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Get the Skills to Become an Esthetics Professional

**750-Hour* Esthetics Career Training Program in Illinois**

The goal of our training program is to be able to teach students to diagnose conditions of the skin, determine treatment service, use correct techniques and be able to perform services on real clients. The students of Cosmetology and Spa Academy Esthetician school will learn the operation of facial machinery, chemical peels, microdermabrasion facials, body treatments, hair removal and makeup procedures

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Become a Qualified Esthetics Professional

Training in this field can lead to many exciting careers, such as: Skin Therapist, Medical Spa Esthetician, Hair Removal Specialist, Makeup Artist or Beauty Consultant, Salon or Spa Owner and many more!

Advanced Esthetic Program Included in Our Program:

PCA Advanced training will lead you to a certification after completing the program. The PCA SKIN – Academy approach:

Using science to formulate advanced chemical peels

Treatments for all ethnicities and conditions

Peer-to-peer learning and hands-on with key industry leaders

Best-in-practice business initiatives

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Hands-On Experience in a Real Salon

Not only will you learn Esthetics techniques in the classroom, but you’ll also gain real-world experience working with real clients in our on-site salon. Learn and develop the hands-on skills needed to be an Esthetics professional before you graduate!

With supervision & guidance from our experienced instructors, you will provide clients with services similar to those offered in high-end salons and spas. Once you’ve completed your Esthetics program, you will be fully prepared to enter the professional world with confidence and begin building your client base.

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Get Licensed

Upon completion of Esthetician school in Illinois, you will be prepared to take the Illinois State Board examination for licensure, and qualify for entry-level positions in Esthetics or related career fields.

You will feel secure going into the Esthetics State Licensure exam after receiving personalized coaching and exam preparation from industry professionals.

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Cosmetology & Spa Academy

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					It was a really great fun experience, taught us well!!				
Millie Gonzalez
February 24, 2024 

					Been coming here off & on since 2009. It's a great place to get your hair colored & styled for... read more an affordable price. To get a facial & or waxing. I never had a bad service. I always felt amazing after leaving. Naomi did a great job cutting and styling my hair.				
Bethanie Crawford
November 24, 2023 

					Always so nice. And they do great services				
Matt “Positive” Doty
November 24, 2023 

					Sydney did an AMAZING job with my facial! 10/10				
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November 24, 2023 

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

The Cosmetology and Spa Academy is an exceptional school to build a strong foundation for your career in the beauty industry. They offer programs in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and instructor training, all with flexible scheduling to suit your needs. I attended cosmetology school there in 2007 and loved it so much that I returned to earn my teacher’s license. The supportive staff and the opportunity to work hands-on with students made such an impact on me that I stayed for over 10 years! If you’re considering a career in beauty, I can’t recommend the Cosmetology and Spa Academy enough—it’s where my journey began!

Jaide Janota – Cosmetology Program

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Hello, my name is Alejandro Segura Escobar. Thanks to Cosmetology and Spa Academy (CSA) that made possible all the dreams I had always dreamed of, and CSA continues to be the source of my progress until now. It all started in 2013 when I decided to take the Cosmetology degree at CSA and from there continue with the Master of Cosmetology Career; from here many doors have opened .. I became Ambassador of a large Color TIGI company then Ambassador of OLAPLEX, and Then Educator of Malibu C. Cosmetology and Spa Academy continues to be the support of my career as a Barber and Cosmetology teacher And with great pride now owner of Escobar Salón & Barbershop where many CSA students now do their Intership and become stylists and barbers and teachers like me In the same school where everyone started CSA.

Alejandro Segura – Cosmetology and Barber Program

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

My name is India Flannigan, I go by Jewels the female barber I’m from rockford IL.! I am a returning student. I graduated from the barber program at the cosmetology and spa academy in rockford. I am currently back getting my instructor license. I enjoy being available to help students in this industry and helping them growing into great barbers and stylist and helping them shift their mindset into entrepreneurs and helping them build confidence in this industry. As well as introducing students to the competition world.

India Flannigan – Barber & Instructor Program

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our campuses utilize modern equipment and facilities. Practice with the latest technologies and methods in our fully equipped classrooms. Make a smooth transition to the professional world after gaining hands-on experience with the materials you’ll use on the job.