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About Us

Welcome to Beautiful You Skincare Academy

We are Colorado’s best esthetics school! We are a “Skin Focused” boutique esthetics school, meaning we only teach esthetics and have chosen this path for our business to be able to provide the best experience for our students. For years, we’ve been educating those who are passionate about skincare. It is our sole focus and we pride ourselves in the high quality education we provide and the empowerment we’ve given our students in starting their future in this amazing industry. Our students are sure to get an educational experience unlike any other in Colorado.

Whether you’re just starting out, changing your career, or looking to expand your skill set, we know that there is a place at Beautiful You Skincare Academy for you if you’re passionate about esthetics!

Become a Licensed Esthetician in Colorado!

Your Future Starts Here

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Our Mission

“Our mission is to create a positive impact in the beauty industry through our inclusive and high-quality boutique esthetics education. We are dedicated to empowering our students, helping them build unshakeable confidence in their foundational theory and practical skills needed to obtain their Esthetics license. Alongside that, we are committed to nurturing their life skills, resilience, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, essential for long-term success.”

We have created a one-of-a-kind educational experience through our highest quality standards of theory, practical hands-on training, & superior safety & sanitation requirements. Our educators are licensed estheticians that bring a combined 40+ years of industry-specific knowledge, & spa business expertise. We are ensuring that through our curriculum our students get everything they need to succeed in the industry, with ongoing mentorship and support available post-graduation.

We provide a beautiful high-end educational training facility, along with a digital interactive learning curriculum in a real spa clinic environment that you won’t find anywhere else in Colorado. We are committed to elevating our industry and helping estheticians succeed personally and professionally. If you are ready to pursue becoming a successful Entrepreneurial Esthetician then your beautiful and rewarding skincare career starts here, at Beautiful You Skincare Academy!”

Desarae Marhofer, Owner

A Beautiful School Like No Other!

Part of what makes our school so unique is our beautiful school setting. We believe that the look, feel and cleanliness of your esthetics school experience is a contributing factor to your overall success. When you choose a Beautiful You education, you’ll be given the opportunity to learn in a luxurious and upscale boutique environment that emulates a real spa setting. Don’t just take our word for it though. Come and see our beautiful schools in Pueblo and Littleton, Colorado. You won’t be disappointed!

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Desarae Marhofer

Owner & Director of Beautiful You Skincare Studio, LLC, Beautiful You Skincare Academy-Pueblo, & Beautiful You Skincare Academy- Littleton

Desarae is a passionate entrepreneur who has been a Licensed Esthetician since 2005 & became an Entrepreneurial Esthetician in 2009. She has had the pleasure of owning and operating a very successful Med Spa in Pueblo, Co. Through that entrepreneurial experience, she saw a great need for high-quality education in the esthetics field. After hiring and training dozens of estheticians in her spa, she realized that advanced esthetics education was lacking in Colorado esthetics schools, It was clear to her that newly licensed estheticians were struggling to perform basic services like brow shaping techniques, skin analysis & skincare consultations as well as brazilian waxing services.

After a lot of research and an eagerness to change the landscape of the esthetics industry, she decided to open the very first advanced skincare academy in Southern Colorado. Beautiful You Skincare Academy opened its doors on January 22nd, 2019. Since then the school has graduated and licensed over 100 esthetician students and has trained and certified hundreds of already licensed estheticians in Colorado on advanced treatments like microneedling, lash extensions, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and brazilian waxing.

She is committed to elevating the esthetics industry, and is revolutionizing skincare while empowering entrepreneurial estheticians across Colorado!

Kathy Mitchell

Pueblo Campus

Licensed Esthetician, Licensed Esthetics Instructor- Full Time Program

Kathy is a professionally licensed esthetician and certified permanent makeup artist in the state of Colorado and the owner of Pretty Flawless Brow and Lash. Kathy is highly trained in permanent makeup and cosmetic tattooing procedures for eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips and holds Colorado state certifications in Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, Permanent Makeup, and Chemical Peels. She is also trained and holds master certifications in permanent makeup artistry with Nouveau Contour, one the most recognized companies in the world for Permanent Makeup. Kathy’s passion is for skincare and makeup, but most importantly she loves helping others. When performing skin care treatments and permanent makeup procedures on clients she is able to build long-lasting relationships with them. Her goal is to help you look and feel great while having healthy and radiant skin.

Kathy has also been an educator and trainer with Elleebana of Australia, a world leader in the lash industry. She teaches our foundational esthetics course, and advanced classes in eyelash lifting, eyelash tinting, brow mapping/shaping, and Henna brow treatments. Kathy loves teaching and it is her second passion next to permanent makeup.

When Kathy is not working to help people have flawless skin, she enjoys spending time with my family exploring new places and cultures. Her favorite hobby is traveling! Kathy grew up in Colorado and is an avid skier. She also loves the ocean and is a certified scuba diver. If you don’t see Kathy in her studio you will probably find her on a beach or on a ski slope.

Miranda Marhofer

Pueblo Campus

Licensed Esthetician, Licensed Esthetics Instructor- Part Time Program

Miranda is the oldest Daughter of our owner Desarae Marhofer. Miranda works as one of our skilled Licensed Estheticians on our professional staff, as well as a part time Esthetics Instructor for our evening program.

Miranda was personally trained in our Skincare Academy by her Mother and Owner Desarae back in 2020, so she has a wealth of knowledge in all areas of skincare and the beauty business in general. Miranda is confident in her role as an esthetician and instructor. She has a passion for the industry and serving her clients and students. She is an energetic, friendly and bubbly soul, and she has a great sense of business and customer service and the esthetics/beauty industry as a whole.

Miranda holds state certifications in brazilian waxing, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, hydrafacials, chemical peels, microneedling, & lash lifting and tinting.

Miranda is eager to begin her teaching journey. She will be instructing our part time evening esthetics course as well a teaching advanced courses on the weekends for already licensed estheticians.

She is a young & motivated skincare professional who is ready to give back to our industry and raise the standard of esthetics education in Colorado.

Katrina Chavez

Littleton Campus

Licensed Esthetician, School Director, Licensed Esthetics Instructor

With a passion for skin care and education, Katrina brings 22 years of experience in both Plastic Surgery and the Medical Spa aesthetic industry. Beginning her career in 2000 as a Certified Laser Technician, then Skin Care Specialist it became clear that teaching is where her passion is, and loves sharing her experience with students. Katrina prides herself on keeping up with the demands of the industry, providing only the best in education and treatments.

Her passion for skin care along with her natural ability to connect with people enables them to feel comfortable committing to their aesthetic goals. Katrina has been training and mentoring future providers for over 5 years, and her love for aesthetics truly shines through when she is teaching students. She uses her advanced training in Laser Technology and Skin Rejuvenation to provide students with a greater understanding of how to transform skin. Katrina is always growing, inspiring, and continuing her education, so that she may effectively help and educate every student she encounters. She’s excited about the future of aesthetics, beauty, and alternative health industries merging with the technologies and concepts of Medical Aesthetics.

Born and raised in Denver, Colo. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts, and reading.

She is eager and ready to meet our new esthetics students, and licensed professionals and help them to grow their skill set and become empowered Estheticians in Colorado!

Lee Coburn

Littleton Campus

Licensed Esthetician, Licensed Esthetics Instructor- Full Time Program

Lee’s interest in pursuing skin care started in 2002 when she started as a receptionist at a well known, local salon/spa in Tucson, Arizona. Her mother taught her at a young age to take care of her skin, but she had no idea the amount of help that she could do for others until she started working in the spa industry. She became a Licensed Esthetician in 2005. She has had the privilege of working in laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation using IPL, as well as world renowned spas such as Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort and Miraval Resort & Spa. While these were amazing experiences, she realized that being able to connect and create a relationship with a return clientele was her true passion. This is when the entrepreneur in her blossomed. In 2014, she opened her first spa suite, but life would soon take her to Denver, CO where she has made a home since late 2015. She opened her second spa suite in 2018 where she specialized in facials from basic to advanced, full body waxing, lash and brow tints/lifts, and lash extensions.

Education in skin care piqued her interest early on her career, but she never knew how, when or if it would happen. BYSA found her and she immediately connected with their passion in elevating the industry and fully supporting their students through their journey to making Esthetics a successful and fulfilling career. She is honored and committed to share her passion of the industry with her students.

She teaches the full time, foundational program along with advanced courses including Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, Chemical Peel, Microneedling, and Brazilian Wax.

A Private Boutique Beauty School

Our Academy is Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, & the Division of Private Occupational Schools.

We offer Colorado State Approved curriculum regulated by DORA, and The Department of Private Occupational Schools for the following courses: Esthetician Program, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, Microneedling, Eyelash Extensions, Lash Lifting & Tinting, Brow Henna & Lamination, Brazilian Waxing, and 132 Permanent Cosmetics program. You will receive a State Approved certificate with a state seal after meeting the required DORA training requirements for all courses.

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Dedicated, positive and highly skilled Educators who provide the best education available in the skin care industry. Highly recommend. I support great Educators like the professional staff at Beautiful You Academy.

Victoria S.

Beautiful You Skincare Academy is a great addition to Southern Colorado. I received a great education here. The hands on opportunity is extremely beneficial, in gaining experience working on clients. Additionally, I earned advanced certifications as part of the tuition. The instructors are very knowledgeable and have many years of experience in the Esthetics field.

Diane B.

IThis Academy was very professional and my experience here set me up for success. I had so much hands on practice and feel very confident for my career afterwards.

Taya H.

I recently took a Microneedling Class at BYSA and cannot say enough great things about the experience. The facility is beautiful and the lab and classroom are setup perfectly for learning and treating clients. The materials were presented very well, the instructor was also the owner and founder of BYSA and she is an excellent teacher.

Janette E.

This skincare academy was an amazing experience. I learned so much and I’m confident in the skills I acquired. You get so much value for your money with all the certifications that are included and the hands on experience.

Suhbrina G

Suhbrina G.

I have taken two advanced courses with Katrina. She is knowledgeable and professional. I left feeling confident to provide the services I trained for. I was really happy with the amount of hands on we were provided. I Highly recommend, You will not regret it!!

Callie L.

Beautiful You Skincare Academy is hands down the best school I have been to. 10/10 recommended!! I am so glad I made the choice with going there!!! I built more than just an education there, the instructors/staff and classmates were/are amazing! I learned and grew so much in the 4 months I went to school there!

Mariah V.