Your Step-By-Step Guide with the New Age Spa Institute
Becoming an esthetician is more than choosing a career — it’s choosing a future in beauty, wellness, and hands-on transformation. At The New Age Spa Institute (NASI), we’ve spent 18+ years helping aspiring skincare professionals gain the advanced skills, confidence, and credentials needed to succeed in today’s competitive spa and medspa industry.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or dreaming of a career change, here’s everything you need to know.
Step 1: Enroll in a State-Certified Esthetics Program
To become a licensed esthetician in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires:
- 750 hours of esthetics education
- Successful completion of a written State Licensing Exam
NASI’s esthetician program is structured far beyond state requirements.
Our curriculum blends:
- Theory + hands-on practical training
- Skincare science, modalities & ingredients
- Makeup application & color theory
- Waxing & hair removal
- Lymphatic drainage & facial massage
- Spa & medspa protocols
- Sanitation, safety, and client consultation
You’ll learn everything from foundational techniques to cutting-edge treatments that today’s clients expect.
START TODAY:
Ready to take the first step? Call 847-759-0900 or click “Apply Now” to begin your application.
Step 2: Meet License Requirements
To qualify for the Esthetics License Exam in Illinois, you must have:
✔ A high school diploma or GED
✔ Completion of a certified 750-hour esthetics program
NASI accepts full-time, part-time, adult learners, career changers, and recent high school graduates.
Step 3: Build Your Career as an Esthetician
After completing your program and passing the state exam, you’ll be ready to start your career. NASI graduates are known for their high skill level, professionalism, and versatility.
Common career paths include:
- Day spa esthetician
- Medical esthetician in medspas, dermatology, or plastic surgery
- Waxing specialist
- Makeup artist
- Brow & lash specialist
- Beauty entrepreneur or solo suite owner
- Brand educator or trainer
- Product consultant or sales representative
Many NASI graduates continue into our CIDESCO Beauty Therapy and Master Clinical Aesthetics programs to advance into medical aesthetics — an area where our alumni truly stand out.
WANT TO WORK IN A MEDSPA?
NASI’s advanced certifications prepare you for today’s high-demand clinical aesthetics market.
What Does an Esthetician Do?
In practice, estheticians perform a wide range of skin and beauty services. A typical day may include:
- Comprehensive skin analysis & consultations
- Customized facials and advanced skincare treatments
- Exfoliation, enzyme therapy & chemical peels (depending on training)
- Brow shaping, tinting, and lash services
- Waxing & hair removal
- Facial, neck, and décolleté massage
- Creating treatment plans and retail recommendations
The beauty industry evolves constantly — and NASI prepares you to evolve with it.
Did You Know? Continuing Education Is Required in Illinois
Illinois beauty professionals must complete CE hours to renew their licenses. NASI graduates receive:
- Lifetime 20% off all Continuing Education (CEU) classes
- including microneedling, chemical peels, brow lamination, lasers/light therapies, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the esthetics program?
750 hours.
Full-Time: ~6 months
Part-Time: 11 to 12 months
Can estheticians perform massage?
Yes — estheticians may perform facial, neck, and décolleté massage.
They may not perform scalp or full-body massage.
Can estheticians inject Botox?
No. Injectables can only be performed by professionals with a medical license (RN, PA, NP, MD).
Why Choose the New Age Spa Institute?
A CIDESCO-Accredited School
NASI is the only CIDESCO school in Illinois — the world’s most prestigious standard in beauty & spa therapy education.
Cutting-Edge Esthetics Curriculum
Students train with modern devices, techniques, and professional skincare lines used in leading spas and medspas.
Small Class Sizes & Individual Attention
We prioritize quality education, hands-on practice, and supportive learning.
Networking, Mentorship & Career Opportunities
NASI maintains strong relationships with spas, medspas, dermatology clinics, product companies, and industry leaders.
Ready to Start Your Esthetics Journey?
This is your moment.
Your future starts with one step — and NASI is here to guide you all the way.
Call 847-759-0900 to speak with our team
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