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    The Art of the Skin: A Look Inside Our Esthetician Program

    Skincare is science and touch in equal measure. A closer look at the esthetician journey at ABI.

    January 8, 20265 min read
    The Art of the Skin: A Look Inside Our Esthetician Program

    Healthy skin is a daily practice, and esthetics is its language. Our 600-hour esthetician program is built around that idea — equal parts science, observation, and the steady, mindful touch of a trained hand.

    Students study skin anatomy, conditions, and contraindications before they ever pick up a magnifying lamp. Then the work gets tactile: analyzing real skin, mapping a treatment, and reading the way a complexion responds to pressure, steam, and product.

    Beyond the basics, we dig into the business of skincare — client consultation, retailing, and the communication that turns a single appointment into a long-term relationship.

    Whether you see yourself in a spa, a med-spa, or your own studio, the esthetics program gives you the foundation to grow into it.

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    Cosmetology
    01

    THE CRAFT BUILDS THE CAREER.

    1600 hrs

    Cosmetology

    Hair, color, cutting, styling and the business of building a clientele in modern day spas and salons.

    Barbering
    02

    ABI AMERICAN BEAUTY INSTITUTE

    1500 hrs

    Barbering

    Sharpen your craft in men's grooming, fades, beard work and modern barbering for today's clientele.

    Esthetician
    03

    SKIN. KNOWLEDGE. CONFIDENCE.

    600 hrs

    Esthetician

    Skincare, facials, makeup and the science of healthy, glowing skin — preparing you for the spa floor.

    Manicuring
    04

    DETAILS THAT ELEVATE. SKILLS THAT LAST.

    400 hrs

    Manicuring

    Nail care, gel, sculpted enhancement and salon-ready technique. A focused path into a thriving field.

    Massage Therapy
    05

    HEALING HANDS. STRONG FUTURES.

    500 hrs

    Massage Therapy

    Anatomy, modalities and a steady, mindful touch. Train for one of wellness' fastest-growing careers.

    NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

    Talk to an advisor — we'll help you choose the right path.