Esthetics Program (600 Hours)

Develop mastery in skin health, spa services, and modern beauty wellness.

Our Esthetics Program is designed for individuals who are ready to build a confident, elevated, and professional career in skincare and aesthetics.
You’ll learn to blend the science of skin with the art of client experience, so every service you provide is both effective and luxurious.

Buff Beauty Academy is a PCA Platinum Partner School and a HydraFacial Certified Training School.
This means our students receive medical-grade skincare and device training before they graduate making them highly competitive and sought after in spa, clinical, and med spa environments.

This is not just esthetics.
This is career and confidence development.

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What You’ll Learn

• Skin analysis + customized treatment planning

• Facial protocols for all skin types and conditions

• HydraFacial protocol mastery and device-based skincare

• PCA Chemical Peel theory and safe application

• Waxing, brows, and body treatment services

• Infection control, sanitation, and State Board preparation

• Consultation skills + communicating treatment expectations

Business, Branding & Career Development

We prepare you for the beauty industry beyond the basics.

You’ll learn how to:

• Brand yourself as a professional, not just a service provider

• Use social media to attract and retain paying clients

• Build consistent bookings and client loyalty

• Structure pricing and income planning confidently

• Set up and operate a suite, spa station, or independent practice

• Maintain boundaries and burnout-prevention systems

You won’t just leave skilled —
you’ll leave ready.

Professional Mentorship & Community Internships

You won’t learn alone.
We partner our students with established spa, med spa, and beauty professionals in the Charlotte community.

Internships provide:

• Real-world treatment experience while in school

• Professional standards and expectations

• Hands-on client diversity

• Industry networking and early reputation building

This is why Buff students grow faster and enter the field with confidence.

Career Pathways

Graduates are prepared to become:

• Spa / Clinical Estheticians

• Med Spa Service Providers

• Brow + Wax Specialists

• Solo Suite Owners / Beauty Entrepreneurs

• Skin Coaches & Product Consultants

• Brand / Product Trainers & Educators

Your path can be hands-on, clinical, creative, or independent.

You choose. We prepare you.

Why Students Choose Buff

• Boutique class sizes → you get real support and real correction

• Medical-grade training access (HydraFacial + PCA)

• Professional confidence + presence development

• A culture that is motivated, supportive, and growth-driven

You won’t just learn esthetics.
You’ll become an esthetic professional.