Annette Hanson is the founder of
Atelier Esthétique Institute, (www.AEInstitute.net),
a New York State licensing esthetics school, postgraduate
facility, and the first accredited internationally
recognized U.S. member of the International Therapy
Examination Council (ITEC). Her professional experience in
skin care spans more than 20 years as an esthetician, body
therapist, salon manager, educator, and spa consultant for
some of the most prestigious spas and salons in the United
States. Annette created two new treatment lines—Simple
Solutions® with GHK Copper Peptide Technology and AquaSanté®
Spa Products from France.
As an advocate of high educational and
professional standards, Ms. Hanson was instrumental in the
development of the 600-hour curriculum for the New York
State Esthetics License as well as the written and practical
exam. Recently, she has been appointed by New York's
Secretary of State to serve as "Educator" on the Appearance
Enhancement Advisory Committee for esthetics, nails and
cosmetology.
"Excellence in Education" has been a
guiding principle in Annette's personal life as well as in
her school. After graduating from the University of British
Columbia, Canada, she pursued her studies abroad—in France
with Carita, Lancome, and Payot; in Germany at the Nemectron
Institute; in Brittany,France at the BCM Institute of
Thalassotherapy; in England with the eminent aromatherapists
Micheline Arcier and Eve Taylor. She was awarded her French
Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) as well as her
many ITEC diplomas, which allow her to practice worldwide.
As a renowned skin care expert, Ms.
Hanson is a published author and a sought-after lecturer at
leading professional conferences worldwide. She is a
regularly featured author in industry periodicals such as
American Spa, Dermascope, Skin Inc., and Les Nouvelles
Esthetiques; she has appeared as an esthetics expert on
Fox's Good Day New York; and she has been featured in
leading health and beauty publications such as Vogue, Ladies
Home Journal, Fitness, W Magazine, New Woman, Prevention,
Jane, Family Circle and Good Housekeeping.
Aesthetics International
Association Presents Annette Hanson with Legend Award
"A thriving aesthetic school,
her own product lines, countless certifications… how the
unstoppable Annette Hanson has transformed herself from
small town girl to skin care superstar. Annette’s story is
one of family values and support – of an ongoing commitment
to professionalism and recognition of the importance of
standards." [read more]
