Galina Poltoratskayaesthetician school in Brooklyn25+ years in esthetics
An author's school for Russian-speaking estheticians in New York. The «cosmetologist-therapist» method: diagnose the skin first, then choose the right procedure.
A live master class by Galina, the school and the method from the inside — and an unhurried course choice with no strings attached.
You have the license but not the confidence. You trained online and don't trust your hands. You've just moved and are learning the US market. We see what students come with every day — if this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
Join the Evening AdvanceLicense in hand, but school taught theory for the exam. We'll give you real-skin practice and confident hands.
A strong post-Soviet school behind you. We'll help you adapt: state rules, terminology, local clients.
You want to become an esthetician but don't know where to start. The beginner course takes you from basics to first clients.
License in hand, but school taught theory for the exam. We'll give you real-skin practice and confident hands.
A strong post-Soviet school behind you. We'll help you adapt: state rules, terminology, local clients.
You want to become an esthetician but don't know where to start. The beginner course takes you from basics to first clients.
You perform procedures but want to understand why. We'll teach you to read skin and choose deliberately.
Looking for depth and professional conversation. Advanced courses and guest-expert master classes.
Nurses and medical workers drawn to esthetics. The method builds on your anatomy knowledge.
You perform procedures but want to understand why. We'll teach you to read skin and choose deliberately.
Looking for depth and professional conversation. Advanced courses and guest-expert master classes.
Nurses and medical workers drawn to esthetics. The method builds on your anatomy knowledge.
Honestly, the school is not for you if…
First we teach you to read the skin, then to choose the procedure. From day one you work with real skin in a group of 4–6, following Galina's original programs. Students say they feel like dermatologists after the course.
Real skin from day one
You understand the why, not just the how
Groups of 4–6, teacher nearby
Certificate from a NY State–registered school
Real skin from day one
You understand the why, not just the how
Groups of 4–6, teacher nearby
Certificate from a NY State–registered school
A school students come back to: 1–3 from every group enroll in the next course right away
years Galina has been in esthetics
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training tracks
applications for a guest expert's master class
25 courses across 6 tracks: by skin concern or by level. Prices and curriculum are open on every course page.
Students' choice




«I don't lecture — from day one my students work with real skin. Theory comes out of practice, and that's how it stays with you forever.»
Didn't find your question — give us a call: we'll answer personally and match a course to your level.
Come to the Evening Advance: meet the school and Galina, watch a live master class, and choose your course without pressure.
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