✦ Portland's 1st Multicultural Esthetics Program

Your skin.
Your career.
Your empire.

A 9-month, 38-week esthetics program where melanin-rich skin isn't a specialty — it's the foundation. Built for women ready to launch.

The waitlist is open. The empire is being built.

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Facials✦ Multicultural Skin✦ Lash Extensions✦ Waxing✦ Makeup✦ Business Launch✦ Dermaplaning✦ Chemical Peels✦ Brow Lamination✦ Sugaring✦ Facials✦ Multicultural Skin✦ Lash Extensions✦ Waxing✦ Makeup✦ Business Launch✦ Dermaplaning✦ Chemical Peels✦ Brow Lamination✦ Sugaring✦
100%Graduation Rate
100%Licensing Rate
38Weeks to Licensure
9Month Program
Beauty University PDX graduating cohort celebrating 100% graduation rate
Portland's First Multicultural Esthetics Program

Portland's first multicultural esthetics school.

Most programs treat melanin-rich skin as a footnote. At BU, it's woven into every chapter of your learning — so you graduate confident treating every single client who walks through your door.

  • First esthetics program in the US to fully embed multicultural skincare into its core curriculum
  • Every educator is an active entrepreneur — not just a teacher
  • Graduate with your LLC, business plan, booking system & portfolio ready
  • Evening & weekend schedule built for working women and moms
What you'll master

The curriculum

01
Multicultural Skin Science

Melanin-rich skin woven into every chapter of your learning. Graduate confident treating every skin tone, every time.

Core
02
Facials & Skin Analysis

From deep cleansing protocols to advanced treatment techniques, tailored for diverse skin types and real-world clients.

Core
03
Lash Extensions

Classic and volume application from foundation to mastery. Lashes become a serious income stream before you even graduate.

Core
04
Waxing

Facial and body waxing with critical focus on minimizing trauma on melanin-rich skin — skills most programs completely miss.

Core
05
Makeup

Color theory, skin prep, and professional application for every skin tone. Confidence behind the brush from day one.

Core
06
Business Launch

LLC, business banking, booking system, client policies, financial tracking, portfolio, resume & your own full business plan.

Core

Specialty Add-Ons ✦

Dermaplaning Chemical Peels Sugaring Brow Lamination Lash Lift & Tinting
Waxing treatment at Beauty University PDX
Your student kit

Everything
included.

Your program covers everything you need to practice from day one. No hidden supply fees.

Esthetics textbooks
Full facial line
Wax kit & warmer
Beginner lash kit
Dermaplaning kit
Facial steamer
iPad
Massage table

✦ Tracks 2 & 3 include expanded kits — each additional certification comes with its own kit.

Student voices

What our graduates say

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"The program prepared me to start my own studio/facility — and I continue to feel support from Ms. Hood even after school."

Gabriela R.
BU Graduate
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"The program is very helpful and will help you get on the right track to getting licensed. Ms. Hood is always there to help you."

Jennifer A.
BU Graduate
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"Amantha is more than a lash artist — she's a compassionate, caring human who wants her students' clients happy and walking around with healthy lashes."

Sheri W.
BU Graduate
Meet your director

Ms. Hood

Esthetician, educator, and business strategist since 2018. Built her business from her living room to a 2,500 sq. ft Portland salon. Linfield College graduate.

Her esthetics cohorts hold a 100% graduation and licensure rate — and she's on a mission to advance multicultural education across the beauty industry. She's trained and mentored over 200 students and counting.

  • Licensed esthetics educator, state approved
  • 200+ students trained and mentored
  • Active entrepreneur & salon owner
  • B.A. Marketing & Communications, Linfield College
Amantha Hood, founder and director of Beauty University PDX
How to stay informed

The Inquiry Process

Cohort 3 isn't open for enrollment just yet — but we want to know who's ready. Here's what the path forward looks like.

01
Submit an Inquiry

Fill out the inquiry form to get on our radar. No commitment required — this is how we track who to notify first when enrollment opens.

02
We Stay in Touch

You'll receive updates on anticipated start dates, program news, and when enrollment officially opens — straight to your phone or inbox.

03
Enrollment Opens

When enrollment officially opens, those on our inquiry list will be the first to know and first to secure a seat.

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Program tracks

Three tracks. One foundation.

Every track includes the full esthetics licensure curriculum and business launch program. Choose your level of certification.

Pricing & enrollment details coming soon. Submit an inquiry to be first to know.
Track 1
Lash Artist
38-week program · 9 months
  • Full esthetics licensure curriculum
  • Business launch program included
  • Lash artistry certifications (classic & volume)
  • Core clinical lab hours
  • Multicultural skin science foundation
  • Student kit included
Most Popular
Track 2
Multi-Certified Esthetician
38-week program · 9 months
  • Full esthetics licensure curriculum
  • Business launch program included
  • 6 specialty certifications
  • Core clinical lab hours
  • Multicultural skin science embedded throughout
  • Expanded kit — each certification includes its own kit
Track 3
Fully Certified Esthetician
38-week program · 9 months
  • Full esthetics licensure curriculum
  • Business launch program included
  • All 11 certifications included
  • Full clinical lab hours
  • Most comprehensive kit — every certification comes with its own kit
  • Become the most versatile esthetician — master the complete range of esthetic services
Certification Track 1
Lash Artist		 Track 2
Multi-Certified		 Track 3
Fully Certified
Included in All Tracks
Facials✦✦✦
Waxing✦✦✦
Lash Extensions✦✦✦
Multicultural Skin Science✦✦✦
Makeup✦✦✦
Track 2 & 3 Addition
Dermaplaning—✦✦
Track 3 Only
Sugaring——✦
Brow Lamination & Tint——✦
Brow Tinting——✦
Chemical Peels——✦
Lash Lift & Tint——✦

Interested in a specific track? Let us know when you submit your inquiry — it helps us plan for Cohort 3.

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Beauty University PDX

Ready to build your empire?

Cohort 3 is expected to begin Fall 2026. Space will be limited to 16 students.

Be among the first to know when enrollment opens.

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