The Hue Institute
The Hue Institute
The Externship Program
Professional Mentorship. Real Clients. Career Confidence.
Transform Your License Into a Thriving Career
At The Hue Institute, our Externship Program bridges the gap between classroom education and professional success. Designed for newly licensed estheticians and beauty professionals, this hands-on mentorship experience allows you to refine your craft under the personal guidance of Nicole Cooper, a 24-year industry expert and a 16-year licensed instructor.
Work directly with real clients inside The Hue Solution Spa while earning, learning, and mastering the art of esthetics in a luxury, real-world environment.
Our Most Popular Courses
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The Advanced Facial Courses
At The Hue Institute, our Advanced Facial Certification courses are a comprehensive, hands-on training designed for licensed professionals seeking to elevate their practice with advanced, results-driven facial treatments. These courses combine theory, safety, and extensive hands-on practice in microneedling, dermaplaning, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and microchanneling, preparing students to perform advanced services in a clinical or spa setting confidently.
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The Advanced Body Waxing Techniques Courses
At The Hue Institute, our Advanced Body Waxing Techniques courses are designed for licensed professionals who will learn expert methods to ensure optimal hair removal, client comfort, and lasting results. The course emphasizes proper body positioning, waxing efficiency, advanced skin management, and client aftercare protocols. By the end of this training, students will be confident performing advanced waxing services that meet spa-industry standards for safety, comfort, and excellence.
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The State Board Preparation Courses
The State Board Prep Course at The Hue Institute is designed to help future licensed estheticians and cosmetologists pass their North Carolina State Board Exam with confidence and excellence.
Our instructors—experienced licensed professionals and educators—offer personalized coaching, exam techniques, and updated regulatory standards, so you walk into your exam feeling prepared, polished, and professional.
The One-One-One Mentorship Program- offers individualized learning and guidance
Clarity • Confidence • Professional Readiness
Best For:
Esthetics students
New graduates
Newly licensed estheticians (0–1 year)
Duration: 4-Week Program
Includes:
(4) 60-minute mentorship sessions
Career clarity & professional roadmap
Treatment room fundamentals
Consultation flow & skin analysis basics
Confidence building & industry expectations
Q&A support
Outcome:
You will gain foundational confidence, clarity in your career path, and readiness to step into the treatment room professionally.
Technique • Flow • Client Experience
Best For:
Licensed estheticians (1–3 years)
Professionals seeking stronger hands-on confidence
Duration: 6-Week Program
Includes:
(6) 75-minute mentorship sessions
European & American facial techniques
Treatment timing, flow & execution
Product knowledge & protocol refinement
Client communication & retention strategies
Service consistency development
Outcome:
You will deliver polished, confident treatments with improved flow, client satisfaction, and professional presence.
Customization • Corrective Care • Business Growth
Best For:
Experienced estheticians
Solo practitioners
Professionals ready to scale or specialize
Duration: 8-Week Program
Includes:
(8) 90-minute mentorship sessions
Advanced treatments (peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, microdermabrasion, microchanneling)
Treatment customization & corrective planning
Advanced consultations & contraindications
Pricing, packaging & service menu strategy
Business systems & client retention planning
Outcome:
You will operate with advanced clinical confidence and a clear business strategy aligned with sustainable growth.