Naperville Skin Institute

I would recommend this school to anyone interested in Esthetics. Everyone has been very helpful during my time at this school.

One thing you have to remember is that this is a school. These girls are learning about the industry and getting their first hands on. The school itself has some of the best teachers that I have ever worked with. The current staff is wonderful and does whatever they can to get you the education to succeed. I’m a current graduate of NSI and I am a current working esthetician and makeup artist in the industry. NSI gave me ALL hands on training I needed to succeed in my career.

As it’s not entirely fair to review this school without actually going here, this review is on my initial impression as a prospecting student.
I chose against this school because I was weary of their salesy communication, lack of knowledgable admissions counselor and program didn’t offer the laser certification.
Upon filling out their website inquiry, a sales girl starting calling me (called literally 3 times the first day, texted me and then. called again twice the next day). I was too busy to answer the day after Xmas. That same day, the admissions counselor also called. Granted I asked her some tough questions (such as where she thought the future of esthetics was headed, what was the true current job market, and about laser certifications) all of which she didn’t know but gave me answers that were vanilla. She also was mistaken about a crucial element of the industry that she should know: medical esthetics. I asked if her school included laser certification and she said, «no, and any school who offers that is doing something illegal. Esthetician schools don’t offer that». Um, lady youre wrong. And also, it’s a disservice to give wrong info since «medical esti» will be a staple in the future.
When I called another local school, I felt more at ease talking to the professional, knowledgable owner and they also offered laser certification in the curriculum. Same tuition price too.

I really love this place and it’s very affordable. Your best bet is to come in early if you want a Saturday and just assume they will never call you back if you are trying to leave a message about an appointment. If you get over that and their bad filing system you can appreciate it’s a place where you can get good spa treatments for dirt cheap. Make sure to tip the girls though, they work hard and are paying a lot for their tuition! Once you do find a person you like, stick with them, not everyone is great and some are just starting their program, while others are far more experienced. One thing however… I would avoid waxing, or expect to spend a LOT of time there.

Im usually the first skeptic about places like this. but its fantastic! I try to get in there at least once every month. GREAT value for the price. Despite other reviews. the girls have always been very nice and professional when ive gone. The place is clean and the trustworthy. I highly recommend! The only thing huge negative is their hours!

I’ve been here a few times after purchasing a Groupon. The services themselves aren’t bad, the students generally do a decent job. For $ 25 – 30, it’s a decent pick me up for your skin, but I wouldn’t really come here for regular treatments.
I love the online scheduling BUT sometimes it can be difficult to get everything scheduled on the same day if you’re having two different services done, but that’s not a huge flaw.
The thing that keeps this from being 4 stars for me is the fact that everything takes FOREVER. I make appointments at 5, and the first visit, I wasn’t seen until 5:30, the second visit, not until 6pm. This is crazy! Both times I was told it was because they were «getting the room ready» …If you know you have an appointment coming in, shouldn’t it be ready??? Cmon now.

I love me some spa treatments! When I lived in the city, I was fortunate to have the most wonderful esthetician just down the block (see Temilla’s skin care if you are in the city). Since I’m in the burbs now, I have been slacking a bit. One of my clients at work recommended the Naperville Skin Institute. It’s a beauty school, but don’t let that turn you off, the prices are excellent and the menu of services offers nearly everything that a ‘regular’ spa offers. So far I’ve had facial and microdermabrasion treatments, and I’m coming back in a couple of weeks for a peel. Prices are generally between $ 20 – 34 dollars, depending on the treatment. Only a few negatives: the walls are thin, and although there is music, you may hear the folks next door. Also, you generally cannot schedule an appointment with the same student (unless they happen to be there on the day of your treatment.) The exterior and waiting room are not fancy, so it would be unreasonable to compare this to a high end spa. On the good side, there is online scheduling (a big plus). It’s nice to have affordable skin care treatments available, which means I can go more often and not think twice about it. The students that I’ve had so far have been very nice (a bit on the chatty side, actually). Cash tips only.