[ Home | Hair & Nails | Esthetics | Instructor | Contact Us | About Us | Leila Cohoon | CIDESCO | Pivot Point | NACCAS ] COSMETOLOGY CAREER POSSIBILITIES You will learn more than the bare minimum required by your state at our school. A resume from graduates who attend Independence College of Cosmetology is most impressive! Our Esthetics curriculum encompasses the following topics: Facials – Facial Massage, Skin Care Products, Facials with machines - Electricity, Analyzing Skin, Facials on areas of the body besides the face (such as back, shoulders or chest), Treatments of Different Skin Types, Skin Diseases & Disorders, Indications & Contraindications, Facial Paraffin, Glycolic Wash, Vacuum Massage Face Treatment and Microdermabrasion. Massage – Swedish Full Body Massage, Full Body Massage with Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage with Steamy Wonder, Full Body Massage with GX99 machine, Chair Massage, Reflexology, Indications & Contraindications. Body Treatments – Hydrotherapy, Microcurrent, Glacier Salt Glow (exfoliation), Mudd Fango (hydration, remineralization), Vacuum Massage Body Treatment, Theraffin Treatments for hands and feet, Kinesiology, Body Wrapping, Indications & Contraindications. Make up – Application and Procedures, Lash and Brow Tinting, Tweezing, Eyebrow arching, Artificial Lash Application. Manicuring & Pedicuring - Hand – Arm – Foot – Leg Massage, Manicuring, Pedicuring with or without Foot Spa or Massage Chair. Hair Removal – Hard Wax for: Hairline, Brows, Sideburns, Upper Lip, Chin, Nape of Neck, Under Arms, Lower Arms, Upper Arms, Stomach, Bikini, Upper Legs, Lower Legs, Toes, Fingers, Upper Back and Lower Back. Also included: CIDESCO preparatory Class, Clinical Business Practices, Professional Image, Salon Business, Selling Products and Services, Sterilization / Disinfection, Nutrition, Consultation, State Law and more Since our course includes Manicuring and Pedicuring as well as training in Massage (due to the International training requirements) our students have the option to take the Missouri State Board Exam for Nail Technician if they so choose (a ½ day optional course in sculptured nails must be taken first). Our estheticians also complete enough hours and curriculum in this international esthetics course to take the National Certification Examination for Massage Therapy if they desire. I stress that these two exams are purely optional – yet AVAILABLE to our students! If you have any questions, visit our contact us page. The Admissions Director is available 7 days per week (see the Contact Us page on this site) *In the state of Missouri where Independence College of Cosmetology is located, estheticians are licensed to treat the full body, and therefore can perform massage under their Missouri esthetician license. [ Home | Hair & Nails | Esthetics | Instructor | Contact Us | About Us | Leila Cohoon | CIDESCO | Pivot Point | NACCAS ] COSMETOLOGY CAREER POSSIBILITIES © 2001 Independence College of Cosmetology