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Skincare Professionals in Georgia
Posted by Power on September 7, 2023 at 8:31 amsos.ga.gov
How To Guide: Esthetician and Esthetics Instructor | Georgia Secretary of State
If you would like to apply for an Esthetician or Esthetics Instructor license, or if you need to reinstate your Esthetician or Esthetics Instructor license, Cosmetology or Barber
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Do you need a license to be an esthetician in Georgia?
Yes, the state of Georgia requires completion of an approved, licensed esthetician program consisting of a minimum of 1,000 hours and is approved by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. For more state board information check out our ASCP State Board information page at http://www.ascpskincare.com/state-board-info.
The following steps are required to become a licensed esthetician in Georgia:
- Complete an esthetics training program from a licensed esthetic or cosmetology school consisting of a minimum of 1,000 hours.
- Complete and pass both written and practical examinations for esthetician licensure.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov) estheticians (skin care specialists) earn approximately $37,320.00 per year based on full-time employment in the state of Georgia, with an mean wage of $17.94 per hour. This does not include tips and commissions, which are common in the esthetic industry.
A licensed esthetician program must consist of 1,000 hours. Six to eight months is the average length of time it takes to complete a 1,000-hour program. This is dependent on whether you attend on a full-time or part-time basis.
According to estheticianedu.org, the average cost of an esthetics program in Georgia is $10,748.00.
An accredited school has met the requirements of national standards of education performance that have been established by an impartial nongovernmental agency. Attending an accredited school is not required for esthetician licensure in Georgia. Recognized agencies who accredit beauty schools and cosmetology schools include:
- NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences)
- ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)
- ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continued Education & Training)
- COE (Council on Occupational Education)
Some esthetician programs offer financial aid provided by Federal Student Aid under the U.S. Department of Education. Some schools offer private school loan options.
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