Turn Your Passion for Skincare into a Career

Esthetics is one of the fastest-evolving specialties in the beauty industry. This 600-hour Skin Care Specialty licensing program provides comprehensive training in skincare, hair removal, makeup application, and advanced treatment techniques while preparing students for licensure and employment in spas, salons, and skincare clinics.

Everything You Need to Know

600 hours full-time or part-time

Complete in 6 or 9 months

Program Cost: $9,662

Program Structure is Foundations and Advanced training

Local job placement assistance available

Alt text: The Protégé Salon at RVCC features a modern, professional salon environment with styling stations, salon chairs, comfortable seating, and contemporary décor, providing students with hands-on training in a real-world salon setting.

Gain Real Spa Experience

Build confidence while working with real clients in RVCC’s student-run Protege Salon & Spa. During the advanced portion of the program, students perform skincare services under professional supervision, gaining valuable hands-on experience that prepares them for employment in salons, spas, and skincare clinics.

SKCR 110 Esthetics Foundations (0–300 Hours)

Build the foundational skills needed to begin your career as a skincare professional. After completing 300 hours, students become eligible to receive a student permit and begin working in a spa or salon setting.

Topics include:

  • Industry orientation and professional success
  • Infection control
  • Skin diseases and disorders
  • Hair removal techniques
  • Skin physiology and histology
  • Durable workplace skills

SKCR 120 Esthetics Advanced (301–600 Hours)

Expand your technical knowledge and practical experience while preparing for licensure and employment in the beauty industry. Successful completion of SKCR 110 is required before enrolling in this advanced course.

Topics include:

  • Skin machines and light therapy
  • Basic anatomy
  • Advanced skincare treatments
  • Corrective makeup techniques
  • State laws and regulations
  • Durable workplace skills

Students also gain hands-on experience working with clients in Protege Salon & Spa, allowing them to refine their skills in a real-world environment before graduation.

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Ready to Start Your Skincare Career?

Have questions about enrollment, financial aid, program requirements, or career opportunities in esthetics? Our team is here to help you take the next step toward a career in the beauty and wellness industry.

Enrollment & Course Questions
Mariana Rodriguez Garcia
BPEnrollment@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 ext. 8471

All Other Inquiries
Amy Layton
Amy.Layton@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 ext. 6818

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