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Welcome to Plush School of Esthetics!
PLUSH School of Esthetics is where passion meets professionalism. We are committed to training the next generation of estheticians through a hands-on, student centered approach that prepares you for real success in the beauty industry. Our programs focus on skincare, waxing, makeup, and more, all taught by experienced instructors who care about your growth.
At PLUSH, we believe in creating a supportive, welcoming environment where creativity and confidence can flourish. Whether you’re beginning your journey or looking to advance your skills, our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, technique, and business mindset needed to thrive as a licensed esthetician.
Our Founder
Kristina Theodore
Kristina is the founder and owner of PLUSH, a thriving six-figure esthetics business specializing in skin, waxing, and makeup, established in 2022. Her journey into beauty began while attending Howard University in Washington, D.C., where her grandmother gifted her first set of MAC brushes, sparking an immediate love for color, creativity, and the transformative power of makeup artistry.
Kristina expanded her passion into a professional career, building a diverse portfolio that includes makeup, facial services, and full-body waxing. She has worked with leading artistry brands such as Sephora and currently MAC Cosmetics, and is honored to have worked with celebrity talents including Jasmine Guy, Angela Robinson (OWN/Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots), Faith Evans, and Urban One Founder and CEO, Cathy Hughes.
As the visionary behind PLUSH, Kristina has built her business on a foundation of excellence, client care, and education. Her mission as an owner is to create a space where aspiring beauty professionals are empowered to grow, succeed, and lead with purpose in the ever-evolving beauty industry.
Partnership School
Our program is recognized as an Associated Skincare for Professionals and Dermalogica Partnership School, where our instructors receive enhanced and progressive training for students. We focus on maximizing student retention rates and cultivating successes using industry trending products.
Student Success
We are dedicated to help develop student success. Through our small class ratio in a real world esty environment where our instructors can focus on building student techniques, professionalism, and prepare for state board success!
Digital Platform Learning
Our program offers customized learning for each student. Additional videos, quizzes, exams, online textbooks for on the go learners!
School Partnerships
We’ve included PCA Skin into our programs preparing students for their next career: MediSpa, Dermatologist, Plastic Surgery.
PCA Skin is a Medical grade skincare and trusted innovator in effective daily skincare regimens.