Compare the exact training topics, professional tools, student resources, and approximate course hours included in the Introductory, Master, Premier, and Ultimate Facial Courses.
All four levels include lifetime student access, celebrity esthetician feedback, an eBook, marketing education, cosmetic discounts, and professional certification. The main differences are the treatment curriculum, included tools, and approximate hours.
A focused foundation covering professional facial preparation, skin knowledge, sanitation, products, and the ASFA Signature Facial.
Builds on the foundational subjects with extractions, fruit enzymes, a men’s facial, and the Professional Facial Brush Set.
Adds acids, anti-aging education, acne-related theory, specialty facial protocols, consultation forms, and the brush set.
Includes every treatment topic shown in the comparison, plus both the Professional Facial Brush Set and Professional Skin Care Kit.
The uploaded ASFA course information lists approximately 60 hours for Introductory, 90 hours for Master, 120 hours for Premier, and 220 hours for Ultimate.
Hours are approximate and are shown for course comparison only.
Use the chart below to identify the course that best matches the treatments you want to study and whether you want professional tools included with enrollment.
| Course Feature | Introductory | Master | Premier | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Access, Support, and Certification | ||||
| Lifetime Student Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Celebrity Esthetician Feedback | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| eBook | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marketing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cosmetic Discounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Certification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Facial Foundations | ||||
| History of Facials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proper Facial Kit and Utensils | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sanitation Guidelines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anatomy of the Skin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitzpatrick Scale | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Skin Conditions & Treatments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Products and Ingredients | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Signature Facial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional Hands-On Facial Techniques | ||||
| Extractions | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fruit Enzymes | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Men’s Facial | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Facial Education | ||||
| Alpha Hydroxy Acids | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-Aging Facial | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beta-Hydroxy Acids and Acne | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pumpkin Enzyme Facial | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vitamin C Facial | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consultation Forms | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specialty Treatments and Technology | ||||
| High Frequency | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Acne Facial | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Caviar Facial | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Green Tea Facial | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 24K Gold Facial | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Diamond-Tip Microdermabrasion | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Professional Tools | ||||
| Professional Facial Brush Set | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Skin Care Kit | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Approximate Course Hours | ||||
| Approximate Hours | 60 hours | 90 hours | 120 hours | 220 hours |
| Best Fit | ||||
| Recommended For | Students seeking essential facial foundations | Students adding extractions, enzymes, and a brush set | Students seeking advanced acids and specialty protocols | Students wanting every listed topic and both professional tool sets |
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The Master, Premier, and Ultimate Facial Courses include the Professional Facial Brush Set. The Introductory Facial Course does not include the brush set.
The Professional Skin Care Kit is included only with the Ultimate Facial Course. No prices are shown on this comparison page.
Included with the Master, Premier, and Ultimate Facial Courses.
Included only with the Ultimate Facial Course.
Choose based on your current experience, the treatments you want to study, whether you need business education, and whether you want professional tools included.
Choose this level for approximately 60 hours of foundational facial education without the physical brush set or skin care kit.
Choose this level for approximately 90 hours, extractions, fruit enzymes, a men’s facial, and the Professional Facial Brush Set.
Choose this level for approximately 120 hours, acids, anti-aging, pumpkin enzyme, vitamin C, consultation forms, and the brush set.
Choose this level for approximately 220 hours, every listed treatment topic, the brush set, and the Professional Skin Care Kit.
Use this page to compare curriculum, tools, resources, and approximate hours. Visit the tuition page separately for current enrollment information.
