Sian Ayers-Harden, LE — Skin Care By Sian: Teaching at the Santa Barbara City College Esthetics Program, Holistic Esthetics, and Running a Business

Last updated on February 20th, 2026 at 12:32 am

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In this episode of Everyday Beauty Pro, I sit down with Sian Ayers-Harden—licensed esthetician, holistic skincare expert, and esthetics instructor at the Santa Barbara City College Cosmetology Academy (the very program I graduated from!).

Sian shares her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mom to thriving esthetician, business owner, and beloved educator. She opens up about building clientele as a new professional, the importance of uplifting community within the beauty industry, and her transition into teaching at Santa Barbara City College.

We talk holistic skin health, why barrier-supportive treatments matter, how estheticians can stand out in a competitive field, and what today’s students truly need beyond the standard curriculum. Sian also dives into her passion for modalities like nano-infusion, microcurrent, and the power of internal wellness in addressing skin concerns.

If you’re a new esthetician, a beauty student, or a seasoned pro looking for renewed inspiration, this conversation will inspire you.

Interested in the esthetician program at Santa Barbara City College? Be sure to check out the program website.

Learn more about esthetics instructor and esthetician Sian Ayers-Harden, and view her treatment offerings.

Find Sian on Instagram @skincareby_sian. Learn about becoming an esthetician in California. And find a community college esthetician program in California near you.