Your Beautiful Career Path Starts Here
The Cosmetology & Spa Institute Is The Perfect Choice That's Affordable…
- Full or Part Time Programs
- Cosmetology Classes
- Esthetics Classes
- Instructor Classes
- Continuing Education Classes
- Illinois Licensed
- NACCAS Accredited
- 100% State Board Success Rate
- 2 Locations – Crystal Lake & Schaumburg
- 90% Hands–On Training
- Family Owned Over 30 Years
- Intimate Class Sizes
- Award–Winning Instructors
- Financial Aid & Grants Available
- Internship Opportunities
- Career Services Department
For All Upcoming Cosmetology And Esthetician Students »
Congratulations on choosing a career in beauty, cosmetology or esthetics! You are about to embark on an exciting, fulfilling, and recession–proof career path. Now that your decision is made, your next step is choosing the right school. First and foremost, we'd like to thank you for your interest in the Cosmetology & Spa Institute. Secondly, we want to assure you that you will get the absolute best cosmetology, esthetician or instructor training at either our Schaumburg or Crystal Lake Illinois locations. Both beauty schools provide a hands–on curriculum with an experienced, well–regarded staff of teachers.
You are in the right place to discover everything you need to know about taking the next step in your beauty career path. Don’t hesitate to get in touch whenever you have questions. You can chat live with our admissions director, fill out a short form, or simply give us a ring.
You, Our Beauty School Pupil, Comes First »
Cosmetology & Spa Institute was founded more than 30 years ago and our mission is to maintain an environment that is conducive
to providing excellent academic and practical experiences for our beauty school students and to share knowledge. At the Cosmetology & Spa Institute,
we our qualified professionals eager to support the high standards of operation and ethical business practices that have
gained our beauty schools an enviable reputation. We believe that each student is an individual; it is our task to help students obtain their beauty career goals and meet the changing demands of the cosmetology and esthetician industries.
Because the Cosmetology & Spa Institute is family owned, we treat our students like family. It’s our strive to help every student achieve his or her career goals no matter which beauty industry or geographic location they encompass.
And there’s more! Our outstanding qualifications don’t completely tell the story. As a student at the Cosmetology & Spa Institute, you’ll learn all the skills needed to take your Illinois licensing exam, the most innovative haircutting and hair coloring; Sam Villa’s thermal tool designs and techniques; the latest nail methods, hair removal and skin care developments; the business skill set from Milady and more. Plus, you will learn everything necessary to be a success in a beauty salon such as client care, upselling and ways to grow a loyal clientele.
Here we focus on the educational quality at our cosmetology and esthetician schools. We are dedicated to helping you become a highly trained professional who brings talent, skill and knowledge to the beauty industry. All of us at the Cosmetology & Spa Institute want you to learn more than the necessities. We want you to be a true success!












