Starkey Medical School of Esthetics

Starkey is a premier school for esthetics - will you be our next success story?

Skin care and makeup have been basic beauty wellness regimen for European women for hundreds of years. European women treated themselves to excellent skin care techniques both at home and in spas and salons. Now, American women of all ages are finding out more about these salon services.

Esthetics is a rapidly growing profession and certified estheticians are in high demand. Are you ready to make the move to a fulfilling profession with great earning potential? As a licensed esthetician, you can work in resorts, salons and spas, entertainment industries, cruise ships, or in healthcare facilities assisting dermatologists.

Starkey Medical School of Esthetics instructors are highly trained teachers who will inspire you to find your creative and professional centers. We're proud to say that they have over 45 years of cumulative experience in the skin and beauty industry.

Starkey Medical School of Esthetics courses
Esthetician (basic and master level)
We can teach you how to become a competent and confident esthetician.

We emphasize the anatomy and biology of the skin as a basis for our esthetic training. Depending on which program you enter, you can learn basic and advanced techniques for skin rejuvenation, relaxation and hair removal. We also focus on chemical peels and makeup application. We finish with an introduction to light therapy, microdermabrasion, waxing and lymphatic drainage.

These 600-hour programs are based on recommendations from the advisory board of the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers.

Nail Tech Program
Our 150-hour program is designed to meet the state of Virginia's requirements for licensed nail techs. You can learn anatomy and physiology of the hands, feet and nails as well as sanitation, safety, manicures, pedicures and artificial nail application. Half of our program is based on self-paced learning and the other half on guided instruction of techniques.

Right Hand column info:
Starkey Medical School of Esthetics teaches material reviewed and required by the Virginia Board of Cosmetology for these courses:

• Basic Esthetics
• Master Esthetics
• Nail Technology

Starkey Medical School of Esthetics meets the recommendations from the Virginia State Estheticians advisory board.

Starkey Medical School of Esthetics
5681 Starkey Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24018