How to get your Master Esthetician License in Utah

1. Receive High School Diploma/GED or equivalent 
2. Complete 1200 hour program 
3. Pass both Theory and Practical state board exams 
4. Apply for Master Esthetician License 

A Master Esthetician is a licensed skincare professional that specializes in improving the health, appearance and texture of the skin. If you think that being an Esti is right for you, you’re in the right place! The first step is to receive a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Then, it’s time to look at schools. The student will look into esthetician schools that they are interested in and schedule a tour with an Admissions Director. During the tour the student will get to see our school set up and meet the staff and students, as well as, ask all the questions the student may have about the process. The Admissions Director will help guide the student through the enrollment process and prepare them for orientation. During orientation the Student Catalog is covered as well as the guidelines, rules and structure of our school. 

The student is now ready to begin schooling, in Utah, this is a 1200 hour program. This includes a variety of hands-on training with high end devices like, Hydrafacial Syndeo, SkinPen, VISIA, Sheerwave IPLaser 360 system and more! Students will learn Zenoti spa software, which is used by 70% of med spas, and front desk and client management skills. Students will also be given lessons about businesses, accounting, and tax fundamentals for estheticians. 

Once the student has completed their 1200 hour program, they will take two state board exams. First, a theory exam through the NIC (National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology). This is a proctored, 110 multiple choice exam. The student will be given 90 minutes to complete this. Next is the practical exam through Prov. This is a proctored exam where the student is given a total of 125 minutes to perform 11 specific sections in order to assess the proficiency of procedures. 

Finally, the student can apply for their license! This is done through DOPL (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing). The student must submit their completion of hours from their school, both passed exams, and pay the application fee. After all of those steps are complete the student is now a Licensed Master Esthetician in Utah. Interested in starting your esthetics career at Elite Esthetics Academy? Book a free tour today or download our Program Guide to learn more about our programs in Draper, Utah.