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Esthetician Student Thoughts When I was an esthetician student, I was taking in a lot of new information. Being an adult esthetician student, it seemed like I had to study longer and harder! I went back to school in my thirties, and though I was passionate about what I was learning, being an older student, I found I didn't learn as quickly as I did when I was younger. That was a surprise to me, because I'd always been a good student. One thing that I would tell new esthetician students today is to study in more than one way. Don't just go through your notes, make flash cards. I loved   FlashCardMachine.com for flash cards, and many of my flash cards are still there! Another way to learn is to be hands on. When learning anatomy, place your hands on your body, or on a partner when saying bones and muscle names out loud, and it will help you remember both their names and  locations better. Repetition is the key when it comes to learning cosmetic ingredients. Again, flash cards are a great bonus way to learn them. Lastly, I would recommend reading whatever you can get your hands on. You're being taught one thing, one way, and there are many voices in the esthetic's world. You learn when you open your eyes, and read other versions of the same thing. There is more than one way to do something, so don't get caught up in believing in one absolute. There are great message boards online, trade magazines are an excellent resource, and of course read as many books as you can. I guarantee you'll go back to many of them for that extra piece of information time and again. As an "esthetician student", or advanced esthetician, continue to go to trade shows so you can continue to learn, and stay up to date with the latest trends and information. New products, new scientific information is continually evolving. As an esthetician student, your training and learning doesn't end when you graduate. Continuing education can make a big difference in your career! And lastly, have confidence in the skill and information you were taught, because confidence can take you a long way. Best of luck in your studies!