10 Essential Tools Every Esthetician Needs — And What’s Included in Our Student Kit
Launching your career in skincare takes more than just a license—it takes real tools, real products, and real confidence. At the Institute for Medical Aesthetics and Laser (IMAGE), we’ve built our facial specialist student kit to prepare you for success in the treatment room and beyond.
This is not a trial-size sampler. Our student kit mirrors the setup of a modern, high-end spa or medspa—and includes everything you’ll use to perform real-world treatments. Here’s what makes it exceptional:
1. Hands-Free Magnifying Glasses
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 glasses ideal for facials, extractions, and especially dermaplaning.
2. Complete Dermaplane Kit
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.
3. 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.
4. Full-Size Florida Babe 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: Full-size Florida Babe skincare products:
- Makeup Remover
- Cleanser
- Toner
- Serum
- Moisturizer
- Peel Pads
- 100% 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.
5. 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 comedone extractors to master professional extraction technique.
6. 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.
7. Facial Sponges & Clean 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: Disposable clean towels and soft facial sponges for daily use during facials and hands-on practice.
8. 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.
9. Gua Sha
Why you need it: Gua sha facial massage helps relax facial muscles, support lymphatic drainage, and give clients a calming, sculpted finish.
Included in your kit: A gua sha tool for facial massage techniques.
10. Kit Bags
Why you need them: Keeping your tools and products organized and easy to carry makes it simple to stay prepared for class and clinic days.
Included in your kit:
- Clear stadium bag
- Make-up bag
- Large tote
Bonus: Milady Textbooks & Business 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!