We’re expanding career opportunities for adult learners with a new Esthetician program launching in February 2027. This 600-hour program will prepare students to become licensed skincare specialists, helping clients maintain healthy skin and enhance their appearance.
The program responds to growing demand for skincare professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for skincare specialists to grow 7% through 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, with approximately 14,500 openings annually.
In a new classroom and lab, students will receive hands-on training in professional skincare treatments, facials, hair removal, makeup application, lash and brow services, client consultation and more. Instruction will also cover infection control, skin analysis, product knowledge, business fundamentals and customer service. Students will put their skills into practice in a supervised salon environment.
This five-month program combines classroom and lab instruction, with classes held Monday through Friday and no evening or weekend sessions. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board licensing examination.
Enrollment is now open for the February 2027 class. Financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available to those who qualify. For more information, visit www.polaris.edu/adultesthetician or contact Adult Education Admissions at 440.891.7716 or adultedadmissions@polaris.edu.