Utopia Academy’s Advanced Esthetic Program gives students a solid foundation with the necessary studies of regular esthetics plus 50% more of advanced theory and practical applications to prepare individuals for a solid start in the Cosmetology Industry.

The full-time Esthetics Program consists of 900 hours of training over the course of 24 weeks, or approximately 6 months. Academy hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Tuesday to Saturday.

Our intensive program includes instruction in:


Advanced Esthetics
  • Advanced European facials
  • Enzyme peels
  • Alphahydroxy acid peels
  • Popular European Skin Care brand of products or high performance products
  • Facial lymphatic drainage techniques
  • Facial acupressure techniques
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Caring for ingrown toenails, callous, tinea pedis
  • European wax
  • Eyebrow design
  • Brazilian waxing
  • Top of the line mineral makeup
  • Sea salt body exfoliation
  • Botanical body wrap
  • Earth mud
  • Detoxifying and firming body wrap
  • Localized body treatments
  • Cellulite treatments
  • Full body relaxation massage
  • Proper Ergonomics
  • Draping procedures
  • Treatment plans
  • Massage modalities
Regular Esthetics subjects included in our advanced program
  • Electrical machine facial therapies
  • Men’s facials
  • Prescription writing
  • Record keeping
  • Professional conduct
  • Skin Analysis
  • Facials to address skin types and conditions
  • Facial massage techniques
  • Mechanical skin exfoliation
  • Spa manicure
  • Paraffin mask treatments
  • Hot oil treatments
  • Men’s manicure
  • Hand and nail analysis
  • Nail polish techniques
  • French manicure
  • Gel nail – sculptured, extension, overlays
  • French pedicure
  • Leg and foot massage
  • Hand and arm massage
  • Spa pedicure
  • Men’s pedicure
  • Foot and nail analysis
  • Day/Evening makeup looks
  • Glamour makeup
  • Bridal makeup
  • Photography makeup
  • Artificial lashes
  • Makeup lessons
  • Face waxing
  • Body waxing – including bikini



Advanced Esthetics
  • Study habits
  • Medical esthetic therapies
  • Medical esthetic procedures
  • Cosmeceutical product chemistry
  • Face and body Lymphatic drainage
  • Diabetic feet
  • Caring for ingrown toenails, callous, tinea pedis
  • Water therapies
  • Ingredient effectiveness
  • Physiology of cellulite
  • Metabolic stimulants
  • Pillars of success
  • Guest care
  • Body mechanics
  • Design progressive treatment plans
  • Design facial massage
  • Massage modalities
  • Phytotherapy
  • Physiological effects of body treatments
Regular Esthetics subjects included in our advanced program
  • Hair morphology
  • Safety practices
  • Consultations and contraindications
  • Face shapes
  • Corrective makeup
  • Colour theory
  • Warm and cool undertones
  • Business development and retailing
  • Professional ethics, conduct, image and communication
  • Essential oils
  • Aromatherapy
  • Anatomy and physiology of the body
  • Anatomy and physiology of hands and feet
  • Skin/hair histology
  • Skin Disorders
  • Cosmetic chemistry
  • Products
  • Gel nail chemistry
  • Nail Disorders and Nail anatomy
  • Electricity and equipment
  • Nutrition
  • Implements and tools
  • Bacteriology
  • Terminology
  • Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization
  • Cosmetology History
  • Wax systems



“The staff is positive and helpful and the school facilities are clean, new, and more than adequately growing to accommodate the increase in students.”

- Petra Jurcak, student