Facials, waxing and skin treatments — and the 220-hour path to Florida registration.
Skin care has the strongest BLS median in beauty ($41,560, May 2024). Start with certifications; convert to the Facial Specialist registration when you are ready.
Course calendar for this category is published weekly — ask admissions for the current list.
Skincare specialists hold the strongest median pay in beauty — $41,560 nationally (BLS, May 2024) — because the services are recurring by nature: facials rebook monthly, waxing every 3–5 weeks, treatment plans run in courses of 4–8 sessions. It is the closest beauty gets to subscription revenue.
Florida registers estheticians as Facial Specialists: 220 hours of approved training plus a 4-hour HIV/AIDS course, no state board exam. Our certification courses in this category let you start learning immediately; the 220-hour program converts the skill into the credential whenever you are ready.
Day spas, med-spas, salon skincare rooms and independent studios — Pensacola's spa corridor and medical tourism keep demand steady year-round, with peak seasons around spring break and the winter visitor months.
Not sure where to start? Take the 30-second career plan quiz or call (305) 504-1511.
