10 Essential Tools Every Esthetician Needs — And What’s Included in Our Student Kit

1. Magnifying Glasses (Loupes)

Why you need them: Whether you’re analyzing the skin, performing extractions, or executing a precise dermaplaning service, magnifying glasses are non-negotiable. They give you the visibility you need to treat with accuracy and confidence.

Included in your kit: Hands-free magnifying loupes ideal for facials, extractions, and especially dermaplaning.

2. Sanitizing Tray

Why you need it: Clean, disinfected tools are essential for client safety and professional compliance.

Included in your kit: A durable sanitizing tray used to soak tools like extractors and dermaplaning handles.

3. Dermaplane Tools

Why you need them: Dermaplaning is a top-requested exfoliation treatment that removes dead skin and fine vellus hair for a smoother, more radiant complexion.

Included in your kit: A surgical-grade stainless steel blade handle, sterile blades, and a blade remover for safe blade removal.

4. Sonic Skin Scrubber

Why you need it: This ultrasonic tool uses vibration to lift debris, clear pores, and prep skin for product absorption—perfect for deep cleansing and glow-boosting.

Included in your kit: A rechargeable, professional-grade sonic skin scrubber.

5. Full-Size Skincare Products

Why you need them: Practicing on quality products helps you understand skin physiology, product layering, and how to deliver real results.

Included in your kit:

• Makeup Remover
• Cleanser
• Toner
• Serum
• Moisturizer
• Treatment Mask
• Peel Pads
• Broad-Spectrum Mineral SPF

These full-size products are used daily during your hands-on training and mimic what you’ll work with in a professional setting.

6. Extraction Tools

Why you need them: Performing extractions safely and effectively is a key part of facial services. The right tools allow you to remove impurities without harming the skin.

Included in your kit: Stainless steel double-ended comedone extractors to master professional extraction technique.

7. Mask Brushes 

Why you need them: Even application of masks, enzymes, and peels improves results and maintains hygiene.

Included in your kit: A variety of mask brushes (synthetic and silicone) used during skincare protocols.

8. Facial Sponges & Towels

Why you need them: These help you gently remove products, provide a comforting experience for the client, and keep your treatment space clean.

Included in your kit: Reusable spa towels and soft facial sponges for daily use during facials and hands-on practice.

9. Spa Headbands

Why you need them: Spa headbands keep hair away from the client’s face, helping you maintain a clean and professional treatment area.

Included in your kit: Washable, adjustable headbands used during all facial services.

10: Textbooks & Marketing Training

Estheticians today are not just artists—they’re entrepreneurs. That’s why we equip our students with the tools to master both skin and strategy.

Included in your enrollment:

• Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals + Foundations Textbooks
• Beauty as a Business: Social Media Marketing Course (FREE BONUS)

Learn how to grow your brand, attract clients online, and position yourself in a competitive market from the very start of your career.

Your Career Begins with the Right Tools

At IMAGE, your student kit is a professional toolbox that prepares you for real treatments, real clients, and real business success. No fluff. No filler. Just the tools you’ll actually use—because you deserve to be career-ready from Day One.

Enrollment is now open.
Visit instituteimage.com or call (239) 402-6678 to book a tour and see the kit in person!