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Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Beauty school salon · 4 locations

The academy was founded by Ned Halimi, who ran his own salon, Mesuesi, before opening the school. According to the site, Mesuesi received a Best Salon of the Year award in Northern Illinois. The About Us page notes that Halimi was a member of the International Congress of Colorists from 1984 to 1987. The academy describes itself as family owned, with more than 30 years in the industry, and says its culture centers on excellence, inclusiveness and fun.

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The academy was founded by Ned Halimi, who ran his own salon, Mesuesi, before opening the school. According to the site, Mesuesi received a Best Salon of the Year award in Northern Illinois. The About Us page notes that Halimi was a member of the International Congress of Colorists from 1984 to 1987. The academy describes itself as family owned, with more than 30 years in the industry, and says its culture centers on excellence, inclusiveness and fun.

Crystal Lake and Elgin offer licensing in barbering, esthetics and cosmetology, and Rockford and Schaumburg offer training that leads to the same licenses. The Rockford and Schaumburg campuses were both established in 1998, and classroom schedules are set to fit students' needs. Prospective students can tour the campuses and meet students and instructors. The admissions steps are to book a tour, apply, create a financial plan and enroll. Financial aid, including the Dream Act Grant, is available to those who qualify. The main phone number is 815-455-5900 and the contact email is info@csa.edu.

Programs run for different lengths. The Barber program is 1500 hours and covers classic and modern cuts, hair color, straight razor shaving, men's manicuring and business skills, and graduates are prepared for the Illinois State Board barber examination. The Cosmetology program is 1500 hours and covers anatomy, shampooing, hair design, haircutting, hairstyling, facial makeup, manicures and pedicures, and salon business. The site advertises that the barbering, cosmetology and esthetics programs can be finished in less than a year.

Clients book services that students perform on live models in the on-site salon and spa, with supervision from instructors. According to the school, these services are priced below typical salons and spas, and prices are subject to change. The day spa accepts credit cards only and invites clients to give feedback on the student's work after each appointment. Students also get experience through an internship program for those who qualify, a job board, a Hire Our Grads page, a Student Ambassador Program and Beauty Show competitions. The site shows a 4.7 rating from 446 reviews, with the Rockford campus at 4.5 from 147 reviews and Schaumburg at 4.3 from 287 reviews.

Class sizes are kept small so students get one-on-one support from instructors. The academy says its curriculum is shaped by advice from salon owners who hire its students, and the cosmetology program emphasizes habits related to health, sanitation and safety.

Campuses have fully equipped classrooms, modern equipment, and shampoo and spa areas where students practice.

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  • Illinois 1 location
    • Rockford 657 Highgrove Place, Rockford, IL 61108

Services

Final prices may vary.

Facial and exfoliation treatments aimed at acne-prone skin, including acne facials, chemical exfoliation, microdermabrasion and a detox facial.

  • Acne Facial Treatment Price at booking
  • Chemical Exfoliation Price at booking
  • Exfoliation Price at booking
  • Microdermabrasion Price at booking
  • Pollution Neutralizing Facial Price at booking
  • Ultra Detox Facial Price at booking

Back treatments for acne and general care, plus hand, foot and combined hand and foot treatments.

  • Acne Clearing Back Treatment Price at booking
  • Age Defying Hand Treatment Price at booking
  • Deluxe Duo Hand & Foot Treatment Price at booking
  • Relaxing Foot Treatment Price at booking
  • Revitalization Back Treatment Price at booking

Full, half and partial highlights in short, medium and long lengths, along with toning and corrective color after consultation.

  • Corrective Color Price at booking
  • Full Head Highlights - Long Price at booking
  • Full Head Highlights - Medium Price at booking
  • Full Head Highlights - Short Price at booking
  • Half Head Highlights - Long Price at booking
  • Half Head Highlights - Medium Price at booking
  • Half Head Highlights - Short Price at booking
  • Partial Highlights - Long Price at booking
  • Partial Highlights - Medium Price at booking
  • Partial Highlights - Short Price at booking
  • Toning Price at booking

A range of facials for hydration, firming, sensitive skin and collagen support, with optional LED and skin scrubber add-ons.

  • Add LED Treatment Price at booking
  • Add Skin Scrubber Price at booking
  • Calming Facial for Sensitive Skin Price at booking
  • Collagen Rehab Facial Price at booking
  • Custom Blend Facial Price at booking
  • Express Hydration Facial Price at booking
  • Firm & Lift Facial Price at booking
  • Vita Mineral Deep Detox Facial Price at booking

Men's haircuts, beard trims, shaves, neck trims, color, highlights, scalp treatments and hand paraffin.

  • Beard Trim Price at booking
  • Men's Color Price at booking
  • Men's Haircut Price at booking
  • Men's Hand Paraffin Price at booking
  • Men's Highlight Price at booking
  • Men's Scalp Treatment Price at booking
  • Men's Shave Price at booking
  • Neck Trim Price at booking

Waxing of the face, body areas, legs, underarms and bikini area, plus eyebrow shaping.

  • Arm Waxing Price at booking
  • Back Waxing Price at booking
  • Bikini Waxing Price at booking
  • Cheek Waxing Price at booking
  • Chest Waxing Price at booking
  • Chin Waxing Price at booking
  • Eyebrow Shaping Price at booking
  • Full Face Waxing Price at booking
  • Full Leg Waxing Price at booking
  • Knee Down Waxing Price at booking
  • Lip Waxing Price at booking
  • Nose Waxing Price at booking
  • Underarm Waxing Price at booking

Makeup application and airbrush makeup, with brow tint and eyelash add-ons.

  • Airbrush Makeup Price at booking
  • Brow Tint Add On Price at booking
  • Individual Eyelashes Add On Price at booking
  • Makeup Application Price at booking
  • Strip Eyelashes Add On Price at booking

Manicures, Shellac manicures and removal, polish changes and paraffin treatments.

  • Basic Manicure Price at booking
  • Paraffin Treatment Price at booking
  • Paraffin Treatment Add On Price at booking
  • Polish Change Price at booking
  • Shellac Manicure Price at booking
  • Shellac Removal Price at booking

Balayage, ombre, double process color, smoothing treatments, and extensions using hair the client provides.

  • Balayage Price at booking
  • Double Process Color Price at booking
  • Extensions (client provides hair) Price at booking
  • Ombre Price at booking
  • Smoothing Treatment Price at booking

Wash and blow dry, thermal styling with flat iron or curls, and special occasion up-dos.

  • Add Thermal Styling Price at booking
  • Special Occasion Up-Do Price at booking
  • Thermal Style (Flat Iron or Curls) Price at booking
  • Wash and Blow Dry Price at booking

Hair treatments including deep conditioning, scalp treatment, Olaplex, Malibu, smoothing and permanent wave with a complimentary thermal style.

  • Deep Conditioning Price at booking
  • Malibu Treatment Price at booking
  • Olaplex Treatment Price at booking
  • Permanent Wave with Complimentary Thermal Style Price at booking
  • Scalp Treatment Price at booking

Photos

  • Training salon with styling chairs and mannequin heads
  • Students in barber class watching a haircut being styled
  • Student applying makeup to a classmate during cosmetology training
  • Esthetics student treating a client's face under a lamp
  • Instructor cutting a student's hair during beauty instructor training
  • Instructor working on a client's hair in the salon
  • Students seated in a classroom watching a hair demonstration
  • Exterior of the Crystal Lake campus building
  • Storefront of the Elgin campus with signage
  • Exterior of the Rockford campus with business name
  • Storefront of the Schaumburg campus with signage
  • Campus building exterior with Cosmetology & Spa Academy signage
Highlights
  • Four Illinois campuses offering barbering, cosmetology, esthetics and instructor training
  • Student-performed salon and day spa services under instructor supervision
  • Services priced below typical salons and spas, according to the school
  • Exam preparation for state licensure, with personalized coaching
  • PCA training leads to a certification in advanced esthetics
  • Internship program and job board for graduates
Good for
  • People starting a career in barbering, cosmetology or esthetics
  • Aspiring beauty instructors
  • Clients looking for lower-priced services and willing to book with a student
  • Men's haircuts, shaves and beard trims
  • Acne treatment appointments
  • Clients who want to try a range of facials and waxing
Treats
  • Acne
  • Sensitive skin
  • Skin hydration
  • Firming and lifting
  • Unwanted hair
  • Hair color and highlights
  • Hair damage and treatment
  • Nail care
  • Special occasion makeup
Techniques
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Chemical exfoliation
  • Chemical peels
  • LED treatment
  • Collagen rehab facial
  • Balayage
  • Ombre
  • Highlights and toning
  • Smoothing treatment
  • Permanent wave

Products & treatments

  • Olaplex
  • Malibu
  • PCA SKIN
  • Shellac

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