Esthetician is a Certificate program offered by ZMS The Academy in Los Angeles, CA. Tuition is $6,395 total.
Program Overview
Technical Instruction and Practical Training in Facials
| Subject | Technical | Practical |
|---|---|---|
| Manual, Electrical and Chemical Facials | 70 | 140 |
| Preparation | 15 |
Admission Requirements and Process
For Financial Aid Admission
At least 18 yrs of age
High School or GED
Valid Social Security Number
For Cash Paying Admission
At least 18 yrs of age
High School or GED
Valid Social Security OR Tax ID for CA Licensing Programs
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.FAFSA Code for Los Angeles Campus: 042217Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Career Outcomes
Occupations the U.S. Department of Education (NCES) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics link to this field of study (CIP 12.0409, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist). These are federal classifications, not the school's own statement - ask the school about its graduates' jobs.
- Skincare Specialists
Campus Location
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Los Angeles Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition (Financial Aid Available)
| Total cost of attendance | $6,995 |
| Tuition600 hrs × $10.66/hr | $6,395 |
| Books / kit | $350 |
| Enrollment fee | $250 |
| Required depositDeducted from $6,995 | $600 |
- California State Board fee (separate): $115, due upon graduation, to be sent to the CA Board of Barbering & Cosmetology.
Curriculum
Esthetician is 600 clock hours of training.
ZMS The Academy publishes the programme's length but not a course-by-course curriculum; ask the school for its course outline.
What to expect as a ZMS The Academy student
When people imagine cosmetology school, they often picture haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, nails, and the creative side of the beauty industry.
But some of the most important habits a cosmetology student develops involve what happens before, during, and after every service: sanitation, cleanliness, infection control, and safe professional practices.
These responsibilities may not be the most glamorous part of cosmetology, but they are fundamental to protecting clients, maintaining a professional workplace, and building a successful career.
They handle tools and equipment repeatedly throughout the day and may perform services involving hair, skin, scalp, and nails.
Because of that close contact, cleanliness cannot be treated as an afterthought.
A professional cosmetologist must know how to maintain tools, work surfaces, supplies, linens, and personal hygiene according to appropriate professional standards.