Skincare Specialist

Dermalogica Partner School

Altoona Beauty School is proud to partner with Dermalogica to raise the quality of education in our skin care program. The skin care industry is constantly evolving, mostly by consumer demand and as an international company, Dermalogica has been leading the way into the evolution with innovative products and ingredients, excellent education and support to the professional skin therapist for over 20 years. Students will receive hands on training direct from the Dermal Institute

Completion of this course prepares the graduate to take a State Board Examination to become a licensed Esthetician. Our Esthetician Program includes but is not limited to the following subjects:

• Enzyme Treatments
• Body Wraps
• Hot/cold stone treatments
• Basic Facials w/Massage
• European Facials
• Oily Skin Facials
• Custom Designed Masks
• LED Therapy
• Temporary Hair Removal of the Full Body
• Eyelash Lift/Perming
• Artificial Lash Applications
• Eyelash/Eyebrow Tinting
• Normal/Combo Facials
• Basic Make Up Applications
• Nano Needle Treatments
• Paraffin Masks
• Extractions
• Brow Lamination

Path to Profits™ – Business Program for Beauty & Wellness Professionals

Created by Nathan Nguyen, Chief Profit Guide Path to Profits™ / Chief Executive Officer Altoona Beauty School

Your beauty or wellness license unlocks more than a career — it opens multiple pathways to your future.

Path to Profits™ is a comprehensive business education program designed specifically for beauty and wellness professionals who want more than just a job. While you may be training in a specific trade—nails, cosmetology, or esthetics—your future does not have to stay confined to one role or one industry.

Many graduates go on to become top-performing service providers, salon and spa managers, educators, brand leaders, and successful business owners. Path to Profits™ serves as the roadmap to help you reach your destination, dominate your field, and step confidently into the career you truly want.

Included with this program is the Path to Profits™ Workbook, where students learn real-life business, communication, and financial skills that turn a professional license into unlimited earning potential. These are skills most adults were never taught—yet they apply to any career or future path. Success in life requires the ability to work with people and make smart decisions about money, and this program prepares you for both.

Path to Profits™ is your complete guide to turning talent into treasure, skills into solutions, and passion into profits.

The Path to Profits™ curriculum includes 11 powerful modules, each designed to build confidence, professionalism, and profitability:

1. Discover What’s Possible – Expanding your vision and redefining what success can look like
2. The Untouched Truth About Money – Understanding money, mindset, and financial responsibility
3. Become a True Professional – Standards, ethics, and habits of high achievers
4. First Impressions & Personal Branding – Creating a powerful and lasting professional image
5. Grade-A Five-Star Client Experience – Delivering service that clients remember and rave about
6. Consultative Selling & Storytelling – Communicating value, building trust, and increasing sales
7. Retention, Rebooking & Repeat Clients – Building loyalty and long-term income
8. Handling Difficult Clients & Professional Boundaries – Protecting your peace, time, and reputation
9. Social Media, Reviews & Digital Influence – Building visibility, credibility, and online presence
10. The Profit Stage – Turning knowledge into income and stepping fully into your earning power
11. The Profit Stage™ – Bringing it all together and positioning yourself for long-term success

Whether your goal is to master your craft, grow into leadership, or build a thriving business, Path to Profits™ is the steppingstone that helps transform your license into a powerful future.