# 1 Teen Esthers ~ Manicuring & Nail Artistry ~ May 13th - June 17th
* Theme for this 6 week course includes developing the above mentioned good character and positive life skills and the following practical skills in;  
* Hand and Nail Care, spa treatments & Nail Art
* Wednesdays 2 class times: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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* Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

 

Wednesdays: Teen Queen Esthers Finishing School


This program is for personal improvement, spiritual guidance, youth leadership, mentorship & skill development in;
* Mentoring in good character, positive friendships &  servant leadership.
* Manicuring & nail artistry, inner & outer beauty,  grooming, poise,
* Healthy self esteem,  confidence, friendship, and conversation skills.

  • Teen girls will be instructed in all of the above fore-mentioned life skills, and the practical skills of personal grooming and nail treatments.  

  • They will practice in the classroom on Nail practice hands & fingers.

  • Students who are interested in pursuing this professionally may request their hours to be applied to the professional program (Kosti Beauty Institute Certificate Professional Course) so they may become certified.

  • Customized student supply kit is provided for each course session.

~ Cost of this course is $125. plus nail supply kit of $70.  $195 total

SPONSORSHIPS ARE NEEDED FOR LOW INCOME GIRLS WHO CANNOT AFFORD - PLEASE click for how you can donate to SPONSOR A TEEN GIRL

 

#2 Teen Esthers ~ Nail Enhancements & Artistry ~ March 25thApril 29th
* Theme for this 6 week  course is in developing the afore-mentioned positive  life skills and the following practical skills in;
* Application of  nail tips, acrylic overlays, nail gels & personal image
* 6 week course Wednesdays 2 class times: 4:00 pm - 6:30  pm
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*  Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

                                      

Professional Business Development

Do you have an  interest in the Beauty/Fashion Arts, 
but never had the opportunity to develop your talent? 

Kosti Beauty Institute provides you the chance to become a skilled professional. 

Expand your horizons.into a new career.

Instructor & Director Colleen Kosti ~ Award Wining for over 28 years in the Industry
Three time Award Winning First Place
Sculptured Nails
Nail Artistry
Makeup Artistry
Educator for Nail Industry Manufacturers in Las Vegas, CA & Michigan
Judge for Nail Competitions
Advance Beauty Supply
Metro Detroit Supply
Goddess Nails of CA
Cosmetology Show Midwest
Professional Instructor
St. Clair College
Guest Instructor
Kosti Beauty Institute Owner

Course Descriptions

1)  Professional Nail Technician Course

2)  Makeup Artistry, Colour Analysis and Image Consultant 

3)  Individual Consultation / Workshop:  "Your Ideal Silhouette". Wardrobe Makeover & Figure Analysis with Shopping Guide

 

Enrolling NOW...
next course begins June 2009 

                     

 

 Nail Technology Certificate Program

 

This course includes four levels of focus.  

Professional Techniques in;

 ~ Natural Nail Manicuring

 ~ Nail Wrap & Gel Techniques

~ Sculptured Acrylic Nail Application & Refills

~ Hand painted Nail Artistry 

 

Diploma will be Awarded for Accredited Courses* upon successful completion and 75% final exam including practical classroom studies and practical work.  Written, practical & classroom participation will each be taken into consideration for successful completion**

** Special considerations are made for enrolments in the Practical & Self Esteem focus program.  ** (And disability students)

 

 

4 ~ Kosti Beauty Institute Certificates awarded upon successful completion.

 

Course Times:

2 classes weekly for 12 weeks.  

 Tuesdays  2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturdays  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

The complete Certificate Nail Technician Program includes practical hands-on instruction in the following topics:

Nail Enhancements

           Students will receive training in artificial nail enhancements and techniques needed to create long beautiful artificial nails. 

             The application of nail tip extensions, acrylic application, overlays of acrylic, fiberglass & linen nail wraps, and UV gel coatings will be instructed and practiced in classroom, and at home with the nail trainer practice hand.  This life like moveable hand with replacement nail plates makes it the same as having a real life model to work on. 

             Award Winning Nail Technician Colleen Kosti will be instructing and other visiting Award Winning guest artists to share their expert tips with students.  Students will also be able to work at their own pace with their practice hand and by watching teaching DVD. 


Basic Manicuring

Introduction to professionalism, salon procedures, manicuring for maintaining healthy nails, different nail shapes, and proper filing. Chemical and salon safety, theory on nail structure, anatomy, function and disorders and diseases of the nails will be learned. Hand and forearm massage movements will be demonstrated and practiced.  Proper colour selection and polish application is practiced with basic manicure and French manicure techniques. The student also practices conducting new client assessments; nail analysis and viscosity of the nail and natural nail treatments. 

Nail Artistry

All basic forms of Nail Artistry will be explained. Proper brush and painting techniques will practiced and studied through DVD training and first hand instruction from Award Winning instructor Colleen Kost  KBI founder and other guest artists. Practical instruction will include sample nail tips for home. Creating designs for at-home projects, including hand painting, rhinestones, gems, marbleizing, foiling, and striping tapes, feathers, decals and custom nail designing.

Nail Tec/Design/Pedicuring Program

 Natural and spa Pedicure technique to maintaining healthy feet & nails will be included.  Theory includes: equipment, implements, supplies, preparation, procedure, proper filing, and foot massage, polish colour choice, proper polish technique. 

  

Below:  a nail palette of some of Colleen's Award Winning Nail Artistry

 

Manicure/Pedicure/Nail Design/Nail Tec Program Details       

Course Length:  12 weeks  8 hours/week plus at home practice time is required.


Course start date:  April 10th  June 30th 2007 (late enrollments may be accepted and additional class times made up)

Tuesdays 2:00 pm  6:00 pm 

and Saturdays 10 am  3:00 pm

Missed classes may be made up on;

 Thursdays from 29:oo pm within the dates of the course. 

Please request in writing for makeup class times-subject to approval.

Course Costs:

Tuition Cost:                                $1065 plus GST $63.90
Student Kit includes kits             
$500

& Nail Trainer Practice Hand:         

Total Program Cost:         $1628.90

 

Easy Payment Plan: YES available!
$500 deposit and 3 payments of $376.30

2nd payment must be within 31 days of the 1st payment date. 

All tuitions must be paid before the completion of course.  

Deposit non-refundable

Student registration fee of $25 before the course start date. 
After course start date registration is $50  non-refundable.  

 

   
Professional Makeup Artistry &
Colour Analysis Course
Professional Makeup Artistry &
Colour Analysis Course
- take the intro program or the complete Image Consultant Training...

Enrolling NOW...

Professional Image Consultant Course:

 

Steps to complete the diploma:

 

Students begin by experiencing their own 

Professional Image Consultation 

  1. Professional Image and Personal Improvement

  2. Colour Analysis  

  3. Makeup Artist  

  4. Figure & Wardrobe Analysis

  5. Hair Analysis & Imaging

 

  Makeup Application

7         Customize your personalized looks for career, daytime, glamour and to fit your lifestyle. 

7         Custom Blended Formulation for Moisture Foundation/Translucent Powder/Bronzing Powder/Blush

7         Makeup Lesson in & practice in each of your personal looks.

7         Makeup Face Charts

7         Brown shaping

 

  GROOMING/CLOTHING

  • Colour Analysis

  • Wardrobe Auditing

  • Personal Style & Body/Figure Analysis

  • Wardrobe Planning

  • Customized Shopping Guide

  • Personal Shopping (for body type, personal style, lifestyle, and current fashion)

  • Digital Hair Imaging and Analysis

Lesson Plans: 

   Instruction in the following: 

    * theory of proportions
   
* correction makeup
   
* contouring
   
* facial shapes
   
* custom blending skin tones
   
* colour concepts
   
* psychological affects of colour
   
* colour harmony & cosmetics
   
* colour analysis procedure
   
* customer service
   
* retailing
   
* daytime, glamour, wedding, career
   
* makeup application & lessons
    
* charting the lesson

Course Costs:

Tuition Cost:                             $1065 plus GST $53.20

Student Kit includes all              $  585 plus PST $46.80 plus GST 29.25
products needed ;                              76.05
Colour drapings, professional makeup artistry kit w/case and manual.

Total Program Cost                   $1726.05

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Full payment option - SAVES REGISTRATION FEE plus bonus training DVD!

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Student Kit includes all products needed;

v      Lab Coat, Colour drapings, professional makeup artistry kit w/case and manual.

v      ONE PAYMENT OPTION BONUS - FREE MAKEUP APPLICATION TRAINING DVD!!

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Easy Payment Plan: YES available!

$550 deposit and 3 payments of $392

     |       2nd payment must be within 31 days of the 1st payment date.

|       All tuitions must be paid before the completion of course. 

|       Deposit non-refundable

|       Student registration fee of $25 before the course start date.

|       After course start date registration is $50 non-refundable.

All tuitions must be paid by completion of course or the student  certificate will be held until full payment is completed. 

 

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Supplies for Makeup Artistry Colour Analysis Course (included):

Professional Makeup Artistry Kit $250.

Skin Care Student Kit & lab coat  $ 85

Canon of Makeup Manual           $   35.

Colour Drapings & Wallets          $175.

 

Steps to complete the Certificate:

'         Attend three classes weekly~Tuesday/Wed/Thursday 10  3.

Study theories and practicum with models and workshop volunteering

 

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 Colour Analysis 2 Day Workshop:  

Certificate received upon successful completion as:

Makeup Artist & Colour Analyst
Custom Blend Technician

Tuition:  $550.  plus GST $38.50 =     Total     $588.50 Can. dollars

Supplies for Course:

Professional Makeup Artistry Kit $250.
Canon of Makeup Manual           $ 35.
Colour Drapings & Wallets          $175.

     Instruction in the following:  

  • theory of proportions
  • correction makeup
  • contouring
  • facial shapes
  • custom blending skin tones
  • colour concepts
  • psychological affects of colour
  • colour harmony & cosmetics
  • colour analysis procedure
  • customer service
  • retailing
  • daytime, glamour, wedding, career
  • makeup application & lessons
  • charting the lesson

Image Consultant Course:


Course Length:  24 weeks  15 hours/week is required.


Course start date:  June 2009 contact for more information

Course Costs:

Tuition Cost:                                $2475 plus GST $123.75
Includes Student Kit includes all  

products needed
; Colour drapings, professional makeup artistry kit w/case and manual.

Total Program Cost      $2598.75

 

Easy Payment Plan: YES available!
$1200 deposit and 4 payments of $362.19

2nd payment must be within 31 days of the 1st payment date. 

All tuitions must be paid before the completion of course.  

Deposit non-refundable

Student registration fee of $25 before the course start date. 
After course start date registration is $50  non-refundable. 

All tuitions must be paid by completion of course.  

 

 

 

Other Individual Professional Services:

 

Colour Analysis  $50.

7         Discover your best colours for wardrobe, cosmetics and hair colour. 

 

  Digital Hair Analysis $50.

7         See yourself in thousands of hair styles (on your picture) and different hair colours. 

7         Colour Printout of best suited new hair styles to take to the hair stylist 

7         Personalized Hair analysis and recommendations

     

                                               

  "Your Ideal Silhouette"
$ 525 
on special for limited time 
NOW only - $ 99.

 

  • Clothing and Wardrobe Makeover

  • Personal Shopping Guide and recommendations

  • Accessorizing

  • Building a wardrobe on a budget

  • Lines, designs & fabrics best suited for your body type

  • Develop your own personal style and image

Other Wardrobe Services

*      "In-Your-Home" Wardrobe & Closet Organization $100. 

*   "Shopping done for your/or with you"  $125.

*   "Custom Blending" and Makeup Lesson  $50.

more info

 

 

 

  Queen Esther's Beauty Treasures ~ Cosmetics available!  

 

Makeovers

Instructor:  Director/Aesthetician/Award Winning Makeup & Nail Artist
Colleen S. Kosti

Bio - Director Colleen S. Kosti