Education & Training

For spa professionals who want more advanced education and training from Sophia Nguyen, the founder of Escape Above.

Sophia Nguyen is the founder and proprietress of Escape Above Spa & Yoga Lounge. With more than 15 years of experience working as an esthetician and certified massage therapist, she is an expert and industry professional.

Specializing in corrective treatments, anti-aging treatment, manual extraction, Brazilian speedwaxing and her favorite, eyebrow design, Sophia personally trains her estheticians at Escape Above to ensure that all clients receive high standards of service and a positive experience.

Proper and continued training is essential to the success of her business and for anyone wanting to be a successful esthetician.

Take advantage of the opportunity to learn Brazilian speedwax and eyebrow waxing techniques that will help you gain confidence necessary to succeed. Sign up today, and learn from the best.

Eyebrow Design Workshop - to be determined

Learn the art of eyebrow design in this one day workshop. In the first segment of the workshop, you will learn theory and the second segment is hands on training with live models*. During hands on training, you will learn brow design, hair removal and fill in work. All students will receive certificate of completion, training manual, discussion materials and consultation tips. The cost for this workshop is $250. Class space is limited. Enroll today.

Brazilian Speedwax Workshop - 1st and 3rd Monday of each month begining March 1, 2010; 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Learn the art of Brazilian speedwaxing in this one day workshop. In the first segment of the workshop, you will learn theory which includes application and technique, hair growth patterns, removal, hard wax vs. soft wax and skin care, before and after waxing. The second segment is hands on training with live models*. During the hands on training, you will learn to perfect your skills in Brazilian waxing. All students will receive certificate of completion, training manual, discussion materials and consultation tips. The cost for this workshop is $250. Class space is limited. Enroll today.

*Students are strongly encouraged to practice on each other during the workshops. If you are not comfortable with that, you will be required to bring your own model for the second segment of class.