Start Your Career in Professional Skincare
Virginia State
Approved Esthetics Curriculum at Neroli Institute
Program Overview
Our Esthetics program at Neroli Institute is a Virginia DPOR-approved 600-hour curriculum that prepares students for a successful career in the beauty and wellness industry. Through a blend of theoretical education and practical esthetics training, students gain essential hands-on experience in skincare, makeup application, and hair removal techniques. This professional esthetics course is designed to build both technical skills and the confidence needed to thrive in today’s competitive beauty field.
What You’ll Learn
As part of our Virginia-approved esthetics training program, you’ll develop a wide range of practical and professional skills to prepare you for a successful career in the beauty and skincare industry. Our curriculum includes:
Skincare Techniques: Learn how to perform professional cleansing, exfoliation, skin analysis, and facial treatments using both manual and machine-based methods.
Makeup Application: Gain hands-on experience in everyday makeup, corrective techniques, and color theory to enhance your client’s natural beauty.
Hair Removal: Master various methods of professional hair removal, including waxing and tweezing, with a focus on safety and precision.
Facial Machines: Use industry-standard facial equipment such as high-frequency, galvanic, and ultrasonic devices.
Applied Sciences: Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin, skin disorders, and the science behind esthetics treatments.
Business & Professional Skills: Learn salon safety, hygiene protocols, Virginia esthetics laws, and how to provide excellent client care in a real-world spa setting.
📘 Basic Esthetics Program – 600 Hours
Learning Outcomes & Professional Development
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate confidence, integrity, and a professional attitude in the spa environment
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Apply safety protocols, sanitation standards, and state regulations
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Deliver high-quality skincare and makeup services tailored to individual needs
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Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
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Use critical thinking to assess skin conditions and design treatment plans
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Stay up to date with new esthetics trends, tools, and technologies for continued career success
Licensing, Accreditation & State Requirements
The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) is the governing body that oversees the licensing of estheticians across the state. To become a licensed esthetician in Virginia, students must meet the following DPOR requirements:
Complete 600 hours of training through a DPOR-approved education provider
Pass both the Written and Practical Exams administered through DPOR.VA.GOV
Submit a license application to the Virginia DPOR
Neroli MedSpa and Institute is proud to be:
Licensed by the Virginia DPOR
Certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
Our institute offers both Basic Esthetics and Master Esthetics programs with a commitment to providing high-quality training, hands-on learning, and one-on-one career advising to help students successfully enter the beauty and wellness industry.
For more information, contact the Virginia DPOR at (804) 367-8500.
