Esthetician-Founded · Cincinnati, OH

Learn the method behind the results.

Sylvia Brownlee is opening up thirty years of clinical and business experience through The Brownlee Method Academy — training for estheticians who want to build a stronger practice, and treat hyperpigmentation and acne on skin of color with real precision.

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✦ Clinical Training for Skin of Color✦ Business Mentorship✦ 30 Years Licensed Experience✦ Hands-On Training✦ Cincinnati & Virtual✦ Fitzpatrick III–VI Specialists ✦ Clinical Training for Skin of Color✦ Business Mentorship✦ 30 Years Licensed Experience✦ Hands-On Training✦ Cincinnati & Virtual✦ Fitzpatrick III–VI Specialists
Two Tracks, One Method

Choose the training that fits where you are

Every class and session is built from the same clinical and business foundation behind eleven years of Skin by Brownlee & Co.

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1:1 Mentorship

The Beauty Founder Playbook by Sylvia

A 6-week live mentorship built for beauty entrepreneurs ready to grow drawing on 30 years of real-world experience, from commissioned salon work to building SBBC into an 11-year brand.

  • Pricing & profitability
  • Client experience & retention
  • Retail revenue & brand positioning
  • Business operations & systems
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Clinical Classes

The Brownlee Method: Advanced Clinical Training

Advanced training built specifically for licensed estheticians ready to go beyond memorized protocols the same clinical thinking behind 30 years of corrective skincare expertise.

  • Advanced Skin Assessment & Fitzpatrick/Melanin Considerations
  • Pigmentation, Acne & Inflammation
  • Ingredient Knowledge & Corrective Treatment Planning
  • Peel Considerations & Home-care Strategy
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30 Years
Licensed esthetics experience
11+ Years
Building Skin by Brownlee & Co.
Fitzpatrick III–VI
Specialized clinical focus
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Featured In-Person Class · The Oregon Show

Dark Spots, Bright Results: The Clinical Method for Skin of Color

A focused, one-hour class on treating hyperpigmentation and dark spots on skin of color, taught live at The Oregon Show using the same clinical method behind eleven years of results at SBBC.

The Oregon Show October 25 4:00 PM
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Beyond the Classroom

Speaking & community impact

Sylvia speaks on beauty industry business-building and skin of color education for salons, cosmetology schools, and community organizations across Cincinnati and beyond.

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Whether you're building your business or refining your craft, the Academy meets you where you are.

Spots are limited for both 1:1 mentorship and upcoming class dates.

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