Seating is limited. Sign up early to guarantee your spot. Group discounts may be available on 5 or more participants. Please call us for more details. Check back periodically as more workshops may be added.
Key to workshop admittance:
- G- General public
- A- Aestheticians
- N- Nail Technicians
- C- Cosmetologist
- AS- Aesthetic Students
- MT- Massage Therapist
Aesthetics Prep (N, C)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics Staff
$40 or $35 for current Pure Aesthetics students
Nail technicians – Have you ever wanted to expand your skills and become dually licensed as an aesthetician? Did you know that 198 or 33% of your hours will transfer towards your aesthetics training? Pure Aesthetics is one of the few schools that allows for transfer of hours, provided you pass an assessment test. This workshop will prepare you to take the test.
Cosmetologists – Tired of standing on your feet all day? Want to gain more in-depth skincare training? Cosmetologists are eligible to transfer 240 or 15% of your hours towards aesthetics training. Pure Aesthetics requires cosmetologists to pass an assessment test in order for these hours to transfer. Take this workshop to prepare you for that test.
Participation in this workshop does not guarantee a passing grade on the assessment test.
From Brows to Bikini: How to Utilize Hard Wax (A, C, AS)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics- Staff
Certificate awarded upon completion
$140 or $130 for current for former Pure Aesthetics students
(Workshop includes supply of hard wax to take home)
Save $10 if you register two weeks early
This class will include discussion of the benefits and various uses of hard wax application. Learn tricks of the trade for the most pain free hair removal. Feel free to grow out your brows, bikini, and underarm hair!
Theory: Benefits and uses of hard wax
Practical: Hands-on practice using hard wax
Health Care Provider CPR (G, A, N, C, AS, MT)
Taught by Mark Falconer, Eclipse CPR
$50 or $45 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
CPR. Participants who successfully complete our training sessions are issued a two-year certification card. Students are issued their own mannequins to use. Students will use individual one-way breathing valves and pocket masks to ensure a clean and comfortable teaching environment.
Essensa Eurostone Facial Workshop (A, C, AS)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics Staff
$140 or $125 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students (Fee does not include basalt river stones and heater; students must provide their own basalt stones and heater or purchase from Pure Aesthetics.)
Save $10 if you register two weeks early
Essensa Eurostone Facial wonderfully combines centuries-old therapies with distinct techniques and all natural skin care from Provence. Heated and chilled basalt river stones, crystals, and semiprecious gemstones are gently placed on acupressure points to release healing and balancing energies, drawing upon the restorative, beautifying and relaxing powers of aromatherapy. The magic of this treatment indulges all the senses. Add this amazing treatment to your menu and generate more revenue and repeat clients.
Theory: Product Knowledge
Practical: Practice and receive Eurostone Facial
Make Up Workshop (G, A, N, C, AS, MT)
Taught by Sloane Enhat, Pure Aesthetics Graduate, Makeup Artist, and Photographer
For the past eleven years, Sloane Ehnat has cultivated her intrinsic eye for beauty with a prolific career in professional photojournalistic photography; wedding, portrait and print. A desire to create and delve into all facets of the design and production process, Sloane began her journey into aesthetics at Pure Aesthetics. Since graduation, she has capsulated another talent, make-up, working as a cosmetics representative for Bare Escentuals and as a freelance artist for Amazing Cosmetics and Studio Gear. Given the dynamic parallels of all of these endeavors, Sloane offers a unique perspective on all things beautiful; lighting, design and a perspective that transcends the lens.
$75 each or $270 for all four workshops
$70 each or $250 for all four workshops for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
Workshop 1- Preparing the Canvas (we recommend taking this class first before taking workshop 2, 3 and 4): Important 1st step in makeup artistry. Lesson on history of makeup throughout the decades, different types of cosmetics, and detailed demonstration of foundation application. Discussion of skin tones, face structures, skin conditions, and climates as they pertain to foundation.
Workshop 2- Color Theory in Makeup: Discussion of the importance of color theory, eye color, eye shapes, skin tones, and shading as they pertain to color makeup application. Detailed demonstration of changing a day look to basic evening (most common request of makeup by clients).
Workshop 3- Advanced Methods of Makeup Artistry: Discussion on the importance of contouring, highlighting, eyebrows (placement & design), and altering eye shapes. Demonstration of Bridal Look application. Additional discussion on types of media related to makeup artistry and preparing your makeup kit.
Workshop 4- Interactive Day: Class participation required. Students will be working on each other and/or a volunteer model, applying basic principals learned in previous workshops. Discussion of types of makeup artists, marketing yourself as a makeup artist, creating relationships in the industry, and investing in your craft.
Microdermabrasion Certification for Aesthetician/Former PA Student Refresher (A, C, AS)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics Staff
Certificate awarded upon completion
$150 or $100 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
Save $10 if you register two weeks early
Microdermabrasion offers a multi-step process to skin restoration without the pain, cost and recuperation time associated with modern-day acid peels and laser treatments. Microdermabrasion is the step between a chemical peel and cosmetic surgery with immediate benefits for both the client and practitioner. The procedure has been called the “Lunch Time Peel” because it takes only 20-40 minutes and allows clients to return to work immediately. Add microdermabrasion to your menu and generate additional revenue.
Advanced Technique with Strip Wax (A, C, AS)
Taught by Zizette Amsalem, Pure Aesthetics Graduate, Licensed Aesthetician and Nail Technician
$75 or $60 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
This demonstration and hands-on workshop with give you techniques that will increase your speed and increase your waxing revenue, after all time is money! Zizette’s unique method will amaze you and your clients. Please feel free to grow out your arm and leg hair.
Brazilian Wax (A, C, AS)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics Staff
$99 or $89 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
Brazilians are one of the most requested services in salons and spas. Everyone will have an opportunity to participate in performing a Brazilian waxing service using hard and strip wax.
Theory: Includes sanitation and disinfection, direction of hair growth, positioning yourself and your client, application and removal for maximum efficiency, and client assist techniques for hard wax removal to provide the client with a comfortable waxing experience.
Practical: Participate in performing a Brazilian waxing service
Peel Certification (A, C, AS)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics Staff
$150 or $140 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
Glycolic and lactic acids or natural enzymes can address concerns for clients with even the most problematic skin. From the gentlest AHA to Jessner, determine which peel will best suit your clients’ needs.
Practical: Demonstration of three different peels
Visual Merchandising (G, A, N, C, AS, MT)
Taught by Amanda Richards, Licensed Aesthetician & Retail Merchandiser
Amanda has worked in the retail industry for 15 years as a beauty advisor for Clinique and as a manager for Salud Spa Bar and Buffalo Exchange. She is also a licensed aesthetician with a knack for creating beautiful retail displays.
$40 or $35 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
Do you need some new ideas to help your retail shop? Are you a spa professional wanting to learn visual merchandising to increase your revenue? Learn some of the proven methods of merchandising that will have a positive effect on retail sales and the profitability of your business.
Herbal Wraps (G, A, N, C, AS, MT)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics Staff
$120 or $100 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
Save $10 if you register two weeks early
Add this relaxing aromatic treatment to your spa menu. The herbal wrap will help relieve sore muscles and joints. This detoxification treatment is also a wonderful way to fight off the cold and flu season. All participants will have the opportunity to receive and give a wrap. Participants will also receive a therapeutic herbal blend to take home.
Retail Sales (G, A, N, C, AS, MT)
Taught by Pure Aesthetics Staff
$40 or $35 for current or former Pure Aesthetics students
Did you know that retail sales can account for up to 40% of your income as an aesthetician? Learn tips and techniques that will keep your clients coming back for their favorite products. This is geared toward skincare and beauty consultants, however anyone in the salon/spa industry could also benefit.
Chocolate & Flower Elixir Workshop (G, A, N, C, AS, MT)
Join Pure Aesthetics for a fun informal gathering as we host a delicious event that will awaken your senses.
In appreciation of all our wonderful students, clients and friends …
We’ve invited chocolatier, Lisa Reinhardt, for an organic chocolate tasting, and organic alchemist, Katie Hess, for an intriguing flower elixir experience.
Experience and discover:
- Organic specialty chocolate tasting-5 flavors
- Health benefits of chocolate (based on recent studies)
- Secret power of flowers and how they relieve stress
- What your favorite flowers are and what that means
Bring a friend for this wonderful experience. This exclusive event is FREE, seating is limited; please contact us at 514-7873 to RSVP (so we know how much chocolate to have on hand)
Cancellation Policy: Because of the demand and limited number of seats available in our workshops, cancellations made more then 7 days prior to the start of class will be allowed a 100% refund minus a $50 non-refundable registration fee. If requested, cancelled registrations made no less than 7 days prior to the start of class may have their non-refundable registration fee applied to a different class. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the start of class will be allowed a 50% refund minus a $50 non-refundable registration fee. “NO-SHOWS” and cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the start of class will forfeit the full tuition paid. Workshops under $50 have a $20 registration fee. Payments may be made by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. Full payment due 7 days prior to date of workshop or your spot may be filled by someone else, depending on demand. Workshops subject to cancellation if enrollment is low.
Workshop Calendar
| June 2010 | ||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 SALE |
8 SALE |
9 SALE |
10 Aesthetics Prep 2 – 4 SALE |
11 SALE |
12 SALE |
| 13 | 14 | 15 Speed Waxing 430 - 730 |
16 Flower Essence 230 - 4 |
17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 Visual Merchandising 2 - 4 |
21 Brows to Bikini 12 - 4 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 Retail Sales 2 - 4 |
26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 Aesthetics Prep 2 - 4 |
30 Closed for summer break |
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| July 2010 | ||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 Closed |
2 Closed |
3 Closed |
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| 4 Closed |
5 Closed |
6 Closed |
7 Closed |
8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 |
12 Visual Merchandising 2 - 4 Flower Essence 4 - 530 |
13 Herbal Wraps 12 - 330 |
14 Peel Certification 12 - 4 |
15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 Make Up #1 |
19 |
20 |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 Make Up #2 |
26 Brows to Bikini 12 - 4 |
27 Microderm 12 - 4 |
28 Full-time class starts |
29 | 30 | 31 |
| August 2010 | ||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 Peel Certification 12 - 4 |
2 Aesthetics Prep 2 - 4 |
3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 Make Up #3 |
9 Herbal Wraps 12 - 3 |
10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 Make Up #1 |
16 Visual Merchandising 2 – 4 |
17 Part-time class starts |
18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 Make Up #4 |
23 Brazilian 12 – 4 |
24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 Make Up #2 |
30 Retail Sales 2 - 4 |
31 | ||||
| September 2010 | ||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 Make Up #3 |
13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 Make Up #4 |
20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 Make Up #1 |
27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | ||