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AESTHETICS INSTITUTE
Masters Esthetics Student Reviews
"The Master Esthetician program is very hands-on and has helped me build real confidence with clients."
“I’ve genuinely loved my experience at Aesthetics Institute as a student!
The Master Esthetician program is very hands-on and has helped me build real confidence with clients. I especially appreciate learning more advanced services like dermaplaning and being prepared for the real-world side of the industry, not just exams.
Gabby has been seriously incredible! She truly understands how each student learns and tailors her teaching to help us succeed. I’m so grateful for the education and support I’ve received here.“
Makena Newberry
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
"My experience was better than I ever could’ve wished for. The professionalism really sets you up for real life."
“I just graduated from the Aesthetics Institute. I was super lost after high school and knew regular college was not for me. I looked at a couple of esthetics schools but landed on this one.
My experience was better than I ever could’ve wished for. I met the most amazing people, students, and staff. The professionalism really sets you up for real life. Gabby (the Master’s instructor) is the best teacher I’ve ever had. She’s knowledgeable and kind, and she’ll sit and watch you over 50 times if you ask her to. She cares about all the students’ successes and pushes you until you feel confident in what you’re doing.
The school works really hard with you to make sure you’re never behind and guides you if you do fall back. Everyone there is super understanding. I recommend this school 100% and thank all the staff for such an amazing experience.”
Annie Rohr
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
"The education is beyond basics"
Hayarpi Miskaryan, Masters Esthetics Graduate, Green Skin Esthetics, Beaverton, Oregon
"The school upholds the highest industry standards"
“As a recent graduate and new salon owner, I had an exceptional experience at this school. The level of professionalism exceeded my expectations, and the instructors and staff were not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely caring, charismatic, and approachable. Their expertise made the learning process both enriching and inspiring.
The school upholds the highest industry standards, and the quality of training I received in both technical skills and business knowledge has given me a significant advantage as I enter the industry. I feel confident in delivering superior service to my clients, thanks to the skills and training I gained here.
I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to excel in the beauty industry, and I can’t wait to congratulate future graduates and welcome them to the Aesthetics community!”
Olivia Johnson
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
"I wanted a hands-on learning experience I knew I would get"
“I’ve wanted to be an esthetician for a long time because I want to help people take care of their skin. When I was younger, I had some pretty bad skin problems and it really messed with my self-esteem while I was growing up.
When I was in school, I had the opportunity to see an esthetician who was very knowledgeable about skincare and specifically with the issues I was experiencing. She introduced me to a home care regimen for my skin and everything changed. From the services I received and the advice she gave me, I was able to fix my acne problem. It was such an incredible feeling of relief!
I didn’t know how to take care of my skin at home, partly because I was adopted and my parents had different skin types than me. I had acne for years and it weighed on my self-esteem. Learning how to take care of my face and seeing it clear up made me realize how incredible it would be to help other people feel comfortable in their skin.
I chose to attend the Aesthetics Institute because I wanted a hands-on learning experience that I knew I would get. I was excited to take on clients and see people experience real results. The first time I walked in the door at the Aesthetic Institute, everyone was warm and welcoming and the school had a positive energy which seemed like a good sign. I am truly grateful I chose to attend the Aesthetics Institute!”
Jen Dean
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2020
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2020
"A really in-depth program"
Peyton Lee Tunstall, Masters Esthetics Graduate, Images Unlimted, Portland, Oregon
“I recently graduated from the Aesthetic Institute, and I have nothing but positive things to say about the school and its Masters esthetics course.
From the start of orientation, I was welcomed with big smiles. After my online portion of schooling was completed and in-house classes started, I was fortunate enough to have Gabby as my instructor.
She has the patience of a saint and really shows how much she cares about the success of all her students. I feel like the education I received has set me up for success in any part of the esthetics world I choose to venture into.
The group of girls I bonded with and formed beautiful friendships with was the cherry on top. Being a mom of three and working part-time, I found the part-time course worked amazingly well for me. I’m very proud to say I’m an Aesthetics Institute alum.“
Deasia Daugherty
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2026
"I feel like the education I received has set me up for success in any part of the esthetics world I choose to venture into
"Best most comprehensive curriculum in the area"
“I have been interested in skincare my whole life. I love doing makeup and I think it is important to have a healthy “canvas” to work from, and the Aesthetics Institute focus on skincare is what originally drew me to check them out. I wanted to make sure I attended a very good school, because this is a huge investment in my time and money and my future. And honestly, they had the best online reviews of all of the other schools in the area.
For me, it is important for people to feel comfortable in their own skin. I’ve had a lot of friends who grew up not loving their skin, and I’ve also had some issues, to be honest. I want to be an esthetician to help people feel beautiful and to teach them how to take care of their skin.
The program at the Aesthetics Institute is the best, most-comprehensive curriculum in the area. And trust me, I have done my research. I also felt really comfortable and welcomed on my tour, which was important to me. Attending the Aesthetics Institute was exactly what I imagined. They have truly caring teachers and kind students who help and support you during your studies. I am really happy I chose this school.”
Itzahiana Uriarte
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2019
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2019
"The hands-on experience that helped me gain the confidence"
“When you have the opportunity to help make other people feel good about themselves, it also helps you feel a little bit better about yourself, too. I want to be an esthetician to help make people feel beautiful both inside and out. I think that when you feel beautiful on the outside, everything else in life just feels a little bit easier.
I chose to attend the Aesthetics Institute because I Googled ‘what is the best esthetics program in Oregon?’ and this school was the first search result, without any ads. So I started looking at their website and reading the reviews from past students and I was like “Wow, I think this is the place I want to go!”
But I knew I needed to do my homework, so I looked at other schools in the area and even took some of their tours. I actually even had a service at one of them, and can assure you, not one of those schools even came close to what the Aesthetics Institute has to offer to its students and clients.
Their comprehensive online curriculum was very good, but it was the hands-on learning that helped me gain the confidence that I have today. I loved doing all the in-house esthetic services on my classmates and clients because everyday I was at school, I was learning a little bit more, and I truly loved that.”
Sarah Rudd
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2021
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2021
"Instructors are always available to help"
“As a student at this school, I definitely felt very confident leaving. Instructors are always available to help and I felt like I couldn’t have gone to a better school to learn everything and anything about skin. My experience was great and I will definitely be returning as a graduate to get my facials and services done here just because of how well trained every student is!
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Hailey Serrano
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2020
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2020
"Best most comprehensive curriculum in the area"
“I have been interested in skincare my whole life. I love doing makeup and I think it is important to have a healthy “canvas” to work from, and the Aesthetics Institute focus on skincare is what originally drew me to check them out. I wanted to make sure I attended a very good school, because this is a huge investment in my time and money and my future. And honestly, they had the best online reviews of all of the other schools in the area.
For me, it is important for people to feel comfortable in their own skin. I’ve had a lot of friends who grew up not loving their skin, and I’ve also had some issues, to be honest. I want to be an esthetician to help people feel beautiful and to teach them how to take care of their skin.
The program at the Aesthetics Institute is the best, most-comprehensive curriculum in the area. And trust me, I have done my research. I also felt really comfortable and welcomed on my tour, which was important to me. Attending the Aesthetics Institute was exactly what I imagined. They have truly caring teachers and kind students who help and support you during your studies. I am really happy I chose this school.”
Itzahiana Uriarte
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2019
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2019
“The experience I had at The Aesthetics Institute is from the student’s side. I really didn’t know what to expect, but for some reason the vibe was just right when I toured. I got all the information I needed, asked all the questions I had, and felt confident in the way I was delivered information. Never was I pressed to sign up or go there. I was never bombarded by school spam. Although a follow-up to my tour would have been nice it wasn’t absolutely necessary. I knew that when I had the time and the money I would go here!
While attending The Aesthetics Institute I didn’t have much to compare it to as this was my first certificate program outside of attending college. Maybe it’s because I had no expectations or maybe because I felt confident since the day I had my tour, but I knew this was going to be a good experience.
Covid did change that experience a tad, but I was always enamored by the way our instructors kept the school going. They managed to help us forget just for a few hours each day what was going on in the world and focus on our futures and learn!
My class size was small and small class sizes were one of the reasons I chose the school. I definitely enjoyed my class, the class that was ahead of mine, and the class that came after. While each class was taught at a different time it was nice to have others from learning stages to bounce ideas off of and learn from.
The instructors might have been my favorite part. I also didn’t know what to expect when it came to instructors, but they were kind, educated, thoughtful, attentive, communicative, and organized. Teaching is rough stuff, but somehow all of them knew exactly the kind of help I needed or knew how to explain something to me so that I understood and absorbed the material. You get different levels of expertise, industry specialties, and field experience.
What they offer here really surpassed my expectations and I was sad when the classes ended and we had to graduate. I left with knowing how to start my own business, build a resume, product knowledge, industry tips for profiting, and much more! I’d definitely recommend this school to anyone with an interest in Aesthetics.“
Devin Merriott
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2021
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2021
"Instructors were kind, educated, thoughtful, attentive, communicative, and organized"
"I felt the most at home here right from the beginning"
“I think skin is fascinating and I have wanted to be an esthetician for a long time. Everybody’s skin is so different and every client that walks in the door is a new challenge to figure out, and I love challenges! I also know that I want to be my own boss, and the beauty field will give me the flexibility I need and the opportunity to start my own business, so this was the perfect choice.
I toured pretty much all of the Portland area esthetics schools. The Aesthetics Institute really stood out for their flexibility in their offered class schedule, specifically the option to attend either full or part time. This was very important to me, as it has allowed me to work and attend school, which was not an option at other schools. Of all the other schools in the area, the Aesthetics Institute teaches the most services for the most competitive price.
And lastly, when I took a tour here, compared to all of the other tours, I felt the most at home here right from the beginning. The instructors and staff are all super friendly, welcoming, and helpful and I am grateful for all the help and support they provide.”
Savannah Pizzuti
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2020
Masters Esthetics Graduate
2020