is a sleek and sophisticated digital learning platform with state-of-the-art learning technology. CIMA is proven to significantly increase student engagement and outcomes. CIMA provides both our students and instructors real-time feedback on student progress, allowing teachers to optimize the students learning and success. CIMA ensures students are always using the most up-to-date textbook and learning materials available.

Premier Cosmetic Laser Training

Cosmetic laser training programs prepare students to safely and effectively perform laser and light-based aesthetic treatments.

Hands-On Training

Courses offer comprehensive, hands-on training in the most cutting-edge cosmetic laser technologies, including hair removal, skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, and more. Real Devices. Real Models. Schools believe laser training should go far beyond theory. Hands-on days are the heart of the program.

Industry-Leading Instructors

Learn from highly experienced instructors who are not only certified but also active professionals in the cosmetic laser industry.

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Accredited and Certified Programs

Certification programs are recognized and accredited, ensuring that you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and credentials needed to work in spas, medical offices, or start your own business.

Curriculum Focus

A strong cosmetic laser training program will emphasize:

Laser safety and professional standards
Employer expectations
Clinical readiness for real-world environments
Ethical and responsible laser use
Colorado’s laser laws

Who Should Enroll?

This program is designed for:

Licensed estheticians
Medical assistants & nurses
Spa professionals transitioning into medical aesthetics
Beauty professionals expanding into laser services
New learners entering the laser & medical spa field

No laser experience is needed - instructors provide step-by-step guidance from beginner to advanced.

Program Cost and Duration

There are no hidden fees or extra costs of our comprehensive state-approved laser technician training course. The cost includes training in laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, Morpheus8, Morpheus8 Body, laser skin rejuvenation, and more consisting of 40 hours of classroom and hands-on training. The program typically lasts 2 weeks depending on your chosen schedule.

Payment Plans

Schools offer information on flexible payment plans provided by third parties to make it easier for you to invest in your future. Contact an admissions team to learn more about tuition and these options.

Career Services

Before you graduate, the curriculum includes a Know Your Niche and Build Your Personal Brand project. In addition, career services teams will help guide you through job search strategies, interview preparation, and provide resources to help you connect with top employers in the aesthetic field.

Additional Advanced Courses

For licensed Estheticians & Cosmetologists, schools offer advanced courses in Micropigmentation, Micro Needling, Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, Precision Waxing & Eyelash Extensions. For the Manicurist we have advanced courses in Electric Files & Waxing for the Manicurist.

The Elite Difference

Elite cosmetology and aesthetics programs distinguish themselves through:

Dedicated Educators: Instructors with advanced degrees and a passion for teaching.
First-Rate Curriculum: Courses designed to prepare students for their next step, regardless of their current skill level.
Hands-On Salon Experience: Providing students with practical experience using high-end products.
Job Placement Assistance: Connecting graduates with potential employers and expanding their professional network (job placement is not guaranteed).
Accreditation and Approvals: Ensuring programs meet the highest industry standards.

Developing Business Acumen

Working in cosmetology, barbering, or esthetics isn’t just about giving your clients an unforgettable treatment. At our school, you’ll learn how to turn your skills into a business that serves you, developing skills in customer service, salon management, and more.

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