9780 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, Va. 23235

Derma Elite Esthetics Academy is a private school, founded and managed by Duyen L. Tang. Duyen L. Tang is a licensed master esthetician with more than 10 years of experience in various areas of Cosmetology and business operations. Derma Elite offers programs in esthetics and cosmetology.

Derma Elite Esthetics Academy's programs include esthetics, cosmetology, massage therapy, and advanced skincare. The 400-hour esthetics program includes esthetics, master esthetics, and esthetics instructor courses. The curriculum consists of theory, methodology and practical esthetics. Students in esthetics will complete courses in consultation, cleansing and analysis of face and body, manual facials and treatments, machine or electrical facials and treatments, body treatments and back treatments, makeup, and hair removal. In the 600-hour master esthetics program, students study advanced treatments, microdermabrasion, chemical exfoliation, and lymphatic drainage treatments. The 400-hour esthetics instructor program teaches students the art of orientation, developing curriculum, course outlines and lesson planning, classroom management, teaching techniques, methods of instruction, learning styles, learning disabilities, teaching aids, administering and grading examinations, school administrating, record keeping, law and regulations, presentation of theoretical subjects, presentation for practical subjects, supervision of clinic floor, and practicum teaching.

The 1,500-hour cosmetology training program includes areas of study in nail care, make-up artistry, waxing, and eye brow and eye lash tinting. There is also a 400-hour cosmetology instructor program, which provides students with the skills needed to effectively teach the theory and practices of cosmetology. The 600-hour massage therapy program teaches students the art of massage and body wraps as well as reflexology, deep tissue, pressure points, aromatherapy, body treatments, and client service. The advanced skincare program trains students to perform a variety of skincare treatments including equipment. Study areas include microdermabrasion, acne treatment, chemical peel, facial massage, masque application, lam probe, CryoProbe, permanent make-up, and eye lash extension.

Quick Facts

Derma Elite Esthetics Academy's esthetic training programs are approved by the state of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The academy is licensed to operate by the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology, and holds a certificate to operate by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.

Derma Elite Esthetics Academy has open enrollment for participation in its esthetics, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs.

Career opportunities in esthetics and cosmetology include facial and skin care specialist, medical esthetician, massage therapist, makeup artist, nail care technician, day spa/salon owner or manager, product educator, trainer or consultant, sales representative for manufacturers and distributors of esthetics products, cosmetics research and development, teaching, and self-employment or consultant.

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