Esthetics (skin care) training ยท Kansas City, MO

Esthetician Schools in Kansas City, MO

Esthetician schools in Kansas City offer local skin care training in Independence, Blue Springs and Raymore. Compare three licensed Missouri schools below, including published tuition, upcoming classes and the training you need before taking your license exams.

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Missouri school training750 hours for esthetics
Kansas school training1,000 hours for esthetics
Next listed Summit startDecember 14, 2026, full time
Missouri license eligibilityAt least 17; tenth-grade education or equivalent

Esthetics programs around Kansas City

The check line identifies each school's active Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners license, checked October 27, 2026. Kansas-side schools appear once the Kansas board's current record is confirmed.

3 local programs listed

SchoolProgramCredentialLengthScheduleCost
Summit Salon Academy Kansas CityIndependence, MOMissouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: School of Cosmetology & Barbering license 2024018731, active, expires September 30, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Next full-time start: December 14, 2026. The program page lists February 22 and August 9, 2027 part-time starts and 33 weeks part time; the catalog lists 30 weeks, so confirm your completion date. August 2026 catalog, pages 4, 29 and 31.
School page 		EstheticsDiploma750 hours; August 2026 catalog: 22 weeks (6 months) full time; 30 weeks (8 months) part timeFull time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 35 hours/week; part time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 25 hours/weekAugust 2026 catalog: tuition $9,950; textbooks $392; tech fee $80; kit $2,924; listed total $13,346; application fee $100 and Missouri processing fee $37 additional
House of Heavilin Beauty CollegeBlue Springs, MOMissouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: School of Cosmetology license 2023030560, House of Heavilin of Blue Springs, Inc., active, expires September 30, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Listed starts include October 27 and December 8, 2026. The school reports NACCAS accreditation on probation in its July 2026 catalog, pages 2, 3 and 9. Esthetics is offered only at Blue Springs.
School page 		Esthetics (Skin Care)Graduation certificate750 clock hours; 26-30 weeksFull time: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; 28.75 hours/weekJuly 2026 catalog: tuition $14,200; registration $100; listed total $14,300; classroom book/study guide/kit set listed separately at $810; optional electronic device purchase $400
Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsRaymore, MOMissouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: School of Cosmetology license 2020039411, active, expires September 30, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
The program page offers classes year-round; request the next Raymore seat date. The September 2026 Missouri catalog, pages 8, 9 and 16 supplies hours, graduation requirements and prices.
School page 		EstheticsCertificate750 hours; program page lists 26 weeks in Missouri28 hours/week, according to the September 2026 Missouri catalogSeptember 2026 Missouri catalog: tuition $16,058.35; registration $100; makeup kit $553.35; textbooks $767.30; total $17,479; application/processing fee $40 additional

Kansas City campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.

Esthetics schools near Kansas City: campus details

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Independence, MO

The Independence curriculum combines facial and body care with student spa practice and business instruction.

Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: School of Cosmetology & Barbering license 2024018731, active, expires September 30, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Esthetics
Credential
Diploma
Length
750 hours; August 2026 catalog: 22 weeks (6 months) full time; 30 weeks (8 months) part time
Schedule
Full time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 35 hours/week; part time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 25 hours/week
Published cost
August 2026 catalog: tuition $9,950; textbooks $392; tech fee $80; kit $2,924; listed total $13,346; application fee $100 and Missouri processing fee $37 additional
Address
815 West 23rd Street South, Independence, MO 64055
Phone
(816) 252-4247
Program page

House of Heavilin Beauty College Blue Springs, MO

Blue Springs students study skin analysis, customized facials, body treatments and hair removal using the Pivot Point system.

Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: School of Cosmetology license 2023030560, House of Heavilin of Blue Springs, Inc., active, expires September 30, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Esthetics (Skin Care)
Credential
Graduation certificate
Length
750 clock hours; 26-30 weeks
Schedule
Full time: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; 28.75 hours/week
Published cost
July 2026 catalog: tuition $14,200; registration $100; listed total $14,300; classroom book/study guide/kit set listed separately at $810; optional electronic device purchase $400
Address
2000 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Phone
(816) 229-9000
Program page

Academy of Beauty Professionals Raymore, MO

The Raymore school teaches esthetics through practical activities, group discussion and client communication in a studio setting.

Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: School of Cosmetology license 2020039411, active, expires September 30, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Esthetics
Credential
Certificate
Length
750 hours; program page lists 26 weeks in Missouri
Schedule
28 hours/week, according to the September 2026 Missouri catalog
Published cost
September 2026 Missouri catalog: tuition $16,058.35; registration $100; makeup kit $553.35; textbooks $767.30; total $17,479; application/processing fee $40 additional
Address
800 West Foxwood Drive, Raymore, MO 64083
Phone
(816) 808-8111
Program page

Plan your esthetician license route

  1. 1

    Choose your licensing state

    Missouri's school route requires 750 esthetics hours. The Kansas board's application lists 1,000 hours, so check the rules where you intend to work before choosing a campus. Missouri training law; Kansas application.

  2. 2

    Check the school record

    Use the school's legal name and license number to check its Missouri board record. School licensing and an accreditor's status are separate checks; House of Heavilin reports NACCAS probation in its July 2026 catalog.

  3. 3

    Prepare your admission documents

    Missouri's license minimum is age 17 with a tenth-grade education or equivalent, but schools can require more. For example, Summit requires a high school transcript or GED showing twelfth-grade completion, an interview and an entrance exam. Missouri eligibility law.

  4. 4

    Complete classroom and clinic hours

    Ask when you begin working with clients and how missed hours affect your finish date. Missouri requires at least 75 classroom hours before esthetics students perform services on school customers. School training requirements.

  5. 5

    Arrange exams after graduation

    Summit's catalog describes Missouri esthetics testing as written and practical exams administered by Prov. Ask the school to confirm current test instructions and submit your completion records; Missouri also requires payment of contractual school fees before you can apply for an exam. Summit exam guidance, page 20; Missouri fee rule.

Skincare specialist employment and pay in Kansas City

The BLS May 2025 Kansas City, MO-KS metro estimates report 490 skincare specialist jobs (SOC 39-5094). Median pay was $22.56 per hour and $46,920 per year. These estimates cover the metro on both sides of the state line. They do not describe a particular spa's starting offer.

BLS survey guidance explains that its employment counts exclude self-employed workers. That matters if you plan to run a skin care business. Compare employee pay, expected hours and benefits separately from the costs of renting space, buying products and finding clients. The job count measures employment, not available openings.

Esthetics tuition and ways to pay

Summit's August 2026 catalog lists $9,950 tuition and a $13,346 total before application and Missouri processing fees. House of Heavilin's July catalog publishes $14,200 tuition plus $100 registration. Request a full quote that explains books, supplies, devices and testing costs.

House of Heavilin lists federal student aid for eligible esthetics students. Ask its aid office about FAFSA and Pell eligibility for your class. For workforce funding, ask the Full Employment Council or Workforce Partnership to check WIOA eligibility and the specific course before paying. Beauty training is not automatically covered. If you have veteran benefits, check the exact program's GI Bill eligibility.

Read the full guide to paying for training

Questions for your esthetics school visit

  • What is the next open start date at this campus?
  • Which state license does this course prepare me for?
  • When do students begin supervised client services?
  • Does the quote include books, products, a device and exams?
  • Can I make up hours if work or child care changes?
  • Is federal aid available for this exact esthetics program?
  • What is the school's current license and accreditation status?

How to check a school

Common questions

How long does esthetician school take around Kansas City?

Missouri's school route requires 750 hours. House of Heavilin publishes 26-30 weeks, while Summit's August 2026 catalog lists 22 weeks full time and 30 weeks part time. Your class calendar depends on weekly attendance and make-up hours. Ask for the expected completion date for the specific start you select, including holidays and clinic days.

Do Missouri and Kansas require the same esthetics hours?

The school requirements differ. Missouri law sets a 750-hour esthetics course minimum, while the Kansas board's practitioner application lists 1,000 hours. Before training across the state line, ask the board where you plan to work to review your route. Keep your transcript and course details available for that discussion.

Does an esthetics certificate give me a Missouri license?

A school certificate or diploma documents completion of the program. Missouri law also requires an examination satisfactory to the board. Summit's catalog describes written and practical testing after training. Ask who submits your records, when you may apply and what exam supplies you must provide. Do not treat the last class day as your license date.

Can I get financial aid for esthetics classes?

Some listed schools publish aid options for students who qualify. House of Heavilin's esthetics catalog section allows Title IV aid and payment plans. Ask the financial aid office for your grant and loan breakdown before signing. Workforce Partnership also offers training assistance to eligible job seekers, but it must review your eligibility and course.

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