Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology
15958C Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Description
The mission of the Institute is to develop and train students for an entry position in the programof their choice. This is accomplished by offering the students theoretical and practical training,
preparing them for the State Licensing Examination, and providing them basic knowledge and
skills to start a career in the beauty business.
Our Cosmetology program generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations.
Our estheticians program prepares individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians skin care specialists. Includes instruction in skin anatomy, physiology, and health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and infection control; health and safety; facial and body massage; body wrapping and spa treatments; temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; color and skin analysis; client consultation and care; applicable laws and regulations; business practices; and sometimes related alternative healing regimens.
We also offer Nail Tech and Make-up programs.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
For Profit
On-Campus Housing Available
No
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
28
Students
- Total Students
- 28
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 46%
- Part-Time
- 54%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 47%
- Asian
- 23%
- Caucasian
- 17%
- Latino
- 8%
- Other
- 5%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%