Elite Esthetics Academy

The academy describes itself as a modern esthetician school built to prepare students for skincare and medical esthetics careers.

The stated mission combines technical training, professional development and ethical practice. Listed core values include growth mindset, student success, integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork and accountability. Students train on six pieces of med spa-grade equipment in the on-site med spa, and the academy says this is the same equipment used by Utah's top med spas. The student-to-instructor ratio is 15 to 1.

The 1,200-hour Master Esthetics program combines 600 hours of basic esthetics with 600 hours of advanced training in facial treatments, clinical procedures, client care and business skills. It prepares students for the Utah Master Esthetician License through Utah DOPL, and students also take the NIC Master Esthetics theory and practical examinations. Tuition is $9,400, which includes $7,500 in tuition, a $1,800 student kit and a $100 non-refundable registration fee. A 675-hour Master Esthetics program is open to people who already hold a Basic Esthetics or Cosmetology license. It covers medical esthetics, results-driven skincare and clinical procedures through hands-on practice, and tuition is $4,850, including $3,750 in tuition, a $1,000 kit and the same registration fee.

The salon's Lash and Brow Technician course runs 270 hours and teaches lash extension application, lash lifting, brow lamination, tinting for brows and lashes, brow shaping, consulting with clients, hygiene practices, and the basics of running a business. The course leads to the Utah Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician License from Utah DOPL, and the salon states it meets current licensing requirements. Total cost is $5,100, made up of $4,000 in tuition, a $1,000 kit, and the registration fee. Start dates come up periodically, so prospective students should contact admissions to learn when the next one begins.

The 75-hour Instructor Training program is for licensed estheticians who hold a valid Utah Esthetics license. It covers instructional methods, curriculum delivery, lesson planning, classroom management, student mentorship and leading hands-on demonstrations, and prepares students to pursue the Utah Esthetics Instructor License through DOPL. It uses open enrollment, and students can start at any time with School Director approval. The total cost is $1,300, including $1,200 tuition with kit and $100 non-refundable registration.

To visit, enter on the east side of the building and find the academy in the first suite on the right, first floor. Free campus tours are offered, and admissions staff can help with payment options. Payment plans require a down payment that varies by program, and checks, credit cards, and ACH or bank transfers are accepted. Scholarship opportunities are mentioned. Tuition does not include graduation fees, licensure exam costs or kit replenishment items. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, proof of completion, two forms of valid ID, a completed application and a non-refundable application fee. No prior esthetics experience is required for Master Esthetics or Lash and Brow. Enrollment should be finished at least two weeks before the desired start date, and new students attend an orientation covering the kit, locker, ID and a clinic floor tour.

Training is built around technical skill, professional development and ethical practice, as set out in the academy's stated mission.

The academy describes its facility as newly built.