Facial Specialist · Lake Wales, FL

Facial Specialist (Esthetics) Program in Lake Wales, FL

225 hours of skincare training at our esthetician school in Lake Wales, FL, serving Polk County and Central Florida. Finish in as few as 10 weeks on the Summer Accelerated track, then apply for your facial specialist license in Florida.

225 hours State approved CIE License No. 12975
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Facial specialist program at a glance

Hours 225 Hands-on · part time
Tuition $6,800 + $200 reg · $500 books · $1,000 kit
Next start Jan 19, 2027 Winter Day · 14 weeks
Schedule 3 tracks Day, accelerated or evening

Compare all programs at Preserva Institute, check admissions and tuition, or explore the massage therapy program. You can also contact the school or flip through the 2026 yearbook.

A 225-hour program built around the anatomy and physiology of the skin, plus the technique to deliver safe, effective treatments. You learn to recognize skin dysfunctions, treat common concerns such as acne or melasma, and know when to refer a client to their medical provider.

How the 225 hours are built

Phase 01 Foundation & theory

Skin science and safe practice come first, before you touch a treatment table.

  • Skin science & anatomy
  • Sanitation & safety
  • Florida laws
  • Skin analysis
  • Product chemistry
Phase 02 Treatments & technology

Then you build the hands-on skills clients come to you for.

  • Facials
  • Extractions
  • HydraFacial
  • Electrotherapy
  • Hair removal & waxing
  • Lash & brow
  • Makeup
  • Dermalogica & Circadia protocols
  • AI-assisted skin analysis
Phase 03 Career & licensing prep

Finish ready for the state license and your first clients.

  • Florida licensing requirements
  • Client retention
  • Retail
  • Building your book

Prerequisites

16 or olderAt least 16 and above the compulsory age of school attendance.
No diploma neededYou can enroll without a high school diploma or GED.
Photo IDGovernment-issued photo ID at enrollment. Under 18? A parent or legal guardian must be present at application, with their own ID.

No skincare or esthetics background needed — courses are open entry and we teach you everything from day one.

Facial specialist students applying a treatment mask to a client in the Preserva Institute treatment room
Hands-on facials in the treatment room.
Facial specialist student holding her makeup face chart at Preserva Institute
Makeup artistry starts with the face chart.

Class times

  • Day — 14 weeks: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Day accelerated — 10 weeks: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am – 5:30pm, plus Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm
  • Evening — 38 weeks: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Upcoming starts

Winter Day · 14 weeksTue / Thu · 9:00am – 5:30pm
Starts Jan 19, 2027Ends Apr 29, 2027
Summer Day · 10 weeks acceleratedTue / Thu 9:00am – 5:30pm + Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm
Starts Jun 1, 202710 weeks
Evening · 38 weeksMon / Wed · 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Starts Sep 13, 2027Ends Jun 28, 2028

Dates are the currently published schedule — confirm the next start with admissions before you commit.

Tuition$6,800
Registration & licensure$200
BooksFREE$500$500
KitFREE$1,000$1,000
Total program cost$8,500$8,500 $7,000

Books & kit free with early enrollment (sign up 15+ days before your start).

Act now — books & kit free if you enroll 15+ days before your start. Apply now

Estimate your payments

Schedule
Payment frequency

Day track · 14 weeks. Based on a $1,000 deposit and no interest. Payments are rounded up to the nearest dollar; the final payment is adjusted down.

Tuition, financial aid and payment options are detailed on the Admissions page.

Paying for it

  • $1,000 deposit, then interest-free weekly or monthly payments.
  • Financing through Affirm, up to 24 months.
  • Refer a friend and earn a $200 gift card when they enroll.

The program is designed in line with the regulations and requirements of the State of Florida to obtain the license entitled Facial Specialist. There is no in-house final exam — the path is:

Complete the 225-hour program.
Apply for the license with the State of Florida.

Facial specialists in the U.S. earn an average of $35,000–$50,000 a year, depending on experience and location.

Preserva Institute is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 12975.

How fast can I finish?10 weeks on the accelerated day track, 14 weeks on the standard day track, 38 weeks in the evening.
Is there a final exam?No in-house final exam. You complete the 225 hours, then apply to the State of Florida for the Facial Specialist license.
Do I need experience?No. Courses are open entry and start with the fundamentals of skin and sanitation.
Can I pay monthly?Yes — $1,000 deposit, then interest-free weekly or monthly payments. Affirm financing runs up to 24 months.
Where is the school?105 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853. Call 863-658-4360.

Program documents

Beyond the textbook

Learn from the pros, not just the textbook

Working professionals and brand educators come to campus, so you train on the products and techniques clients actually ask for.

Student life
  • Facial specialist students from Preserva Institute on the class trip to Premiere Orlando
    Class trip to Premiere Orlando
  • Facial specialist class group photo in the courtyard at Preserva Institute
    Class group in the courtyard
  • Facial specialist students between classes on the patio at Preserva Institute
    Between classes on the patio
Guest brand educator from Circadia teaching a facial specialist class at Preserva Institute
Guest brand educators
  • Guest specialists on siteWaxing, makeup and lashes, taught by working pros at the top of their field.
  • Dermalogica & CircadiaGuest educators from these professional skin care lines train you on the products clients buy.
  • HydraFacial, hands onYou work with the HydraFacial system in class, not just watch a demo.
  • AI-assisted skin analysisUse AI tools to read skin and plan advanced techniques with your instructor.

Start your skin care career

Day and evening starts are open now. Apply online, or ask for the program packet with costs and the full schedule.

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Preserva Institute105 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853863-658-4360CIE License No. 12975