Esthetics Program

Work in a spa environment, providing a range of esthetic services such as manicures, pedicures, facials, body treatments, waxing, and relaxation treatments.

Offer esthetic services in a salon setting, including skin care treatments, nail care, lash beauty, special event makeup, and hair removal services.

Add-on our Laser Technician and Microneedling courses to become a clinical esthetician!

Work in a clinical spa, providing advanced skincare treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling, laser hair removal and skin resurfacing, RF body contouring and skin tightening, and photofacials.

Work in a retail environment, representing skincare brands and helping customers choose the right products for their specific needs.

Oversee the operations of a spa, managing staff, scheduling appointments, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining a high standard of quality.

Share your expertise and years of experience by teaching esthetics courses in beauty schools, providing training to aspiring estheticians, and staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements.

Open your own esthetics studio or salon, managing all aspects of the business and offering a wide range of esthetic services.

Work in a wellness center, providing holistic esthetic treatments that promote overall well-being and relaxation, including body scrubs, aromatherapy, body wraps, and massages.

Yes! Wrapture Beauty Academy’s diploma programs are accredited by Apprenticeship Manitoba, which means graduates receive an accredited diploma and meet all provincial requirements to apprentice.

The program is 40 weeks long—about 10 months—delivered in person at our academy. You’ll receive both theory and hands-on training. You’ll graduate with a government-accredited diploma and be prepared to register as an apprentice in Manitoba.

Here are the four steps to becoming a licensed esthetician in Manitoba:

Step 1: Complete an Accredited Diploma Program

Start with the 40-week (approx. 10 months) accredited esthetics diploma program that includes both theory and hands-on training in skincare, nails, and beauty services.

Step 2: Pass the Practical Diploma Exam

You’ll complete a hands-on exam that tests your skills in services such as facials, waxing, massage, nail enhancements, and lash treatments. Congratulations on graduating!

Step 3: Complete Your Apprenticeship 

When you get your first job, register with Apprenticeship Manitoba and complete 3,200 hours of esthetician work (2 years of employment) in a licensed beauty business such as a salon or spa.

Step 4: Pass the Written Licensing Exam

Once your hours are approved, you’ll write the provincial licensing exam. After passing, you’ll be issued your license. With a license, you can continue working in a business, or you can freelance. 

You’ll be trained in:

• Skin care treatments (facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning)
• Nail services (manicures, pedicures, extensions, acrylic, gel enhancements, and related care)
• Body treatments (scrubs, cellulite care, body massage)
• Lash and brow services (lash lifts, tints, extensions)
• Makeup artistry
• Face and body waxing (hair removal)
• Core Foundations: Safety, sanitation, skin and nail science, wellness, and business skills

• Spa or Salon Esthetician: Works as part of a professional team in a beauty business, providing services to clients in a structured, often fast-paced environment. This role allows estheticians to gain steady experience, benefit from mentorship, and build a loyal client base while focusing on service excellence.

• Beauty Specialist (Lash & Skin Technician, Nail & Waxing Pro, etc.): Focus deeply on a specific set of skills or services you’re passionate about. Specialists often become known for their expertise in one or two areas, attracting clients who want focused and expert care. Specialization also makes personal branding easier, allowing you to build a clear, memorable identity around your signature services. Whether it’s lashes, skin, or nails, specialization helps you stand out in a competitive market. 

Learning all the skills covered in the Esthetics Diploma Program expands your career options, increases your hireability, and sets you up for a strong start—whether you choose to specialize later or not.

• Freelancer: Offers esthetic services independently, often renting space or working on a flexible schedule. Freelancers manage their own clients, set their own hours, and maintain full control of their workload and income.

• Entrepreneur: Launches and operates their own beauty business, taking on responsibilities such as hiring staff or subcontractors, managing finances, building a brand, and overseeing daily operations. Entrepreneurs drive the long-term vision and growth of their company.

• Medi-Spa Technician: Offers advanced skin treatments such as laser and microneedling after earning specialized certifications. Medi-spa techs work in clinical or high-end spa settings, helping clients address concerns like pigmentation, scarring, hair removal, tattoo removal, and skin aging with cutting-edge technology and advanced facials. This role is perfect for estheticians who love results-driven skin treatments and want to expand their skill set into medical esthetics.

Refer to the above ‘Explore Careers as an Esthetician’ section of this page to explore more career paths for estheticians.

A Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.

You must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Yes, there are several financing and funding options to make your education more accessible.

Wrapture Beauty Academy is committed to helping students start their training without financial stress. Although there are many options, here are some of the most common ways students fund their education:

• Medicard Financing: A fast and flexible option for anyone, with affordable monthly payments and a simple online application.
• Manitoba Student Aid: Available for diploma programs. Eligible students may receive grants, loans, or both, depending on financial need.
• Manitoba Métis Federation Funding: Available for Métis citizens training in approved programs.
• Windmill Microlending: For newcomers looking to work in a licensed field. This program offers low-interest microloans.
• Veterans Education and Training Benefit: Veterans may be eligible for up to $90,000 in funding to train at a regulated career college like Wrapture.

We’re here to support you throughout the application process. Our student advisors will help you understand what’s required, assist you as you prepare the necessary documents, and make sure you have everything ready to apply with confidence.

For more details, visit our Financing page or book a meeting to review your options in person.

You can register in person, by phone, or via email. We recommend booking a school tour first to ask questions and explore financing options.

• Tuesday–Thursday: Typically morning theory + afternoon hands-on practice . The ratio of time spent on theory vs. hands-on learning will change throughout the program, with more theory at the beginning and increased practical work as you progress.
• Fridays + 1 Saturday/month: Practicing on real models (friends, family, or the public). 

Your student advisor will have the most current details about your upcoming schedule.

Yes! Once you’re confidently at the practice stage, you’ll start providing treatments to live models—an essential part of your practicum.

This can include friends or family, and we also encourage working on strangers who book student services—an important step for building real-world communication skills and managing clients’ experiences. This is where your essential soft skills really develop.

Pro Tip: Start a dedicated student beauty social media account to share your journey as you start school and build a following—so when it’s time to post model calls, you’ve already got an audience.

Bonus: many of those early followers often become your first loyal clients once you graduate and start apprenticing at your first job—because they know where to find you!

You’ll register with Apprenticeship Manitoba when you get your first esthetics job and complete 3,200 apprenticeship hours (2 years). After that, you’ll take a written exam with Apprenticeship Manitoba to become a licensed esthetician in Manitoba.

Your student kit features professional tools and supplies for facials, waxing, nails, lash services, makeup, and more. 

Here are some of the brands you will be working with:

✔ Bernard Cassière Skincare – A luxury French skincare line designed for customized facials, professional-grade treatments, and targeted skin solutions using natural botanicals and advanced formulations.

✔ CND Shellac, OPI, China Glaze, and Bio Chic Gel are top choices in professional nail care. CND Shellac provides long-lasting, chip-resistant gel polish. OPI and China Glaze offer vibrant, highly pigmented colours with a smooth application. Bio Chic Gel delivers durable, flexible enhancements for a strong yet natural look. These trusted brands ensure a flawless, salon-quality finish.

✔ DermaplanePro – A leading brand in dermaplaning tools and skincare used by estheticians worldwide for safe and effective exfoliation treatments.

✔ Makeup Forever – A professional makeup brand known for high-performance, industry-quality products used by makeup artists and estheticians in editorial, bridal, and beauty applications.

Yes, some students hold side jobs while enrolled. However, the diploma program is a full-time commitment that typically runs from Tuesday to Friday, plus one Saturday a month. Regulatory standards require consistent and well-documented academy attendance, so be sure to plan your schedule accordingly.

For the most accurate information about your upcoming schedule, your student advisor will provide the latest details during registration. 

Can I work as a beauty professional while in school?

Keep in mind that you cannot begin working as an esthetician apprentice until after you graduate with your diploma, and you must be fully licensed before offering freelance esthetic services. 

Once you have graduated:

Esthetics diploma graduates must register their beauty-related employment with Apprenticeship Manitoba to ensure their hours are counted toward their apprenticeship.

Yes. You’ll need a pen and a notebook for taking notes, as well as a device (phone, laptop, or tablet) for online components. 

Students must wear clean, indoor closed-toe shoes to protect their feet and maintain a safe environment. On practicum days, wear clean black attire and keep hair tied back to meet professional and hygiene standards.

Pro Tip: Staying Sharp on a Student Budget

Investing in a few staple items—like a black lab coat or scrubs—can help you save and simplify your mornings. These pieces layer easily over any outfit and always meet dress code requirements, keeping you polished and professional.

Lunchroom Access: Enjoy the convenience of a refrigerator, microwave, and seating area for your meals.

Free On-Site Lockers: Bring your own lock and store personal items like books, eating utensils, or stationery securely.

Free Parking Options: Free street parking is available on Milt Stegall Drive and is generally easy to find. A few spots are also available directly against the academy part of the building—just be sure to avoid the stalls that face away or belong to neighbouring organizations.

Perfectly-Located Bus Stops: Multiple Winnipeg Transit stops are just a 3-minute walk from our front door. Routes 14, 20, and 77 make commuting easy and convenient for students coming from across the city.

Take Out Lunch & Sips in Minutes: From Starbucks and Pita Pit to Jollibee, McDonald’s, and Mongos—student go-to spots are just across the parking lot. Need a change of taste? Booster Juice, Subway, Tim Hortons, and the Polo Park Mall food court are also close by. Whether you walk, drive, or order in, lunch breaks here come with options!

Definitely. Many esthetician grads pursue add-on training in microneedling, laser treatments, and advanced services to boost earnings and career opportunities.

Not only do medical estheticians have a unique opportunity to deliver renewed confidence through increasingly popular services such as laser hair removal and advanced skin rejuvenation, but they also have a chance to truly help people feel comfortable in their skin again by addressing long-standing skin concerns.

These services include:

• Scar reduction (acne scars, C-section scars, wound scars)
• Uneven skin texture
• Skin resurfacing
• Tattoo removal for a fresh start
• Hyperpigmentation clearing and tone correction
• Fine line and wrinkle reduction
• Body rejuvenation treatments

If you’ve gained extensive experience working in esthetics but never completed formal training in Manitoba, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam and apply for Trade Qualification (TQ). 

This process is designed for skilled workers who have the hands-on hours but not the diploma—and it’s your path to becoming officially recognized in a regulated trade.

You can pick any one of the three designated esthetics trades:

• Esthetician (Full Scope) 
• Nail Technician
• Skin Care Technician

Learn more here. 

Medical Esthetics Program (Laser & Microneedling)

It’s a logical progression for those looking to move into advanced treatments and work in a medi spa environment or skin clinic. This program builds on foundational esthetics knowledge and opens the door to high-demand services.

In our Medical Esthetics Program, you can train in advanced treatments such as laser hair removal, IPL photofacials (for age spots, redness, and broken capillaries), fractional laser resurfacing (for wrinkles, scars, and pigmentation), laser tattoo removal, and microneedling.

Lash Technician Program

Even if you’ve already completed Classic Lash Extensions, this program is perfect for those passionate about lash extensions. It offers deeper training in Volume and Hybrid Lash styles and more advanced techniques to refine your skills and expand your lash service offerings.

Micropigmentation Courses

A great add-on for those drawn to the cosmetic side of the beauty industry. Whether you’re interested in microblading, microshading, or lip blush, these services diversify your offerings and appeal to clients looking for low-maintenance beauty solutions.