School of Home Economics & Social Works

Beauty

Program Overview

The global beauty and wellness market has evolved into a highly sophisticated, multi-billion-dollar industry that demands a deep understanding of skin physiology, chemistry, and advanced aesthetic techniques. The Beauty program at ISEST is a comprehensive technical discipline designed to train professional aestheticists, therapeutic therapists, and beauty entrepreneurs.

This program goes far beyond basic makeup applications, grounding students in human anatomy, dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and spa management. Enrolling at the HND level and progressing to a B.Tech, students train in state-of-the-art clinical laboratories and operational salon environments. They master advanced skin diagnostics, therapeutic body treatments, hair care engineering, and nail technology. Graduates emerge as fully qualified beauty professionals capable of managing luxury spas, working alongside dermatologists, or launching their own high-end cosmetic brands.

Main Objectives

  • To teach the anatomical and physiological principles of human skin, hair, and nails.
  • To develop expert proficiency in conducting scientific skin analyses and designing personalized treatment protocols.
  • To train students in the safe and precise application of cosmetic chemicals, electrical aesthetic devices, and therapeutic massage techniques.
  • To build advanced mastery in modern hair styling, structural chemical treatments, and medical nail technology.
  • To equip graduates with the business, marketing, and salon-management skills required to launch and operate profitable beauty enterprises.

Main Objectives

2 Years

HND in Beauty

1 Year

B.Tech in Beauty

Internship

Included at both levels

Study Options

Day and Evening Sessions

Skills Acquired

Graduates of the program will be proficient in:

  • Clinical Skin Care & Facials: Performing deep cleansing, extraction, chemical peeling, and microaggression treatments based on skin classifications.
  • Aesthetic Technology Operation: Safely operating high-frequency skin tools, galvanic currents, and ultrasonic facial machinery.
  • Cosmetic Formulation Basics: Analyzing raw chemical ingredients, understanding product toxicology, and formulating safe, natural beauty alternatives.
  • Therapeutic Body Treatments: Executing professional aromatherapy, Swedish body massage, body scrubs, and detoxification wraps.
  • Advanced Hair & Nail Engineering: Designing precision cuts, complex coloring, chemical texturing, and high-end prosthetic nail extensions.
  • Salon & Spa Operations: Managing inventory workflows, executing client intake software systems, and calculating operational profit margins.

Target Audience

  • Baccalauréat/A-Level graduates with a keen artistic eye, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for biological and cosmetic sciences.
  • Practicing salon technicians or makeup artists who want to legitimize their experience with accredited, high-level engineering and medical aesthetic credentials.
  • Aspiring beauty vloggers, cosmetic brand founders, and product developers seeking a rigorous technical baseline.
  • Entrepreneurs wanting to invest in and manage high-yield commercial spas, beauty clinics, or luxury wellness centers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

  • Licensed Medical Aesthetician / Skin Care Specialist
  • Spa Manager / Wellness Operations Director
  • Cosmetic Product Development Consultant
  • High-End Bridal and Media Makeup Artist
  • Technical Trainer / Representative for International Beauty Brands
  • Medical Nail Technician / Podiatry Assistant
  • Independent Beauty Salon & Med-Spa Entrepreneur

Opportunities for Further Studies

  • Master’s degrees in Cosmetology Science, Dermal Science, Wellness and Hospitality Management, or Cosmetic Chemistry.
  • Professional Certifications in:
    • CIDESCO International Diploma (The world’s prestigious qualification for Aesthetics and Beauty Therapy)
    • ITEC Level 3/4 Diploma in Advanced Aesthetics
    • Certified Medical Micropigmentation / Permanent Makeup Specialist
    • Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Safety Certification

Master the delicate balance of science and style. From advanced dermal therapy to running a luxury spa empire, redefine the standards of wellness and beauty with the Beauty program.