Learning Skill Is Just The Beginning
As a Paul Mitchell Partner School, our educators are trained to draw out the artist in you, and then prepare you to compete in the real world. Rather than concentrate only on the basic training needed to pass state licensing board exams, Carolina Academy provides students with a well-rounded lifestyle education. Our experienced staff is specially trained to help students explore all their creative and professional possibilities.

Carolina Academy prepares you to succeed in the salon or spa, in business, and in life. Carolina Academy has built strong working relationships with salons and spas throughout the area. As a Paul Mitchell Partner School, the Paul Mitchell network in the United States is over 70,000 salons strong. Paul Mitchell trained Hair Designers work virtually in every corner of the world. Every professional hairdresser knows the Paul Mitchell name. Prospective employers will recognize Carolina Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School's commitment to quality and reputation for innovation and excellence. Everyone at Carolina Academy is committed to helping graduates find the right home, wherever their dreams may take them.

Spa Aesthetic Course
Carolina Academy offers the program to become a licensed skin care therapist in a state-of-the-art facility providing a real-life environment, allowing students to perfect their skills in realistic surroundings on real people.

The curriculum at Carolina Academy of Spa Aesthetics incorporates theoretical and practical study that not only covers basic subject matter, but technical and scientific applications as well. Our understanding of industry trends has contributed to a refined aesthetic program that sets us apart from other programs.

The Academy's program is designed to teach professional and business skills necessary in the aesthetic industry. The demand for highly skilled aesthetic professionals has dramatically risen in the past few years. Opportunities that are available to qualified aestheticians include those in salons, day spas, and on cruise ships. Physicians such as plastic surgeons and dermatologists utilize aestheticians in their practices. Lucrative careers can be found in the sales and marketing of skin care products and equipment.

Our aesthetic program includes:

• Professional Image
• Physiology and Histology of the Skin
• Chemistry for Aestheticians
• Ingredient and Product Analysis
• Scientific Facial Treatments Using Electrical Apparatus
• Hair Removal
• Aromatherapy
• Professional Make-up Techniques
• Medical Aesthetics
• Reflexology
• Spa Treatments / Hydrotherapy Tub and Vichy Shower
• Microdermabrasion
• + other Board required subject matter

Cosmetology Course
Whether you choose to operate your own salon or work in one, the first step begins with a solid education. Carolina Academy a Paul Mitchell Partner School offers a progressive learning environment and talented learning leaders facilitate the experience by providing students with extensive hands-on and classroom training in design, cutting, coloring, multi-cultured techniques, the science of bone structure and facial-shape adaptability. We also mentor future professionals in attitude, retailing, and personal appearance and other various business development classes.

The program includes:

• Hygiene, Grooming, and Poise
• Bacteriology, Sanitation, and Sterilization
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Chemistry
• Disorders of the Skin, Scalp, and Hair
• Professional Ethics
• Shampoo and Rinses
• Hair Analysis, Hair and Scalp Treatments
• Hairstyling
• Care of Wigs
• Permanent Waving and Hair Relaxing
• Hair Coloring, Bleaching, Frosting
• Streaking and Foiling
• Nail Care
• Skin Care and Make-up

Additional Instruction In:

• Advanced Haircutting Techniques
• Advanced Hair Coloring and Corrective Color
• Improving Performance and Speed
• Salon Management and Ownership Information
• "Mock State Board" Testing

While the majority of cosmetologists work as stylists in salons, many choose careers in other areas, such as:

• Make-up artist for photo / video shoots
• Platform artist at trade shows / conventions
• Educator / school owner
• Artistic director for a manufacturer Nail Technician