About us...

Founded in 1998, Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetic Skin Care is one of the few fully comprehensive skin care training programs of its kind in the United States. Education here goes well beyond the scope of a basic aesthetics training curriculum. We’ve established a reputation for ourselves in the industry as a school that graduates knowledgeable, qualified, and disciplined workers in the advanced aesthetics industry.

Join us for a new career in the beauty industry!
As an Aesthetician there are many opportunities to  feel personally fulfilled as you improve our client's self esteem, confidence, and skin.

Our mission: to enhance healthy skin
Our mission is to apply current technology used in the prevention of anti-aging and preservation of healthy skin. Students will be able to compassionately educate each client for their individual needs.

What you learn
We provide students with the skills to render professional services in a variety of settings and the knowledge to pass the New York State Licensing Examination.

Faculty
Instructors are highly trained, licensed, and have working experience in the aesthetics and body work fields.

Ownership with experience
Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetic Skin Care, Inc. is owned and operated by Maria Ferguson, who is a licensed aesthetician.  Working for a destination spa and with cosmetic surgeons for 30 years she became inspired to teach her knowledge to aestheticians and offer continuing education to current licensed practitioners. Maria also owns and operates the Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy, in Highland, NY.