Advanced Melasma Course (Phoenix AZ)

Melasma Focus

Join Ivory Starkes, Licensed Esthetician, Medical Professional, and Founder of Luxe Glow Vibe Esthetics & Education, for an advanced one-day corrective skincare training designed to elevate your esthetics career through science-based education, structured protocol logic, and hands-on practice.

This intensive training is ideal for estheticians seeking clarity, confidence, and real-world application in treating acne or melasma using barrier-focused, results-driven corrective care.

Total tuition for this corrective training is $675.

• A $425 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your seat.
• The remaining $250 balance is due no later than:
– October 21, 2026
(These dates are 5 days prior to the class date.)

• An invoice for the remaining balance will be sent following enrollment.
• Failure to submit the remaining balance by the due date may result in forfeiture of your seat.

⚠️ Important:
All payments are non-refundable.

Dermalogica Professional Kit
Retail value: Over $500
Everything you need to get started with your new skill set

Certificate of Completion
Proof of advanced corrective training for your professional portfolio

Hands-On Practice
Guided step-by-step practice with instructor feedback
Hands-on Mannequin-based training

Full Corrective Protocol Walkthrough
Complete Melasma corrective protocol including preparation, layering logic, LED pairing, contraindications, and aftercare strategy

LED Therapy Integration
Safe timing, pairing logic, and barrier-focused treatment planning for visible corrective results

Business & Marketing Education
Real-world strategies for pricing corrective services, building treatment series, improving client retention, and positioning a premium corrective practice

Bonus Product Gift
A curated glam bonus to elevate your corrective kit and client experience

This training goes beyond theory. You will gain a deeper understanding melasma behavior, learn how to correct safely without compromising the skin barrier, strengthen client communication, and build long-term corrective treatment plans rooted in education and trust.

You will leave confident, prepared, and equipped to offer premium corrective services in your own practice.

Ivory Starkes
Licensed Esthetician
Medical Professional
Founder of Luxe Glow Vibe Esthetics & Education
Business Marketing – Sacramento State

Ivory specializes in corrective skincare for acne, melasma, and barrier repair, teaching through a luxury-clinical approach focused on clarity, science, and real-world application.

(Hands-on / Case Study Driven / Business Integrated)

This class is intentionally structured with clear transitions, built-in breaks, and guided pacing to support focused, stress-free learning and reduce overwhelm.

Welcome & Orientation
9:00–9:15 AM
• Course overview and learning objectives
• Safety, sanitation, and class expectations
• Class flow and outcomes

Skin Science Foundations
9:15–10:00 AM
• Melasma behavior beyond the surface
• Barrier function, inflammation, and common triggers
• Why aggressive treatments fail long-term
• Corrective, barrier-first logic

Instructor-Led Case Study Review
10:00–10:30 AM
• Real client case breakdowns
• Treatment planning and correction logic
• Product and modality decision-making
• Managing setbacks and realistic timelines

Break + Demonstration Reset
10:30–10:40 AM
• Bathroom break
• Sanitation reset
• Mental reset before demonstration

Demonstration Setup & Positioning
10:40–10:50 AM
• Tool and product setup
• Demonstration positioning
• Expectations and visual clarity

Corrective Protocol Demonstration
10:50–11:45 AM
• Step-by-step protocol walkthrough
• Product sequencing and usage
• Contraindications and skin response cues
• LED, exfoliation, and timing logic

Guided Mannequin Protocol Run-Through + Q&A
11:45–12:15 PM
• Protocol sequencing practice
• Instructor correction and clarification
• Reinforcement of timing, pressure, and flow

Reset & Prep
12:15–12:30 PM

Lunch Break
12:30–1:00 PM

Post-Break Reset & Small Discussion
1:00–1:05 PM

Advanced Case Study Lab
1:05–1:25 PM
• Trigger identification
• Treatment modifications
• Homecare logic

Hands-On Practice + Sanitation
1:25–2:25 PM
• Full corrective protocol execution
• Sanitation checkpoints
• Instructor feedback
• Photo documentation best practices

Reset & Business Setup
2:25–2:30 PM

Business Glow Session
2:30–3:00 PM
• Luxury corrective pricing strategy
• Series building and client retention
• Documentation and progress tracking
• Communicating results ethically

Wrap-Up, Certificates & Group Photos
3:00–3:30 PM

All forms will be provided and must be signed prior to participation.

Your Dermalogica professional kit will be provided at check-in.
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow for check-in and on-time class start.

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Flexible payment options are available through Klarna or Afterpay.
Email to receive the secure registration link and confirm your enrollment.

Info: Join me for a 1-Day Corrective Protocol Class designed for estheticians ready to elevate their skills in maintaining melasma. This 6.5-hour intensive blends focused theory, demonstration, and guided hands-on training to help you confidently offer corrective facials in your practice.
Melasma Training: September 24.
Tuition includes a Dermalogica Professional Kit, Certificate of Completion, step-by-step protocols, LED pairing guide, business education, a bonus product, and my A to Z Ingredient Bible eBook.

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