- Full Body Massage
- Face MassageOur 325-hour esthetics program includes extensive education in human anatomy, chemistry, electricity, skin analysis, and conditions and disorders of the skin. We provide comprehensive instruction of facial massage, the use of facial machines, hair removal, makeup, and full body treatments. We will teach you how to perform these services in our student spa.
- HighlightsOur Beauty Essential Course is designed as an introduction to beauty make-up with an emphasis on the techniques required today in this multifaceted industry. Regardless of which of these areas students intend to work in, mastery of beauty make-up is a must. In this course, students will start by learning facial analysis, base matching and application, correction, and contours and highlights, with an added focus on eyes and lips. The course finishes with complete make-up applications ranging from one hundred percent corrective to natural make-up.
- Hair ColorAs a partner school, you will have the opportunity to learn many color techniques using a professional line. Throughout your program you will also meet top local representatives from local Wella Salons and Industry Educators that visit our school to provide additional education and demonstrations. Wella brushes off much of its competition. One of the world’s leading haircare companies, it sells professional and retail haircare products, cosmetics, and fragrances. Its Wella brand is its top seller; hair coloring products (Koleston, Wella Viva) are also leaders. It offers hair colors, including temporary, semi/demi-permanent, and permanent hair colors; hair care products; blondors, lift and toning products, and wet gels.
- Permanent Waves
- Hair StylingEvery trade has a learning curve. No one has ever started something immediately as a professional. The same is no different for a beauty student. At South Hills Beauty Academy and North Hills Beauty Academy, we offer courses for students to learn cosmetology and various aesthetic procedures. By providing a safe school environment, our students are allowed to learn, grow, and push the limits to improve their trade. We accept students from every professional level and coach them to excellence from the experience level they come to us with. As part of our training and education program, we offer our very own student salon! In this salon, our students are able to work with real clients. This helps them not only have a full understanding of salon processes and hair styling, but also educates them on how to communicate with their customers.
- Hair Removal
- Waxing
- Tanning
- Spray TanningAs a makeup artist, this is a must-know technique to provide your client with clean, flawless make-up. Sign up for our one-day advanced beauty course for airbrush makeup and spray tanning.
- ManicureYou’ll be ready to manicure nails like a true professional after completion of this 300-hour program at our Pittsburgh beauty school. Our comprehensive curriculum of specialized cosmetic and aesthetic education includes an optimal mixture of traditional classroom lectures, informative visual demonstrations, hands-on application and training, and real-world practice in professional salons and public businesses.
- PedicureOur 1,250-hour Cosmetology Program is designed to give you the ultimate beauty education experience. As a cosmetologist, your scope of license includes hair, skin care, and nails. At South Hills Beauty Academy & North Hills Beauty Academy we make it a priority that our students are well rounded in all aspects so you are salon ready upon graduation. Our qualified instructors will teach you everything from the basics to advanced methods in hair design including: styling, cutting, color, chemical texturizing, and more. Our instructional cosmetology school in Pittsburgh also includes makeup, skin care, waxing, nail enhancements, manicures, and pedicures.
- Acrylic Nails
- Nail ArtAre you passionate about making a difference in others' lives through education? If so, why not consider becoming a licensed instructor in the field of cosmetology, esthetics, or nail art?
- Nail Extensions
- Sculptured Nails
- HydrafacialOur esthetics classes include advanced topics as well. We will explore a variety of paramedical treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, enzyme treatments, Hydrafacials, Microcurrent, and more! In our esthetics class, you will learn the purpose of each skin care treatment, the benefits, and the contraindications.
- Chemical PeelThis comprehensive two-day course is tailored for licensed estheticians and graduates from cosmetology schools who are keen on expanding their skincare service offerings. Within the esthetics industry, Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion have become essential and highly sought-after treatments.
- MakeupFinancial Aid. Students are not offered some of the student services offered to students and graduates of larger programs. This course is intended for current students enrolled in beauty school or licensed professionals who already have the basic knowledge of makeup application.
- Airbrush MakeupAirbrush makeup, we offer you the chance to soar. It is the difference between learning a job and becoming an artist or specialist. The best part? After you finish, we don’t just forget about you. Continued career support is one of the benefits of our school, and it begins on your first day of school and continues on past graduation.
- Makeup ArtistryEsthetics, Skin Care, & Makeup course! If you are interested in learning the foundations of esthetics and makeup artistry, you have come to the right place. Our cosmetology school in Pittsburgh is proud to offer this course, which is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the beauty industry.
- Eyebrow Tinting
- Eyelash ExtensionWe offer comprehensive programs in Cosmetology and Hair Design, Manicuring and Nail Design, and Esthetics-Skin Care and Make-up, and an Instructor's Program. We are dedicated to our student's success during school and after graduation therefore, provide comprehensive and advanced education as standard instruction. Our advanced education classes include Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion, Airbrush Make-up and Spray Tanning and Eyelash Extensions, and More.