Continental Course Offerings

Be what you've always dreamed.

Own your own business. Earn a good living. In as little as 7 months you can have an exciting new career in the Beauty Industry! Continental will get you up and running in the fields of:

Esthetics
Estheticians are skin care specialists. With professional training in skin care, facials, body treatments, makeup application, hair removal and products, our students become proficient in enhancing their client's overall look. Our graduates build careers in salons, spas and the fashion industry.

Cosmetology
Considered the expert in the field of beauty, a cosmetologist offers consultations and analyzes the needs of the client. The cosmetology student learns, among other things, cutting, styling, coloring, permanent waving, waxing, skin and nail care along with business and salon management and marketing.

Nail & Waxing
In addition to all the finest technology listed in the Nail Specialty Course below, graduates of our customized Nail and Waxing Course are knowledgeable in the latest hair removal techniques (wax, depilitory and tweezing). Our students gain expertise in brow sculpting and facial and body hair removal—some of the most cutting-edge and popular services provided in today's salons and spas.

Nail Specialty
Our Nail Specialty students are taught the latest techniques in the industry. Areas of study include manicure and pedicure spa treatments, electric filing, retail management, individual client analysis, theoretical and practical knowledge of acrylic and gel nails, fabric wraps, and insight into nail and skin disorders. Our graduates enjoy career opportunities at every level.

Where our courses are taught:

Cosmetology:

• Rochester
• Batavia
• Buffalo
• West Seneca
• Olean

Esthetics:

• Rochester
• Buffalo
• West Seneca
• Olean

Nail & Waxing Course:

• Rochester
• Olean

Nail Specialty Course:

• Rochester
• Buffalo
• Olean

Waxing:

• Rochester

Electrolysis:

• Olean