Aesthetics
Careers in Aesthetics
At The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in El Dorado, AR, our Aesthetics program prepares students to become Arkansas licensed Aestheticians. Our licensed educators bring real-world experience to help students be prepared for employment in med-spas, clinics, salons & spas. Our education includes current theory, advanced theory, practical application, & fun projects.

About Aesthetics
- An aesthetician is a professionally licensed person who identifies issues & recommends skincare services; such as, but not limited to proper product use, ingredient consultations, cleansing, facials, waxing, & makeup.
- Aestheticians use their hands & work with equipment using lights, electricity, & machines such as dermabrasion or laser machines.
- Aestheticians can work in a medical environment & may be called medical, paramedical, or clinical aestheticians.
- Aestheticians also work in spa or salon settings or an independent.
- Aestheticians treat a variety of skin types & conditions.
- Clients with skin damage due to burns, scars, surgery, or other reasons will seek aestheticians for their expertise.
Aestheticians learn about identifying issues & recommending services. Services include:
- skin analysis
- facials
- eyelash extensions
- non-therapeutic massage
- masque therapy
- facial treatments with & without machines
- hair removal; including tweezers, depilators, & waxing
- professional makeup techniques
- retail consultation
Registration, Tuition, Kit, & Supplies
- Total Tuition & Fees: $10,325.00
- Tuition: $10,425.00
- Registration Fee (Non-Refundable): $100.00
- Kit & Supplies: $00.00 (Included)
- Sales Tax: $00.00 (Included)
Kit & Supplies are provided free of charge by The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology while you are enrolled.
Sales Tax is paid by the University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.
Our full aesthetics course start dates are every 6 weeks. We may be able to get you started in-between enrollment start dates, so let us know if you can’t wait!
Try to enroll at least 2 weeks before your preferred start date so that we can your scrubs, student id badge, books, etc. all ready for you on your first day!
The Aesthetics program is 600 clock hours in Arkansas.
Day-Time Program
- The Day-Time Program meets for 30 hours each week.
- If your attendance is perfect, you should graduate in 20 weeks plus holidays which could add a week (again, depending upon which part of the year you are enrolled).
Night-Time Program
- Night-Time is not available in Arkansas
Clock hours are the time that the state requires you to be "clocked in" to earn the opportunity to take the state license. Students must be engaged in "meaningful education" while they are clocked in. Most day-time programs are 30 hours maximum per week. A student who comes in late, leaves early, or does not come in to school does not get credit for the time the student is not "clocked in." To graduate & begin working, it is important to be clocked in & engaged in your education at every opportunity.
Our Aesthetics program includes everything you will need to become prepared to take the Arkansas or Illinois State License Exam to become licensed as an Aesthetician.
Our Aesthetics program includes everything you will need to become prepared to take the Illinois State License Exam to become licensed as an Illinois Aesthetician.
- We provide a hardback textbook
- We provide you with unlimited 24 hour access to our online learning platform CIMA by Milady.
- Online access to the Official University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology Student Information System (SIS)
- 2 pairs of scrubs with Official University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology logo
- Carrying Case
- Official University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology Name Tag