Progressive Classes

Available to Licensed Professionals in the Beauty Field

Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy has made a commitment to education to our beauty professionals in Hawai’i. The main purpose of our progressive courses is to bring quality educators to our Islands. In this way, we hope to reduce the expense and hardship a beauty professional has to go through to educate themselves right here in Hawai’i. With this in mind, our progressive courses will give esthetic professionals the choice to advance their career without leaving their families or jobs. To ensure a high quality education, we carefully select those who teach at our academy. We provide our industry with a quality educational experience.
Personalized Make-up Course

Course description: This course was developed for individuals who are interested in refining their own make-up application.
Learning objective:
  • You will be educated on your own skin needs and what skincare product would be appropriate for your skin type.
  • How to emphasize your best features.
  • Learn to choose the right colors to complement your skin tone.
  • Learn to create different looks: such as a “Natural Day” make-up, appropriate make-up for the “office” and evening “Black-tie Affair” look.
  • Learn to create a brow shape that enhances your facial features.
This course is open to the general public, special group rates apply for 5 or more people.
Masters Makeup Course

Course description: This course is an introduction to Make-up Artistry and was developed for aspiring Make-up Artists who are interested in starting a career in the Beauty Field. The knowledge gained from this course will give them the ability to seek employment in the Esthetic Industry.
Day 1 – Intro to Make-up Artistry: Students will be taught the skills needed to build a solid foundation with their clients. They will be able to teach their clients to care for their skin and create a healthy radiant complexion. Topics include:
  • Skin Analysis
  • Choosing the correct skin care
  • Choosing the appropriate texture and shade for every skin type and condition
  • Students will learn the proper pressure and distance they should maintain while performing a makeover.
  • Students will learn how to create Natural Day Makeup and Glamorous Evening looks.
Day 2 – Bridal Make-up: Students will learn the key techniques to creating a flawless “Bridal” look.
Topics include:
  • Bridal conversation consultation.
  • Bridal makeup design.
  • Camera ready tips on how to achieve perfect pictures.
*Student Kits are available for an additional cost. Student Kits are NOT required for enrollment.
Modern Microdermabrasion

Course Description:
  • Skin Analysis & Proper Preperation
  • Proper Settings to Achieve Desired Results
  • Signature Post Treatments that Utilize Anti-Oxidants and Light Therapy
Provided Materials:
  • Practical Materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Students will be required to bring a notebook & pencil
Chemical Peel Class

Course Description:
  • Identifying skin types and conditions.
  • Proper client consultation.
  • Understanding chemical peels and its function.
  • Understanding the contraindicators of chemical peels.
  • Safely perform a chemical peel service on a client.
Provided Materials:
  • Practical Materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Students will be required to bring a notebook & pencil
Hands on Massage Techniques for Estheticians

Course Description: Massage Techniques for Esthetician
  • Client Care
  • Benefits of massage
  • Understanding the contraindications of Massage.
  • Explain the different types of massage
  • Hands on practical massage of the face, head and neck
Provided Materials:
  • Practical Materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Students will be required to bring a notebook and pencil
Brazilian Waxing

Course Description: This course will cover the following topics:
  • Skin Analysis & Proper Preperation
  • Effective Waxing Techniques to Achieve Desired Results
  • Techniques to Reduce Client Discomfort
Provided Materials:
  • Waxing supplies
  • Waxing beds
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Students will be required to provide 2 models to work on
Body Waxing

Course Description:
  • Skin Analysis & Proper Preperation
  • Effective Waxing Techniques to Achieve Desired Results
  • Techniques to Reduce Client Discomfort
Provided Materials:
  • Waxing Supplies
  • Waxing Beds
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Student Kit
Student Kit Contents:
  • Latex Free Gloves
  • Hair Bands – 2 packs
  • Mini Wood Spatula – 1 pack
  • Silver Foil Wrap – 6 each
  • Spa Bikini – 2 packs
  • Cream Wrap
  • Mehaz Needle Nose Tweezer
  • Mehaz Slanted Tweezer
  • GGI Sure Clean
  • Wood Paddle – 1 pack
  • Epilating Strips – 4 packs
  • Wax Warmer
  • Standard Wax Collar – 1 pack
  • Can Wax Creamy Pink 2
  • Can Wax Gold 2
  • Roll On Starter Kit