Skin Care and Spa Institute

ABOUT OUR SKIN CARE and SPA INSTITUTE
Skin Care and Spa Institute has been educating successful estheticians for over 10 years.  Skin Care and Spa Institute stand apart from other schools because of our specialized approach and dedication to every student. Our program includes not only the fundamentals of esthetics but also advanced techniques and procedures necessary to thrive in today?s skin care industry.

We have over 600 successful graduates employed in salons, spas, medical spas, and plastic surgery offices. Many have also opened their own businesses.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Life long job placement assistance with over 10 years of building connections with industry employers
• Flexible Schedules: Part time and full time schedules. Morning, Evening, Weekend classes available. 
• Special courses to prepare students to work as  an esthetician in offices of medical professionals
• Curriculum including the latest advanced industry trends and techniques
• Experienced instructors with vast training and knowledge to help you cultivate your skills
• Programs to help you  gain real world experience in the field of esthetics prior to graduation
• Training to work with a variety skin care product brands, not just one
• High state board exam passing and licensure rate
• Guest lecturers from innovators of the industry
• Post graduate programs to continue your education
• Over 10 years of training successful estheticians
• We are approved by the USDHS to admit international students: M-1 student visa

LOCATION
We are located at 8707 Skokie Blvd, Suite 103, Skokie, IL,  just minutes from Chicago, easy access via 94 highway and a few blocks away from the Skokie Swift Yellow Line.

FINANCING
Skin Care and Spa Institute has one of the most affordable tuitions in the state of Illinois.
We offer variety of options including Monthly payment plans and Educational loans for those who qualify, with an option of paying after graduation. * We do not offer Financial Aid at this time.

ESTHETICS PROGRAM  
After completing the esthetics program at Skin Care and Spa Institute you will be able to do the following:
- Perform a variety of facial procedures and treatments using top of the line products
- Perform advanced skin analysis using instruments such as skin ultrasound and recognize disorders
- Maintenance and corrective skin treatments
- Perform facial treatment with and without the aid of machines
- Perform glycolic skin peels (up to 30%)
- Apply makeup for day wear and evening wear, as well as special occasions
- Perform spa body treatments to exfoliate, detoxify, stimulate, tone and condition the skin
- Perform microdermabrasion
- Apply airbrush tanning and make up
- Perform permanent lash extensions
- Perform hair removal with tweezers, depilatories, and waxing (electrolysis hair removal is excluded)
- Analyze skin using skin ultrasound machine, skin scope, and wood lamp
- Apply sales techniques for effective retailing
 
ADVANCED ESTHETICS PROGRAM  
This advanced program is offered to licensed estheticians and cosmetologists. This program is designed to help license professionals further their education in the field of esthetics.  Upon completion of the course student receive a certificate.
The course will cover the following:
- Advanced Microdermabrasion with various machines
- Advanced Chemical Peels
- Theory of esthetics in a medical setting, including the theory of working with laser equipment and theory of injectables
- Cellulite treatments
- Advanced Pulse Light (demonstration)
- Photolight Therapy
- Advanced Electro-Therapy
- Proper client consultation as performed in a medical setting
- Understanding the role of the esthetician and the physician in a medical setting