Student performing facial treatment during skin care program in Orlando at Hyphen Beauty School

Esthetician School Sanford - Train to be a Licensed Esthetician

If you’re searching for an esthetician school near Sanford that combines flexibility, affordability, and hands-on training, Hyphen Beauty School is your ideal match. Our Esthetics program is designed to help you quickly transform your passion for skincare into a rewarding career - at half the cost of peer esthetician schools in Sanford.

Located just a short drive south on I-4, Hyphen offers a 2–3 day-per-week schedule that fits around your work or family commitments—so you can train for a new career without sacrificing your work or family commitments.

Why Choose a Career in Esthetics?

The skincare industry is booming, with spas, salons, and medspas throughout Central Florida seeking trained professionals who can help clients look and feel their best. Becoming a licensed esthetician allows you to:

  • Work in high-demand environments such as medspas, resorts, and beauty clinics.

  • Build your own brand as a licensed esthetician or spa suite owner.

  • Specialize in makeup artistry, lash and brow design, or advanced skin treatments.

  • Express your creativity while helping others achieve healthy, glowing skin.

What You’ll Learn at Hyphen Esthetician School Orlando

Hyphen’s Esthetician School near Sanford combines online lessons with real-world spa experience. You’ll gain confidence and skill through supervised practice on real clients in our student spa. Training includes:

Facials & Advanced Skincare – Analyze skin types, perform treatments, and use professional-grade equipment.

Hair Removal Techniques – Learn waxing, tweezing, and related methods safely and effectively.

Makeup Artistry – Master the fundamentals of color, contouring, and professional makeup application.

Spa & Wellness Services – Explore holistic techniques that promote relaxation and skin health.

Business & Client Care – Develop the soft skills and business knowledge to manage clients—or even open your own spa.

Esthetician School Schedule

Hyphen’s Esthetician School Sanford program is built for students with a busy schedule. Classes meet two days per week based on the following schedules:

  • Monday & Tuesday, 9am – 7pm

  • Wednesday & Thursday, 9am – 7pm

  • Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 7pm. Join the waitlist if weekends work best.

Lectures and quizzes are delivered through our online eLearning platform, so in-person class time is focused on real practice with clients. Content is available in English and Spanish, and our instructors are fluent in both languages.

Esthetician School Tuition and Payment Options

Total tuition for Hyphen’s Esthetician School Sanford is $4,540, which includes:

  • 2.5 months of expert instruction (220 hours)

  • Online Learning Platform

  • Dermalogica Student Kit and Lash Kit

  • All Florida state board license and registration fees

Only $600 is due at enrollment. The remaining balance can be paid interest-free while you’re in school—around $1,100 per month.

Note: Federal student grants and loans do not apply for any 220 hour Esthetics program in the State of Florida. This is because federal funding only applies to programs above 600 hours. However, most graduates recoup their tuition within three months of working in a spa or salon.

Why Students from Sanford Choose Hyphen

Our campus is located directly off I-4 at the Lee Road exit, making it an easy commute from Sanford, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, and surrounding areas.

But location is just the beginning. Since our esthetics classes only run 2-days per week, we make it possible to pursue your esthetics license without quitting your job or putting your life on hold. Here are some other factors that make a strong esthetics school:

  • Fast-track completion – Graduate and become license-eligible in just 2.5 months.

  • Affordable tuition – Just $4,540 compared to $10,000+ at other esthetics programs.

  • Dermalogica Partnership School – Includes professional Dermalogica kit and optional Dermalogica certification.

  • Hands-on focus – Real spa practice with paying clients.

  • eLearning platform – Lectures and quizzes delivered online so your time on-campus is focused on hands-on practice.

  • Small class sizes – capped at 20 students for more one-on-one instructor support.

  • Bilingual instruction – Courses available in English and Spanish.

Career Opportunities for Licensed Estheticians

The demand for estheticians is growing rapidly, fueled by trends in self-care, wellness, and advanced skincare treatments. With your Florida esthetics license, you’ll have access to diverse career paths:

  • Spas and resorts (Orlando’s hospitality industry has one of the largest markets in Florida)

  • Skin care specialist in dermatology or medical spas

  • Makeup artist for weddings, events, or photography

  • Waxing and hair removal specialist

  • Lash Technicians or Brow Artists

  • Brand representative or skincare product educator

  • Entrepreneurs running their own spa

Orlando is a prime location for esthetics careers, with opportunities in resorts, luxury spas, and wellness centers throughout Central Florida.

Many students continue with the Full Specialist Program to expand their career opportunities, as many larger spas prefer versatile specialists who can perform both skincare and nail services.

Student Testimonials

"I always dreamed of becoming an esthetician, but I needed a school that fit my work schedule. Hyphen made it possible. Now I’m working full-time at a medspa in Orlando." – Serena M.

“The instructors at Hyphen made me feel confident and capable. The mix of online learning and hands-on training was exactly what I needed.”
— Vanessa L.

Location and Opportunities

Hyphen Beauty School is conveniently located off I-4 at Lee Road, just minutes from downtown Orlando and Winter Park. Students commute from Apopka, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Sanford Metrowest, Doctor Philips, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Clermont, Kissimmee, and even as far as Daytona Beach and Tampa.

Being based in Orlando’s vibrant hospitality and tourism hub also means abundant career opportunities in spas, hotels, and resorts.

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FAQ

How long does the Esthetician program take?

220 hours, usually completed in 2.5 months when attending two days per week.

Do I need previous skincare experience?

No. You’ll complete your final evaluation with Hyphen instructors on campus.

Do I have to take a state exam?

No. Beginners are welcome. You only need a high school diploma or GED by graduation.

Is financial aid available?

Federal grants only applies for programs that are above 600 hours. Since Florida only requires 220 hours for a Facial Specialist license, federal funding does not apply for most schools in Florida.

We offer interest-free payment plans so you only need to pay $600 at enrollment and the balance can be paid monthly while you are in school. You will not have any student debt when you graduate

What books are required for the class?

We use the latest Milady textbooks. Please bring the books (or e-books) to your first day of class:

  • Milady Standard Esthetics Textbook, 12th edition. ISBN: 978-035726379

  • Milady Standard Foundations Textbook, 1st edition ISBN: 978-0357263790

How does Hyphen compare to other esthetician schools in Sanford?

Here are some comparable program offerings in the greater Orlando area:

However, Hyphen (ranked 4.8 on Google Reviews) offers one of the fastest, most affordable paths to licensure with small classes and Dermalogica certification included.

Start Your Esthetician Schooling in Orlando

If you’re ready to begin your skincare career, Hyphen’s Esthetician School Sanford offers everything you need: affordable tuition, flexible schedules, bilingual instruction, and hands-on spa practice.

With a 95%+ placement rate and one of the fastest completion times in Florida, Hyphen is the smart choice for anyone ready to become a licensed Facial Specialist.

Book your tour today and see why students across Central Florida choose Hyphen to launch their beauty careers. Call our admissions staff at (321) 323-3216 so they can arrange a tour and block off 5-minutes with your future instructor.

Esthetics

Advanced chemical peels
Body wrapping
Lash extensions

Makeup artistry

Microblading

Microdermabrasion
Microneedling.

Hyphen Beauty School Orlando

501 N Wymore Rd, Suite 100

Winter Park, FL 32789

Telephone: (321) 323-3216

Hyphen faces Interstate I-4 off Lee Rd, making your commute quick and accessible from anywhere in the greater Orlando area.

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