Esthetics, Skincare and Salon Management
This is the "core curriculum" - the 600-hour course that prepares you to take the New York State written and practical exams for a license. At the Lia Schorr Institute, this esthetics course goes well beyond the basics. Our teachers have a wealth of experience, are passionate about the field they're in, and look forward to sharing their knowledge with you.
As one of the top esthetic schools in the country, the Lia Schorr Institute takes pride in not only teaching students the basic science of skin but also the art of skin analysis. Our esthetic course teaches you not just how to give a facial but how to assess what type of facial is best for each person (and you'll learn 7 different types). In additiona to skincare theory, waxing, the science of product ingredients, makeup choices and application techniques (an information-packed 84 hours of instruction), you'll be introduced to the all-important art of client communication. Our curriculum is based on state-of-the-art scientific advances combined with the best traditional European and American techniques.
No wonder our graduates are in such high demand in the field-and our students come to us from all across the country and around the world (as do our experienced roster of teachers). The Lia Schorr Institute is licensed by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. Our esthetic school has students of every age, from those who are just starting out in the work world to those who have decided to make a change or enhancement in their careers.
Getting your license can give you what you need to get a job in a spa or salon, to work in the cosmetic or fashion fields from department stores to selling cosmetics and skincare to the stores, to working as a trainer for major cosmetics companies around the world, or even to work with doctors in the field of dermatology, plastic surgery, chiropractic or nutrition. You will learn business principles that will make you comfortable in any job situation. Some of our former students have moved on to manage salons or spas or even to open businesses on their own. They also know they have entered a highly rewarding field with flexibility, where work can be full- or part-time, seasonal or based in different areas of the world. And at the Lia Schorr Institute, they know they are receiving training to be the best they can be.
Make Up Artist
Come master the art - and the joy - of professional makeup application techniques under the instruction of top makeup experts in the field in this 50-hour certification class. Share the secrets (and the short-cuts) to bringing out the beauty in every woman and expand your career potential at the same time (or just learn how to apply your own/your friend's or family's makeup as perfectly as the pros!).
These makeup application classes focus on the truly creative possibilities that today's thousands of makeup products - and makeup application tools - can bring. From color theory to highlighting and contouring, you'll gain important hands-on experience in virtually every aspect of makeup. Classes are limited in size so that every student gets the chance to practice what they're learning: highlighting and contouring, precision eye makeup, brow shaping, artificial eyelash application, color blending, lip enhancement and corrective makeup techniques. Learn about the tools of the trade: what brushes are made of, where they come from, the various shapes and sizes and what works best for each particular makeup formula and technique. And, of course, how to protect your tools and products from contamination and maintain the highest possible standards of sanitation.
This class is the perfect stepping stone to the endless possibilities of careers in the makeup field, from working for a makeup company, in a department or specialty store, staffing or owning a makeup boutique, doing makeup application for theatrical productions, videos, fashion shows, magazines, advertising, editorials, working freelance, for major motion pictures or TV, or on your own or with a physician in the field of paramedical camouflage makeup. You will learn how to organize a makeup kit at a practical price, how to present yourself to potential employers and clients, and how to assess your goals in this growing, exciting field. Best of all, you'll gain insights from your fellow students from all around the world as well as from teachers who share enthusiasm and extensive experience in virtually all aspects of the makeup field.