ESTHETICS TRAINING CENTER

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Thank you to all our guests, educators, and employers, who support our program! We are excited to see these ladies become licensed and begin their careers! As we begin training the new class in November, we look forward to re-opening in early November 2024 for clinic services. Watch our social media for our specials and new treatments!

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WHAT IS ESTHETICS?

aesthetics , n. (Greek for “perceptible to the senses”)  

A branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-being of the skin, the largest organ of the body.


Estheticians provide preventive care for the skin and offer treatments to keep skin healthy and attractive. They also manufacture, sell, and apply cosmetics.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

ABOUT KATHAROS SCHOOL OF ESTHETICS

Katharos School of Esthetics is a new esthetics training center in Lexington, Kentucky.  With its exclusive focus on esthetics and direct training from experienced beauty culture professionals in skincare, hair removal, and cosmetics; it is the only esthetics school of its kind in Kentucky.


In addition to high-quality training in the artistry of skincare, the Katharos program will also include CPR and First-Aid certification for all students.  This unique opportunity will give Katharos graduates an edge in the Kentucky career field since many med spa owners require licensees to have this certification. Katharos School of Esthetics is fully compliant with, and licensed by, the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Melissa Anderson is the Founder and Director of Katharos School of Esthetics.  She began her  journey in the beauty culture industry in 1986 and worked as a stylist, salon owner, and skin care professional before beginning a full-time teaching career in 1996. 



She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Career and Technical Education  from Eastern Kentucky University.  She later earned her Master of Science from EKU in Occupational Training.
Melissa has made her career as a Community College Educator, Program Coordinator, and Professor for students of Cosmetology and Esthetics.  She has more than 25 years of experience in the beauty education field and was the 
first national winner of the “Excellence in Esthetics Education” award in 2012.
Melissa also enjoys using her talents to benefit the community.  She has served as a Designer for charitable community projects, such as the 
Veteran’s Spa Day and Zombie Makeover Day; as well as a State Trainer for the American Cancer Society’s “ Look Good Feel Better” volunteer program.

TOPICS OF STUDY

SKIN CARE

Including physiology of the skin, chemistry, classic European spa treatments, microdermabrasion, microchanneling, chemical peeling agents and introduction to dermaplaning.

COSMETIC ARTISTRY

Learn the foundations of safety, color matching, contour/highlighting and camouflage techniques. Eyelash and eyebrow techniques including henna brows, lash lift and tint & lash tabbing. Now offering safe spray tanning as well.

HAIR REMOVAL

The use and knowledge of body waxing with the use of European waxes.

CAREER PLANNING

Operating a successful skin care business, building a clientele, marketing, and professional social media.

ADVANCED TOPICS & TREATMENTS

For the advanced student, learn specialized techniques and treatments.

Interested in Obtaining a Lash Extension Artist Certification?

EXCITING CAREER PATHS IN ESTHETICS

 

  • Salon or Day Spa Esthetician
  • Clinical Esthetician
  • Makeup Artist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Sales Manager
  • Cosmetics Buyer
  • Esthetics Writer/Editor
  • Travel Industry
  • Educator
  • Skin Care Company Owner
  • Product Developer
  • State Licensing Examiner
  • State Board Member

 

We are a proud partner school with: 


  • HydraFacial
  • Glo Cosmetics
  • Norvell Sunless, LLC

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