Charlottesville Institute of Modern Esthetics

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Charlottesville Institute of Modern Esthetics is a premier esthetics school recognized as the winner of Charlottesville’s Finest for Best Vocational School in 2024 and 2025. Fully regulated by the Virginia DPOR, the institute is dedicated to training students in the latest professional techniques, skincare innovations, and essential business skills to prepare them for a successful career in the esthetics industry.

Students can complete either the Basic Esthetician or Master Esthetician program in as little as 7.5 to 8 months. The comprehensive curriculum equips learners with expertise in conducting detailed skin analyses, understanding ingredients, prescriptive retailing, and mastering waxing and makeup techniques. Additionally, the Basic Esthetics program covers in-demand services such as lash extensions, brow and lash tinting, lash lifts, and spray tanning. For those looking to enhance their existing career or pursue a new path, the institute also offers a 200-clock-hour cosmetic tattooing program covering powder brows, lip blushing, and eyeliner techniques.