Why Choose Berkowits School?
The Berkowits School, established in 1978, is an esthetics school in NYC. We provide three comprehensive programs in the fields of esthetics, electrolysis and laser hair removal. Initially founded as an electrolysis school, we broadened our scope to include laser technology and, in 2014, introduced esthetics into our curriculum.
Curriculum
Our curriculum consists of two parts:
Theory – to be completed in 207 hours that includes:
- Health and safety
- Bacteriology
- Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition
- Structure and functions of the skin
- Superfluous hair
- Chemistry
- Chemistry as applied to cosmetics
- Electricity and machines
- Business practices
- Job skills
- Introduction to paramedical esthetics
Practice – to be completed in 393 hours that includes:
- Facial treatments
- Make-up techniques
- Waxing
- State board preparation
We offer flexible schedules throughout the year to accommodate every student. Our modern classrooms have been designed to facilitate an interesting and exciting learning process to help each student become an outstanding practitioner.
Upon completion of the course, you will learn everything necessary in order to become a licensed esthetician, and be prepared to operate facial equipment including steamers, motorized facial chairs, brush, vacuum, galvanic, spray, and high-frequency needed to work successfully in the beauty industry, including opening their own businesses in New York State.
Enroll now at our beauty school in New York and be on your way to a rewarding career in Esthetics! Berkowits School also offers courses in Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal. For inquiries on these courses call us at (718) 544-4234 or leave a message on our Contact Us field.