Starting out.
Students can start at 16, with no prerequisites. If a traditional four-year degree isn’t your path, a license and a skill can be.
Beauty With Depth
Now Enrolling · Littleton, Colorado
Become a licensed esthetician.
A 600-hour esthetician licensure program with intimate class sizes, hands-on learning, and a real community — enroll anytime with rolling enrollment.
- Hours
- 600
- Months, typically
- 6–7
- Class schedule
- Wed–Fri
Serving Highlands Ranch, Parker, Centennial & Denver
Who this program is for
People ready for work that feels like theirs.
Changing careers.
Adults changing careers are welcome here. Brandy, MANA’s founder, started esthetics school herself at 31.
Working through school.
Class runs Wednesday through Friday, so most students keep working while they’re enrolled.
What you’ll learn
600 hours, from skin science to running a business.
Facials and back treatments, waxing, makeup, lash application, brow lamination and tinting — plus the business, ethics, and client skills that turn a license into a living.
- Facials & Skin Care
- 210 hrs
Skin histology, diseases and disorders, product knowledge and ingredients, consultation and analysis, facial and back treatments, massage theory and techniques.
- Disinfection, Sanitation & Safe Work Practices
- 210 hrs
Bacteriology and infection control, client protection, OSHA standards, safety data sheets, chemical agents and safe handling.
- Hair Removal
- 90 hrs
Physical and chemical depilatories, product knowledge, client consultation, safety, waxing techniques.
- Facial Makeup, Lashes & Brows
- 30 hrs
Color theory, makeup application, artificial lash application, brow lamination, lash and brow tinting.
- Laws, Rules & Regulations
- 30 hrs
Local, state, and federal laws and statutes; school rules and policies.
- Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship
- 30 hrs
Professionalism, business management, ethics, sales, networking, communication and client relations.
Total600 hrs
Why MANA
More than a license.
Intimate class sizes mean personal attention — no one gets lost. You learn from a working professional with 12+ years running her own business and 9 years as a master educator.
MANA is a community and a container that gives students the tools and confidence to live their dreams. Business, ethics, and client skills are built into the program, not bolted on.
MANA core values
Education · Empowerment · Integrity · Community · Growth
The student experience
Small classes, real practice, people who know your name.
Theory on screen, textbook open, hands moving — most days at MANA look like this.
At a glance
Program details.
- Program length
600 hours
- Schedule
Wednesday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a one-hour lunch
- Completion time
Most students finish in 6 to 7 months, depending on holidays and sick days
- Built-in flexibility
Two weeks built into the program for absences or vacation. No school on holidays.
- Working while enrolled
Yes — the three-day schedule is designed so most students can work
- Theory
The first ~5 weeks of theory are completed at home through the Milady online workbook and count toward the 600 hours
- Minimum age
16
- Prerequisites
None
- Textbook
Milady
- Kit & supplies
Full kit, supplies, back bar, and textbook are included with enrollment
- Licensure
Prepares students for the Colorado esthetician licensure process
- Location
6660 Timberline Rd., Littleton, CO 80130 (moving to a new space in spring 2027)
Enroll anytime
No start dates to wait for.
MANA uses rolling enrollment. You begin the moment you’re ready — no cohort calendar, no missed semester. Class sizes are intimate, so availability is limited.
Step one
Build your foundation
Learn the principles behind professional skincare. Build your understanding of skin, safety, and treatment fundamentals as you prepare for hands-on practice.
Step two
Hands-on in class
Join the in-person class at the hands-on stage and train with close instructor guidance.
What to expect
From first visit to licensure, in five steps.
Schedule a Tour
Visit MANA, see the learning environment, meet the team, and learn about tuition and payment options.
Register
Complete the registration form and deposit to reserve your place.
Start Your Theory at Home
Work through the Milady online workbook on your own schedule.
Join Hands-On Training
Step into the classroom and practice skills with close instructor guidance.
Prepare for Licensure
Complete your 600 hours and prepare for the Colorado esthetician licensure process.
Where esthetics can take you
A license is the first step, not the last.
Get Your License
Build the technical foundation to begin working professionally.
Get Your Feet Wet
Enter the field, work with clients, and gain real experience.
Open Your Own Business
Take control of your schedule, services, and client experience.
Build Your Clientele
Earn repeat clients and a professional reputation.
Find Your Niche
Discover the services and work that fit you best.
Build a Life of Purpose
Create a career, and a life, that reflects who you are.
From MANA graduates
“MANA doesn’t just teach you how to pass your state boards — they teach you how to become the most successful and well-rounded version of yourself.”
— Hannah, MANA Graduate
I knew from the second I toured MANA that it would be my new home. Being at MANA completely shifted my expectations and perspective on the beauty industry. You’re not only learning from some of the best, but you’re surrounded by successful women who support you, encourage you, and truly believe in you.
Erin gave me the freedom to take the reins of my creativity, which helped me build a confidence in myself that I don’t think I could have gained anywhere else. MANA doesn’t just teach you how to pass your state boards — they teach you how to become the most successful and well-rounded version of yourself.
I’m graduating feeling confident and excited for my next chapter, and I know that’s because I’ve been surrounded by people who genuinely believe in me and are willing to go the extra mile to help me succeed. I’ll forever be grateful that MANA became my home.
“I came in excited to learn esthetics, but left with so much more. Confidence in myself, hands-on experience, and skills I’ll carry throughout my career.”
— Brooklynn, MANA Graduate
Choosing MANA was genuinely one of the best decisions I could have made for myself. I came in excited to learn esthetics, but left with so much more. Confidence in myself, hands-on experience, and skills I’ll carry throughout my career. I’m so grateful for the support, encouragement, and memories I made there. MANA will always be such a special part of where my career began!
About the founder
Meet Brandy, Founder of MANA
At 31, Brandy walked into esthetics school looking for a fresh start. Three months later, her world shifted beneath her. Suddenly facing a divorce with four children depending on her, she had no safety net and no Plan B. She had only the skill she was learning and the determination to make it enough.
And she did. After a year at a spa in Castle Rock, she took the leap into her own business. Over the next 12 years, she built a brand and a loyal clientele from the ground up, becoming a trusted specialist in permanent makeup, fine-line tattooing, and brow artistry.
Along the way, Brandy saw what the industry was missing. A license can teach you technique, but it can’t teach you to believe in yourself. It can’t give you a community that holds you up, or a mentor who has walked the road before you. For the past nine years as a master educator, that is exactly what she has given her students. MANA is where she builds it with purpose.
“A license opens the door. Confidence, community, and purpose are what carry you through it. That’s what we build at MANA.”
— Brandy
Licensure preparation
MANA is approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.
The 600-hour program prepares students for the Colorado esthetician licensure process. At-home theory hours count toward the 600-hour total.
FAQ
Common questions.
600 hours. Most students finish in 6 to 7 months, depending on holidays and sick days.
Wednesday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a one-hour lunch. No school on holidays.
MANA offers rolling enrollment, so you can start anytime. You’ll begin with theory at home, then join hands-on training in class.
Yes. The three-day schedule is designed so most students can keep working.
You must be at least 16 years old. There are no prerequisites.
Yes. MANA is approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board, and the 600-hour program prepares you for the Colorado esthetician licensure process.
Tuition and payment options are covered during your tour.
Yes. MANA offers a 0% interest payment plan. Details are shared during your tour.
Your full kit, supplies, and Milady textbook are included with enrollment.
Two weeks are built into the program for absences or vacation.
Littleton, Colorado, serving students from across the south Denver metro.
You’ll see where you’ll learn, meet the team, ask questions, and walk through the schedule, tuition, and payment options.
Complete the registration form and deposit to reserve your spot.
Have questions?
We’re happy to talk it through.
720-660-2025 info@manacollaborative.com manabeautyacademy.com
A license opens the door. Come see what carries you through it.
Tour the school, meet the team, and walk through the schedule, tuition, and payment options.