AIM Beauty Academy
Beauty school salon in Charlotte, NC
AIM Beauty Academy previously operated as V Tran Beauty Academy before taking its current name. The school says it has been providing beauty education since 2002. It is a state-approved beauty school that meets North Carolina curriculum requirements, and its stated mission is to empower students. Its listed values are empowerment, career security, creativity and artistry, and community. The school says its graduates are known for their skill in nails and esthetics, and it describes its facility as new.
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AIM Beauty Academy previously operated as V Tran Beauty Academy before taking its current name. The school says it has been providing beauty education since 2002. It is a state-approved beauty school that meets North Carolina curriculum requirements, and its stated mission is to empower students. Its listed values are empowerment, career security, creativity and artistry, and community. The school says its graduates are known for their skill in nails and esthetics, and it describes its facility as new.
The student clinic offers facial treatments, nail services and waxing and other esthetic services. Clinic services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors. Appointments can be booked online, by phone, or through the Clinic Services tab. Clients are asked to arrive 10 minutes early to finish paperwork, and to give 24 hours' notice for cancellations, since late cancellations and no-shows may carry a fee. Payment can be made in cash, by credit card, or through digital options including Zelle, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Sales and services are final and refunds are not provided.
The Nail Technology Program is 300 hours and is held Monday through Friday, either full-time from 9am to 6pm over 9 weeks or part-time from 4pm to 8:30pm over 14 weeks. It prepares students for the North Carolina State Board Nail Technician Licensing Exam and includes hands-on work with real clients and business training. The Esthetics Program is 600 hours, also Monday through Friday, either full-time from 9am to 4:30pm over 18 weeks or part-time from 4pm to 9pm over 26 weeks. It prepares students for the North Carolina State Board Esthetician Licensing Exam. Both programs list tuition from $4,100 for nails and $8,300 for esthetics, include a student kit and books where noted, and offer payment plans and promotions. The Esthetics Program includes online hours as an add-on. The school also offers a Dual License Program, which it describes as two licenses in one program. Prospective students can book a 30-minute Manicure Tour or an Esthetics Tour through the website.
Training is built around supervised hands-on practice with real clients, alongside business training for students heading into the field.
The school describes its facility as new, and the clinic is a working training space where students perform services under instructor supervision.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Facial treatments from a 45-minute back facial and deep cleansing facial to a customized facial, dermaplaning, a one hour and 15 minute Hydro Facial Glow, and a microneedling facial.
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Back Facial $45
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Deep Cleansing Facial $45
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Customized Facial $55
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Dermaplaning Facial $55
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Hydro Facial Glow $70
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Nano/Microneedling Facial $70
Manicures and pedicures, including a classic, deluxe and Soothe the Sole pedicure, plus builder gel, dip powder and full-set dip options.
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Manicure $10
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Builder Gel Fill In $20
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Builder Gel Overlay $25
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Dip Powder Overlay $25
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Full-Set Dip w/ Tip $25+
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Classic Pedicure $28
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Builder Gel Full Set $30
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Soothe the Sole Pedicure $30
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Deluxe Pedicure $35
Waxing for the face, arms, legs, underarms, chest and back, along with brow and lash tinting, brow lamination and lash lifts.
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Chin Wax $8
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Lip Wax $8
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Eyebrow Wax $10
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Brow Tint $15
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Lash Tint $15
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Arm Wax $18
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Half Leg Wax $20
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Under Arm Wax $20
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Waxing Chest $30
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Brow Lamination $35
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Lash Lift $35
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Back Wax $40
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Full Leg Wax $40
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Manicure Tour Price at booking
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- Highlights
- Student clinic services performed under licensed instructor supervision
- Nail Technology Program of 300 hours preparing for the North Carolina State Board Nail Technician Licensing Exam
- Esthetics Program of 600 hours preparing for the North Carolina State Board Esthetician Licensing Exam
- Dual License Program combining two licenses in one program
- Full-time and part-time schedules for both programs, with payment plans and promotions available
- Online booking, phone booking and a 30-minute tour for prospective students
- Good for
- budget-minded clients booking facials or nail services
- first-time facial clients
- clients wanting nail care or waxing at student clinic prices
- people considering a nail technician or esthetician career
- full-time and part-time students
- clients who want an appointment with a supervised student
- Treats
- unwanted hair
- nail care
- skin care
- brow and lash shaping
- licensure training
- Techniques
- dermaplaning
- microneedling
- hydrofacial treatment
- customized facials
- deep cleansing facials
- waxing
- brow tinting
- lash tinting
- brow lamination
- lash lift
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