Licensure Track01
5–6 monthsTue–Sat · 8:30am
600-Hour Aesthetician
Skin theory, facials, peels, dermaplaning, lash and brow. Real clients on the spa floor by month three.
Tuition
$14,995
Confident Skin.
Bright Futures.
A NACCAS-accredited esthetics academy and student spa. Train here. Treat here. By appointment.
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Programs
Five paths. One craft.
Programs designed for hands. For chairs. For licensure. Hover any card.
Advanced Practice02
ModularBy specialty
Medical Aesthetics
Laser, microneedling, oncology esthetics, advanced peels. Modular tracks built around your existing license.
Tuition
By plan
Editorial Portfolio03
48 hours2–4 weeks
Makeup Artistry
Editorial, bridal, special FX. Color theory, application, kit building. Portfolio you can book from immediately.
Tuition
$3,300
Stackable Certifications04
Stackable2 days–2 weeks
Continuing Education
Microblading, lash extensions, microneedling, advanced peels. Stackable certifications that build your menu.
Tuition
$200–$4k
Teaching Path05
Career pathCohort-based
Instructor Training
Methodology, lesson planning, classroom craft. The same training our own instructors completed.
Tuition
$8,000
Why SMI
A school that actually places you.
Most graduates leave with a license, a portfolio of real clients, and a job offer — often before sitting boards.
Accreditation01
NACCAS Accredited.
Federally recognized. AACS member. Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology.
Cohort Calendar
When can you start?
Eight cohorts a year. Day & night options. Pick a start that fits.
● Currently EnrollingFILLINGFilling
Apr 7
Aesthetician · 600hr
FT Day
May 19
Aesthetician · 600hr
PT Night
Jun 23
Aesthetician · 600hr
FT Day
Jun 30
Aesthetician · 600hr
FT Day
Aug 18
Aesthetician · 600hr
FT Day
Sep 29
Aesthetician · 600hr
The Work
Six months. Real results.
Senior Cohort · Capstone
Week 1Week 24⇆
Acne Recovery Series · Six sessions · Chemical peel← Drag to compare →By senior student · Supervised
Our Spa
Open to the public.
By senior students. Supervised by licensed instructors. Same care, half the price.
By senior students.
Supervised.
Graduates
What our students say.
CLASS OF '24★★★★★
“Ms. Jackie didn't teach us how to pass an exam — she taught us how to read a face, and the woman holding it.”
Maya CastellanosAesthetician
CLASS OF '25★★★★★
“By month four I was running my own client schedule. The smallest cohort I've ever seen — the only one with a working spa.”
Renée ParkMedical Aesthetics
CLASS OF '23★★★★★
“WIOA covered tuition. Climb covered the rest. I walked in skeptical — left with a license, a portfolio, and a job offer.”
Brittney HowellAesthetician
Journal
All journal entriesNotes from the floor.
Career AdviceMar 124 min read
How to know esthetics is right for you.
Three questions we ask every prospective student on the tour. The answers tell us a lot.
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Tuition + AidFeb 286 min read
What aid actually covers tuition in Arizona.
Climb Credit, WIOA, VocRehab. We unpack what each program covers, and who qualifies.
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Student DiaryFeb 148 min read
Six months in. A senior student's notebook.
From first peel to first paying client. Renée's day-by-day from her cohort.
Read entry
FAQs
Questions, answered.
No prior experience required. Most students enter without any beauty industry background. We start from foundation theory and build up.
600 hours total — 5–6 months full-time (Tue–Sat, 8:30am–4:30pm) or longer at night. State licensure exam follows graduation.
Yes — Climb Credit lending, WIOA workforce funding, Vocational Rehabilitation, and a 10% cash discount for full payment within 72 hours.
Tools, supplies, study materials, and your uniform — all included in tuition. You walk in, you have everything you need.
Yes — direct introductions to local spas, medspas, and brand reps. Resume + portfolio coaching. Most graduates are placed before sitting for boards.
Walk our floors. Meet our work.
A 45-minute campus tour. An instructor. The classroom. The spa floor. You’ll leave with a clear path forward.
Address
14880 N. 73rd Ave, Ste 500
Peoria, AZ 85381
Hours
Tue–Sat · 8:30am–4:30pm
Tue–Fri · 5:30–9:30pm
Admissions
(623) 555-0123
info@skinmakeupinstitute.edu