Professional Esthetics Diploma Program

Duration: 6 months

The skin care and spa industry is one of the most fast-growing industries in the world. The need for highly trained and professional estheticians is at an all-time high. The job opportunities for estheticians are endless, to name a few, they include day spas, salons, cosmetic chains, cruise ships, destination resorts, or esthetician’s own business.
Borealis Academy offers comprehensive and hands-on training for students who wish to succeed in the cosmetology industry. We aim to prepare you to work in the beauty industry when you graduate from our program.

Program Outcomes:
- A Professional Esthetician Diploma
- Comprehensive knowledge in skin care, nail care, body care, and make-up skills
- Qualify to take the B.C.Beauty Council Certified Cosmetology Professional Examination

Course Outline:
Theories: Professional image and personal hygiene, Esthetician’s physical presentation, Professional ethics, Bacteriology, Cosmetics chemistry, Skin diseases, Health of skin and nutrition, Career opportunities, Sterilization and sanitation, Ingredient and product analysis, Electricity and machines for professional skin care, Color psychology and harmonious color coordination, Consultation and skin analysis, Cells, anatomy and physiology


Practical: Manicure, French manicure and hand massage ,Pedicure and foot massage, Skin analysis, Professional facial massage techniques, Mini facial without machine, Facial treatment with machine, Depilation (hair removal with wax), Eyebrow arching, Basic make-up application, Knowledge of Cosmetics, Eyelash perm technique and demonstration

Body Massage Certificate Course

Duration: 30 hours

Our formal training can provide you with the tools you need, including an understanding of the different massage modalities, their therapeutic applications, and the business skills that come with the territory. This course has been developed to teach any aspiring individuals the fundamentals of therapeutic bodywork. It forms the stepping stone and opens the doors for many other body work and massage courses.

Course Outline:

Ethics, Professionalism and hygiene

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Guidance on how to develop a massage routine for each individual

The proper application of massage techniques and use of body posture

Hands on Massage Techniques

Home practice of at least 10 hours must be completed

A practical examination lasting 1 hour

Aroma Ear Candling Certificate Workshop

Duration: 12 hours

This workshop is for Licensed Estheticians who are interested in the benefits and the performance of ear and stomach candling techniques. Upon successful completion of the workshop, the student will be awarded a certificate.

Course Outline:
- Benefits of aromatherapy
- Basic acupressure points on head, ear and stomach
- Preparation massage techniques
- Ear candling techniques and procedures
- Stomach candling techniques

Eyelash Extension Certificate Workshop

Duration: 8 hours

This is a workshop for students who are interested in the Miracle Eyelash Extension techniques.

Course Outline:
- Eyelash extension techniques & procedures
- Miracle eyelash care & removal

Waxing Certificate Workshop

Duration: 12 hours

This is a workshop for students who are interested in learning waxing techniques for hair removal. A certificate will be awarded on the completion of the course.

Course Outline:
Theory:
- Direction of hair growth
- Contraindications
- Various hair removal methods on the market
Practical:
- Underarm waxing
- Arm waxing
- Leg waxing
- Lip waxing
- Brow waxing
- Bikini line waxing